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Hello from Switzerland - sealyb - 30-05-2023
Hi there, came across the forum while doing some research on T3 history in Australia and saw a reference to it on the Syncro website (where there is a lovely Syncro camper still available btw for a good price).
Great to see the community!
I am an Aussie living in Switzerland and recently (rashly?) picked up a 5sp 1990 (91 compliance plate) T3 DoKa in Sydney that had a great story and history known back to purchase. In excellent condition and with some interesting dealer-fitted parts from new. He is called ‘Graham’, in honor of the original owner. He’s all original except for a front bench replacement to a single seat. Couldn’t pass up this piece of history.
He has a pen pal in Switzerland- ‘Günther’ - who is a 3 sp auto 1990 Whitestar. Also all original except for new Atiwe Kaseloch wheels and braided brake lines with performance pads…the mountain passes here really test the brake capacity and one’s nerve for danger on descent.
Enjoying seeing everyone’s rides.
Regards
Sean
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Barry - 30-05-2023
G'day and welcome
Nice vans.
I like the body kit
Is Graham going to go and live with you?
I have an 89 Caravelle C that is also an auto
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Grantus - 30-05-2023
Welcome to KCA Sean.
Always good to see another T3 tragic join the flock.
Enjoy the ride……….
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Kazz - 30-05-2023
Guten Tag…….
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Oldman - 30-05-2023
Hey Sean, welcome to KCA …
Love. Your doka .
…. don’t let Luckyphil see it…..it would be a the perfect match for his van…..
Plenty of great advice from the T3 Tragics here……..just gotta ask.
Enjoy the ride
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Grantus - 30-05-2023
(30-05-2023, 04:50 PM)Oldman Wrote: Love. Your doka .
…. don’t let Luckyphil see it…..it would be a the perfect match for his van…..
Phil’s had a blue one, and a red one………… must be time for a yellow one?
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Oldman - 30-05-2023
Yes, I know…….but that would be a perfect match for The Yellow Peril
RE: Hello from Switzerland - Melissa - 30-05-2023
Welcome Sean!
RE: Hello from Switzerland - sealyb - 31-05-2023
(30-05-2023, 02:51 PM)Barry Wrote: G'day and welcome
Nice vans.
I like the body kit
Is Graham going to go and live with you?
I have an 89 Caravelle C that is also an auto
No, Graham will be (very) lightly used in Australia until we return at some point in the future.
The Swiss are very particular about imports and car things in general…Günther, for instance, had to have his Atiwe Kaseloch wheels added to his registration and they can only be on his historic license because they were an option at the time (albeit 14s, not 15s). He is bone stock (apart from the braided lines).
RE: Hello from Switzerland - sealyb - 31-05-2023
(30-05-2023, 04:22 PM)Kazz Wrote: Guten Tag…….