1986 VW Vanagon Syncro Tin-Top with decoupler, rear differential lock, custom cabinetry, propane stove, fridge, solar, big brakes, and a ton of other upgrades. Comes fully stocked with kitchen utensils, spar parts kit, oil changing kit, etc.
142k miles with meticulous maintenance and all records kept.
This was an original tin-top passenger van with all OEM parts that had been garaged for 20+ years. I bought it in 2017 as a project and have been working on it ever since. It has been meticulously maintained & upgraded with all work documented. It has been garaged every winter, no road salt exposure or rust.
Custom Cabinet Build & Instal by NorCal TinTops includes:
-40L Engel MB40 drop in refrigerator/freezer
-20 gallon Ronco water tank
-3.0g/min Florjet Pump w/ 50 PSI pressure switch
-3.3 Gallon Propane Tank w/ skid plate
-220 Amp Hr house batteries (8x 22-Ah sealed AGM Batteries)
-Stainless Steel Sink with Shurflo faucet
-12′ hot water sprayer hose (no heater)
-Solar
-Bench seating that converts to full-size bed with custom, memory-foam cushions.
Other upgrades:
-Complete Engine & transmission refurb @133k miles including:
-new headers
-new head gasket
-all new hoses/rubber/plastic on lines/fittings
-new clutch
-new 02 sensor
-new thermostat body
-fresh coolant, fresh oil
-all new filters
-locking rear differential
-skid bars
-T3 anti-sway bars
-Stainless steel coolant lines
-Window Tinting
-GoWest Front & Rear Bumpers
-Auxiliary battery install w/ solar
-Engine audio insulation
-RubberFlooring
-3x Aux DC ports
-new Audio (head unit, door speakers, subwoofer)
-Decoupler
-VC steel fuel rails
-GW Driveshaft
-Truck mirrors
-VL lightbar/brackets
-BlazeCut Engine Safety kit
-RhinoSkin undercarriage liner
-HighPowerHeadlights
-Small Car Audi Big Brakes
-Propex exterior propane tank
-Custom Window Screens
-Spare ECU
-Slimline II Roof Platform
-SideLadder
-750w Inverter
-ARB Awning Room attachment
-Window covers
-GW Speedo Cable
– Nokian WRG3 205/60R16 XL Tires
-VW Classic Repair Bible
-Rotopax gas tank x2 w/ carrier
-Front passenger seat swivel
-16″ Wheels
-New OEM AFM Sensor
-New Hi/Lo Oil Pressure sensors
-Air Compressor (have all parts, not installed)
-Custom memory foam Cushions
-Custom Skid Plate for Propex heater
-Propex heater
-GoWesty radio disconnect switch
-floor mat insulation
-3M thinsulate panel insulation in all panels
-GoWesty GearReduction manual starer
-Front Hammock (not installed)
-GoWesty Alt Wiring Harness
-Manispeed Oil pump
-manispeed fuel injectors
-manispeed oil sender relocator
-manispeed rocker arms
-Vanistan Exhaust
-Vanistan Oil Cooler
-Vanistan pushrod covers
-GW aluminum valve covers
-Venture libre leather kit
A Full spare parts kit including:
-Spare electrical
-all spare belts
-spare oil filters
Mechanical:
2017:
Engine rebuilt and refurbished, transmission refurb, new headers, new head gasket, all new hoses/rubber/plastic on lines/fittings, new clutch, new 02 senser, new thermostat body, fresh coolant, fresh oil, all new filters, locking rear differential\
-Stainless steel coolant lines
-Engine audio insulation
-Decoupler installed
-Van Cafe steel fuel rails
-T3 anti-sway bar
-Go Westy Driveshaft
-BlazeCut Fire suppression system
-Rear Diff Locker
-Small Car Audi Big Brakes
2018
-Go Westy Speedometer Cable replacement
-OEM AFM Sensor replacement
-Hi/Lo Oil Pressure sensors added
2021
-GoWesty Alt Wiring Harness
Manispeed Oil pump
manispeed fuel injectors
manispeed oil sender relocator
manispeed rocker arms
Vanistan Exhaust
Vanistan Oil Cooler
Vanistan pushrod covers
-Go west aluminum valve covers
-GoWesty GearReduction manual starer
Exterior
2017:
-16″ wheels
-Window tinting
-Truck mirrors
-Rhinoskin chassis lining
-Highpower headlights
-Propex Heater & custom skid plate
-propane tank
-Front runner Slimline II Roof rack
-front runner hi-jack mount w/ hi-jack
-front runner rotopax 2galllon mount x2
-front runner slim line table & table mount
-Front dunner exterior shower arm
-ARB side awning
2018
-Renogy 100w flexible solar panels x2
-Side ladder
Interior
2017: -Rubber flooring -3x Aug DC ports -Audio system (head unit, door & rear speakers, subwoofer) -750w inverter -Swivel seat passenger seat -3M thinsulate panel insulation in all panels -House batteries 220Ah
2018
Norcal Tintops custom cabinetry w. convertable bench/bed, “20 gallons of water (Ronco Water Tank Flojet Pump with 50 psi pressure switch Shurflo faucet 1/2 fittings and hose)” 3.3 gallons of propane Up to 220 Amp hours of battery capacity 40-liter DC refrigerator or freezer Stainless-steel sink 3.0-gallon per minute water pump 12′ hot water sprayer hose 40 L Engel MB40 drop-in refrigerator 8 22-Ah sealed AGM batteries 2 burner stove top solar charge controller -Venture libre leather kit -Glove box organizer -custom gear shift handle w/ hidden compartment -front seat hammock
Extras
-Full repair kit w/ essential replacement parts (electrical, belts, oil filters, oil, coolant, etc).
-retractable hose
-extra inverter
-full kitchen set (plates, cups, utensils, cookware)
-Vanagon Repair Bible
-ARB outdoor room attachment for awning
-removable window screens & vents
history
As far as I know There was a 2 prior owners until it was bought by cap city vanagon who did the initial refurb at 133k miles, then me. No accidents.
I’ve kept all service records and corresponding mileage and dates documented in a spreadsheet and with all paper documentation since taking owernship.
flaws:
-One of the sun visor attachments is loose.
-No mechanical issues or problems.
-House battery bank is at the end of it’s life & needs replacement (~$300 to replace w/ equivalent lithium)
-Next maintenance needed is a brake fluid flush
