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• Re: Engine Conversion exhust sugestion
  Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 23:36:17 -0600
  ...Until I welded in a stainless steel braided flexible section that I found at the junk yard. They are Frank Grunthaner wrote: > David, > > Your...
• Re: JB Weld exhaust studs?...
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 21 May 2002 22:58:56 -0400
  Contrary to what everyone has said so far, I have had recent luck with JB weld. About 3,000 miles ago, I JB welded...
• Re: Fuel Fire / engine fire/ tips
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:15:11 -0500
  ...The welding blankets I mentioned that you get from welding supply are used to protect welders when they're welding overhead. Stan Wilder High...
• Re: @#$%! Trees!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 17 May 2016 10:47:42 -0700
  ...I've got the welder.. I've got the > gumption.. > > My brother who's a professional welder will be here in a few weeks...
• Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:37:15 -0400
  ...In the sunroof bus, I had all the little riser nuts meticulously cut out and welded into the floor. I hope to not do...
• Re: Swivel Mods for 91GL Captain's Chair
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:40:59 EDT
  ...if you are going to install the swival make sure you get both pieces, and be prepared to fire up the welder.. chris ************** A...
• Re: CRACKED BLOCK on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 11:11:15 -0800
  ...Another vote for weld. Dimwitted Moose and Flying Squirrel -----Original Message----- From: Jim <jrasite@EONI.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: [WetWesties] Split Weld Seam
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:03:43 +0000
  ...Re: [WetWesties] Split Weld Seam re 2: How common is this? (I'm guessing FAIRLY common, but want to confirm) I've never seen...
• Re: Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:57:07 -0800
  ...I consider the welding in of a Westy roof skin as just a huge waste of time and effort and did not do so...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:00:50 EDT
  ...MIG welder, right here in the shop, use it almost every day, no problem. BUT grinding down the welds in the area of the...
• Re: recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:15:02 -0800
  ...recorded long term success of JB Weld >I made an emergency repair of the reservoir with JB Weld. I was out of town > and...
• Fwd: Towing hitch
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 18:02:02 -0400
  ...A bar welded to the tow loops, and a separate portion that was bolted to the skid frame that was also welded to the...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 19 May 2004 01:14:17 -0400
  ...just to weld some metal > cups to the floor? i seriously doubt anyone has ever done this.. and i > know youve seen westy owners...
• Re: 2.1 head repair / JB Weld Musings
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:41:25 EST
  ...I have only used JB Weld once as a grout on a semi-precision leveling job and it seemed to me to be about...
• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 May 2006 19:46:12 -0500
  The nut for the bolt is not welded to the frame but to the bumper bracket. Cut/grind off the bolt head to remove...
• Re: stabilizer link repair
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 09:21:18 -0700
  > How has this repair held up? Any particular reason why you welded on an > allen head bolt rather than a threaded rod? JAKE: NO...
• Re: More Catalytic Converter questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:48:28 -0700
  ...I'd say either have a welder finish welding it properly, or send it back. And, since there's some chance the next new...
• Pop-top exchange
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:57:55 -0800
  ...My son, a certified welder, says that a continuous feed MIG welder is the thing. Anyone have or know of a good deal on...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:18:11 -0800
  ...J-B WELD works faster if used in a room with a temperature above 50� F. After J-B WELD has cured for six...
• LP (propane) Tank Repaired? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:21:59 -0700
  ...Prior to posting, I noticed my tank had a tiny "hole" in long weld near one end. In hindsight, it looked "proud". (bead high...
• Re: Fixing case damage due to water pump impeller
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:27:44 -0600
  ...Fixing case damage due to water pump impeller Frank Condelli fixes damage to the case by water pump impellers using JB Weld. I'm...
• Re: how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:10:41 -0800
  ...after 15-25 years, its inevitable. >> >>they can be repaired easily with JB weld or plastic weld epoxy. >> >>i remove the speedo or tach...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:32:36 -0700
  ...I did have a concern about those welded on brackets.. I probably said for trans mounts with syncro trans.... ..meant for skid bar mounts...
• Re: Wanted: Extended Sliding Door Arm
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 23:44:38 -0700
  ...I had mine done by a local welder friend for a 12 pack of beer. And no he said he was not interested in...
• Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 13 May 2002 13:08:10 -0700
  ...so you tig weld a stud or nut to the remainder of the stud to be able to grasp it to back-it-out...
• Re: Receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 22:33:19 -0600
  ...The metal loops fractured, > at the welds the welds did not fail. > I don't know how it happened though or whether it was...
• Re: Vanagon Rear Bumper Needed
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 00:26:20 -0600
  ...The channel was welded to the original bumper mounts, and the ends had little flat pieces welded on to roughly match the original bumper...
• Re: MAPP for brazing? (repair enlarged hole in Vanagon clutch pedal)
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:28:53 -0400
  ...For small, easy welds, I go to the local muffler shop. Usually costs $15 or so depending on the welder's mood.
• Re: If you're bored.... Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:53:46 -0400
  ...Vanagon Engine Conversion Progress (welding pics) The circuit breaker advice is probably good, but there is a pretty decent factor of safety built into...
• Re: Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:17:18 -0600
  ...So, I took them to a friend's shop, glass beaded to clean bright aluminum, and filled with JB Weld. BTW, I used a...
• Re: Whole Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:14:15 -0500
  ...As for blending the paint at the welded > areas, that only works if both sections started out the same > color.Most > likely the whole...
• Re: recorded long term success of JB Weld
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:41:06 -0800
  ...recorded long term success of JB Weld On 1/19/05 5:52 AM, "AAG - Larry Word" <word_aag@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> IMHO, the...
• Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 09:08:23 -0800
  I'm very much enjoying your adventures with TIG welding. I recently tried my hand at welding stainless with a new TIG unit, and...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:55:20 -0700
  ...Even so, I am glad I'll be getting a pro > >> > to do the welds at flange. --- ;^) > >> > > >> > Anyone know if I can tack weld...
• how to fix cracked intrument cluster housings where speedo/tach mount to cluster
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:37:05 EDT
  ...That JB weld is amazing stuff. Mike Collum > e-mailed me and also gave me a great suggestion, which was to glue a > screw...
• Re: Tire sizes and weight rates (was: Tires Michelin Agilis vs...)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:00:54 -0700
  ...the tig weld is very, very strong, so i don't worry about it snapping off while off-road. if you have welding skills...
• Parts Needed- Cooling
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 19:07:42 +0500
  ...Anyone have this stuff who wants to unload it cheap? Chris Bridge A welder without a welding machine A machinist without a lathe of...
• Re: Will the towing loops hitch hold...?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:27:33 EDT
  ...theyre welded on theyre extremely well.. chris
• Otmar's stretch vanagon...Re: Interesting vanagon seen today...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 01:57:47 EST
  ...was it a white westy welded to a gold syncroGL? chris [text/html]
• Re: Will this fit in my van
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:14:17 -0500
  ...You can live with it, but and re-weld the pegs or find a folding back from a pre 86. If you have access...
• Re: Looking for 8 passenger options
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 17:53:00 -0400
  ...of the 2 bucket seats.A first row bench seat! Just weld it and fabricate something to make it fit.Dont know if the...
• Re: Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:18:04 -0500
  Maybe the PO broke it and had it (poorly) welded back together. I bought a VW Fox for $100, that had a broken shifter...
• Re: Watercooled cyl head...unusual place for JB Weld?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 20:32:13 -0500
  Don't even think about JB weld there. You need new heads. You also need to carefully inspect the cylinders and find out why...
• Re: Enlarged (ovaled) Radius Arm Hole Fix? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:24:24 -0800
  a good 110 Mig wire feed welder, , done right, is plenty adequate. ----- Original Message ----- From: "pdooley" <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:58:55 -0400
  ...Even so, I am glad I'll be getting a pro > to do the welds at flange. --- ;^) > > Anyone know if I can tack weld...
• Re: Front end suspension
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 11 May 2011 20:15:52 -0700
  ...Pic of > old part tack welded to arm: http://tinyurl.com/3lbotjr not saying > it's needed, but pic should show how small and...
• '54 RHD Deluxe Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 02 May 1996 21:20:51 -0700
  ...I then cut off the driver's side longitudinal rail and cleaned most of the are up in preparation of welding the new one...
• The WORST Looking Muffler Repair!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:15:15 -0800
  ...The welding is, well, not really welding. But it shall hold. Good thing is that you can't see it unless you put your...
• Re: re-shaping vanagon gas tank for more capacity (Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:45:17 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > i took a junk vanagon gas tank to my local welder and he thinks...
• Re: Sliding Door Rear Support Extender
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:40:20 -0600
  ...To extend mine, a welder friend drilled one and >> threaded both cut ends. Then >> he ran a threaded rod through it so he can...
• Re: seats
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 15:53:34 EDT
  ...Vanagon seat base frame. > All I had to do was weld 1/2" welds around the base of them both together. > Did you see...
• Re: Need epoxy type suggestion...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:45:44 -0400
  Any JB weld stick type product will work. I used this on mine. Also, that non stainless steel spring that keeps the door closed...
• Re: map pocket repair
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:10:50 -0700
  ...JB weld does it.. i run the screws into beeswax then put the >>> screws >>> into the JB weld. that way the screws dont stick...
• Re: Plastic welder?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 15:51:02 -0600
  Funny the ad didn't list how thick the plastic is that it can weld with an 80w element. I had a portable Seelye...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:56:47 -0500
  ...I have also cut out the mess and welded in 1-1/4" washers. You can also weld a washer on to what is...
• Re: Opinions needed. Exhaust pipes too close? PICS
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:08:01 -0700
  ...Even so, I am glad I'll be getting a pro > > to do the welds at flange. --- ;^) > > > > Anyone know if I can tack weld...
• Re: What is this hole....?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:33:46 -0600
  A plastic welder would plug that very easily. I cut the entire top off my grey water tank (Bus Depot), inverted the cut off...
• Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:30:52 -0500
  ...On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 1:11 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Ah, but Tom, it is welded in. > > Maybe you...
• Removing Rusty Exhaust System
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:29:45 +0000
  ...My current one is in really bad shape, the rear pipe was cracked, welded, then cracked again at the weld and has cracked completely...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels?!?!?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 16:06:19 -0800
  By the way, what is a Simpler Alternative to welding body panels? Yahoo must have not picked up the thread,yahoo e-mail sucks...