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• Re: Winter driving in the NE. Is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 21:06:18 -0400
  I think your body shop friend is correct that there will some damage if the van is exposed to the salt, but it can...
• Strange idle issue
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 14:40:13 -0500
  ...Last weekend, did some work, including replacing a broken alternator bracket, as well the manifold intake hoses. I removed the Throttle Body, cleaned it...
• and also can i ask ... While the dash is off...top priorities?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:38:20 -0700
  could someone please supply a photo of this in place -stick on a strip of peel and seal on body sheet metal thank you...
• Re: Affordable Auto Painters in Portland, Oregon area. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:30:47 -0700
  ...delivered my 91 Multivan body cladding to them > > for paint. > > Looking for affordable painters who do decent quality work. I'm scared of > > Maaco...
• firewall
  Historical mailing list - David Moyal
  Tue, 6 May 2014 21:52:27 -0700
  ...body supply shop. heat with heat gun the make 'em malleable, peel and stick on any reasonably clean surface. inside the van should work...
• Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:01:06 -0500
  ---- Vern in Bend <vernmcintosh@EONI.COM> wrote: > I once posed the question to a body shop operator. After a hearty laugh he > assured me...
• FS: VW campers in New York/Connecticut
  Historical mailing list - David..M
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 20:21:03 -0400
  ...work, $3700. (718) 384-7721 (B). Williamsburg VW WESTFALIA CAMPER 1984, sink, stove, refrigerator, auto, air, sleeps 4, new rebuilt engine, exc body no...
• '85 Westy Camper for Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 12:14:14 MDT
  ...Very good body and interior Automatic transmission working A/C recent paint job (Gold) good canvas and appliances 92K miles no rust Price is...
• For Sale: 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Clark A. Lowry N7AAC
  Mon, 15 May 2000 17:15:20 -0700
  ...fine, runs good, body & Paint good (door dings and one small scrape on cargo door under window). Air conditioning, power windows & locks, 5 speed...
• Automatic transmission reverse slipping?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:53:30 -0700
  ...All forward gears work normally. Is it just a dirty valve body that I can clean with some tranny clean snake oil or is...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:37:55 -0800
  ...Earl Scheib paint job >> >>I have an estimate from Miracle for $2300 including body work, Miracle Painting? I remember their slogan: "If it's...
• Re: YAHOO!!!! Blackbeard SUCCESS ! ! !
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:21:54 -0500
  ...i am glad to hear it worked out for you. I hope Blackbeards recovery from here on out is quick. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat...
• Re: Heating van at night
  Historical mailing list - Gary Liess
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:20:44 -0500
  Try this, it works great in my van. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Atwood-Hydro-Flame-8012-12-000-BTU-RV-Trailer-Furnace_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ...
• Re: Set Digests
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:02:20 -0800
  ...in the body of the message. (Subject is ignored) Sending the incorrect command to the wrong address just flat won't work. Jim Arnott...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 09:06:45 -0400
  1967 VOLKSWAGEN BUS, not running, needs some body work, never hit, extra parts. $750 (203) 426-8341. Newtown 68 BUS, tan, 4 speed, custom...
• Questions about possible purchase of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:19:21 -0800
  ...and on the body seams --drives perfectly (did well at 75mph) --automatic transmission --clean interior --appliances clean and they work --canvas near perfect --all...
• Re: Pop-top wanted
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:26:19 -0800
  ...I am going to sell Mike my van with all good cabinets in it (1987 vintage) and a pop top, plus the body and...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 15:36:02 -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: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:22:51 -0800
  ...Does anyone know if the switches > are under the throttle body and if I need to remove the throttle body to get > to them...
• Vans FS in the Richmond, VA area
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 23:36:50 PST
  86 Vanagon auto, ac needs work $1200 804 492 9025 79 Vw bus runs strong body NR 804 748 0302 78 VW camper inside...
• Re: Rear-Ended !!
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 10:11:28 -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 End Damage-Opinions Please?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:28:01 -0800
  ...I was trying to bridge the gap between needing to get the mechanic work taken care of and having a body shop that wouldn...
• Re: Nightmare : Daughter To Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:45:48 -0600
  Not looking for snitches! Definitely more Body Guard, just in case of emergency, etc.....would make Dad feel much better if there was a...
• Re: Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes...
  Historical mailing list - Germain
  Mon, 15 Sep 2003 21:42:22 -0400
  ...Throttle body/idle stabilizer woes... > Hey Everyone, > I am having two problems...first is...my idle stabilizer is not > working...the valve itself has...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:56:30 +1200
  ...Proof is needed that it works. This won't stop people buying it, however. Look at all the fools who keep the "penis-enlargement...
• 87 SYNCRO WESTY ROJECT PIX AND STORY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 11:44:05 -0500
  ...So in talking with him more, the body shop claimed that they did the body work and paint but PO refused to pay for...
• Re: [WetWesties] Split Weld Seam
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:47:09 -0800
  ...But I'm serious. ......really good paint and body work is a very, very rare thing. The bad work I've seen is just...
• Re: leaky turn signal lense
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 21:21:58 -0700
  ...There is no need for a gasket between the light and the body because that is a sealed unit. The only opening is where...
• Re: undercoating body work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 15:02:20 -0700
  ...Good luck --- William Wedenoja <w.wedenoja@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > I recently had some body work done to address seam > rust, vertical behind the driver...
• Body Work???
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 13:24:20 -0400
  I have no experience doing body work on a Vanagon and wanted some opinions. I have an 80 VanagonL and it was a bit...
• Re: Exercise while camping.
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 16:39:07 -0600
  Try the "bodyblade." It, like the rubberband type strips, are used by therapists. It is a fiberglass 'blade' with a handle in the middle...
• "Look Ma -- No Seams "
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 09:04:30 -0600
  ...describe pristine work and this fits that word very well. I'm jealous! bob Hi gang, I recently had the bodywork done on my...
• FS: '71 Volkswagen Bus -- $500
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 02 Jul 95 18:11:28 GMT
  ...Call Geoffrey Smith at home - (408) 984-0461 or work - (408) 436-0329 or e-mail - tempus@hooked.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
• ' 84 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 00:50:53 EDT
  ...mechanically, and interior, body good with a few minor scrapes, has straight bumpers, white W/ tan-brown, AC (not working), 115K actual.Thought I...
• Re: On Scrapping Plastic Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 09:18:25 EDT
  ...did you plug the mounting holes for the attendant front door trim, do the necessary body work or just leave the trim in place...
• Re: Double T Trouble
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:56:03 -1000
  ...works when youve got a loop for the electrons to flow. As long as the H- piece is not grounded to the body. Electrolysis...
• Re: Denver Body work?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:36:40 -0500
  I thought Vanagon ownership required that one or both rear fender areas (or even the sliding door) have a dent from this kind of...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:20:42 -0500
  ...1) Do the sanding and minor body work myself; 2) Take off parts where possible and do some masking myself; 3) Check out Maaco...
• model makers - mod. new beetle into van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:29:22 -0800
  Been too busy this fall to do much posting to list (increasing cider production at work), but this article came my way http://www...
• F.S. '85 Westy GL 4spd A/C $3500 o.b.o.
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  16 Sep 96 22:56:27 EDT
  ...maintained and the body and interior are spotless. It is a 4spd and has a new clutch. The A/C works fine. The poptop...
• Re: FS: projekt zwo fog lights and rubber floor mat
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:33:38 -0800
  sorry, the second url for the mats is *http://tinyurl.com/6o2sf4 * hope this works. the reserve is a lot lower than the buy...
• Re: engine builder in Samba
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:25:17 -0400
  ...My current engine is having issue with a worn out throttle body,the switch on it, and the afm is flaky. I wish I...
• Re: Nightmare : Daughter To Burning Man
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:26:48 -0500
  Now based on this recommendation for body guard duties, I'm curious if Michael Sullivan is 6'6" 240lbs.... :) -Ry http://www.google.com...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 11 May 2016 12:41:10 -1000
  ...I've had an auto trans work again using that stuff. You're Sure the Valve Body has actually been cleaned ? I think you...
• Re: [vanagon] Clean '89 vanagon Carat on ebay...
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 12 Mar 2005 10:21:18 -0800
  ...A "good" paint job with some body work cost me $4000. The plan is to keep my van for ten years. If the cost...
• Re: Idle Air Control Valve
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Mar 2017 00:51:36 -0500
  ...You should never adjust the idle speed screw on the throttle body unless the idle speed stabilization is disabled by unplugging the control valve...
• Re: video: Making of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 14:57:50 -0800
  ...George > > M > > But would you be willing to pay 4000 for an AW top? > > There is so much work involved it would probably have...
• Re: Vanagon Sincro FS
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Sun, 4 Aug 2013 12:02:44 -0400
  Says it needs some body work. Pics outside don't show anything, but can't see right rear very well. Seems pretty decent on...
• PAINT : (
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Phillips
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 20:45:10 -0800
  ...Is there a remedy? or is there somebody in the Denver area that is handy with Paint and minor body work? I can pay...
• Re: Richard Koerner van
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 9 May 2023 10:02:31 -0700
  ...A body shop gave $10K for a paint job on a white tintop, no body work. Best wishes... :-) On Mon, May 8, 2023 at...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:08:27 -0700
  ...two seals on the throttle body. It's really hard to isolate the vacuum leak. Especially since it works okay (not great, but pretty...
• More Maaco paint
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:57:17 +0000
  ...That even included body work on both. Both came out looking fine and if they stay that way for a couple of years I...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 02:00:30 -0500
  On Monday, October 28, 2002, at 01:02 AM, Brian D Butler wrote: > Is there any difference between a 2wd and a syncro body...
• Aftermarket suspension parts..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 May 2007 20:08:35 -0700
  ...stuff is now not working at optimum.. What the sway bar does is to transfer some of the body roll down to the wheels...
• Re: yellow grille
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 08:35:34 -0700
  It works either way, but I think if your going to paint the one, you should paint the other, too. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message...
• Re: Reinstalling Front Side Glass
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:09:26 -0800
  ...Most paint and body work is very poorly done, regardless of how much one pays. That's not to say people haven't gotten...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:08:05 -0800
  ...Did what exactly? The prep work as in removing moldings, windows, etc. or the actual body work and painting too? The estimate I have...
• Re: Keeping Warm
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 11:55:13 -0400
  ...Biggest problem with this is the likelihood of rusting out the body panels. Trapping water/vapour between the foam and body panels is bad...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 11 Apr 1999 09:03:33 PDT
  ...703-750-1027. '72 Super Beetle convertible, white, runs good, needs body work, $1500 obo. D 540-635-6024; E 635-6446. '69 Beetle...
• Re: What changes in doors between '84 and '85? (was RE: EpidermalLayer of Sliding Door)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 15 May 1999 00:48:57 +0200
  ...The reason I > ask is because, as I write this the body shop working on my van just bought > a sliding door off an...