Interesting Syncro on GumTree

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Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

Jon.
2
25 k is a bargin.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 5:30 AM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:


Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

Jon.
3
That's Rudi Purkhart on Bribie Island. Others will know him better than me.
Bruce.


On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:48 AM, HamishD <dobson_hamish@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
 
25 k is a bargin.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 5:30 AM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:


Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

Jon.


4
Dear all,
Before I bought my Syncro in about 1991/2,
I was aware of a vast number of options that were available for Syncros.
So I interviewed the GM at ATECO in the hope of getting one with some of the special feature offered in Germany.
He wasn't interested and neither was the dealer so we waited for ours to come onto the second hand market,
saved some money,
and have since developed it part way to what way I wanted.

I don't know about decouplers being on that list,
but given the specials they built, for example the ones for the Swiss army,
I would not be surprised.

Once the Syncros were built, VW had a special order division which could do customization,
and nothing seemed like too much trouble from the material that I read.

Peter




--Original Message Text---
From: Bruce Morphett
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:43:20 -0800 (PST)



That's Rudi Purkhart on Bribie Island. Others will know him better than me.
Bruce.


On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:48 AM, HamishD <dobson_hamish@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

25 k is a bargin.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 5:30 AM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture-area/cars-vans-utes/1990-t25-t3-volkswagan-transporter-syncro-4wd-window-campervan/1032303623


Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW?


Jon.








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Rudi is not saying that it is factory fitted, just that it is a decoupler built as per vw's original drawings for the vacuum decoupler. The decoupler most of us bought from florian or syncro services is that decoupler. Vw did not produce a vacuum operated decoupler.  The only decoupler vw actually produced was a bowden cable one which was sold on mostly military vehicles. 
Interesting that Rudi didn't refit the original front locker when it broke. Greg E 


On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 11:03 AM, Peter Schweinsberg <peter@peterandval.com> wrote:
 
Dear all,
Before I bought my Syncro in about 1991/2,
I was aware of a vast number of options that were available for Syncros.
So I interviewed the GM at ATECO in the hope of getting one with some of the special feature offered in Germany.
He wasn't interested and neither was the dealer so we waited for ours to come onto the second hand market,
saved some money,
and have since developed it part way to what way I wanted.

I don't know about decouplers being on that list,
but given the specials they built, for example the ones for the Swiss army,
I would not be surprised.

Once the Syncros were built, VW had a special order division which could do customization,
and nothing seemed like too much trouble from the material that I read.

Peter




--Original Message Text---
From: Bruce Morphett
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:43:20 -0800 (PST)



That's Rudi Purkhart on Bribie Island. Others will know him better than me.
Bruce.


On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:48 AM, HamishD <dobson_hamish@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

25 k is a bargin.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 5:30 AM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture-area/cars-vans-utes/1990-t25-t3-volkswagan-transporter-syncro-4wd-window-campervan/1032303623


Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW?


Jon.








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6

The matter of what was fitted to the Syncro is a bit bewildering, starting from the fact that the 16” Syncro was not a stand-alone model – it was an option!!  There was even a PTO option that allowed buyers in some northern European country to register a Syncro as an agricultural vehicle and hence pay no tax.

Phill Lander is our local source of option documentation; he has the complete original options list and can usually unravel questions when they arise.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Greg Esposito
Sent: 20 November 2013 12:19
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

Rudi is not saying that it is factory fitted, just that it is a decoupler built as per vw's original drawings for the vacuum decoupler. The decoupler most of us bought from florian or syncro services is that decoupler. Vw did not produce a vacuum operated decoupler.  The only decoupler vw actually produced was a bowden cable one which was sold on mostly military vehicles. 

Interesting that Rudi didn't refit the original front locker when it broke. Greg E 

 

On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 11:03 AM, Peter Schweinsberg <peter@peterandval.com> wrote:

 

Dear all,
Before I bought my Syncro in about 1991/2,
I was aware of a vast number of options that were available for Syncros.
So I interviewed the GM at ATECO in the hope of getting one with some of the special feature offered in Germany .
He wasn't interested and neither was the dealer so we waited for ours to come onto the second hand market,
saved some money,
and have since developed it part way to what way I wanted.

I don't know about decouplers being on that list,
but given the specials they built, for example the ones for the Swiss army,
I would not be surprised.

Once the Syncros were built, VW had a special order division which could do customization,
and nothing seemed like too much trouble from the material that I read.

Peter




--Original Message Text---
From: Bruce Morphett
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:43:20 -0800 (PST)



That's Rudi Purkhart on Bribie Island . Others will know him better than me.
Bruce.


On Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:48 AM, HamishD <dobson_hamish@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

25 k is a bargin.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 5:30 AM, Jon Bartlett <mail@jaybe.net> wrote:


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/caboolture-area/cars-vans-utes/1990-t25-t3-volkswagan-transporter-syncro-4wd-window-campervan/1032303623


Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW?


Jon.








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7
Love it.

It looks fantastic!

On 20/11/2013 6:30 AM, Jon Bartlett wrote:
 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

Jon.

8

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.

9
Theo, love the truck, always wanted a high roof one. A few things I would change though. 
Door cards look pretty ordinary, lower ratio diffs would give higher fuel consumption, front diff lock not operational
very strange for Rudi, maybe Rudi exchanged for a non locker ?? Solid shaft, not my cup of tea, but others love it.
Would be interesting to find out the seating cap, once you take it out of QLD.
Just some observations....Hart



On 20/11/2013, at 3:17 PM, Theo Weiss wrote:

 

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.



10

An option offered by VAG was a solid shaft front diff (in place of the VC) and a cable operated decoupler.  It was intended for use in extreme terrain and could not be used in normal driving.  If used on good grip surfaces, it was possible to destroy a perfectly good gearbox in seconds.  It was not an option that VAG pushed except to people who actually had an unavoidable need of it.  Electing that option automatically negated the great advantages of the VC system for all other driving.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Theo Weiss
Sent: 20 November 2013 15:18
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on Gum Tree 

Hi All,

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed out to me.

Cheers,

11

While decoupler and solid shaft has its place, I appreciate the driving dynamics with the VC in play - stopping distances are incresed by 25% I read somewhere that it acts like a sort of ABS. This I have noticed when emergency braking on the hwy..

Love the high roof looks awesome for full time travel : )

Sent from Yahoo7 Mail on Android


From: Les Harris <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree
Sent: Wed, Nov 20, 2013 5:02:24 AM

An option offered by VAG was a solid shaft front diff (in place of the VC) and a cable operated decoupler. It was intended for use in extreme terrain and could not be used in normal driving. If used on good grip surfaces, it was possible to destroy a perfectly good gearbox in seconds. It was not an option that VAG pushed except to people who actually had an unavoidable need of it. Electing that option automatically negated the great advantages of the VC system for all other driving.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Theo Weiss
Sent: 20 November 2013 15:18
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on Gum Tree

Hi All,

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed out to me.

Cheers,
12

Hartmut, interesting - as some of us like the high roof. For me, with my bush driving - not ideal. I just bought some roof-bars for solar panels & spare wheel and I'm worried about being top heavy. However I would not mind the lower ratio - good for up or down the hill.

Cheers,

Theo

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 3:27 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

Theo, love the truck, always wanted a high roof one. A few things I would change though. 

Door cards look pretty ordinary, lower ratio diffs would give higher fuel consumption, front diff lock not operational

very strange for Rudi, maybe Rudi exchanged for a non locker ?? Solid shaft, not my cup of tea, but others love it.

Would be interesting to find out the seating cap, once you take it out of QLD.

Just some observations....Hart

 

 

 

On 20/11/2013, at 3:17 PM, Theo Weiss wrote:



 

 

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.

 

 

13
6.17 and big od tyres and the Vw boxer is the only real option.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 8:24 PM, "Theo Weiss" <teows@melbpc.org.au> wrote:

Hartmut, interesting - as some of us like the high roof. For me, with my bush driving - not ideal. I just bought some roof-bars for solar panels & spare wheel and I'm worried about being top heavy. However I would not mind the lower ratio - good for up or down the hill.

Cheers,

Theo

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 3:27 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

Theo, love the truck, always wanted a high roof one. A few things I would change though. 

Door cards look pretty ordinary, lower ratio diffs would give higher fuel consumption, front diff lock not operational

very strange for Rudi, maybe Rudi exchanged for a non locker ?? Solid shaft, not my cup of tea, but others love it.

Would be interesting to find out the seating cap, once you take it out of QLD.

Just some observations....Hart

 

 

 

On 20/11/2013, at 3:17 PM, Theo Weiss wrote:



 

 

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.

 

 

14

Have to agree Theo, lower ratio is the way to go with taller tyres. My experience is that fuel economy does not suffer. I would like to know how those 31 inch tyres fit on the front without rubbing issues. Eddie. 



---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <teows@...> wrote:

Hartmut, interesting - as some of us like the high roof. For me, with my bush driving - not ideal. I just bought some roof-bars for solar panels & spare wheel and I'm worried about being top heavy. However I would not mind the lower ratio - good for up or down the hill.

Cheers,

Theo

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 3:27 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

Theo, love the truck, always wanted a high roof one. A few things I would change though. 

Door cards look pretty ordinary, lower ratio diffs would give higher fuel consumption, front diff lock not operational

very strange for Rudi, maybe Rudi exchanged for a non locker ?? Solid shaft, not my cup of tea, but others love it.

Would be interesting to find out the seating cap, once you take it out of QLD.

Just some observations....Hart

 

 

 

On 20/11/2013, at 3:17 PM, Theo Weiss wrote:



 

 

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.

 

 

15
They cut the guards.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 8:29 PM, <bergodaz@ozemail.com.au> wrote:

Have to agree Theo, lower ratio is the way to go with taller tyres. My experience is that fuel economy does not suffer. I would like to know how those 31 inch tyres fit on the front without rubbing issues. Eddie. 



---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <teows@...> wrote:

Hartmut, interesting - as some of us like the high roof. For me, with my bush driving - not ideal. I just bought some roof-bars for solar panels & spare wheel and I'm worried about being top heavy. However I would not mind the lower ratio - good for up or down the hill.

Cheers,

Theo

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 3:27 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

Theo, love the truck, always wanted a high roof one. A few things I would change though. 

Door cards look pretty ordinary, lower ratio diffs would give higher fuel consumption, front diff lock not operational

very strange for Rudi, maybe Rudi exchanged for a non locker ?? Solid shaft, not my cup of tea, but others love it.

Would be interesting to find out the seating cap, once you take it out of QLD.

Just some observations....Hart

 

 

 

On 20/11/2013, at 3:17 PM, Theo Weiss wrote:



 

 

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.

 

 

16

I know about the guards . I had to trim chassis rails to fit my 30inch tyres - when on full lock that is. Eddie.



---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <dobson_hamish@...> wrote:

They cut the guards.

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2013, at 8:29 PM, <bergodaz@...> wrote:

Have to agree Theo, lower ratio is the way to go with taller tyres. My experience is that fuel economy does not suffer. I would like to know how those 31 inch tyres fit on the front without rubbing issues. Eddie. 



---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <teows@...> wrote:

Hartmut, interesting - as some of us like the high roof. For me, with my bush driving - not ideal. I just bought some roof-bars for solar panels & spare wheel and I'm worried about being top heavy. However I would not mind the lower ratio - good for up or down the hill.

Cheers,

Theo

 

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 3:27 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

Theo, love the truck, always wanted a high roof one. A few things I would change though. 

Door cards look pretty ordinary, lower ratio diffs would give higher fuel consumption, front diff lock not operational

very strange for Rudi, maybe Rudi exchanged for a non locker ?? Solid shaft, not my cup of tea, but others love it.

Would be interesting to find out the seating cap, once you take it out of QLD.

Just some observations....Hart

 

 

 

On 20/11/2013, at 3:17 PM, Theo Weiss wrote:



 

 

Hi All,

 

As previously discussed on this Forum the decoupler was on option in the earlier years. What we have now is just a copy of the real thing. That's why the after-market dealer usually, wants gearbox cone in exchange. Also the wires for the actuator are still there, as Hartmut pointed out a few weeks back. Just hard to find - behind the petrol filter

somewhere. The other end of the cable is behind the glove box with a connection for the globes as Rudi pointed

out to me.

Cheers,

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jon Bartlett
Sent: Wednesday, 20 November 2013 6:30 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

 

 

Apparently this has a factory fitted decoupler. I was under the impression these were never offered by VW? 

 

Jon.

 

 

17
I think this may have turned up in Mackay. My brother and I have seen it in traffic in the last couple days, Haven't been able to get a closer look to confirm it's the same one.
Brent
18
Brent, hi, is there a link to the item on GumTree ?
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 31/03/2014, at 7:24 PM, manxdune@yahoo.com.au wrote:

 

I think this may have turned up in Mackay. My brother and I have seen it in traffic in the last couple days, Haven't been able to get a closer look to confirm it's the same one.

Brent

19
Heh Hartmut,
Too easy! HA!
Cheers.
Ken


To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: hartis@live.com.au
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:20:36 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

Brent, hi, is there a link to the item on GumTree ?
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 31/03/2014, at 7:24 PM, manxdune@yahoo.com.au wrote:

 
I think this may have turned up in Mackay. My brother and I have seen it in traffic in the last couple days, Haven't been able to get a closer look to confirm it's the same one.
Brent


20
Maybe this could become a forum "for loan" item ...


Cheers.
Ken 


To: syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com
From: unclekenz@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 09:40:10 +1100
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

Heh Hartmut,
Too easy! HA!
Cheers.
Ken


To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: hartis@live.com.au
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:20:36 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Interesting Syncro on GumTree

 

Brent, hi, is there a link to the item on GumTree ?
Hart

Sent from my iPad

On 31/03/2014, at 7:24 PM, manxdune@yahoo.com.au wrote:

 
I think this may have turned up in Mackay. My brother and I have seen it in traffic in the last couple days, Haven't been able to get a closer look to confirm it's the same one.
Brent