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• Restoration update...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:47:53 -0400
  ...http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/babe-hard-day/ I haven't finished this update but will share it with the list in draft form...
• Owner's Manuals..Restoration Book (Was: Years of Engines)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 96 08:35 EST
  ...Now, like always, to the point. > The need for restoration references (books, manuals, etc.) prompted me to ask >the kind people of >the list...
• Re: Restoration references
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:44:38 -0500
  The need for restoration references (books, manuals, etc.) prompted me to ask the kind people of the list. The project will involve a 1956...
• Re: Reassembly part 2
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 16:59:33 -0400
  ...http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-reassembly-part-3/ > Alistair Bell <mailto:albell@shaw.ca> > July 17, 2016 at 1:57 PM > The...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:46:56 -0800
  I try to remember that vehicle is for transport,point a to point b...mechanicly sound...restoration is all about pride of ownership? Mike90260...
• Re: Reassembly part 2
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:20:56 -0700
  ...here's part 3: > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-reassembly-part-3/ > >> Alistair Bell July 17, 2016 at 1:57 PM >> The...
• San Diego Craigslist...anybody tried this Vanagon shop?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:46:52 -0800
  ...Of course, this is only a partial list of the repair and restoration services we provide. If you need some assistance on something not...
• Deutchland eBay Ambulance
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 08:40:24 -0700
  http://tinyurl.com/kooq2 This is a sweet restoration job, no? ;>) bob
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:17:38 -0500
  ...The carcasses would be sorted as candidates for restoration, or donors for restoration. My restoration process would be semi-assembly line. Strip to a...
• Re: Restoration Week 6
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Sun, 3 Apr 2016 15:36:28 -0400
  ...who don't haunt that space. >> http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-week-6/ >> >> I really want to say thanks to all the...
• Re: '91 Subie Vanagon -- Time for exterior restoration
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:19:58 -0400
  ...Now it is time for > a complete > exterior restoration. I already have new body rubber, outside rear-view > mirrors, and > other parts that were...
• DM: Definition
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 05:33:20 -0800
  ...This will be a series of submittals addressing basic Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles, all of which owe homage to the German...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:06:25 -0400
  I have my 1987 Vanagon at a shop right now doing a complete restoration and the estimate is $8,000. Ths is all they...
• Re: Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 7 May 2007 10:27:02 -0500
  > get enough money to have some serious body restoration work done. Is > there a Dummy's Guide for handling problems like this? check at...
• Re: Today was paint day
  Historical mailing list - jerry baldwin
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:26:22 +0000
  ...from Assuan Brown to Matador Orange. > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-paint-day/ > -- > Regards, Peter Kraiker > Website: Kraiker.Photography > <http://kraiker.photography...
• Re: Back to writing about my Vanagon restoration
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 16:22:52 -0400
  ...Back to writing about my Vanagon restoration > > After not providing any updates for almost two months, here's an update... > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca...
• HOT VWs want ads ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 22 Dec 95 12:08:41 CST
  ...1968 Crew Cab, total restoration 4/94, Recaro seats, walk thru, gas heater, disk brakes, 125 hp motor, spare gates & more, $16,500 B...
• NVC: cool restoration of dashboard
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 08:36:03 -0500
  Hi All, NVC here but applicable to our rigs anyway: https://imgur.com/a/CSPME/noscript Cheers, Harry
• Re: Westy restoration.. from A to Z
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:43:22 -0800
  RE: Rear Screen John, that rear screen is standard issue, from the factory with a Westy....
• Re: A late night snack
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 08:34:18 -0400
  ...Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> Enjoy! >> http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-week-8-part-2/ >> >> -- >> Regards, Peter Kraiker >> Website: Kraiker.Photography >> <http...
• excess books
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Tue, 28 May 1996 12:38:09 +2910
  ...enjoy kevin -- / **** Bus Bones Vintage restorations **** \ /----------- Currently Available for restoration only.-------------\ | ---- | | 65,66,67 -21 Window Sunroof Deluxes 58 Binz Crew Cab | | 61,62...
• Thanks for info on XR700 ignition system - Now TCP Globals Restoration Paint??
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:38:11 -0800
  ...Now, I didn't get any replies about TCP Globals Restoration paint. Has anyone ever used it? The price is amazingly good, and after...
• 4sale 71westy, Emmaus, PA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 Mar 1995 18:41:01 EST
  1971 westy average-above average condition needs restoration less motor, $950 contact William Roy hydrex auto crafters emmaus, pennsylvania (610) 965-8989
• Candidate for restoration near Portland
  Historical mailing list - J.C.
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 20:16:52 -0700
  https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/6050992454.html Although, with the owner moving this may have already been donated to a charity.
• A new restoration project, perhaps??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:35:19 -0500
  Check it out. Looks to be a '63 bus. http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/blokes-in-sheds-2012-08-23 John
• Re: Clickity Clack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:49:45 -0700
  ...Good luck! -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westy (Escape vehicle) '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Undergoing restoration) Assisting in restoration...
• Re: Junkyards are to blame
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 10:34:00 -0800
  ...The carcasses would be sorted as candidates for restoration, or donors for restoration. My restoration process would be semi-assembly line. Strip to a...
• Oldtimers restoration
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Wed, 4 Apr 2012 18:37:46 -0500
  Not sure if you folks have seen this. Interesting. http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-news/vw_kombi_classic_centr e...
• Re: VW Micro-Bus Repair Books
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jul 94 09:49:49 bst
  ...This has lots of photo's of mechanical and body work restoration and loads of useful tips and advice. A lot of it is...
• Re: Another restoration....
  Historical mailing list - Phil Murphy
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 21:27:00 -0700
  ...Another restoration.... > Even if the text is in French, I'm sure some of you can appreciate the > pictures... it's not a Vanagon...
• Come out of the closet, all
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:12:45 -0500
  Former woodwright and ornamental plasterer. Currently selling and managing the craft of ornamental plaster and scagliola restoration. www.haylesandhowe.com -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: Restoration Book
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 10:05:13 -0400 (AST)
  ...VW Beetle & Transporter > Guide to Purchase & DIY Restoration > > Author: Lidsay Porter I've a copy of Porters book for Porsches, same title. On that...
• Syncro restoration update
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:18:21 -0800
  Here are some photos from the past several months...the van is still not complete but we are getting closer. http://picasaweb.google.com...
• Syncro restoration update
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 20:00:54 -0700
  Slow but steady progress and a pretty solid body under all the old paint. I sure do miss driving it though... http://picasaweb.google...
• DM: oil
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 16:47:41 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Dometic Fridge available
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:52:45 -0400
  >> Mini ice trays are buried in a toy box somewhere most likely still filled with play-dough. << That'll be one expensive restoration project...
• Re: NVC: cool restoration of dashboard
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:30:36 -0600
  When I have used that insulating foam on projects like visor restoration, I have found it to keep expanding over days or weeks. I...
• Interesting Article on Westy Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:04:46 -0400
  http://lemongrove.patch.com/articles/california-westys-where-old-is-brand-new-again Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.org <http...
• Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:13:46 -0400
  Then you'll enjoy Week 7 too ;) http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/thoughts/westfalia-restoration-week-7/ Regards, Peter NextChapter.Kraiker.ca 1982 Vanagon L...
• 1955 Barndoor Kombi for sale
  Historical mailing list
  1 Jan 1995 20:42:34 -0500
  good restoration project. original bus runs and drives, good 36hp motor. Dove blue, of course, and never met the seventies. needs new home. Please...
• 81 Vanagon needs restoration looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Joe Denison
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:21:35 -0400
  Hello gang, I have an 81 Vanagon that is in desperate need of restoration. By restoration, I mean that I know I'm going...
• Clutch Question: Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 21:23:35 -0500
  To all of you that responded to my question......Thank you! Ya know, it seems like sometimes I get frustrated with this restoration project...
• Re: 87 Help AGAIN
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 00:29:14 -0500 (EST)
  ...Beetle (insuranceless, on the road to restoration) No other way around it! You must check the wiring harness! Eric
• Re: Rainwater leak drivers side floor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 17:54:08 -0800
  ...I have an '85 sunroof in restoration process... and talking about leaks... errr... a lot of it because the old sunroof seal needed to...
• 91 Syncro Westy- Which Springs
  Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
  Fri, 22 Jul 2016 13:37:29 +0000
  Finally am running after a year of restoration and engine rebuild (ej25) Would like to know which springs/shock combo has been the preferred...
• Re: Strange Tire Wear
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:01:54 -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: 81 Vanagon needs restoration looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 12:37:50 -0400
  ...81 Vanagon needs restoration looking for ideas Hi Joe, Take your money and buy one that doesn't need restoration --- cheaper and much less...
• Re: Back on the list
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 27 Dec 2018 10:20:59 -0500
  ...I’m blind so the writen info on your updates and restoration are of great interest to me. Eric Caron 85 GL auto in...
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 20:25:11 -0500
  ...By N #? By ETKA? I'm interested in general finishes for restoration work. Black oxide for chassis? Yellow Cad-plating for general body-use...
• Restoration question.
  Historical mailing list
  28 Dec 95 23:29:00 +1800
  All, I have decided that it is time to take the Thing off the road and begin a proper restoration of it (show quality...
• That rusty left panel
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:25:33 -0400
  Here some pictures about "Saving" that rusty panel from a certain death, also, a few shot of a roof restoration. http://www.benplace.com...
• Restoration business in Memphis, lets buy it!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 09:45:30 -0700
  ...Auto dealer license with > (bank financing) on sales and restorations. Large customer base, tons of > parts, 75 assorted VWs. Always busy. Unlimited growth for...
• Re: Westy restoration
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 10 May 94 13:22:59 CDT
  ...1990, Hot VW's did a series of articles on the restoration of an >early ('71, I think) Westfalia, that covered everything from engine...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 15:34:21 -0700
  Maybe this should go to the VW Museum? Robert 1982 Westfaluia >________________________________ > > > >The Ultimate Dream Syncro ground up restoration� Price: $125,000 > >Not mine. > >http...
• Bus Wanted in South Florida
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 08 Apr 1995 16:45:15 -0400
  ...Don't want a major restoration project, however. Send details and asking price. Gerald Green grgreen@shadow.net
• Re: anybody know these guys?? (MA)
  Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 10:20:34 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sat, 1 Jul 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > Full restoration and custom work available. > we UPS daily - MC/VS?DIS accepted. How much would...
• this is call restoration...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 8 Feb 2006 02:45:53 -0500
  Yes, Vanagon are getting old.... now it's not the bus's that i am restoring but Vanagon's!!!!! http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit...
• Re: poptop - clean/polish?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:32:34 +0000
  ...Products like vertglas have oxidation removers and sealers as well as gelcoat restoration kits. Ployglow is another. Todd '88 Westy
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 07:42:22 PDT
  ...703-920-6913. '78 Super Beetle convertible and '70 Beetle convertible, need restoration, $2100 for both. 301-855-8661. '72 Karmann Ghia coupe, body...
• License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:47:54 -0400
  Holders were removed during the body restoration and repainting. �Since then the thin pieces of plastic that hold the lamp holder to the body...