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• Re: I'm baaack with a question...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 23:20:15 -0600
  ...stop working, power >driver side window got seized up, the plastic A/C ducts start cracking/crumbling, >horn quits working... But the body, engine...
• Re: Why are the lifters so hard?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:02:46 -0400
  ...valve body, but below the > piston, is removed. As long as the check valve on the bottom of the > piston is working, the only...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:51:22 -0700
  ...We'll see how pretty the body >> |shop's work is. >> | >> |BTW, for anyone in Bend, Oregon, the two shops that would use new...
• Re: composite bodywork and painting questions
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:24:52 -0700
  with the help of a guy with some basic body working skills, i hammered the mangled side panel on my van back to within...
• Re: Suggestions for removing locking gas cap w/o key
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 03:35:15 -0700
  ...1) Screw tip of slide hammer body puller into key hole. 2) Slide hammer hard. Plastic latches within cover should bend or snap off...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:30:50 -0400
  ...undercoating body work ::: :::Tolulene really catches my eye. Tolulene in an :::interior space: not a pretty picture. Personally, I :::would spend no time inside...
• Re: Digifant de-evolution?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:59:38 -0500
  ...Adjust the big slot headded screw on the throttle body until the idle is about 900 rpm (works best on mine). Then shut down...
• Gas cap ideas
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:40:36 -0700
  ...tie, drilled into the gas cap's rim and through the body work. Then I took one of those parts marking paint pens..(handy...
• Re: 1985 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 19:23:08 EST
  ...bought a 1985 Westy that is need of some work. Just a clutch, motor, body and interior and then it will be ready for...
• front Bodywork advice wanted for 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:21:28 -0700
  ...Are there any experienced bodyshop people on the list? Here's some photos of my situation: http://tinyurl.com/6jm98 The biggest problem is...
• Re: best method/chemical/tool to remove very old pinstripe material
  Historical mailing list - Bobby Brown
  Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:55:45 -0500
  All, Rubber wheel acquired from local Auto Paint & Body supply store. Wheel and arbor ~ $15 out the door. FYI...if any of you volks...
• Re: ADVICE NEEDED.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Jan 1995 19:03:24 +0500
  ...If there is little or no body/pan rust, it's a steal. >The engine will probably have to be replaced and will cost...
• Re: 83 body work saga goes on
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 22:58:00 -0500
  ...83 body work saga goes on > In a message dated 12/9/00 9:06:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, > jromas@columbus.rr.com...
• Re: Questions: Clear Coat and Westie Stoves & "Geez, my Vanagon is Peachy"
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 07:25:24 -0400
  ...The extra expense of body work. Eric
• Re: getting seam rust repaired
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:31:35 -0700
  ...Silicone works for a few years. Marine grade polyurethane based sealer a bit longer. I believe "Seamgrip" which you can pick up in a...
• Re: "Herbie" New Beetle
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 06:42:34 -0400
  ...The parts manager at my local dealer still has the fiberglass body. The owner of the dealer he was working for at the time...
• Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:48:29 -0800
  ...off Meguiers diamond cut liquid compound always worked well for me when I was a "Jr Body Mechanic " burning thru paintjobs 20 years ago...
• Re: Finally got some SA Grille Kits in Stock
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 08:38:53 EDT
  ...Andrew, Phil did say "...tan body..." I'm Benjamin TAN so that works. Ben there. Done that. I'd like to say Andrew is...
• Body Shop question
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 18:40:23 -0600
  ...visible so just sandblasting and some body putty will be fine. No dents, no other cosmetic work. I'm anticipating $900 to $1200. Sound...
• Re: Throttle Body Switches
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 12:14:22 -0800
  ...but they work just fine. Walter Evens wrote: >I have an '85 GL with the two switches on the Throttle Body. Can I use...
• Re: Painting your van???
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:22:20 EST
  In a message dated 2/17/00 6:14:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, ianc@UVIC.CA writes: << Unless you are having body work...
• 84 Westy for sale - NYC area
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 22:28:04 -0400
  ...works Nice agilis 61 tires New heater blower fan (pain in the ass to install) New starter New axles/cv joints Good body Solid...
• Parts Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Sun, 22 May 2005 18:58:38 -0700
  What is a 1987 Vanagon GL non westy worth as a parts car? Tranny bad, engine 223,000 miles with no head work, body...
• FS: 1985 Westy with Subaru 2.2
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:48:52 -0700
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=563127 I am starting on the body work but the price will increase when finished...
• Re: Dented passenger door, broken heart
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:51:31 -0400
  ...I've done some body work > before but my heart just sunk when I saw the damage. I'll have to drill out > the...
• Re: paint?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:31:45 -0700
  ...I plan on doing the little body work it needs. Any > thoughts? > > > Brendan Slevin > 84 GL Totoro > I have measured out my life with...
• F.S. 86 Syncro,87 GL
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 6 Jun 1996 23:28:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Body almost perfect Motor has bad connecting rod rap, oil light on. Asking $1500 Each. Located in PGH. PA IF this doesn't work...
• Dented passenger door, broken heart
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:34:38 -0700
  ...I've done some body work before but my heart just sunk when I saw the damage. I'll have to drill out the...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:09:14 -0400
  ...Throttle body question-Throttle switch! > > I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about > buying his but stalling as...
• My Experience with "Mothers" Paint Protection System
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 21:39:40 -0500
  ...fold clay, move to another body area and resume procedure. Well, it does work, and paint is not at all damaged during process. It...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:16:19 -0400
  ...when the insurance guys (not Westy mechanics) appraised the > damage, they talked about body work and replacement of the bumper, but nothing > else. Is...
• Re: Front panel availablity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:17:41 -0800
  ...The body shop that I am working with has also used their professional network in an attempt to find new and they also have...
• Re: Painting your van???
  Historical mailing list - Hans V.
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 17:34:12 EST
  painting your van , the paint cost me around 250 dollars for everything i did the body work and decided to paint it the original...
• seattle area listees
  Historical mailing list - Road Trip
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 15:00:55 -0800
  ...Its had body work done on it, fairly obvious. Its silver. Drive it till it dies, then use the parts. Power mirrors, locks.. no...
• Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:41:32 -0500
  ...im sure w/ 25+ years of working on > vw's they > > have some leads on a good bodyshop for your West*F*alia :<) > > > > chris >
• Maaco Paint Jobs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 10:03:15 -0600
  Anyone out there had any experience with Maaco paint jobs or body work? They quoted me a fairly reasonable price for my Westy (all...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 00:08:17 -0600
  ...This is what I use, and they work well. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: Welding near fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:56:28 +0000
  ...My bodyshop guy is extremely experienced in Vanagons.  Yet, he has made no mention of removing fuel tank and stuff before beginning work. Should...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 20:20:05 -0700
  ...Throttle body question >> >> The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is >> covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed...
• Re: Airhead Parts, Ventura CA
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:09:14 -0700
  ...Our long time and respected listmember Jim Thompson works at Airhead.
• Re: Wanted: lower front grill mounting rivets
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:49:08 EST
  ...Or anyone know of good subsitute? >> Eric, A good auto body supply house will have anything you will need. A company called Auveco makes...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:24:14 -0400
  Best way I know of to find leaks is to hook your compressor hose up to the throttle body inlet (I used the type...
• Re: star grounds
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 18 Dec 1999 09:07:19 -0500
  A "ground" is simply the point on the body where negative electrons continue their trip back to the battery's negative terminal. Most of...
• Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 23:46:43 -0500
  Rich, Many years ago a good Pollock buddy of mine who has owned a car body shop, for at least 35 years, told me...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:26:41 -0400
  ...Most body work shops, time is money, so Bondo is often the method of choice. What became clear to me in the three course...
• Re: A bodywork hammer and a littel patience
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 14:09:33 -0800
  ...Pep Boys for some bondo. > > I've done a lot of body work over the years. You would be surprised at the > wrecks I...
• Re: Seafoam for Squeaks?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 12:19:38 -0800
  ...maybe that's it - dirt in there, , and why water and dish soap works. ----- Original Message ----- From: "M'obeechi" <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM> To: <vanagon...
• WTB:71 bus (prefer sunroof)
  Historical mailing list - mike mulliganshaw
  Mon, 24 Jul 1995 07:23:31 EST
  ...will due some work on a nice body. please send assistance if possible, thank you. ***************************************************** home: mulliganshaw@delphi.com work: mike@getwet.anr.state...
• Re: Power Mirror no worky....then worky...????
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 00:38:04 EDT
  ...boot from the door to the body? This is where I've seen 99% of mirror-no-work problems at my shop. The bending...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy For Sale in Denver (Glendale) CO
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:08:08 +0000
  ...I'm following Ben's body restoration very closely. Not that I'm necessarily willing to take on this work, but it's nice...
• Re: Homemade muffler update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:50:56 -0600
  ...behind body metal ~ > On 20 Aug , 2021, at 12:11 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > > Refreshed it recently. Still works. > > https://shufti...
• 74 Camper Ad
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 95 17:44:49 EDT
  ...replaced, mech sound, nds some body work. $1500/OBO 703-448-9158/703-233-0026 VW '67 Transporter, could run $400 or best offer...
• VW '72 Bus 120K mi $500/OBO Berkeley
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 May 1996 14:02:53 -0400
  ...rebuilt engine. 120K original miles. Runs great but needs smog. Body rough. Great work vehicle. Seller info: (Private party) Email : gregoryn@physics.berkeley.edu...
• Primer
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:53:51 -0400
  I finally got far enough along with my body work to try my hand at spraying primer. This could only go well. First I...
• Re: bay area body work
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:37:31 -0700
  ...After finishing off a few more mechanical restorations, I plan to take my '85 to they for body work and paint. Raymond Sent from...
• Re: Grill fix glue? JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:21:56 -0700
  ...for filling small body dents. it's a bit glossy looking when dry for a black vanagon grill, but it works fine. I get...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:20:32 -0500
  ...Winget <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: >>> >>> I am going to have some body work done on my1987 Westy. My question is >>> who has the best...
• Re: Donor Body '90 Multivan?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 01:54:08 EDT
  ...of engine, transmission and other work into the critter. He is looking, as might be expected, for a body to install the good parts...
• Fwd: Re: '82 Diesel Vanagon WANTED
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 21:39:33 -0500
  ...no rot, >generally well cared for and with maybe some light mechanical or, interior >or body work needed - not a basket case though! > >Steve > >
• Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:01:15 +0000
  ...apply a sealed layer of medium grade plastic sheeting to the body; then the interior panels. Makes a big difference when you apply everything...