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• Re: What is fair # of hours to fix a clutch slave cylinder?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 12:26:56 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Re: 4th heater core burst in 1 year!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:20:37 -0700
  ...fix!) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's...
• Re: Wanted: Free Vanagon to Love & Cherish
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:13:48 -0600
  ...Many represent a career restoration opportunity. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per...
• Re: [Syncro] Any experience with Westfalia Enterprises?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 19:08:25 -0800
  ...My brother said they just looked like "turtle wax and armor all" restorations. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• Re: 83 westy restoration
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 13:23:14 -0700
  ...83 westy restoration > > > While we're on the subject of restoring 83 westys, can anyone give me a > source for or a good replacement...
• Re: Paint code questions
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:21:38 -0500
  ...http://www.goodspeedmotoring.com/advanced-reconditioning-processes/alloy-wheel-refinishing-and-restoration-1.html Harold On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 7:46 PM...
• Re: CV Boots, accel & clutch cables
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Mon, 9 Jan 1995 13:45:32 -0500 (EST)
  ...They have lots of body and restoration tools. BTW, they get a lot of mention on TNN's "Shade Tree Mechanic" show so they...
• Wisdom?? From CAR TALK??
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 15:33:33 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Notes on lubricants from Red Line's chief chemist
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 08:23:49 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Need sliding door outside handle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 11:36:21 -0800
  ...Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's...
• Restoring an '84 7-passenger
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 23:02:32 -0500
  Now that I have another set of wheels at my disposal, I need to make a serious effort at doing a full restoration of...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:06:27 -0400
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/images/cms/sized/sized_4e818fa0ea11ed4cbb9ce7b1828880c9.jpg I'm very disappointed of their restoration work! Grey on red! Ben Sam Conant...
• Bay Window Westy Article in Providence Journal and Website
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:01:12 -0500
  ...The article talks about the$10K to $12K restoration of a van that once belonged to an old friend, and was restored to honor...
• Re: Emblem Decals?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:01:02 -0600
  ...decals? > > < > https://www.gowesty.com/product/emblem-inscription/25388/emblem-inscription-restoration-decals >> > > My Vanagon GL emblem is looking quite tired and I would...
• JC Whip-me VW catalogs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 18:50:33 -0800
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• Repost: 1978 Westy Restoration Project
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Sep 95 22:31 AST
  Hi all! Several days ago I sent a message asking for some parts for my 1978 Westy. Luckily I received a message from Scoob...
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning-another comment
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 09:58:31 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Re: Fw: Information requested on VIN number
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 11:55:37 -0800
  ...Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's...
• Still Looking for Rims
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Wed, 6 Apr 2011 14:08:56 -0400
  My 87GL [Affectionately, known as Van-A-Whte"] is presently undergoing restoration and will be going into the paint booth this week for a...
• Re: Small Tear-Drop Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 18:04:14 -0500
  ...list before but iirc it was > more along the lines of restoration or DIY construction... Seems > this company is producing them again. They're...
• Re: Common problem, I think
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 18:18:35 -0800
  ...I did the restoration as well. ;) Jon On Thu, 1 Mar 2007, Jim Felder wrote: > > Wife filled the tank shortly before it started > > misbehaving...
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:55:49 -0700
  ...cracked and discolored, and I am in process of a full restoration > of the body, now that the mechanicals are 100% > > > > The model I...
• Re: Cleaning Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Thu, 17 Nov 1994 08:55:45 -0700 (MST)
  ...series of articles some time ago in Hot VW on Westfalia restoration. They recommended a bathroom mildew remover (like X-14, I think it...
• RE: Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 11:56:09 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• PLEASE STOP "REPLYING" TO SMUT!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 08:56:06 -0700
  ...sloooowly) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 06:38:45 EST
  In a message dated 02/02/2007 6:51:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: At least with a...
• Ride height (was Re: Total restoration cost!)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:19:19 -0500
  Hi Frank, Nice work you did there. Wouldn't it have been cheaper to find a low- milage parts van, and swap over the...
• Re: Reassembly has begun
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 01:02:48 -0400
  ...More to come. > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-reasse > mbly-begins/ > -- > Regards, Peter Kraiker > Website: Kraiker.Photography > <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker...
• AZ, was RE: should I Buy a '73 for parts?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 22:54:40 -0500
  ...Frankly I was not impressed, restoration of some parts meant spray painting black with some Krylon, shop was sort of dumpy compared to what...
• Electrolytic Derusting
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 04:44:47 -0700
  ...http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/~awilkins/wood/electrolysis.html ftp://ftp.pangea.com/pub/people/rock/oldtools/restoration/ElectrolyticDe rusting.txt - Jeff Iwanna21...
• Paint restoration: was Re: pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 07:48:03 EST
  In a message dated 12/22/99 12:41:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, doranosaurus@YAHOO.COM writes: > P.S. Mine is a Carat...
• Re: Sight Correction: Pilot Bearing Trouble/Trying to figure it allout
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:54:00 -0700
  ...sloooowly) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's...
• Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 05:48:41 -0500
  ...GL (kinda redundant) '82 Vanagon (parts Van, Need any?) '81 Rabbit PU '73 Thing (2-tone white & rust) '57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project)
• anybody know these guys?? (MA)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 01 Jul 95 18:32:10 CDT
  ...Full restoration and custom work available. we UPS daily - MC/VS?DIS accepted. Call info line for catalog. Order line Info line 1-800...
• Westy wallpaper question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 9 May 1998 01:38:02 -0400
  ...As I am really interested in 'restoration', does anyone know if the original 91 Westy Syncro wallpaper is available? Have others re-walpapered their...
• Re: gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 09:15:14 -0800
  ...Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's...
• Re: SA grill; anybody have one for sale?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 07:24:31 -0500
  ...And free with >>the munchkin ice cube tray comes the 81 Westy in serious need of >>restoration. > >Eh? I bought mine for under $250US...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:47:13 -0800
  ...Total restoration cost! > >""""mechanicly sound"""" >définition please of a mechanicly sound Westy? just curious.... > >I'm resoring this van for one main purpose, a...
• Rust and interior restoration.
  Historical mailing list - Fran�ois V�zina
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:10:04 -0700
  ...Also I found a guy that is specialized in boat restoration. This weekend he will restore the inside of my van (all the crappy...
• Re: Getting close!
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Wed, 20 Jul 2016 03:24:37 +0000
  ...part 4, almost done! > > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/thoughts/westfalia-restoration-reassembly-part-4/ > -- > Regards, Peter Kraiker > Website: Kraiker.Photography > <http://kraiker.photography><http...
• 1974 bug for sale (no vanagon or type 2)
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:36:02 -0600
  1974 yellow (standard) bug, pan on restoration on rust free car, flared fiberglass fenders, Jackman 8 spokes painted to match car with new performance...
• Re: Help on Syncro hard to find Parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 02:56:01 EST
  ...Since I am planning a winter restoration project on the > GoldBrick myself, I'm sort of interested in an extra set of them (4...
• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:28:24 -0500
  ...I will post to one of my websites when restoration is >>>> done. >>>> >>>> John >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> >>>> Reply-To...
• Re: Reassembly has begun
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 21:39:24 -0400
  ...More to come. > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-reassembly-begins/ -- Regards, Peter Kraiker Website: Kraiker.Photography <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:47:21 -0700
  ...Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000 Maybe this should go to the VW Museum? Robert 1982 Westfaluia >________________________________ > > > >The Ultimate Dream Syncro ground up restoration� Price...
• Re: Info Wanted: '66 Bus Cargo Floors
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 07:05:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Front glass
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 96 22:02 EDT
  ...Just noticed it had a tiny crack and due to the type of restoration being performed, replacing it is the only way to deal...
• Re: My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 95 14:25:40 PDT
  ...ago, one of those hot VW mags did a >71 westy restoration project and they described, quite nicely, how to >re-adjust the rear...
• This List
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 20:27:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• buses for sale: 1968-1979 (from Hemmings)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:33:13 CDT
  ...5,300, delivery? (406) 542-1959 (MT) 1979 bus, total mechanical restoration, sunroof, AM-FM, gas heater, a few dents & skuffs, $2,300 (303...
• vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Cedar House Inn & Yurts
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:58:36 -0400
  ...An experienced vw mechanic who specializes in vw restorations is selling vw jetta rebuilt engines (90-92) for around 5k installed. Has anyone had...
• Re: New Guy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:24:00 -0400
  ...Just finished restoration http://flickr.com/photos/77623993@N00/1084859663/ -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 21 Apr 97 12:11:43 EDT
  ...Other VWs: '79 Super Beetle convertible, recent restoration, 5-speed (huh?), 89K original miles, serious inquiries only, $7950, 703-787-8511. '72 Karmann Ghia...
• Re: Left my new baby in St. James
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:21:20 -0400
  ...82 Camper air-cooled > >Trying to get her home yesterday to start my restoration relationship >and didn't quite make it. Think it's...
• Re: How to throw a rod
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 10:02:25 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Re: TIICO... It's Alive!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 01:57:55 EDT
  ...Midas Muffler type establishments but good places geared towards older vehicle restorations should be able to help. >> Flexible braided exhaust fittings are used on...
• Re: type 2's or aircooled vanagons for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 21:24:09 -0600
  ...Needs some restorations but has good engine and running gear. It needs to be trucked because of old tires, lost ignition key. Located in...
• Re: Restoration - Part 3
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 23:53:31 -0400
  > Yesterday (Saturday, June 12) morning, I picked up my van from Harrison's Auto > Body after giving the owner, Ms. Kim Harrison my check...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:48:48 -0800
  --- David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> wrote: > My restored, R-TDI 1986 Syncro Westie is for sales for $62.500 Canadian - I looked around your...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Mudd 'Not Jack' Sparrow
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 17:45:20 -0700
  ...My auto detailer > referred me to a mobile body restoration guy who cleaned out the seams, > welded patches for the holes, painted the grills...