The Return of the CVC VW Syncro Westfalia Episode 1

Yes The CVC Westy Syncro is about to be reborn!
Our iconic VW camper that many of you will know about from our van trip shenanigans from back in the day died and was at a point of no return and any kind of economical repair. That said... when you owe so much to something we just couldn't let this be the end of this vans life!
There have been times when our lives as a family relied on this van to keep us on the sandy tracks ahead and has taken us as far north as over and above The Arctic Circle and as far south as across parts of The Sahara Desert! The videos we made of the trips we achieved in this van is what gave us a connection to you all and in turn some how organically moulded what CampervanCulture.com as a sustainable business is today. We have you and this van to thank for all that is CampervanCulture.com and the opportunity for a future full of freedom and adventure ahead.
2023 brings you a new video series from us that is, "The Return of the CVC VW T25 T3 Vanagon Syncro Westfalia"...
Jed Lou & Isaac

[@typ_von_nebenan_86]

Tiger2Solar 😍 nice Job

[@bensonlifestories]

good to see you sorting out the old boy Jed

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Had to be done mate. Jed

[@davelynch273]

Hi Jed. So pleased you still have “old faithful” mate and so glad it’s getting the treatment it deserves. Looking forward to the future transformation vids. Good to see you back on here buddy👍👍

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Cheers Dave. Jed

[@mviszek]

super happy seeing this Westy getting back to life! good luck with finishing the project!

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thank you. Jed

[@ABusAndBeyond]

Great to see the Syncro back! 👍

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Feels good bro. Cheers. Jed

[@KingMovies-ti1qf]

Thanks Jed. Great to see you are getting the van back together. I've watched your videos for years and they are great. Tbh The Managon series isn't for me but as an overlander I expect its perfect.

[@projectsinthebarn]

Hi Jed and all at CVC, its great to see a new series coming online detailing the build of your freshly metal worked syncro. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress on the old girl buddy. I'm in the middle of completely rebuilding my 1993 LT31 Karmann Distance Wide, and documenting that oon my channel, so always looking for inspiration to keep going 👍 All the best buddy, Simon.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thanks for the kind words Simon. Jed

[@overlandvan]

Sweet, nice to see the Westy back! Looking forward to more videos and updates.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

It feels good, I won't lie ;) Cheers, Jed

[@jodywarrender4284]

Get on Jed! Love the come back, can’t wait for updates!

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Many thanks. You rock! Jed

[@TheRockgod23]

Cool, looking forward to the rebuild.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thanks mate. Jed

[@davealdred8250]

Glad to see ye ole syncro, you have so much history with this vehicle, never get rid just keep on making memories....😎🤙 Morocco Had to be my favourite memories of this van nice one Jed 😁

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

If you liked the Morocco trip then watch this space over the next couple of weeks. Something epic is about to happen! Cheers, Jed

[@jacksomb1]

SO good to see the OG bus back

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

OG is best.. Cheers, Jed

[@22triggy]

Outstanding, thank you for sharing this.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

No worries, Any time. Jed

[@SKSK-rz7br]

Good to see you back Jed

[@kimhorton6109]

Always happy to see new vids

[@garryafurze]

Glad to see the vangon back!❤

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Great to be back Gary. Jed

[@vwsyncrocountryscotland]

good to see its being sorted better than ever and lookikng forward to more new t3 syncro videos

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Really looking forward to making them. Jed

[@Neckdeepinmud]

I'm looking forward to this! 👍

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thanks amigo. Jed

[@Westwalker51]

So good to see your old friend back home and repaired. We have missed your travels and have followed you since the beginning. Looking forward to the rebuild process. Cheers! 🧙🏻‍♂️🚐🍀

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

So stoked. Thank you for the kind words. Jed

[@eissesietsma1748]

Hi Jed, good to see this inspirational van getting back on the road. Best regards from the Netherlands.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thank you so much. Jed

[@markusk3785]

Nice to see the Syncro back! The van deserved a restoration. Loved the old greenlaning videos from your beginning time. Maybe you can re upload them again! Cheers from Germany

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thank you. Really looking forward to making new videos of laning in the Syncro. Stay tuned. Jed

[@paulallen3031]

Been missing the cvc videos, can't wait to the westy back in action 👍🏻

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Should be a good year for plenty of CVC content. We have some trips planned soon too ;) Jed

[@robbwolf3309]

Stocked to see the VW back! Hope you guys are well

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

All fine and dandy. Cheers. Jed

[@notoldclassic3007]

How time flies, i remember watching your first video,im glad you still have your van its been part of your life for so long look forward to seeing you putting all back together

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thank you so much. Jed

[@mikeembe1261]

Good to see you again ands J's been helping you 👍

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Cheers Mike. Jed

[@filiannuzzi5871]

Nice you've still got her. Looking forward to the build. Love the old Africa trip.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thanks, thee are a few more trips left in the old girl yet. Jed

[@orenkipnis7058]

Great Job Jed. Seeing this Syncro come back to life is wonderful.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

It feels nice. Cheers, Jed

[@andylewis8667]

Really looking forward to this. It'll help reduce the time spent sifting through countless hours of mind numbing 'vanlife' nonsense, in search of interesting stuff. Popcorn at the ready.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Hehehehe... Thank you. Jed

[@PigpenSyncro]

Looking forward to watching the resurrection! Thanks for bringing your Syncro back to life.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Jed

[@bennyhaslonghair]

I need to do lots of body work on my van soon, I will probably paint it myself as well. The idea is that if I scratch it I can fix it for cheap and it doesn't matter in the long run. $10k for paint when the body work is already done is crazy.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

I know, I thought 10K was a bit rich personally. Jed

[@noogavan3368]

Great to see the ol’ Westy resurrected. You are largely the reason I purchased my ‘90 Westy Syncro in 2016. It’s been a game changer for my family with memories to last a lifetime. And I think it’s Kirk at NorthWesty. I trekked across the US to see him and have some work performed- had a great experience.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Glad we helped your family with those memories. You rock! Jed

[@happyguy6911]

fantastic work, great to see you back uploading. good call painting it yourself. you wont be afraid to scuff it up and can always give it a quick refresh every few years if needed. keep the bodyshop money and use it for the future trips!

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

The better the tips, the longer the trips.. Cheers, Jed

[@pertjarnstrom1330]

Long time no see, I miss my shirt I order from you some years ago but would put in a new order soon when my life turns on the good side again, get the "bug" again and start checking some vids of T25 and T3´s and maybe if Im lucky I will own one in the future, or why not 2? :)

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Why not 3! Jed

[@wetzell0929]

Exciting to see the Syncro being revived! Looking forward to following along. What engine did you go with and does it fit under the factory lid? Cheers, -Logan (from DeLa Syncro)

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Hi. I stuck with the 1.9 TDI AFN as it has been a great engine. Russell just tweaked the set up a tad to make it even better. Jed

[@ringonotts]

Epic Jed - can't wait to see it again! Did you get a new block too ?

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Good times ahead. Not a totally new block but very low miles. It got stripped back by Russel and had a good look over before it went in. This one was the 2nd engine I sent him up as the first one wasn't up to scratch enough for him. Cheers, Jed

[@pajefferies]

Very exciting! 👌Look forward to seeing the build progress. You keeping the interior stock or going custom build?

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Hi Phil. It will look stock but will have lots of extra bits for sure. Cheers, Jed

[@LiquescentAdventures]

Notice at 16:00 that your square headlight mount which is welded to the topside of your lower nose panel is missing. Will need those reattached to fit your headlights. I had an absolute nightmare experience with the panel fitter/painter on my van who never put these back on. If you know where to pick these up that would be helpful.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

The old ones were saved from the panel that was cut off and we later fixed those back with rivets

[@LiquescentAdventures]

@@CampervanCulture.com-Official that is great to hear, glad they were saved, highlights the importance in attention to detail that my painter and body work failed to provide....:/

[@EI6ISB]

Been missing your videos! Now I understand why it’s been quiet, sorry about all your troubles with the syncro, really happy for you getting the bodywork 100% solid again though and looking forward to the getting her back in action again videos. On a side note, just fitted one of your pop top lift assist kits yesterday, such a difference, thank you!

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

Thank you and thank you so much for the order. You rock! Jed

It is a bit sad to see having it just as a company display but this is how things work. Just have it epoxy primed under the wrap or it will rust again bad.

[@CampervanCulture.com-Official]

It will be out on new adventures in no time. Thanks for the heads up on the primer. I already bought some :) Jed