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This is confusing because the words Type and Transporter start with a "T".

T2= Type 2 = A VW Transporter/Kombi/Van/Bus/Caravelle
T21= Type 21 = The second generation of Transporter etc (1968-1980)
T25= Type 25 = The third generation of Transporter etc (1980-1992)
This was the correct and official VW model designation.

In 1990 when the fourth generation Transporter was released it was called the T4 or Transporter 4 which I think was a Type 70.

Therefore people started to call the earlier models as T1, T2 and T3.

T1=Transporter 1 = 1950-1967
T2=Transporter 1 = 1968-1980
T3=Transporter 1 = 1980-1992
T4=Transporter 1 = 1991 etc

I hope that this clears it up.

Phill


> Les Harris <leslieharris@optushome.com.au> wrote:
>
> Ken,
>
> We have a problem with nomenclature.
>
> Please define T2 and T5.
>
> Les
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ken
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:37 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Bed in raised roof plus Viscous
> Coupling
>
>
>
> Les,
>
> You've totally misinterpreted my message. Why do so much damage?
>
> I was comparing a T2 to a T5.
>
> The sleeping arrangements I suggested have nothing whatever to do with
> what is commonly referred to and understood as .... to quote you ....
> "consenting adults". I would never be that offensive to Roger nor
> Brian.
>
> Ken
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RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Bed in raised roof plus Viscous Coupling

Hi Mark, Rodger and all,
I used 20mm marine ply, my three slabs were cut at 1170x600mm giving me a 1.8m bunk bed. I think the 20mm ply is probably overkill and that you could potentially go lighter and thinner but I wanted to be doubly sure of the load capacity with two kids jumping around up there. As I said I've also just covered my slabs with Marine carpet ($60 from the hardware supermarket where all the staff are busy doing adverts and not serving people).

There are I think advantages in not attaching the pieces to one another via a concertina system of some sort. 1. They are easily removed when separate; 2. In the Trakka at least there are obstacles like roof clips to manoeuvre past when you set the bed up, the separate pieces make it easier to get past these obstacles; 3. If you are having condensation problems you can leave 2 small breathing spaces between the three slabs. I simply could not have a concertina style bed as I had in my old T2 due to the nature of the roof construction. Before building mine I contacted Trakka and asked how they had done it and my understanding is that their design was much like to one I have built.
Photos to follow.

And just a note to Ken. The problem with the Barry Manilow for crocs is that it will also scare off Brian's Syncro colleagues as well - is this not the sort of thing they play at train stations to scare off loitering youth?  I'm sure Brian wants some social interaction? :-)


Cheers
Murray




-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Ken
Sent: Tue 4/29/2008 1:15 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Bed in raised roof plus Viscous Coupling


Gday Bruce,

hhhmmmmmm   ......... makes my T2 kombi 23 inch tyres look a tad paltry.

Prudence would be to leave said wimp safely parked in my garage then eh.
hehe

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Alison & Bruce Black
<royalb@...> wrote:

>
> Ken
> They will be Baja Kombies I would imagine, not your run of
> the mill Kombie. Probably have big lifts and huge tyres, something
> like 32 or 33 inch tyres. serious stuff.
>
> Bruce
>
>
> On 28/04/2008, at 7:37 PM, Ken wrote:
>
> >
> > Les,
> >
> > You've totally misinterpreted my message. Why do so much damage?
> >
> > I was comparing a T2 to a T5.
> >
> > The sleeping arrangements I suggested have nothing whatever to do
with
> > what is commonly referred to and understood as .... to quote you
....
> > "consenting adults". I would never be that offensive to Roger nor
> > Brian.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris"
> > leslieharris@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Ken,
> > >
> > > There are a few differences between the Series 3 (T3) and the
Series
> > 4/5 (T4 and 5).
> > >
> > > The Series 3, which we refer to as the T3 and is actually Type 2
> > Series 3, is a rear engined vehicle with rear wheel drive. The
Series
> > 4/5 (T4 and 5) is a front engined vehicle with front wheel drive.
When
> > all wheel drive is applied to the Series 4/5, the dynamics aren't
> > quite
> > the same. This is further complicated by the lack of ground
> > clearance in
> > the 4/5.
> > >
> > > Since this is a family friendly website, I won't go into the
> > matter of
> > the sleeping arrangements of consenting adults..............
> > >
> > > Les
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Ken
> > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 6:34 PM
> > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Bed in raised roof plus Viscous
> > Coupling
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Gday Roger, Brian,
> > >
> > > Ok so I'm confused. From what you are worrying about the T5,
reading
> > > between the lines, in effect you're inferring the capability of
> > the T5
> > > offroad is less than a T2 kombi. After all, that's the group of
> > vehicles
> > > you are linking up with. If so, a bit of a worry eh.
> > >
> > > As for the sleeping arrangements, I'd say what the hell, who gives
a
> > > toss. The simplest and best answer, and it may not happen anyway,
is
> > > simply Rogers feet at the other end of the bed to Brians!
> > >
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Hello Roger and Brian
Thought you might be interested in this link for a bit of road conditions as the time gets closer.




Regards

Bruce
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You might get a bit of info from this one as well.


By the way Ken I think you may be a bit jealous calling Brian's T5 the yuk2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know I wouldn't mind a go at it....

Bruce

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Gday Bruce,

Ouch!

Dammit Bruce, you read me like a book!

But just don't tell anyone else ..... ok?

Cheers.

Ken


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Alison & Bruce Black
<royalb@...> wrote:
>
> You might get a bit of info from this one as well.
>
> http://www.capeyorker.com/
>
> By the way Ken I think you may be a bit jealous calling Brian's T5
> the yuk2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> I know I wouldn't mind a go at it....
>
> Bruce
>
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I've come into this very late, sorry but when would this so called "Kombi's to the Kape"
shannanigans be? exactly....
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Hi Cam ,

 

This trip is being organized by some ‘baja’ kombi enthusiasts from Brisbane , and the Syncro group have been invited to join in. The plan is to leave Brisbane on Friday 16th May (early), returning 30th May to Brisbane, but I, and probably some others will take more time on the return. The person to contact (quickly, as he needs to know numbers) is Neil;-  nspenboss@bigpond.com .

 

BRIAN REED

FAIRFIELD NATURAL THERAPIES

185 Wingrove St

Fairfield, Vic. 3078

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From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Campbell Miller
Sent: Sunday, 4 May 2008 7:01 AM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Kombi's to the Kape

 

I've come into this very late, sorry but when would this so called "Kombi's to the Kape"
shannanigans be? exactly....

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Dear Bruce,
Thanks for this bit of local knowledge. Both this and the magazine are really useful in allowing me to be properly prepared even if conditions can change from day to day. I'll check again in a week just before I leave Melbourne on the 13th.
Seems some of the "roads" are closed or restricted in their traffic but I haven't yet lined them all up against my map to see which are critical and which are pleasant options.
I'm trying to keep my weight down and therefore clearance up but think I will add chains to my 2 spare wheels as there could be some stretches of mud or creek crossings with difficult patches.It seems that general opinion is to put the chains on the front if you don't have 4 as this maintains the steering and should kick in the 4WD quicker than the other way round even if I have my (only) rear diff lock engaged. If someone has more experience I'd certainly be interested as mud hasn't been a major problem down here for a while.
I'm taking a snatch strap and would like to have an electric winch but that has too many cost and  mounting problems. Instead I will be trialling a Queensland device I bought at a caravan show called a hitchmaster rope winch.I saw it convincingly demonstrated lifting a truck engine by its 2 steel plates effectively simulating pulley blocks for a rope to gain mechanical advantage.There is a picture of it hitched up to a Defence Force vehicle (I think a Unimog) which they claim is one of their customers.If it doesn't work I'll carve a message to this effect on my own dig tree. On the other hand my mechanic did the trip a couple of years ago and reckons I should have no worries with the standard difflock and Syncro mechanism. He has just fully renewed all my brakes with German parts-rotors, pads, drums, wheels cylinders, shoes etc which I reckon were worth the extra cost as all the replaced parts were original from new - some 181K. Also says positive things about the original owner's driving style. Therefore should have no problems with the stopping and being retired can always wait for conditions to improve if the road also stops me and I am not blocking it. We should also have quite a group of us to help each other through.
I'm not too old to learn so if anyone has any comments or tips everything will be gratefully received except from Ken suggesting that its always best to get the Pom to swim across first to check there are no crocs at the river crossings.
Cheers
Roger

Alison & Bruce Black <royalb@aapt.net.au> wrote:
Hello Roger and Brian
                                      Thought you might be interested in this link for a bit of road conditions as the time gets closer.




Regards

Bruce

Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

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--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@...>
wrote:


"except from Ken suggesting that its always best to get the Pom to swim
across first to check there are no crocs at the river crossings."
> Cheers
> Roger
>
Jeez Roger, I was never so bold as to say that!

Still, you may have a point, the delicate and tender nature of Pommy
skin would most likely be very attractive indeed! As I said before,
best countermeasure is to arm yourself with an Ipod playing Barry
Manilow and I reckon you'll be ok.

Cheers. And lots of luck, to be sure.

Ken