The Hippy Syncro Hire Vehicle

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Speaking of glass.
 
Did you reinstall the side glass or keep that safari window style my daughters loved so much?
 
Is it staying local or is it off interstate?
 
Sorry, too many questions
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Skot, next time you won't break down, but if you do, and you plead with my wife, you can use her World Car of the Year  Polo 66 with glass roof. ! Good luck mate !! Hart
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 14:38:38 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
Hart,
 
Did I hear you say you sold the hippy syncro???
 
What vehicle can I rent when I break down up in Port next time??
 
Excellent work - hope you got your money back on it.
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Hi Bob
 
firstly, no probs with studs here, I used audi disks right 'round.
secondly, the stretched springs are holding, they have sagged 4 mm in 4 yrs. so all good.
 
thirdly I sold the Hippy Syncro ( ex Telecom and ex Nimbin ,Hippy Metropolis of Oz , where it had lived on 'grass' for 15 yrs). Sadly it started dripping coolant and right now I am replacing my 5th Christmas Tree (coolant plastic junction right hand side/front of engine).
I took it out in 17 mins, resting now, it will take the same time putting it back in. very proud with myself.!  
 
The  'new' one is the one I salvaged from the Trakka and fixed it using JB Weld (thanks Ken). So all is good.   Hartis
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: rcdale@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 10:56:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
hi hartmut i to had my original springs reset by some one mullers used and that was the start of a deep and meaniingfull conservation with paul when they sagged worse after being installed after a period of time app 12 months the vehicle had only done 8000k with no great loads, the company who paul used would not come to the party about it and i was quoted new springs by paul so i decided to hunt around to what was available and a 4 wheel accessorary shop told me about the company who i bought them off. i think paul does not use the original company any more.
there also was a event when i was having trouble with my wheel studs turning when you tried to take of the nuts i was told by paul it was because i have oetinger disc brakes fitted that this was a commen problem as the bolt was not large enough where it was knurled got a quote for new original studs app$25 each muliply that by the no of studes
pricy went kooking in the yellow pages for a nut and bolt manufacturer showed hih a sample and showed him what needed to be changed as per pauls instructions if i remember it was about $6-7 each paul asked me to order 24 for him also for stock, the reason i mention this is that in some cases one does not have to go over seas all the time to obtain things.
regards
bob 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Francesca / Bob,
 
sure I do remember the short test drive with Paul, as much as I can remember we found the springs really good to live with...... and I might add here that I could not live with my
SEIKEL springs which I had imported from Bernd Jaeger. Maybe the DOKA is too light for this type of spring, the truck was so hard that I feared for it's integrity and for my kidneys.
I also found that on the rear springs the 3 mid - windings bound, even when the wheel was off ! They bound permanently , I could never understand this.
I am now using the original springs which Paul Mueller had stretched for me. They give me , I am guessing here, about 40 mm more height, but have the original characteristics
--in other words, no uncomfy, bumpy ride. Currently I use the truck daily twice to water a bamboo plantation ( I planted at the wrong time of the year) with 750+  ltr of water sitting over the rear axle , with  -almost- no visual impact of truck's height.
 
He gals/guys isn't life worth living having one or more Syncros in your yard ??!!  Hartmut
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: rcdale@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:20:59 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
hi francesca
have you tried a local spring manufacturer i had the front units made by universal springs 4/12 powderworks rd hoxten park a suburb of sydney their phone no is 0296074682 they are heavy duty and at the time cost app $100-00 each not fitted. hartment had a drive of my vehicle at the syncro meeting a few years ago along with paul muller i beleave they were impressed with the ride, harmut do you remember if so please comment for francesca, at the same time mullers fitted new shocks when they installed the springs i am happy with them and will by the rear units from the same company when the time comes. i no longer have the tyres rubbing on the wheel arch when going over a curb or braking with the wheels turned.
there is a vw spares company in sydney volksbahn autos that i know that can supply german manufactured syncro  units phone is 0296882933 they are on the web try google to find them. in the end it is your own personell choice which way you go best of luck    regards bob dale
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Hi Ben T,


Could I ask how much you would like for your GoWesty springs?

Thanks,

Francesca.

On 7 February 2011 10:33, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
 

I have both in my possession. Sadly, I am in the US. Otherwise, I could loan them to you for testing. I've never installed the GoWesty after realising all both these springs were designed for a fully laden Syncro Wesfalia camper weighing in at up to 6500lbs. I only have Doublecabs these days that tip the scales at a featherweight 3310lbs.

The GW springs are stiffer than the Syncro.org (Schwenk) springs but are progressive wound. The GW's raise your Syncro about an inch taller. Schwenk is in the process of redesigning his springs and is in the testing phase.

If cost was not a major consideration, I would install a coilover system instead. That opens the option of variable springs rates readily available in the aftermarket. If I remember correctly, www.burleysmotorsports.com was offering a version of these (designed by Eric A.).

BenT

ps: My GW springs are for sale

Sent from my mobile device



On Feb 6, 2011, at 2:11 PM, "nwjfletcher" <nwjfletcher@yahoo.com> wrote:

> probably been asked a million times. Schwenk or Go westy (with OME shocks) for heavy trakka converted camper syncro. Has 15" alloys as fitted by Trakka in 1990, plus 205/75 coopers.
>
> many thanks
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>









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It was 2 days on Ebay , the lad is from Grafton, brought his girl with him, they want to go 'round Oz ! And yes the glass is in, what they do these days, they fit thr rubber first, then hold the glass on top of the rubber and pull the rubber over the glass. Too easy !They have a cheap tool to fit the rubber cord into the seal. Bingo, done $ 25 per window ,thank you!
 
I will make sure that he joins us on the forum. But because they are such lovely people I am working hard to have all spick and span for pick up Saturday. Just doing the Xmas tree and redoing the upholstery and stop the horn from blowing when you wipe / wash the windscreen.....
 
All good here  Hart
 

 
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:48:24 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] The Hippy Syncro Hire Vehicle

 
Speaking of glass.
 
Did you reinstall the side glass or keep that safari window style my daughters loved so much?
 
Is it staying local or is it off interstate?
 
Sorry, too many questions
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Skot, next time you won't break down, but if you do, and you plead with my wife, you can use her World Car of the Year  Polo 66 with glass roof. ! Good luck mate !! Hart
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 14:38:38 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
Hart,
 
Did I hear you say you sold the hippy syncro???
 
What vehicle can I rent when I break down up in Port next time??
 
Excellent work - hope you got your money back on it.
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Hi Bob
 
firstly, no probs with studs here, I used audi disks right 'round.
secondly, the stretched springs are holding, they have sagged 4 mm in 4 yrs. so all good.
 
thirdly I sold the Hippy Syncro ( ex Telecom and ex Nimbin ,Hippy Metropolis of Oz , where it had lived on 'grass' for 15 yrs). Sadly it started dripping coolant and right now I am replacing my 5th Christmas Tree (coolant plastic junction right hand side/front of engine).
I took it out in 17 mins, resting now, it will take the same time putting it back in. very proud with myself.!  
 
The  'new' one is the one I salvaged from the Trakka and fixed it using JB Weld (thanks Ken). So all is good.   Hartis
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: rcdale@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 10:56:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
hi hartmut i to had my original springs reset by some one mullers used and that was the start of a deep and meaniingfull conservation with paul when they sagged worse after being installed after a period of time app 12 months the vehicle had only done 8000k with no great loads, the company who paul used would not come to the party about it and i was quoted new springs by paul so i decided to hunt around to what was available and a 4 wheel accessorary shop told me about the company who i bought them off. i think paul does not use the original company any more.
there also was a event when i was having trouble with my wheel studs turning when you tried to take of the nuts i was told by paul it was because i have oetinger disc brakes fitted that this was a commen problem as the bolt was not large enough where it was knurled got a quote for new original studs app$25 each muliply that by the no of studes
pricy went kooking in the yellow pages for a nut and bolt manufacturer showed hih a sample and showed him what needed to be changed as per pauls instructions if i remember it was about $6-7 each paul asked me to order 24 for him also for stock, the reason i mention this is that in some cases one does not have to go over seas all the time to obtain things.
regards
bob 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Francesca / Bob,
 
sure I do remember the short test drive with Paul, as much as I can remember we found the springs really good to live with...... and I might add here that I could not live with my
SEIKEL springs which I had imported from Bernd Jaeger. Maybe the DOKA is too light for this type of spring, the truck was so hard that I feared for it's integrity and for my kidneys.
I also found that on the rear springs the 3 mid - windings bound, even when the wheel was off ! They bound permanently , I could never understand this.
I am now using the original springs which Paul Mueller had stretched for me. They give me , I am guessing here, about 40 mm more height, but have the original characteristics
--in other words, no uncomfy, bumpy ride. Currently I use the truck daily twice to water a bamboo plantation ( I planted at the wrong time of the year) with 750+  ltr of water sitting over the rear axle , with  -almost- no visual impact of truck's height.
 
He gals/guys isn't life worth living having one or more Syncros in your yard ??!!  Hartmut
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: rcdale@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:20:59 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
hi francesca
have you tried a local spring manufacturer i had the front units made by universal springs 4/12 powderworks rd hoxten park a suburb of sydney their phone no is 0296074682 they are heavy duty and at the time cost app $100-00 each not fitted. hartment had a drive of my vehicle at the syncro meeting a few years ago along with paul muller i beleave they were impressed with the ride, harmut do you remember if so please comment for francesca, at the same time mullers fitted new shocks when they installed the springs i am happy with them and will by the rear units from the same company when the time comes. i no longer have the tyres rubbing on the wheel arch when going over a curb or braking with the wheels turned.
there is a vw spares company in sydney volksbahn autos that i know that can supply german manufactured syncro  units phone is 0296882933 they are on the web try google to find them. in the end it is your own personell choice which way you go best of luck    regards bob dale
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Hi Ben T,


Could I ask how much you would like for your GoWesty springs?

Thanks,

Francesca.

On 7 February 2011 10:33, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
 

I have both in my possession. Sadly, I am in the US. Otherwise, I could loan them to you for testing. I've never installed the GoWesty after realising all both these springs were designed for a fully laden Syncro Wesfalia camper weighing in at up to 6500lbs. I only have Doublecabs these days that tip the scales at a featherweight 3310lbs.

The GW springs are stiffer than the Syncro.org (Schwenk) springs but are progressive wound. The GW's raise your Syncro about an inch taller. Schwenk is in the process of redesigning his springs and is in the testing phase.

If cost was not a major consideration, I would install a coilover system instead. That opens the option of variable springs rates readily available in the aftermarket. If I remember correctly, www.burleysmotorsports.com was offering a version of these (designed by Eric A.).

BenT

ps: My GW springs are for sale

Sent from my mobile device



On Feb 6, 2011, at 2:11 PM, "nwjfletcher" <nwjfletcher@yahoo.com> wrote:

> probably been asked a million times. Schwenk or Go westy (with OME shocks) for heavy trakka converted camper syncro. Has 15" alloys as fitted by Trakka in 1990, plus 205/75 coopers.
>
> many thanks
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>












3
Don't change the horn Hart.
 
That's fun.
 
Scares you the first time - but good fun from there on.
 
Sounds like a great sale.
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:07 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] The Hippy Syncro Hire Vehicle

 

It was 2 days on Ebay , the lad is from Grafton, brought his girl with him, they want to go 'round Oz ! And yes the glass is in, what they do these days, they fit thr rubber first, then hold the glass on top of the rubber and pull the rubber over the glass. Too easy !They have a cheap tool to fit the rubber cord into the seal. Bingo, done $ 25 per window ,thank you!
 
I will make sure that he joins us on the forum. But because they are such lovely people I am working hard to have all spick and span for pick up Saturday. Just doing the Xmas tree and redoing the upholstery and stop the horn from blowing when you wipe / wash the windscreen.....
 
All good here  Hart
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 15:48:24 +1100
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] The Hippy Syncro Hire Vehicle

 
Speaking of glass.
 
Did you reinstall the side glass or keep that safari window style my daughters loved so much?
 
Is it staying local or is it off interstate?
 
Sorry, too many questions
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 3:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Skot, next time you won't break down, but if you do, and you plead with my wife, you can use her World Car of the Year  Polo 66 with glass roof. ! Good luck mate !! Hart
 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: spbconsulting@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 14:38:38 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
Hart,
 
Did I hear you say you sold the hippy syncro???
 
What vehicle can I rent when I break down up in Port next time??
 
Excellent work - hope you got your money back on it.
 
Cheers,
 
Skot
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Hi Bob
 
firstly, no probs with studs here, I used audi disks right 'round.
secondly, the stretched springs are holding, they have sagged 4 mm in 4 yrs. so all good.
 
thirdly I sold the Hippy Syncro ( ex Telecom and ex Nimbin ,Hippy Metropolis of Oz , where it had lived on 'grass' for 15 yrs). Sadly it started dripping coolant and right now I am replacing my 5th Christmas Tree (coolant plastic junction right hand side/front of engine).
I took it out in 17 mins, resting now, it will take the same time putting it back in. very proud with myself.!  
 
The  'new' one is the one I salvaged from the Trakka and fixed it using JB Weld (thanks Ken). So all is good.   Hartis
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: rcdale@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 10:56:07 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
hi hartmut i to had my original springs reset by some one mullers used and that was the start of a deep and meaniingfull conservation with paul when they sagged worse after being installed after a period of time app 12 months the vehicle had only done 8000k with no great loads, the company who paul used would not come to the party about it and i was quoted new springs by paul so i decided to hunt around to what was available and a 4 wheel accessorary shop told me about the company who i bought them off. i think paul does not use the original company any more.
there also was a event when i was having trouble with my wheel studs turning when you tried to take of the nuts i was told by paul it was because i have oetinger disc brakes fitted that this was a commen problem as the bolt was not large enough where it was knurled got a quote for new original studs app$25 each muliply that by the no of studes
pricy went kooking in the yellow pages for a nut and bolt manufacturer showed hih a sample and showed him what needed to be changed as per pauls instructions if i remember it was about $6-7 each paul asked me to order 24 for him also for stock, the reason i mention this is that in some cases one does not have to go over seas all the time to obtain things.
regards
bob 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:59 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Francesca / Bob,
 
sure I do remember the short test drive with Paul, as much as I can remember we found the springs really good to live with...... and I might add here that I could not live with my
SEIKEL springs which I had imported from Bernd Jaeger. Maybe the DOKA is too light for this type of spring, the truck was so hard that I feared for it's integrity and for my kidneys.
I also found that on the rear springs the 3 mid - windings bound, even when the wheel was off ! They bound permanently , I could never understand this.
I am now using the original springs which Paul Mueller had stretched for me. They give me , I am guessing here, about 40 mm more height, but have the original characteristics
--in other words, no uncomfy, bumpy ride. Currently I use the truck daily twice to water a bamboo plantation ( I planted at the wrong time of the year) with 750+  ltr of water sitting over the rear axle , with  -almost- no visual impact of truck's height.
 
He gals/guys isn't life worth living having one or more Syncros in your yard ??!!  Hartmut
 

 

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: rcdale@bigpond.com
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:20:59 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 
hi francesca
have you tried a local spring manufacturer i had the front units made by universal springs 4/12 powderworks rd hoxten park a suburb of sydney their phone no is 0296074682 they are heavy duty and at the time cost app $100-00 each not fitted. hartment had a drive of my vehicle at the syncro meeting a few years ago along with paul muller i beleave they were impressed with the ride, harmut do you remember if so please comment for francesca, at the same time mullers fitted new shocks when they installed the springs i am happy with them and will by the rear units from the same company when the time comes. i no longer have the tyres rubbing on the wheel arch when going over a curb or braking with the wheels turned.
there is a vw spares company in sydney volksbahn autos that i know that can supply german manufactured syncro  units phone is 0296882933 they are on the web try google to find them. in the end it is your own personell choice which way you go best of luck    regards bob dale
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] springs

 

Hi Ben T,


Could I ask how much you would like for your GoWesty springs?

Thanks,

Francesca.

On 7 February 2011 10:33, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
 

I have both in my possession. Sadly, I am in the US. Otherwise, I could loan them to you for testing. I've never installed the GoWesty after realising all both these springs were designed for a fully laden Syncro Wesfalia camper weighing in at up to 6500lbs. I only have Doublecabs these days that tip the scales at a featherweight 3310lbs.

The GW springs are stiffer than the Syncro.org (Schwenk) springs but are progressive wound. The GW's raise your Syncro about an inch taller. Schwenk is in the process of redesigning his springs and is in the testing phase.

If cost was not a major consideration, I would install a coilover system instead. That opens the option of variable springs rates readily available in the aftermarket. If I remember correctly, www.burleysmotorsports.com was offering a version of these (designed by Eric A.).

BenT

ps: My GW springs are for sale

Sent from my mobile device



On Feb 6, 2011, at 2:11 PM, "nwjfletcher" <nwjfletcher@yahoo.com> wrote:

> probably been asked a million times. Schwenk or Go westy (with OME shocks) for heavy trakka converted camper syncro. Has 15" alloys as fitted by Trakka in 1990, plus 205/75 coopers.
>
> many thanks
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>