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Re: bodywork
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:23:33 -0600
From: "Buettner, Peter" <PGB@DOLBY.COM> > Can anyone recommend a good book/instructions on basic body work? a very good source of specific and...
Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Thu, 11 Sep 1997 23:08:29 -0400
<< 64 21 WINDOW SUNROOF DELUXE, very good body, good windows, 12V conversion, needs some work, $750 or best offer. (860) 739-3876 . Niantic >> good...
Stupid electrical question
Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 14:55:56 -0800
...body ground, tester light doesn't work. I'm assuming that my fridge ground isn't working and therefore my fridge won't work...
Re: Seattle Area Body Shop?(F?)
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 15:36:37 -0500
...Seattle Area Body Shop? Hey there...do you have a favorite body in Seattle you'd recommend? I live in North Seattle and work...
Re: body shops in SF area
Historical mailing list - G Challis
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:04:47 -0800
I just had some work done on my vanagon by Baron von Frier bodyshop in Berkeley. I've had other cars done there (Jag...
Seattle Area Body Shop?
Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 12:27:02 -0700
Hey there...do you have a favorite body in Seattle you'd recommend? I live in North Seattle and work in Redmond. Any references...
Re: Hey, dude, is your van for sale?
Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
Wed, 30 May 2001 03:04:57 -0500
...It needs some mechanical work and a bunch of body work. Today I traded it to my cousin who does body work, for a...
Re: Looking for Antenna Options
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 20:22:51 -0500
...body? If the antenna base is loose at the body try tightening the nut on top of the base. If this doesn't work...
Re: cleaning engine upsets throttle body switch
Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:21:40 -0600
...throttle body switch, but I have a spare from the throttle body of a 1.9 engine. Wonder if it would work? It looks...
For Sale
Historical mailing list - John Gourley
Sun, 23 Mar 1997 13:18:45 -0700 (MST)
...conv, battery $4250 obo 84 Wolfsburg vanagon 110k runs great needs upholstery & body work $3300 obo 84 vanagon lo miles runs great stereo roof...
body shop sf-bay area?
Historical mailing list - handy ighland
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:31:38 -0800
...I want to find a body shop in San Francisco Bay Area that is competent working on old cars (vanagons!) that aren't made...
Re: high idle sometimes
Historical mailing list - Tom
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 10:43:57 -0400
...nothing worked as a fix until I replaced the throttle body. I had tried the usual remedies but the throttle body was clearly the...
Seam Rust - Both are 4 letter words
Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
Sat, 21 Jun 2003 08:04:57 -0400
...I will be doing the body work to save a lot of money any thoughts on this matter would be greatly appreciated.. or if...
Re: decent body work in or near Indiana?
Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:21:50 -0400
...They are a parts dealer but are bound to know some good body guys. I had our '87 worked on (seam rust and area...
'83 Westy body work
Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:44:11 EDT
...I am in the Philadelphia area, so if anyone here knows of anywhere I could get the piece, or get the body work done...
Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:51:18 EDT
...One is the shaft and chroming there is not going to help only boring and bushing on the shaft and body will work. And...
Re: vanagon Digest - 26 May 2011 - Special issue (#2011-431)
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Fri, 27 May 2011 03:55:31 +0000
...In vancouver - need bodywork. I took my van down to Zoltan in Seattle. All he does is work on Vanagons and he does a...
Looking for body shop...
Historical mailing list
Thu, 04 Aug 94 21:34:07 EDT
...I am in Middlesex county and am looking for a local or semi-local body shop that is familliar with working with VDubs. Any...
Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:33:33 -0400
...Body work repairing and painting every 2 - 3 years. Still going strongly at 201,000 + miles on original engine. << Body work, repairing and painting...
first post/body work 84
Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:45:41 -0400
...well now the Questions, There is evidence of previous body work on the drivers side rear fender, that has now been taken over by...
digijet timing vacuum w/digifant throttle body?
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 22:19:06 -0700
...throttle body. This should be a (relatively) high pressure signal to the canister, right? How can we make this -jet/-fant combo work? Where...
Re: Good Body Shops and Uh-Oh
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 06 Dec 94 13:24:18 CST
...said: >Any recommendations on body shops in the Sacramento area? >I got rear-ended on the way to work this morning :( holy cow, people...
Syncro body work & end bar sway links
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:59:55 -0700
...The pre-painting body work should begin next week. The rust guy has some good photos of his work which I'm hoping he...
DoKa door
Historical mailing list - ed donnen
Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:04:44 -0400
So here I am, again, doin' the ole body work to defeat the Rust Demons, or at least wound them. My Doppelkabine tool panel...
Re: full paint job prices
Historical mailing list - davidb
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 18:17:18 -0500
...I realize the amount of body work & prep time can > > vary widly but this will give us a starting point. If you do respond...
Re: Puddles inside the bus
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 3 Mar 1995 20:15:20 -0800 (PST)
...I need to get all the window >seal replaced (and some body work done) on my '66 bus. >Sigh, I know it's gonna...
82 diesel westy FS needs work...
Historical mailing list - Paul Cronin
Wed, 17 Dec 1997 15:25:19 PST
...spare for parts (leaks too) Body is solid NO rust but has some body damage which has been worked on I need to get...
Re: body work vs. mechanical work
Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:55:56 -0400
>> Its body is pretty darn straight, but seam rust is creeping along and a body shop just quoted me $1500 to fix all the...
Re: Body work question
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:05:14 -0500
The body shop i worked at would try to avoid like the plague "reshaping" things. We always said "when in doubt, it's better...
body shops in SF area
Historical mailing list - skh skh
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:56:06 -0800
need to get some work done on my van and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good body shop in San Fran area...
decent body work in or near Indiana?
Historical mailing list - Damon Lowe
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:17:19 -0500
Does anyone know of any decent body shops/individuals in or near central Indiana? My 87 westy has a few holes that I'd...
Re: body shops in SF area
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:39:06 -0800
...body shops in SF area > > I just had some work done on my vanagon by Baron von Frier bodyshop in > Berkeley. I've had...
Re: You did your own body work? I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy...
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 21:02:26 -0800
Body work IS EASY if you are not afraid to use a 2 by 4 and a big hammer and take parts off and...
Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 10:36:18 EST
...value? Wade Ebert American Auto Body Springfield IL >> Wade, No, I just wish YOU were close enough to do any work I need. Rich
body shops near Raleigh, NC???
Historical mailing list - Joel Wilson
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:06:56 -0500
...i am looking for body shops in the Raleigh, NC area that work on busses and/or vanagons. any suggestions? positive or negative feedback...
How much is that Beetle in the window?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 May 1994 23:24:02 -0400 (EDT)
...1973 Beetle $50.00 Great body, poor engine.(drove the %#&$! out of it) 1971 Camper $800.00 Fair body, great engine.(drove to Mexico...
Normal idle! Hallelujah!
Historical mailing list - david hardy
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 11:20:09 -0700
...actually *works*! And it's really easy, while you have the throttle body out, to make sure your throttle position switch if working, and...
Where in the world is Dennis Hayes
Historical mailing list - UWanna Deal2
Tue, 8 Nov 2005 06:28:53 -0800
...has his email or number please forward-- I need to get some work done-- Thx </body> </html>
Re: Body shop -- I take it back
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:51:20 -0400
...Sorry, I couldn't resist...) Joy, aka spelling geek and Matilda, who being burgundy can probably be have body work done by a maroon
Body Work
Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 11:49:15 EST
Has anyone attempted rear end body repair? (From the bumper to the engine.) If so email me. Alan _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy...
Re: Body Work, welding, and danger - A question
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:05:29 -0700
...Body Work, welding, and danger - A question My 84 Westy is finally in the shop for a "body uplift" and the fellow doing the...
Re: CB antennas
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Jan 1997 17:01:20 +0200
...The body is 9 feet The body is not in resonance with the wave. The body should reflect the antenna in that way you...
Re: dent pulling
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:40:16 -0700
...I do a lot of body work, and I usually replace bent or dented panels, but here are some suggestions if you have not...
Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please read
Historical mailing list
Wed, 2 Mar 2005 01:50:53 EST
...i used to work for a bodyshop for a few years out of high school... i love doing bodywork. if i had a choice...
Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Tue, 31 Aug 1999 09:17:46 -0400
...My '84 throttle body shaft was badly worn, and I was able to get a good used throttle body from an '85 model. The...
Body work question
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:48:30 -0800
I know very little about bodywork but I'm going to learn. I just put a question and photo on TheSamba about a dent...
FS: 86/87 syncros detail
Historical mailing list - Root, Tim
Tue, 18 Apr 2000 12:18:55 -0500
...gas gauge does not work drivers door lock will not work from outside a few small dents/scratches on body A/C may not...
Re: Body Work, welding, and danger - A question
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:07:06 -0400
...a "body uplift" and the fellow >doing the work expressed genuine fear about doing the needed welding to >repair and replace the body parts...
Re: Body work question
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:33:08 -0600
My advice is to find a good body shop and have them do the work. They have the expertise and the tools to do...
Body Work List?
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:43:29 -0400
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Re: Any Recommended Body Shops in Vancouver BC?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 22 May 2007 23:27:49 -0700
...I can't do this work myself so can anyone recommend a good body > shop in Vancouver BC or lower mainland. Just like Warren...
Re: Exercise while camping.
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 17:57:56 -0700
...the harder you work it the harder > the work out. the easier you work ... I mention it 'cuz you may find its > aesthetics similar...
Re: prospective '82 diesel -good mechanicals, so-so body
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:48:33 -0500
...If you have the tools and experience to do good body work (I don't), you may feel differently. Also depends on your objectives...
Re: Eureka! Sound dampening?
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sun, 12 Jun 2016 18:04:35 -0700
Does adding sound deadening such as Fat Mat make bodywork more difficult? I'm planning on having some bodywork & painting done in 2-3...
Re: Body work question
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:51:29 +0000
I took an auto body class many, many years ago and I have done a LOT of body work on Bays and a bit...
Re: Body shop -- I take it back
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:31:18 -0700
...a really GOOD paint and body shop ... I barely know of one , that's in 30 + years of working on cars. And even then...
Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:33:18 -0600
...Ford Iknow for a fact has been using a Body panel adhesive on their doors and quarter panels for at least 10 years. I...
Reputable/Affordable body work in Central OH?
Historical mailing list - Michael Forstag
Sat, 23 Sep 1995 16:56:03 -0400 (EDT)
...School loan check has come in, and I'm looking for a reputable body shop in the Columbus area for repair of the rusted...
1972 Bus
Historical mailing list - Peter Brandt
Sat, 2 Mar 2002 09:32:02 -0500
...1972 bus for $900.- The body is in fair shape (not too much rust some previous body work), the interior is in bad shape...
Good paint shop in Bay Area
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 May 1996 08:48:18 -0700
...In order to get there, Sadie needs some minor body work (small rust, small dents) and a GOOD paint job. Can anybody recommend a...