syncro conversion

Post by **dreadnought** » 23 Jul 2008, 14:51

is it remotely possible to convert a 1989 panel van into a syncro? is this outlandish? would it be cheaper just to buy one? thing is, i love what i've got, but i also love syncros!!!

Post by **jed the spread** » 23 Jul 2008, 17:28

Would cost Faaaarrrrrr to much.

jed

Post by **Mudlark** » 24 Jul 2008, 09:16

Many have looked into it; most have walked away, I believe one conversion was done by Mike Ghia a few years ago ??

Post by **Andy syncro-nutz** » 24 Jul 2008, 12:18

We here have looked at it too! You will need to carryout some major structural reworking and be realy nifty with a welder!
Also a lot of spare time on your hands will be needed or a divorce

Post by **dreadnought** » 25 Jul 2008, 15:00

thanks for all your replies, so it is possible but expensive and by the sounds of it will take time.
does anybody out there do these kind of conversions or will it be an undertaking of my own?

i am a novice but would like a hobby!!!!

Post by **HarryMann** » 27 Jul 2008, 01:19

Talk to Mike Ghia on Brickyard, he'll give you the lowdown

Post by **KarlT** » 27 Jul 2008, 06:39

dreadnought wrote:i am a novice but would like a hobby!!!!

Have to admire your balls, sir!

Post by **poshbuggers** » 11 Aug 2008, 11:56

Yes its possible, I own the vehicle in question

It's been done well and the truck has been ultra tough and reliable bar typical VW maintenance issues. You can ask him but Mike told me its a lot of hard work.