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• Re: Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 08:22:18 -0800
  ...my stock of parts and vans from my now defunct VW restoration shop ------------------------------------------------------------------ It would be a big help to know where in the...
• Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:45:29 MST
  ...My 80 Westy restoration project that has been sitting for at least 2 yrs. in AZ heat might need new lines and if it...
• Bosch +4
  Historical mailing list - David W. Long
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 00:16:02 -0400
  ...Saab 900 Turbo (RIP) 1993 VW Fox (RIP) 1967 SAAB 96 (Restoration Vacation) 1988 VW Vanagon (Daily Driver) 1986 Honda Rebel (Daily Driver) --O...
• Re: Meaning of the term NOS in parts ads?
  Historical mailing list - Night Shadow
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:14:01 -0700
  ...Daily Driver) 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress) 91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in...
• Re: Which Digital Multi-meter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:09:23 -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: Source for "self locking" exhaust hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 May 2001 09:49:53 -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: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 14:56:05 -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: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:19:08 -0500
  ...So volks, what's your remedy for sealing up the air intake for the heater to keep mice out? http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration...
• Re: Restoration Week 6
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 17:53:19 -0400
  Yup, that was me inquiring of Felder Enterprises. Mine is an '82, always been a diesel so that's not a fit. Think i...
• Anyone got a splittie shell FS?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Nov 95 18:28 CST
  ...64 VW bus collectors item, needs restoration, no motor, no int., body completely gone over & primed, have many brand new parts, $275. (708) 540...
• Overheating:
  Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  ...Tommy Volkswagen Restorations USA www.freeyellow.com/members7/volksfix1/
• Re: rocking 1st to reverse. It works!--Parking brake too.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 08:49:08 -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...
• Starter hesitation
  Historical mailing list - Stadler Family
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 23:29:08 -0400
  ...Thanks for all the great info! $100 '85 GL (slowly fixing) '66 Beetle awaiting restoration Dave Stadler : ) [text/html]
• Re: Restoration - Part 3
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 06:10:11 -0700
  --- lauterba <lauterba@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > I will be happy to provide pictures of the finished > job. Unfortunately, I do not have a website. Fo...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 15:11:47 -0400
  ...If I was going to blow that kind of money I'd rather get an 2003 Eurovan Camper or even a GoWesty "restoration". (or...
• Re: Shop press recomendations...
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:31:37 +0000
  ...Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> > Greetings, > > I am reparing for ball joint replacement/front end restoration. How big > should the press be? > > Is this...
• Re: 83 westy restoration
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 16:30:20 -0400
  ...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: Dash pad or Dashboard Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:02:15 -0800
  ...To complete the next phase of my restoration I am looking for a dashboard or dash pad for my 87Gl. Ideally, I would love...
• Re: Paint shop in Colorado Springs?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:30:48 -0400
  ...But he's a renowned restoration shop so won't be the cheapest � it depends on how awesome you want your van and its...
• Re: Side sliding window dressing?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 22:40:44 -0400
  ...True enough...thought of a couple ways to make something but thought I'd ask...I've seen some odd items in some restoration...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:39:13 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Odd Intermittent Source
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 10:01:20 -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: Cairo Report, now K&N
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 11:08:07 -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: aircooled t-stat questions
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 12:24:02 -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: fuel pressure gauge--Sears
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:44:19 -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: How do I paint my Door Handles?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 10 May 2001 10:52:25 -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...
• Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:24:09 -0600
  ...Considering OEM Boge (I hadn't previously considered them until they were recently recommended by Westy Restorations in SLC). Curious as to anyone's...
• Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 May 2016 16:00:01 -0400
  ...Are these connectors available at local FLAPS, list vendors, or from VW dealers? Who supplies electrical connectors for people that do true VW restorations...
• photocopies of torsion bar adjustment article
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 22:40:02 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the only other article I have from the same series - Interior restoration. I found the articles to be inspiring if a little short on...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 01:34:39 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: running a log splitter from a power steering pump???
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 12:17:04 -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: Gas Tank Sealant
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:42:42 -0500
  >Before I would spend any money on another tank (VW or aftermarket), I >would take a look at one of the restoration kits such...
• Re: East coast rust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 12:25:03 -0800
  ...whatever happened to him?) I think you're using the term 'restoration' a little loosely on your webpage there... : ) Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:02:27 +0000
  ...a total exterior restoration.  James has >> sent me numerous pictures.  I will post to one of my websites when restoration is >> done. >> >> John >> >> -----Original...
• Re: Broken spring RE: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:39:36 -0800
  ...It's "always something" and on a higher mile bus, projects tend to become restorations of sorts. Neil. On 1/25/15, Dennis Haynes...
• Octane, the whole story
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:52:45 -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...
• MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 18:05:34 -0700
  ...There is also car restoration pics worth looking at. Nice site. Just thought I'd share. Cheers, Neil. -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia...
• Re: NVC: cool restoration of dashboard
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:15:44 -0700
  ...When I have used that insulating foam on projects like visor >>> restoration, I >>>> have found it to keep expanding over days or weeks. I...
• Re: Paint color; mystery peg on slider; fiberglass restoration
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:51:35 -0500
  ...Paint color; mystery peg on slider; fiberglass restoration >Hello friends: >I'm brand new on the list with an '82 Westy, only 108K miles...
• For Sale in Upstate NY
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 23:29:55 -0000
  ...gd for parts or restoration, extra eng, 1600cc, lots of orig equip, asking $400.+(Selkirk,NY) (518) 439-1915 *78 BUS} : great int, many...
• (fwd) 1976 VW "Pop Top" Van For Sale
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 10:46:44 -0800
  ...is way too loud! He paid $2000 for the van before restoration began. He's looking to sell it for $4,500......any interest...
• Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 14:13:38 -0400
  ...Free plug for our rescuer, who does awesome restoration > work and has won awards for it: Bill Clapp Clapp's Custom Automotive > Refinishing Valdosta...
• FS: 1966 MicroBus {Revisited}
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:12:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:42:02 -0400
  ...I remember my days in doing restoration work on old English sports cars and Porsches, in the middle of laying down the paint there...
• Re: Need to finish restoration
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:48:34 -0500
  Reverse Look Up though Poynt sez: Alexandria, VA. On 1/31/11, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote: > Hey Nik, you may want to...
• '57 23-Window for Sale in Utah
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 14:53:59 MST
  ...price of $8,995. <cough, cough> The ad claims a "beautiful restoration" Anyhow, I thought what are the odds that someone else around here...
• Re: Calling Doktor Tim! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 09:22:15 -0700
  ...Same philosophy, more effort in, better results > out. > > > >Thank you for the feedback, sincerely. > > > > > Doktor Tim > Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles > San...
• Re: K&N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:22:33 -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...
• Pop top Restoration--
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 22:42:40 -0600
  To all that have toiled, and have had short term fiberglass pop top shine retention--- I used this on an old glass boat years...
• FS: 1990 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 18:26:17 -0500
  ...Over $10K invested in restoration over past 2 years. The following is a list of new parts/service: New engine , new Michelin MTX tires...
• POR-15 and seams
  Historical mailing list - Brian Hughes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:30:46 -0400
  Folks, My 15 year-old son and I are starting our "restoration project" " '84 Westy. There's a pretty nasty case of seam rust...
• Re: stolen VW van found - our five minutes of recognition?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:14:33 -0500
  ...The guys at the restoration shop are out a bunch of money because they probably bought the van from someone else with a bill...
• sagging rear torsion bars
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 07:37:31 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The article was one of a series done about their "Project Westfalia" a '71 restoration, which I thought was quite good and inspiring. I...
• Re: 90 Carat 50 amp fuse for A/C: Substitution Possiblities
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 05:47:26 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Best carpet kits (part deux)
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:48:20 -0700
  ...TIA, Drew 83.5 Westy Park City, Utah > I ripped out all my original carpet this summer in the restoration. I'm > looking for...
• Anybody know anything about exhaust analyzers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:35:25 -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: Stereo Installation question: 83 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:11:12 -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: Vanagon haven
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 9 Sep 2011 12:13:08 -0400
  ...Phil Z. '87 Westy undergoing restoration
• 1991 Subie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:12:30 -0400
  ...After getting engine checked it will need exterior restoration and repainting. John
• Re: I'll miss this AW
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:54:17 -0700
  ...I guess I'm happy that these things are being restored or used in a restoration, but I think I'm unhappy I will...