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• Re: Who makes GL-4 transmission oil and why do I need it?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:33:09 -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...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 3 Mar 97 11:25:11 EST
  ...OTHER VWs in no particular order: '71 Squareback, runs, engine needs work, good body for restoration, $750 obo, 202-543-1425. '69 Beetle, very...
• Re: 67 or older split
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:53:12 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Left my new baby in St. James
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:32:04 -0700
  ...82 Camper air-cooled > > Trying to get her home yesterday to start my restoration relationship > and didn't quite make it. Think it's...
• FS 64 Deluxe Sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 22:01:59 -0500
  ...40hp, new trans, less than 100 mi since restoration 2 yrs ago. garaged. Pearl white with brick red interior. Many accessories, white wall tires...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 10:35:19 -0500
  ...PU >'73 Thing (2-tone white & rust) >'57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project) > >Hey Rich, I've got a 82 Westy and my side...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:42:00 -0400
  ...Frank @ 410-672-0282. '67 rare Type 3 Karmann Ghia, complete for restoration, $500. 410-255-1324. Sean Bartnik Fairfax, VA --------------------- Type2 List Admin...
• Re: bodywork
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:23:33 -0600
  ...VW Beetle and Transporter Restoration Manual ....... $36.95 (sheesh, it's gone up! it used to be $25!) or 119306D......Auto Body Repairing and...
• Re: New Heads
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:51:54 -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: Syncro Sunroof Restoration Project
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 23:36:03 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/07 9:22:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, insyncro@YAHOO.COM writes: > I have been working on a...
• Re: Vanagons in California...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:08:50 -0500
  ...but otherwise appears to be doing a very nice restoration. I'd guess he'll list it on the Samba when he's done...
• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:30:44 -0600
  ...I will post to one of my websites when restoration is > >> done. > >> > >> John > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <mailto:ddbjorkman@verizon.net> <ddbjorkman...
• JT's Magic Bus Project Update
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:50:34 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Opinions on WCM products?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 07:55:47 +0930
  We use quite a bit of WCM Rubber in our restorations and have not had any problem with seal fit or construction other than...
• Re: Big Boy Toys
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Thu, 18 Nov 1999 20:51:20 -0600
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 09:01:20 -0500
  ...His shop does some restoration work and if he can't do the work, I'm sure he will know who can. He is...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 10:52:48 -0800
  --- Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote: > So before you think of restoring your/a van from bumper to bumper, you could > easily end up...
• Re: LVC - Opinions & facts about Gipsy camper
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 4 Jul 2010 10:54:43 -0400
  ...I would keep the camper if I had time/place/skills to do a proper restoration....you need to be more of a carpenter...
• Re: Fridge problems at altitude
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 18:13:33 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Undergoing restoration) Assisting in restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter) '64 MGB (Son) Parts cars: '68...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:13:36 -0700
  ...t previously considered them until they were > recently recommended by Westy Restorations in SLC). > > Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if...
• westfalia restoration articles from HOT VWs (1968-1979 buses)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 May 94 17:54:16 CDT
  ok, i have, in my collection library, the following episodes of "Project Westfalia", by HOT VWs. Dec 1989, Part 3: Banging our bus' body...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 17:05:01 -0400
  ...OTHER AIR-COOLEDS: '74 Beetle, some restoration, asking $2000. 202-291-3687. '74 Karmann Ghia coupe, black w/ sunroof, restored, recent DMV pass, minor...
• Re: Any concerns about letting a van sit?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:30:20 -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: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:18:57 -0800
  Go to http://www.hasenwerk.ca for all the details on the R-TDI. David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca http://www.fastforward.ca...
• Re: The joy of driving is back! 1991 Vanagon GL with 1995 Subie 2.2L engine
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:17:22 -0500
  ...Probably body restoration and repainting will cost much more than I paid for the van. Fortunately, the interior is in excellent shape. John On...
• Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:22:09 -0400
  ...Going from a repair shop/parts store, to a restoration shop/parts > store (where we are now), to an accessories developer/parts store (they...
• Re: Synthetic Oil for 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 09:31:39 -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: Help on Syncro hard to find Parts
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 10:39:47 -0700
  ...I am in the middle of a huge restoration project. thanks to all who can help. Chris VT
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:57:18 EDT
  ...703-941-1365; pager 703-512-8110. '72 Camper, excellent restoration with all accessories, $4800, call for all details, 703-521-0838. OTHER AIR...
• Re: Ready to go around the world
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:48:21 -0700
  It used to be home remodeling that destroyed marriages, now it’s Vanagon restoration. Stuart From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com] Sent...
• Re: FS: 1966 Type 221 MicroBus
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Sun, 17 Sep 1995 08:54:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Too many Vanagons!
  Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 16:58:14 -0400
  ...d want to let it go "as is" for "parts or restoration" only. 145,000 mi. I'm asking $950. If anyone is interested...
• Re: '90 Vanagon: Hose leaking antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 29 May 2001 13:55:21 -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...
• Restoration - Part 3
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 13 Jun 2004 21:53:14 -0400
  As some of you may know, I have been in the process of restoring my '84 7-passenger van. Last year, Part 1 (new...
• Re: Ride height (was Re: Total restoration cost!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 05:50:45 EST
  In a message dated 02/02/2007 2:30:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Nice work you did...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 6 Apr 97 12:23:52 EDT
  ...OTHER VWs: '66 Beetle, original restoration by dealer/collector, 3000 miles on rebuilt engine, showroom condition, $6900 obo, 301-776-3744. '66 Beetle, nice...
• Re: Lost VWs~ the hunt
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 18:04:44 -0700
  ...The hunt for the treasure is sometimes more fun than the restoration (if you know what I mean). -ellis\
• Watercooled Bubble Window Bus Sited
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jun 1995 07:25:24 -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: best new heads?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:38:47 -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...
• Long time lurker, 1st time poster!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Munford
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:14:20 -0400
  ...I have been a volkswagon freak all my life, probably began w/ a father/son restoration of a '68 fastback, moved into a series...
• Re: .01 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:31:08 -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...
• Bush Bars from South Afrika-Vendors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 11:28:09 -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: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:58:13 -0500
  <nobody on any given day could have said "this it is, this is the one, there will never be a better one so I...
• Re: Any interest in buying a 91 GL Vanagon for parts or restoration $2500
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 May 2017 15:14:06 -0400
  ken, just part it out... vanagons are getting impossible to find in junkyards anymore... its worth more in parts since its just a passenger...
• Re: '53 Deluxe for sale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - rachel martin
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 09:03:52 -0700 (MST)
  ...There are better restorations. But for age and completeness, it is one of the best. I also know it's history in fairly complete...
• FYI: FS: 70 camper (NY/LI) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Jun 96 19:30:54 CDT
  ...Good for restoration or repair to daily driver condition. 1600cc Type I engine, recent shocks, some camper equipment (ice box/sink, fold out bed...
• VENTWINGS WANTED
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Dec 95 10:54:23 +0100
  To all, I'm nearing the end of the restoration of my '73 SingleCab. To complete my car i need L&R ventwings in...
• Re: Paint color; mystery peg on slider; fiberglass restoration
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 14:36:19 EST
  ** Reply to message from "BALDWIN, Keith" <kbaldwin@RMLAW.COM> on Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:24:03 -0800 It mounts a handle exactly like...
• 84 Vanagon GL For Sale - $ 1,500
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 00:38:17 -0500
  ...This is a decent running van that would be really nice if it had some body restoration. For further info, please p-mail me...
• Re: Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 08:25:16 -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: Tiico Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 13:04:31 -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: pricing a 91 westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:07:54 -0500
  ...That means before clean up, before all restoration work. In every situation the buyers took the before pictures with them when the transferred the...
• Re: Ever heard of a "Hunter" ? syncro
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:27:19 -0500
  ...The Hunter, which is painted Escorial Green, is undergoing restoration. I have been without it for 7 weeks now, and my body/paint friends...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:04:39 -0800
  ...Now, i > got to work on a new Subi engine project in between all those Subi > conversion (9) and restoration work (3). > Center of...
• Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:14:44 -0500
  ...Another friend of mine had a restoration shop charge very big bucks to completely re-do his early Karmann Ghia convertible, and they 'lost...
• Re: Restoration Week 6
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:21:35 -1000
  I felt real lucky to buy a good one from Jim for my 83 diesel vanagon. they are rare . the later ones don't...
• NVC-73 Beetle Advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:44:06 -0600
  ...My kid will be driving as soon as it is safe until I ultimately get it back from him and keep the restoration going...
• Re: 10% increase in HP? Yes, chemist says!
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:08:44 -0400
  ...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: vanagon Digest - 13 Sep 2017 to 14 Sep 2017 (#2017-357)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:15:34 +0000
  ...Several years ago GoWesty went to a "you get what we tell you" approach to restorations. I.e., they quit restoring customer vans, and...
• Re: 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 16:48:56 -0800
  ...Could be a rather mid-light restore, for the ROAD! > > I’ll follow up with restoration details, and the ideas that I have. > > I...