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• Re: Transmission Case Corrosion, Deterioration Repair, Ground Paths
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 10:52:43 -0700
  ...Always a "restoration". ;) Neil. On 4/3/16, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote: > Luck ?? no, Location, yes. Almost every van with a standard...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 9 May 2016 13:15:20 -0700
  ...Are these connectors available > at local FLAPS, list vendors, or from VW dealers? Who supplies > electrical connectors for people that do true VW restorations...
• message from Rusty van Bondo
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 08:04:58 -0800
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 14:15:58 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 18:28:54 -0400
  ...301-585-1314. '73 Beetle, complete off frame restoration, no rust, 300ZX seats, Calif windows, rebuilt stock engine, adj front end with disk brakes...
• Any Bilstein users?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 22 May 2001 09:22:21 -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...
• How did older vans carry wheelchairs?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 1996 21:59:44 GMT
  I'm considering getting a late splittie or early bay as a "fun" vehicle and a driving restoration project. One of my considerations is...
• Re: Finally named my Westie(almost virtual friday, but lots of vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - t
  Wed, 24 May 2000 22:55:58 -0700
  ...BTW - I have a great restoration Westy for sale to any youngun who desies to learn all about mechanics (but no body work), interior...
• Re: Wheel bearings: which ones to grease?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:00:57 -0600
  ...It was just on my list to finish restoration (last item thank God). Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia Air Cooled On Sat, 26 Jan 2002...
• Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:15:12 -0600
  ...I keep a spare set booted up but not greased since I use them on my restoration jobs. Worst case scenario is it is...
• FYI trip to Nova Scotia and Fundy Links
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 04:38:00 -0400
  ...I am starting a VW restoration shop in CNY as Red Bug Restorations and Will FINALLY have my own Vanagon (7 pass diesel Converted...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 May 2001 20:49:49 -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: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:38:49 -0500
  ...Hi everybody, >> >> I am retiring from the Vanagon Westfalia repairs and restoration business. >> I am selling it to someone who is willing to learn...
• Lost my Vanagon Headlights!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 05:56:01 -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)
• Major Breakthough
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 95 11:43:17 GMT
  ...Anyone Interested! A major breakthough in 1 and a half years restoration of my '62 camper was made this weekend. We (me & dad) got...
• Re: Interstates
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 08:12:09 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: please, please, advice....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:44:49 -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: Connecting Oil Pressure Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:44:09 -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...
• Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:42:47 -0700
  ...Stephens, dba Doktor Tim's Spezialwerkstatt Maintenance, Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles Exclusively San Juan Island, WA 360-378-6258 doktortim@rockislandl.com
• Re: Wanted. Brown sliding door panel & brackets support for Fiamma F45i awning
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:17:10 -0500
  ...If you want to see some nice pictures of the all restoration process of my >westy go here : > >http://www.benplace.com/83westy.htm...
• Re: Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:05:49 -0400
  ...In that ti e he has experienced just about every thing > in the way of rubber, dash, and seat plastic restoration. Today he put...
• ccc's next camping date!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 1996 14:45:04 -0800
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• Re: YES! We Have NO Bananas! (film at eleven). and now, the stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 11:37:33 -0800 (PST)
  ...believe there are still plenty of those brick bodies available for restoration for many years to come and they're cheap(er) to keep...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:43:21 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: redline v. amsoil
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 08:39:44 -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: FS 81 Vanagon Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 30 Oct 2003 15:49:15 -0800
  ...Good front seats, rest of interior needs restoration. No propane tank. $500. (408) 275-8918. Project (to say the least). tim in san jose...
• Re: no direct van content - school of life advice sought
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 14 Nov 2003 15:13:39 -0800
  ...in the > > best spot in the > > garage and declare it a "restoration project". Gradually > > remove enough > > parts to fill up the rest of the...
• Re: Complete Vanagon Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:31:42 -0700
  Nice find! https://youtu.be/UQk7jlQjaJY Jim > On Jun 24, 2023, at 2:32 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > > I came across...
• Re: BusBoys~catalogs and more...(less?)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 01:16:39 -0700
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 1995 20:05:31 -0500
  ...PU >'73 Thing (2-tone white & rust) >'57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project) > Rich, You don't need any special tools on a regular...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 21:45:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Oil *Smell*?, paint restoration/preservation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 00:03:58 -0400
  At 10:06 AM 4/11/96 -0500, bill (w.r.) crick wrote: >I'm wondering about the smell thing. My van often has...
• Re: Pop Top Counter Weights?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:50:07 -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: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 May 2001 15:32:48 -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: Need to finish restoration
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:48:13 -0800
  ...Need to finish restoration > It might be the technology. Or ... > > You might be so personable in a techy sort of way that people think...
• Re: Floor Board Rustout
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 27 May 2012 08:46:19 -0500
  ...That was quite a restoration project you had going. Looks really good after finishing. John On 5/27/2012 5:07 AM, Frank Condelli...
• Re: cleaning pop tops
  Historical mailing list - Don Trowbridge
  Thu, 9 Jul 2009 07:55:38 -0700
  ...The products can be purchased separately or in a kit called "Fiberglass Restoration System". Its a lot of work but it really restores the...
• re: where did JC Whitney get my address?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 23:12:35 -0800
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• Re: How did older vans carry wheelchairs?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 23 May 1996 16:51:16 -0700 (PDT)
  And Dave Thomas thus wrote: > > I'm considering getting a late splittie or early bay as a > "fun" vehicle and a driving restoration project...
• Re: flush the cooling system?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 00:51:31 EDT
  ...tips on how? > >Thanks for your input!!! > > >Byron Spears >Clinton, MD >'87 GL Weekender >'63 Chevy II (poor baby needs restoration bad) >'86 Maxima >
• Re: Mexican buses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 May 1999 10:49:38 EDT
  ...So you basically get a new Bug but it is technically a restoration. They are selling these brand new Beetles for around the price...
• Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Greasing
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Nov 2000 15:12:18 -0800
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:43:02 -0400
  ...This van was purchased 8 years ago, with extensive mechanical restorations made over the course of the 12,000 miles we put on it...
• Re: Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:35:52 -0800
  ...windows now that > Jackie > Brown is going in for a full restoration. It just looks so good when it's > done > right. Scratching the...
• Re: Injectors - Cleaning
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:44:13 -0500
  ...of an alfa's injectors getting cleaned, measured, and caps replaced. (no pintel replacement) http://www.alfa-restoration.co.uk/injectors/index.html alistair
• Re: Refinishing Padded Dash
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 21:41:05 EST
  ...However in some spots the restoration didn't last too long. In short it looks pretty good. On close inspection some problem areas can...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:38:19 -0500
  For those who were not aware of that restoration, here is the main page: http://www.benplace.com/85westy2.htm As i had no...
• Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:34:16 -0700
  ...we did everything else from wheels and tires to pop top restoration with computer matched automotive paint, canvas, SS fasteners, and seals. Now the...
• When Volksies are outlawed .....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Aug 94 21:47:26 -0800
  ...cherry 68s? Kiss 'um goodbye! Got about 4 grand into your restoration? Too bad, the Gov. will give you $950 for it (to get...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 13:20:55 -0500
  ...OTHER AIR-COOLEDS: '79 convertible, needs motor and restoration, best offer. 301-948-9197. '75 Super Beetle, needs work. 301-530-4096. '74 Super...
• Re: Removing Silver Grille Paint?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 06:08:26 EST
  ...I just did mine during this winters restoration project. Cheers�� Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm...
• Recommended Repair Shops
  Historical mailing list - DABredesen
  Sat, 15 Jun 2002 08:51:24 -0400
  ...After over a year of meticulous mechanical restoration and care, she's ready to be backed out of her garage and head west. Although...
• Restoration Saga of Two Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:47:02 -0500
  ...My restoration vehicles are a Dove Blue '88 GL and a '90 Carat. Both vehicles were parked for ten years without being run, much...
• 83 Westy Trans. Trouble
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jun 1997 14:04:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...m a fairly adept backyard mechanic who has done frame up restorations on American makes) Because I haven't got the $2,600 the...
• Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 14:34:07 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Price of gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:09:27 -0600
  ...I believe that I'd opt-out for a VW bug of early vintage with a complete restoration before I'd invest in a...
• Re: Anybody at VW SuperJam XX Today, etc. ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 10 Jun 2007 21:24:37 -0400
  ...There were only a few altogether, and most were daily drivers rather than restorations. (A couple weren't even in good condition by that...
• Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:24:24 -0700
  There's a fine line between "a restoration project" and "in a state of disrepair".... Steven On Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 4:33...
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:41:43 -0800
  ...By N #? �By ETKA? > �I'm interested in general finishes for restoration work. �Black oxide for > chassis? �Yellow Cad-plating for general body-use...
• Re: Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2018 17:47:21 -0500
  ...Hi everybody, >> >> I am retiring from the Vanagon Westfalia repairs and restoration business. >> I am selling it to someone who is willing to learn...