My 'Monster' project - a 1990 Syncro 16" turbodiesel, Reimo camper conversion and high-roof

11.04/2010: UPDATE: I have finally started work on this project again! Photos here:

http://westyventures.com/Syncro16highroofcamper.html

This camper traveled all over the world before coming to me: Europe, the Amazon, all over N. America,  and more.

 
 

Updating the stock 16-er  brakes to Audi S8 345mm brake discs and 4-piston calipers. Brake swept area will be effectively doubled. Rear brakes will remain as the LT drums are pretty good! (updated photo to come later)



One upgrade option for the wheels is these nice S8 alloys - although I will probably keep the factory steel 16's in place for the first leg of this camper's new life.



An interior photo as it appeared when I bought the van.
Someone's work leaves a bit to be desired, eh?


 

I have big plans for the interior, almost everything you see here will be replaced with more modern appliances - huge Vitrifrigo SS electric fridge, Espar diesel furnace/water heater, Webasto diesel cooktop, custom wood cabinets and floor (possibly a heated floor?), Recaro seats, wood steering wheel, Audi gauge package, Westfalia full-width bed, and more!

Here is my old reliable (but rusty) Syncro Westfalia I've owned since 1996: He came with the name 'Otto', from Toronto Canada. I've driven this van nearly 400,000 km, it now has over 650,000 km (360,000 of those km as a diesel), and still running the original VC and many other parts!

This wonderful little camper has taken me around the 48 states multiple times and to most of the lower provinces of Canada over the course of the past 13+ years

  

One of the best changes I ever made to this van: The Vitrifrigo C51iSAC electric fridge. Well....and the installation of the awesome TDI engine, can't forget that!

   
 

My former Dehler Profi, 1984 model with 1.9 carbureted wbx and five-speed. One of six formally imported to the US.