I built a set of fuel tank straps to fix my
falling fuel tank in the syncro. They are almost done.
Check out the picture.  Just takes time. The cost
was less than $10.00..  I'm laughing all the way
to the bank!!!!!!!

    The strap in the picture on the top, is the driver
side.  It will  require 2 pieces of all thread, to
lengthen the clamp.  This is designed to fit around
the fuel pump, etc.

http://www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/fuels7.jpg

                                         Eric

Steve Schwenk wrote:

> Syncro de Mayo is a bit over a week away and we have an update on
> recent developments.
>
> NEWS:
>
> Volkswagen Camper & Commercial Magazine (UK) will have a
> representative present for a possible story on the event in a future
> issue.  http://www.volkswagencamper.co.uk/  A paper from LA might show
> up as well.  They expressed some interest, but nothing certain yet.
>
> VolksCafe.com and GoWesty will be set up in the vendors area.  There
> will be room for others to set up if they wish, including private
> parties with extensive parts to sell (like a few did last year).
> Private parties are also free to sell/swap parts from their camp sites.
>
> The masseuse will be present commencing at 5:00 on Friday through
> Sunday.  Massages are 10-60 minutes at $1/minute. Bring your own sheet
> for the massage table or pay $5 for one of Brigitte's.  Make your
> reservations for Friday massages at pgb@dolby.com (Peter Buettner).
> Brigitte will take reservations for Saturday and Sunday massages on
> site.  We will have a tent/dome set up for massages in a shady, cool
> area of camp.
>
> Cris Torlasco from the WetWesties and pilot/mechanic for his Traves�a
> Panamericana will be coming down from Eugene, Oregon (likely in a
> syncro) along with his German mechanic friend, Joachim.  Cris and his
> wife took a 1982 diesel Vanagon from Oregon to Agrentina, overland the
> entire way except water crossings.  See
> http://torlasco.tripod.com/panamericanaoverland/id10.html
>
> Paul and Dot Guyzk from British Columbia will be coming in their 1972
> Westy, which they have taken from north of the Arcic Circle down to
> Panama.  See http://www.pauldottrip.com/index_northamerica.html
>
> Detlev Hanschke from http://www.vanagonproject.com/ will be coming at
> least for Saturday.  I will not mention the other luminaries already
> mentioned in previous posts, but there will be quite a roster of
> talent and personality in attendance this year.  It is reaching
> critical mass.
>
> MISC INFO:
>
> Please, if you are going to come and have not yet registered, please
> at least drop me an e-mail.  I know of about a dozen people who have
> not registered yet, but who indicated they are coming.  We want to be
> sure to have enough chicken, beer and marked camping spaces for
> everyone, so please send me a heads up.  It is OK to pay when you get
> there if you have not yet sent in your registration, just drop me an
> e-mail or register through paypal (send a payment along with
> registration info to above address).  It is OK to be a last minute
> straggler, we will welcome you.  But e-mail if you can.
>
> We will need your cooperation when it comes to camping spaces.  The
> campsite has room for 300 people, but the prime camping spots are not
> as plentiful.  Please respect the areas we mark off and designate as
> separate camping spots.  This may mean that some camps will share a
> common picnic table, but there will be ample room if the marked off
> boundaries are respected.  Bring leveling wood for your van.  Not all
> of the sites are flat.
>
> When you arrive, after you pull into Area Five and drive up to the
> beginning of the camping area, park your van in the designated area
> (there will be a sign) and walk to find your camping spot.  Only then
> go back and get your van.  We do NOT want people endlessly circling
> the camp loop looking for that prime spot.  That happened one year and
> it was a PIA for everyone.  And remember, there will be young children
> running wild and they have the right of way at all times.  You must
> stop for them if they cross or come close to your path of travel.
> Treat them as though they are a rare and wild and unpredictable
> endangered species.   Same with the wild pigs and turkeys.
>
> Watch out for the pigs.  They will swipe your brownies quicker than
> greased lightening if you leave them out.  They hide in the bush and
> wait for an opening.  Last year, they mounted a coordinated raid on
> the final night, sending a gaggle of slightly inebriated syncronauts
> charging into the darkness trying to chase them away.
>
> Please bring 1-3 pieces of firewood and a salad, side-dish, loaf of
> bread or bottle of wine for the Sat. BBQ dinner.   Please Drive safely
> and do not risk falling asleep at the wheel like one participant did
> last year!
>
> Thanks!
>
> http://www.syncro.org/SdM_events.html
>
>
>
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