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• Re: Friday distraction (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 15 May 2020 14:29:41 -0700
  ...over the place and sad that the item is well past > restoration. > > Thanks for sharing. > > Bruce > > On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 11:44...
• Re: T3 Vanagon makes the grade for large Swiss Alps Vintage VW gathering
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:17:11 -0600
  ...The perfect restorations. The tricked-out low riders that scrape the grass. The POS vans looking for parts to restore to either #1 or...
• Cars/Projects for sale
  Historical mailing list - BRIAN NMN REYNOLDS
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:25:40 -0700
  ...65 Karmann Ghia, rusty parts car '66 bug, no motor, needs restoration, $350 '70 Westfalia for parts '73 Super Beetle, project under way '73...
• Re: Gas Tank Sealer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 10:34:17 -0500 (CDT)
  >What is the name of that stuff you "slosh" a gas tank with? Dunno, Thom, but POR-15 is selling a gas tank restoration...
• Look for me and my stickers!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 07:57:33 -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: HOT engine comp.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 07:59:52 -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: AC-Swamp coolers
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 17:45:47 -0700
  ...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: OK to disconnect Heater core ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 May 2001 15:08:45 -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: fresh air/heat sliders
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 May 2001 10:01:17 -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...
• Ideas for replacement of Westy sliding door scuff guard
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 20:41:35 -0400
  My scuff guard at the very opening of the sliding door on my 85 Westy is now officially a casualty of my restoration. Anybody...
• Re: Seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:38:40 -0400
  ...However, if you don't plan on doing a > full, proper repair, prep, and spray job (complete restoration of the area) > and you just...
• Re: Hose cover at top of rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:29:34 -0600
  ...Jon On 3/18/2016 7:37 AM, Marc Perdue wrote: > Peter Kraiker mentioned another part in his restoration blog being > made of unobtainium...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:30:07 +0000
  ...with something in great shape and not in need of any restoration. It's almost always cheaper in the long run, trust me, I...
• Re: '65 Splittie / '54 Bug
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 09:39:02 -0800
  A >Anyone have an idea what this bug is worth, in its present condition and/or >after full restoration? We're told there are...
• Re: Firestone Recall
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 15:38:37 -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: Westy restoration.. from A to Z
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:34:57 -0600
  Ben, nice works!! I was taken by that screen over the rear hatch. Could you tell us about that. I want to go to...
• Re: At least we don't drive Trimuphs.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:55:26 -0700
  Jim Felder wrote: > I had > a relapse in the early 90s when I did a ground up $$$ restoration on > an MGA. It was still...
• Re: Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:15:19 -0400
  ...132&category_parent_id= > > > > Does anyone know an alternate source for these? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jack R. > > 84 Westy, Wolfie - full restoration in progress! > > Bloomfield MI. >
• Blowing Coolant Hoses Right and Left
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 1995 21:51:26 -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)
• Re: GL to Westy Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Apr 1995 21:40:19 -0700
  ...you hear of one in in need of a good home/restoration, etc., let me know! [previously owned]: early '60's notchback (1500), '78...
• Synchro Front Shocks?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 May 1995 10:03:54 -0400
  ...It looks like a lot of places carry restoration stuff and not necessarily parts for later-model vanagons. BTW I'm in upstate NY...
• Help deciphering German
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 12:01:19 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Big Boy Toys
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:34:25 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: ECU Chip for $203 ...with group purchase in batches of ten
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 11:34:44 -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...
• KUHMO's rock!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 06:52:10 -0800
  ...Then again it's easy to forget that we have 45,000 on the "fresh" restoration already. =) Discount Tire Co. no longer carries the...
• Re: Thoughts on 2000 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:44:37 -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...
• Re: adjusting sliding door?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:38:09 -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: speaker wires
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:23:10 -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: Replace Crankshaft Seal by Removing Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 08:17:50 -0700
  ...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: Deeply Saddened and Troubled
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:25:09 -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: 114 vanagons for sale on yahoo
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:01:11 -0800
  ...ever seen so many Westys for > sale and in process of "restoration", etc. in one place. Really gorgeous > looking vehicles there, but also very...
• FS: 1964 Westfalia :(
  Historical mailing list - -Chip
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 15:56:30 -0500
  ...1964 Westfalia Camper Bus This bus is an excellent canidate for restoration. I am really sad that I *have* to sell this one. 400...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:33:26 -0800
  ...I doubt that I will replace them after > I send van to body shop for restoration. I will likely go back to non-GL...
• 1955 Barndoor Kombi for sale
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 07:00:55 -0500
  1955 Barndoor Kombi for sale good restoration project. original bus runs and drives, good 36hp motor. Dove blue, of course, and never met the...
• bizarre vanagon sighting... sense of humor.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:53:56 -0500
  ...I was at the restoration facility for the Smithsonian yesterday to tour a bunch of aircraft and toys that they've got in Suitland...
• Re: Empty Cat. Converter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 08:57:37 -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: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:40:23 -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: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:44:04 -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: Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 13:44:10 -0700
  On 1/10/05 1:29 PM, "David Prendergast" <dprendergast@TRIAD.RR.COM> wrote: > In the ongoing semi restoration of my 84 westy I...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:35:08 +0000
  ...Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> > For what it's worth (probably quite a bit....) > > John Paterek, the authority on interior restoration > of Porsches...
• Re: buses [and bidnisses] fer sale (HOT VWs) ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 96 17:46 CDT
  ...Auto dealer license with >(bank financing) on sales and restorations. Large customer base, tons of >parts, 75 assorted VWs. Always busy. Unlimited growth for...
• Re: Back on the list
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:29:25 +0000
  ...Have my second Westy (aka Blueberry) and finally finished the restoration about 2016. Hopefully the picture will come through. Just wanted to say hello...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 15:33:21 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: What is everybody doing for the September long weekend
  Historical mailing list - Steven Manning
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 23:21:08 -0500
  ...to bethany beach, if not, i'll be finishing > up the restoration of my next door neighbor's '67 stang > > Sudhir H. Desai 1984...
• Re: Westy value
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:21:54 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: How much did you pay for a rebuilt engine, installed?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 09:47:22 -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...
• NEW photo page of 1989 16" Syncro Double Cab
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 14:44:08 EST
  ...These will be the before shots to a what I expect to be a very long restoration/modification process. Click <A HREF="http://hometown...
• Re: Canadian Parts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 May 2001 14:30:26 -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: air cooled engine alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 12:18:08 -0500
  ...The Bus is currently off the road awaiting restoration, so I have no means of checking. Nice installation of the 6 - will it fit...
• Re: Crickets..
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 22:52:10 -0700
  ...his rock off the West Coast of Kannuckistan > '87 Westy in restoration > > > On Fri, 3 Oct 2014 12:16:26 -0500, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer...
• Re: Needed! 84-85 sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:27:42 EST
  ...huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA writes: > Hey, i have begun my "Red Tornado" restoration project. > > I'm in need of a "Wolfsburg" like (84-85) beige...
• Re: FS: One hell of a deal
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:41:49 -0500
  ...Ben that is one hell of a deal - and a beutiful restoration. I wish it were > in my price reange because I'd buy...
• (fwd) FS: 65 Single Cab for resto/trades?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Feb 95 08:04:29 CST
  ...next stage was to be body off pan-up restoration : don't have the time or the money anymore and would like to see...
• Re: It wasn't The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 23:11:20 -0800
  ...However, > [list of cruddy stuff ] > > In short, not what I consider a $4900 restoration. Sounds about right William. The list sounds like all the...
• Re: '71 single cab pickup?
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:58:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Pulling and replacing pilot bearing in crankshaft
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:16:20 -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...
• List parts suppliers (+ restorations)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:04:14 +0000
  ...If you get a minute, check out my VW Parts & VW Restoration Website: http://www.mylink.net/~kdf_cars/specialty.html I also buy...
• Any interest in buying a 91 GL Vanagon for parts or restoration $2500
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 13 May 2017 15:00:53 -0400
  OK, a customer of mine was in an accident and it peeled away the front corner nose and damaged the upper nose as well...
• Re: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:42:20 +0000
  I'd like to see what others have done to remove and refinish the interior. Anyone sewn up headliner for the purpose? Jim On...
• Re: Need to finish restoration
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 23:56:23 +0000
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