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• Wanted. Brown sliding door panel & brackets support for Fiamma F45i awning
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 19:08:29 -0500
  Hi all, I'm looking for a brown sliding door panel to install in my fully restored 83 westfalia (must be in excellent condition...
• Phoenix trip
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 08:59:04 -0700
  ...the full support of the parent organization. Any Tucson vanagon@lenti people still out there besides me? Jim Ellis's '67 Westfalia "restoration from...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 11:19:58 -0800
  ...is my actual cost of purchasing / importing the vehicle, doing a full restoration and engine conversion. Not cheap, but really, if you compare it...
• Re: Igntion coil failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:29:30 -0700
  ...ECU is not doing its job the coil will get a full 12 volts which will overheat it. I am making this assumption since...
• sad end?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 14:13:59 -0500
  ...The building is a huge rambling affair, just chock full of partially finished Vdubs & parts, mostly used. I don't know what will happen...
• Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:10:15 -0400
  ...84 Westy, Wolfie - full restoration in progress! Bloomfield MI. -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: Buses, Loafs, and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - shawn a. zenor
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 15:40:48 -1000
  There are a few Westies around- more Weekender's than full Westies, but they're here. People tend to keep them sitting in their...
• 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...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 19 Apr 1998 13:57:18 EDT
  ...301-432-4645. '87 Westfalia, excellent condition, fully restored, no repairs needed, 47K on rebuilt engine, $10,000 FIRM. 301-776-0625. '86 Vanagon...
• Re: Bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 11:37:22 -0700
  ...tank; just make sure the overflow bottle is up to the full mark and drive it. In a day or two you will notice...
• Re: Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 11:00:01 -0700
  ...I purchased this one from the original owner in 1988 with 53k original miles and have since rebuilt the whole car, including full disassembly...
• Re: 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 16:48:56 -0800
  ...This is a rialta if I am not mistaken. > > I picked her up for three grand from a friend. > > A Rialta, has a full...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 21 Apr 97 12:11:43 EDT
  ...56 Beetle, excellent project car, 90% rust free, no Bondo, needs full restoration, $2300, 703-369-7157. Go get 'em! Sean -- ***************************************************************** Sean Bartnik "Life...
• I'm buying, any cheap vanagon for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:11:31 -0500
  Hey guys, already finish my second restoration: http://www.benplace.com/bjp_vendre.htm One is comming soon, but i already have a customer...
• 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
  ...looking for a brown sliding door panel to install in my fully restored >83 westfalia (must be in excellent condition). Also looking for used...
• Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:43:02 -0400
  ...But, they have decided to move on, and have now asked me what their 1990 Full Westy is worth. Of course, I said "priceless...
• Re: Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:35:52 -0800
  ...my windows now that > Jackie > Brown is going in for a full restoration. It just looks so good when it's > done > right. Scratching...
• For Sale in Upstate NY
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 23:29:55 -0000
  ...EC, 68kmi, fully restored, asking $5000.+(Schenectady,NY) (518) 347-0690 68 WESTFALIA} : day camper, rebuilt mtr, many new parts, very clean, $4500.+(New...
• serious about buying VW specialist shop? Read on! (longish, but exiting)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 01:36:06 -0400
  ...creepers, full A/C evacuation & recharge equipment, wet-dry vac, drill press, special updated labor times books, and three separate bodyshop /restoration firms within...
• '64 Bus/camper int. For sale
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Wed, 1 May 1996 17:04:46 -0400
  ...1964 standard bus, with westy interior full restoration about 4 years ago, including nicely welded new metal. No rust, paint is in good shape...
• Re: Radiator Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 13:05:03 -0700
  ...tank full. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72...
• Re: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:29:35 -0800
  ...Ducky) > '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah) > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby) > '90 Westfalia Subagon > Fulltiming since August 2008 > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
• Re: Census
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:55:28 +0100
  ...VW restoration, Food, Music (playing and listening), VWs, hillwalking, baking & brewing, VWs, folklorist, writing Freeware for MacOS X, webmaster (http://www.christymoore.net amongst...
• Census
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 15:34:44 -0600
  ...Current vehicles (all VW): - 87 Quantum Sedan automatic - 87 Westy - soon to be Tiico powered - 88 Quantum Syncro Wagon (mid-restoration) - 89 Cabriolet 2...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 17:16:32 EDT
  ...703-556-4256. '87 Vanagon, fully loaded, great running condition, engine just worked on, $3300 obo. 301-236-4156. '85 Vanagon GL, power steering...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:02:53 -0800
  ...I once bought a salvage vehicle in excellent condition, and 20th Century was willing to fully cover it. I think it depends on the...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:39:26 -0700
  ...a full lap before retiring due to the driver passing out from a lack of vodka. Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European...
• Re: FS: 1967 Camper Bus (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 09:45:16 -0800
  ...It needs >some body and transmission work in order to be fully restored. However, I >recently installed a new clutch, and gave it a...
• Re: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:56:43 -0700
  ...Actually, I have one in the process of restoration. You can buy it as it is, but it would take some to fix the...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:47:13 -0800
  ...Total restoration cost! > >""""mechanicly sound"""" >définition please of a mechanicly sound Westy? just curious.... > >I'm resoring this van for one main purpose, a...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:43:58 -0700
  ...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: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 23:55:19 -0700
  ...Says it's "fully restored" too. > From the pictures the only visible thing you'd have to do is move the > outside mirrors back...
• FS 84 Sunroofer Weekender (western WV) 2400 obo
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 20:40:21 -0700
  ...I planned a full restoration. The wife planned on a van with A/C and A/T. She won and says it's time...
• Bad News Good News Schaffner Motors Closing 15 June
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 15 May 2006 10:38:43 -0700
  ...Schaffer's has been well known for their honest and competent service, the full restorations on VW's, and as a source of used...
• Re: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:06:09 EST
  ...If the wire from the dash lever actuates the valve, then it is not closing fully, which is a fairly common problem as the...
• Re: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 7 May 2007 16:06:28 -0400
  Patti, Wow, thank for the detailed reply! Sounds like the restoration was significant for the blue diesel, at least. -George On 5/7/07...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:36:16 -0700
  ...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: extra seats in a full camper, or stick with a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:01:02 -0700
  ...If you find > one. > Actually, I have one in the process of restoration. You can buy it as it > is, but it would take...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -0700
  ...Also, check that your throttle switches are set correctly to close at fully open and fully closed throttle. That's all I can think...
• Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:24:16 -0800
  > $2500 and up for stock specs to do it right, more than twice that for > the "full Lilley". This means new AMC heads, lifters...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:02:33 -0700
  ...Mark Gregor Brandt wrote: > After my recent van break-in and my upcoming full body restoration, I want > to protect my van from theft...
• the rest of the story, (Lugs)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Clayton
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 20:53:16 -0500
  ...By the time I called this afternoon to follow up they had already express orderd a full set, front and rear, and I'll...
• Bus FI schematics... and stuff
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 20:58:16 +0930
  ...1.352.622.8151 (Henry's Garage, Ocala Florida) Kevin / **** Bus Bones Vintage restorations **** \ /---------- Currently Available for restoration only.-------------\ | ---- | | 65,66,67 -21 Window...
• Debate on Repainting
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 10:36:36 -0400
  As I am about to embark on a total body restoration of my 84 Westy (Wolfie) - two tone Brown bottom, tan top. I plan...
• Re: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:12:51 -0700
  ...It is not a full power van. No cruise, door locks or Power windows, Most people prefer a 3 window tent over a single...
• Re: stolen VW van found - our five minutes of recognition?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:14:33 -0500
  ...that a company in Nevada (I believe) just recently did a full restoration on it and then sold it to a customer in the...
• [syncro.org] Syncro Front End Parts & Other Stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:43:29 -0700
  ...rear hatch door skid bars for syncro (full length) used propane tank in VG cond. full set of headers syncro rear trailing arms & hubs...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 6 Apr 97 12:23:52 EDT
  Hey all, Here we go w/ the classifieds: '93 EuroVan MV, 68K miles, bed, table, fully loaded, mint condition, Blue Book $16,500, sell...
• '65 Splittie / '54 Bug
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 02:39:35 -0400
  ...Anyone have an idea what this bug is worth, in its present condition and/or after full restoration? We're told there are only...
• Re: is it bad to take out t-stat?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:50:52 -0700
  ...It will most likely never warm up fully, run rich all the time, dilute your oil with unburned gas and ruin your engine. Remember...
• New to list & not without questions/comments
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 10:43:09 -0400
  ...My restoration was in three steps (already done so there's no crying over doing it wrong.) Scrub down with a mixture of detergent...
• Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:20:25 -0700
  ...in full swing and Vanagon prices have climbed steadily out of the realm of everyday use vehicles for many. I would presume restorations are...
• Re: Tillamook Cheese Buses Stolen
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:43:28 -0800
  ...He ended up with a full rotisserie restoration, all new parts, engine swap, power everything, custom stereo, chromed components, etc, and he got off...
• Re: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 13:21:53 -0700
  ...If you have good hearing you can hear the click at full throttle and > closed throttle as you move the linkage. > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Seattle...
• Re: Ready to go around the world
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:35:42 -0700
  ...to be home remodeling that destroyed marriages, now it’s Vanagon > restoration. > > > > Stuart > > > > From: Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, July...
• Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:04:42 -0700
  ...Full restorations and partial body repairs, beside the general repairs I do, or the regular fuel line renewals. But some of you only would...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 18:35:35 -0700
  ...Is it fully stored in a box attached to rain gutter or part of it inside Vanagon? how much did you pay for it...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:21:08 -0600
  ...wrote: > >> After my recent van break-in and my upcoming full body restoration, I >> want >> to protect my van from theft. >> >> I was thinking...
• For wannabus people (WA area.)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 13:11:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...206.845.4076 1988 Westy `Full kitchen, Low, low miles - 43K! One owner! Non-smoker. All service records. Perfect condition! (Dealer ad.) 16950$ 206...
• Re: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 02:34:36 EDT
  ...Says it's "fully restored" too. From the pictures the only visible thing you'd have to do is move the outside mirrors back...