Antikainen Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 (edited) This one is a Hasegawa VW pritchenwagen ( pick - up ) from 1967. It was built almost box stock. Wheels are from AMT 51 Chevy with AMT winter tyres. I also lifted suspension a bit. I do not know what that gadget on the bed is, I found it from my parts box and it looks cool. On doors there are local weight numbers that were mandatory ( by law ) on pick ups here in Finland back then. Model has finnish licence plates and on the rear window you can see a 80- sticker that tells you that back then vehicle maximum speed was resticted to 80 km/h on pick ups. Edited February 2, 2019 by Antikainen typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Now that's a kool little wagen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredRPG Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 That is cool. The late model bolt pattern and subdued color make it look like some sort of specialized military vehicle or some one added a transporter all wheel drive (I've forgot what VW called it, all-track maybe?) to an early survivor. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Very nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 VW had never built a four wheel drive version of the original bus/transporter. However, they did have factory suspension lifts with aggressive tires, so this one is entirely feasible. No idea what that is in the bed, but it looks cool. I like this build a lot. Nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Super nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I like it! Been wondering if there is a Vanagon (USA name) AWD kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antikainen Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 7 hours ago, 89AKurt said: I like it! Been wondering if there is a Vanagon (USA name) AWD kit. There isn´t. The is not a single one 4x4 VW Bus kit available unfortunately. In Europe market that Vanagon is T23 and VW:s own name for 4x4 is Synchro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Very cool VW pickup. You said those are AMT winter tires, where did you get them? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 8 hours ago, Antikainen said: There isn´t. The is not a single one 4x4 VW Bus kit available unfortunately. In Europe market that Vanagon is T23 and VW:s own name for 4x4 is Synchro. Thank you for enlightening me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahogany Rush Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antikainen Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 8 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Very cool VW pickup. You said those are AMT winter tires, where did you get them? Thanks. Sorry I ment MPC not AMT. MPC Pacer has those tyres - but only two tyres / kit ( for the rear axle ). So I went and bought several pacers to get enough tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredRPG Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Antikainen said: The is not a single one 4x4 VW Bus kit available unfortunately. In Europe market that Vanagon is T23 and VW:s own name for 4x4 is Synchro. Synchro, that's the name I was looking for, thanks. It was available on the vanagon and the double cab (that's what I meant by late model but called it transporter. Should have known better). I know they were in Canada, not sure if they were offered in the states, but you can get imported ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 If I remember correctly, neither the Doka (Double Cab Transporter) nor the Syncro were ever officially available in the US. In Canada we got both. As a VW nut, and former owner of a modded T3 Doka, I have been scouring the net looking for models of T3 vans/trucks. Revell makes a Westfalia camper version, as well as the UN version, which I believe is a re-pop of an emergency services version, as well as the Magnum PI version. THere is a military kit manufacturer that makes 1/35 versions on bot hthe transporter van and the Doka. I haven't found anything else at all. And definitely not Syncro versions. For funsies, this is my old Doka. 1985 model, with a 2005 TDi engine in the back, egeared transmission, larger turbo, lowered, Mercedes wheels. Okay, sorry for hijacking, now back to the original topic. So what is that thing in the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antikainen Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) I don't know what that thing is I just found it from my partsbox. Edited February 8, 2019 by Antikainen typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Good job! These trucks are so neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Very cool and well done. Chassis and engine pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 That's a great looking truck, nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Very nice build , even though personally I would've preferred the old 5x205 bolt pattern to the wheels (vhich can be found in the Gunze VW) Edited February 19, 2019 by Chromecop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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