Syncro

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Ken, I curse myself for binning it , little did I know at the time that I would be living on a mighty river and hence the PRESTIGE airconditionercompressorbracket would have made an excellent boat  mooring !!!! Hartis alias Hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Garratt
Sent: Saturday, 1 October 2011 11:38 AM
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro

 

 

Hartmut,

 

That "crap" bracket has at least three useful and ongoing functions ...

 

1. an excellent door stop in Port M gale force windy weather

 

2. an ever ready conversation starter, in particular about good old OZ ingenuity

 

3. a counter weight for raising lowering stuff to/from the mezzanine floor

 

You really shouldn't have binned it!

 

Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: hartis@live.com.au
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:26:18 +1000
Subject: RE: RE: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro

 

 

Mine ended up in the bin, would have to been  an insult to have it recycled.  Hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: Friday, 30 September 2011 4:41 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: RE: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro

 

 

For those wondering what Phill is alluding to, it is the maker of a locally fitted air conditioner.  They are the people who made the mounting bracket from half inch plate!!   It looks like something that fell off a Sunshine Harvester, circa 1908.   I have kept mine as an example of truly awful workmanship – and even that begs the term ‘workmanship’!

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 30 September 2011 16:20
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: RE: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro


> Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au> wrote:
>
> Is there a word which properly describes worse than CRAP....???? Hart
>

Prestige

 

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Hi Philippe,

I have a mate that went and had a look at the Syncro Trakka hi top from brisbane and he said although it looks good motor did not sound to great , some small rust spots good fit out , had 2 tents but not good enough to ask 22k for also the guy selling is not a vw guy or a syncro guy just a wheeler and dealer...

Good luck in your search
Rob

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Philippe Tyack <philtyack@...> wrote:
>
> Thks Andy ,
> Looks great from the photo , will make some enquirers-- Anyone have any
> advice on fitting a A/C to a Kombi - Am pretty handy with my mitts
>
> On 29 September 2011 20:19, Andy Sinclair <andy@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > **
> > Hi Philippe,
> > The red syncro on Perth Gumtree is still listed... Might be worth checking.
> > $7500. Good luck!
> >
> > Cheers and welcome to the group.
> >
> > Andy Sinclair, St.Kilda, Victoria.
> >
> > *From:* Ben <bencroft96@...>
> > *Sent:* Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:36 PM
> > *To:* Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > *Subject:* [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro
> >
> >
> >
> > Phillipe,my Syncro has got me to some awkward places that other standard 4
> > wheelers couldnt get up.
> > I do have rear diff lock but find the bus gets most places,that I want to
> > get, without it locked.
> > I found that the first few times I went off-road,I used it more as I was
> > unsure of the capabilities of the bus.The more I drove it and got used to
> > the way it like to be driven,the less I use rear diff lock.
> > This year I even did Point Plomer Road in 2wd except for one particular
> > sandy part on the Port Mac end.
> > BenC
> >
> > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "philtyack" <philtyack@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Nick,
> > > Thx for advice,Have you had a need to use your diff locks off road, as I
> > would hate to be left behind on a outing
> > > Regards
> > > Philippe
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Nicholas Fletcher
> > <nwjfletcher@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > HI, not sure if it helps, but we bought an almost identical syncro last
> > year. Same high top and also a trakka conversion, 160k on the clock. Â Ours
> > has front and rear diff locks, and was the 'time camper' with solar panels,
> > leather upholstery and a host of other extras. We paid 16k so 22k seems a
> > bit steep.There are pics of it in an article I just uploaded to the forum
> > 'files' section.
> > > > Â The high top is, to us, totally invaluable. It means camping with the
> > 'roof up' in high winds and rain is fine and peaceful, and there is tons
> > more storage up top. WE simply adore it. THe only possible downdie with a
> > high top (other than slightly higher fuel consumption) is that it doesn't
> > sleep more people in the roof, so basically it is just a double bed. But you
> > can of course add an annexe or maybe even a cot across the front seats.
> > Anyway, I think the price seems a little high myself and its been on sale
> > for a while. Make them an offer of about 18k and take it from there?..
> > > > Nick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: philtyack <philtyack@>
> > > > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, 29 September 2011 7:00 PM
> > > > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > > Hi Les ,have seen this on the web
> > http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Used-Cars/AdNumber=D961301380667?AdOnTop=
> > > > has A/C but no diff locks - are diff locks available and can they
> > fitted - if not to costly
> > > > What rims and tyres would you recommend and is the price fair assuming
> > the vehicle is in good shape
> > > > Have had a front and back diff lock on my previous Syncro which I would
> > confidently take off road in any condition
> > > > Would no diff locks adversely effect the off road capability
> > > > Regards
> > > > Philippe
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Philippe Tyack
> Mobile:+61450059162
>
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G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..

I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.


Tony
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Welcome, Tony. Hopping on here in the hope of snaring a Syncro is a good idea. Even if no one is selling their own Syncro, a number of members keep their eyes peeled for Syncros appearing for sale on the internet. Whereabouts are you located?

Regards,

Francesca.

On 26 February 2012 18:44, logwood_1 <logwood_1@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..

I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.

Tony


25
Hey Francesca,

Thank you for your email regarding my intention to buy a Syncro. I am currently scouring the net and have located 2 but they are both in Queensland and I am in Victoria, however I am willing to travel to get a good one..

Thanks once again

Tony

From: Francesca Coles <fcoles6@gmail.com>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro
Sent: Sun, Feb 26, 2012 7:59:19 AM

 

Welcome, Tony. Hopping on here in the hope of snaring a Syncro is a good idea. Even if no one is selling their own Syncro, a number of members keep their eyes peeled for Syncros appearing for sale on the internet. Whereabouts are you located?


Regards,

Francesca.

On 26 February 2012 18:44, logwood_1 <logwood_1@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..

I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.

Tony
26
Bill from Nambucca has a good one on eBay.



> Tony Marshall <logwood_1@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hey Francesca,
>
> Thank you for your email regarding my intention to buy a Syncro. I am
> currently scouring the net and have located 2 but they are both in
> Queensland and I am in Victoria, however I am willing to travel to get a
> good one..
>
> Thanks once again
>
> Tony
27
Yeah I did see that, do you know the car? do you think it's worth $12.5?

From: plander@optusnet.com.au <plander@optusnet.com.au>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro
Sent: Sun, Feb 26, 2012 10:13:00 AM

 

Bill from Nambucca has a good one on eBay.

> Tony Marshall <logwood_1@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hey Francesca,
>
> Thank you for your email regarding my intention to buy a Syncro. I am
> currently scouring the net and have located 2 but they are both in
> Queensland and I am in Victoria, however I am willing to travel to get a
> good one..
>
> Thanks once again
>
> Tony
28

Tony,

Until such time as you acquire a lot of knowledge about the capabilities of the Syncro, do not fall into the trap of assuming that you need lots of diff locks.  A Syncro with an operational VC (anywhere between normal and aggressive)  will go places that astonish most people.  A rear diff lock is useful insurance but is not a necessity for most off road running.

I have a full Inbox to attend to at the moment but I will expand on this later.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of logwood_1
Sent: 26 February 2012 18:44
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro

G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..

I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.

Tony

29

Tony,

Most buyers have to be prepared to travel interstate to get one.  Before committing yourself, always ask the group if they know anything about the vehicles you are considering.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony Marshall
Sent: 26 February 2012 20:34
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro

 

 

Hey Francesca,

Thank you for your email regarding my intention to buy a Syncro. I am currently scouring the net and have located 2 but they are both in Queensland and I am in Victoria, however I am willing to travel to get a good one..

Thanks once again

Tony

,_._,___

30

Tony,

Bill is a member of this group.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of plander@optusnet.com.au
Sent: 26 February 2012 21:13
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro

 

 

Bill from Nambucca has a good one on eBay.

> Tony Marshall <logwood_1@yahoo.com.au>
wrote:
>
> Hey Francesca,
>
> Thank you for your email regarding my intention to buy a Syncro. I am
> currently scouring the net and have located 2 but they are both in
> Queensland and I am in Victoria, however I am willing to travel to get a
> good one..
>
> Thanks once again
>
> Tony

31

Actually $12.50 is reasonable.  It could even be worth $15.

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony Marshall
Sent: 26 February 2012 21:55
To: plander@optusnet.com.au; Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro

 

 

Yeah I did see that, do you know the car? do you think it's worth $12.5?

 

From: plander@optusnet.com.au <plander@optusnet.com.au>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Syncro
Sent: Sun, Feb 26, 2012 10:13:00 AM

 

Bill from Nambucca has a good one on eBay.

> Tony Marshall <logwood_1@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
>
> Hey Francesca,
>
> Thank you for your email regarding my intention to buy a Syncro. I am
> currently scouring the net and have located 2 but they are both in
> Queensland and I am in Victoria, however I am willing to travel to get a
> good one..
>
> Thanks once again
>
> Tony
32
Hi Tony,

I am thinking of updating to a T5 syncro and am thinking of selling my T3 syncro trakka camper. I know the T5 is not as good off road but I have not done any off-road work in my T3 (occasional dirt roads). I have advertised it on Gumtree, Adelaide region, and you can email me at a_buchan@ bigpond.com for more details.

cheers

andy buchan



--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "logwood_1" <logwood_1@...> wrote:
>
> G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..
>
> I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.
>
>
> Tony
>
33
G'day Andy,

Thanks for your email re the sale of your bus. I have left a message on your answering machine.Talk soon.. Regards Tony

From: a.buchan <a.buchan@yahoo.com.au>;
To: <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro
Sent: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 12:24:07 AM

 

Hi Tony,

I am thinking of updating to a T5 syncro and am thinking of selling my T3 syncro trakka camper. I know the T5 is not as good off road but I have not done any off-road work in my T3 (occasional dirt roads). I have advertised it on Gumtree, Adelaide region, and you can email me at a_buchan@ bigpond.com for more details.

cheers

andy buchan

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "logwood_1" <logwood_1@...> wrote:
>
> G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..
>
> I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.
>
>
> Tony
>
34
Nice looking bus Andy.
 
From: a.buchan <a.buchan@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, 27 February 2012 11:24 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro

 
Hi Tony,

I am thinking of updating to a T5 syncro and am thinking of selling my T3 syncro trakka camper. I know the T5 is not as good off road but I have not done any off-road work in my T3 (occasional dirt roads). I have advertised it on Gumtree, Adelaide region, and you can email me at a_buchan@ bigpond.com for more details.

cheers

andy buchan

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "logwood_1" <logwood_1@...> wrote:
>
> G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..
>
> I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.
>
>
> Tony
>



35
Hi Andy,
 
Would be interested in what spec you are contemplating for the T5 4 motion. ie what you must have and what you would like to have if the funds don't give out.
Good luck with it. ( we do have 1 honorary T5 member already)
 
Cheers
Roger

--- On Mon, 27/2/12, a.buchan <a.buchan@yahoo.com.au> wrote:

From: a.buchan <a.buchan@yahoo.com.au>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 27 February, 2012, 8:24 AM

 
Hi Tony,

I am thinking of updating to a T5 syncro and am thinking of selling my T3 syncro trakka camper. I know the T5 is not as good off road but I have not done any off-road work in my T3 (occasional dirt roads). I have advertised it on Gumtree, Adelaide region, and you can email me at a_buchan@ bigpond.com for more details.

cheers

andy buchan

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "logwood_1" <logwood_1@...> wrote:
>
> G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..
>
> I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.
>
>
> Tony
>

36

His name is Brian Reed and you can contact him through the group.  Brian was an original member and had an ex Telecom van before he spent a king’s ransom on a T5 Trakka!

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roger Bell
Sent: 28 February 2012 01:14
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro

 

 

Hi Andy,

 

Would be interested in what spec you are contemplating for the T5 4 motion. ie what you must have and what you would like to have if the funds don't give out.

Good luck with it. ( we do have 1 honorary T5 member already)

 

Cheers

Roger

--- On Mon, 27/2/12, a.buchan <a.buchan@yahoo.com.au> wrote:


From: a.buchan <a.buchan@yahoo.com.au>
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Syncro
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Received: Monday, 27 February, 2012, 8:24 AM

 

Hi Tony,

I am thinking of updating to a T5 syncro and am thinking of selling my T3 syncro trakka camper. I know the T5 is not as good off road but I have not done any off-road work in my T3 (occasional dirt roads). I have advertised it on Gumtree, Adelaide region, and you can email me at a_buchan@ bigpond.com for more details.

cheers

andy buchan

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "logwood_1" <logwood_1@...> wrote:
>
> G'day all, this is my first post on this site... I am very keen to purchase a syncro soon and was hoping that by joining up and putting my request out there someone may have or know someone with one that they would like to sell..
>
> I understand that some come with factory diff locks and that they are very capable off road so I would prefer that the one I purchase has these fitted. I would even consider a camper but at this stage just a van would suit me.
>
>
> Tony
>