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• Re: Maaco Paint Jobs
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:53:50 -0800
  > Anyone out there had any experience with Maaco paint jobs or body work? > They quoted me a fairly reasonable price for my Westy (all...
• Re: Is the website down for some reason?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 28 May 2004 15:25:31 -0700
  --- Doug in Calif <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > Cannot log onto www.vanagon.com at all any body > please clue me in to when the...
• Re: Auto trans - not shifting into 3rd when cold?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:07:34 -0500
  Shifts when warm ,huh.Sounds like a dirty valve body.I had an old ford that needed 45 minutes of warm up before it...
• Re: H&R springs and Seattle area alignment shop recomendations?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:26:11 -0500
  My friends body shop in Bellingham used Campbell Nelson as their source of parts and tech info for VW's. I used to talk...
• Re: "sticky" new Gowesty throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:08:31 -0700
  ...They offered to ship me a replacement throttle body, but I'd already done the work on the one I had. Thanks for the...
• Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:33:05 -0500
  ...body shops don't do this kind of work is a typical Vanagon or > >> any > >> other vehicle owner won't pay for body PM...
• Re: smashed jack point
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:01:43 -0700
  ...whatever it takes - it's metal, a very workable material. I've never thought of cutting jacking points off a vanagon body before............but...
• Re: And a bit more rust-photoes - now I begin to worry a lot
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 15:00:35 -0700
  ...Europe with a decent body and a toasted motor. I'm sure we'd all be much happier to work through the van with...
• Warranty Rust Repair Gone Bad (the saga continues)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 13:23:55 EDT
  ...They called a local Body shop to do the work as no VW dealers here in St. Louis have their own body shop. The...
• Re: Seam leaks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Dec 2014 12:01:11 -0800
  ...As a still newb to body work, I found that the hard part was feathering in the edges of new paint to original paint...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Marlan Blair
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 19:26:51 -0400
  ...Im guessing that the guy I bought my vanagon from removed it, or, maybe in working on the throttle body at one time, just...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:43:10 -0400
  ...one shop (also does much insurance work). Cost was $4000 and that included installation of all new body rubber that I obtained from Bus...
• Re: Vanagon Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 13 May 2001 06:13:42 EDT
  ...Needs cosmetic work that includes rear hatch, sliding door, minor rust areas on body panels, complete paint job, interior seats and panelling. Bought as...
• Re: '84 Vanagon 1.9 engine oil pressure switch etc. Now have voltage data on wire from oil pressure switch to instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 May 2017 05:24:35 -0400
  ...At least that’s what’s supplied by my supplier and what I have observed on all waterboxer engined Vanagons I have ever worked...
• Re: bumper build - end cap attempt
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 19:56:23 -0700
  ...Where the end cap shapes to the body, doesn't that portion of body panel have at least two angles? Tricky. Did you have...
• Re: Preliminary...Headlight weirdness? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 10:19:09 -0700
  ...This has worked well since the early 70s on my VWs. Didn't > always fix it but I don't recall it hurting anything...
• FS:1984 Vanagon update NEW PRICE
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 20:34:23 -0500 (EST)
  ...1984 Vanagon Wolfsburg Automatic, 161,000 miles on body The color is blue Body hit in the rear drivers side corner. Rear hatch closes...
• FS:1984 parts Vanagon update
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:37:10 -0500 (EST)
  ...1984 Vanagon Wolfsburg Automatic, 161,000 miles on body The color is blue Body hit in the rear drivers side corner. Rear hatch closes...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:37:17 -0500
  ...Now what - - according to my 1959 edition of high school body work book gleaned at a yard sale (complete with pictures of shop guys...
• F.S. 86 Syncro GL (N. Ca.)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:31:24 EST
  For Sale 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL 2.1L,154K, White non-camper paint & Body OK, dent in rear hatch and bumper Needs work $3...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:30:42 +1000
  ...work) The protection bar is not directly mounted to the bumper,but instead is connected to the body up under the rear body panel...
• ** FS: '82 Westy- No Mechanical Repairs Needed/Good Body/Interior **
  Historical mailing list - C. Stafford
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 10:15:00 -0800
  ...condition (doesn't need any mechanical repairs) - overall good body and interior (everything works/is complete) no rust - some damage to the driver's...
• FOR SALE: March HMN ads
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 18:40:36 -0500
  ...524-6000 FAX (314)524-0340, MO '63 panel, runner, needs body work, $1500 (215)862-9624 PA '65 21 window, restored blah blah...
• Re: Things your throttle body doesn't want you to know.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 28 May 2010 09:10:12 -0700
  ...Beautiful work--I've seen one. Plus, he's a super guy--and his '87 Syncro looks like it just came from the dealer...
• Fwd: Re: 1988 VW Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 18:44:40 EST
  ...Call Gordon, not me. <<1988 VW Vanagon GL, only 94,000 miles, clean inside and out, no rust or noticeable body damage, hard-working...
• FS Westy 87
  Historical mailing list - France Daigle
  Mon, 28 May 2001 11:42:32 -0500
  ...seal White with excellent grey interior, all camping gear in working condition. Body with the typical rust areas in the forward seams, probably needs...
• Looking for someone who can MIG/TIG weld sheet metal for my Doka shell in SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 03:18:32 -0800
  ...Local body shops I contacted wanted too much money to do the work. I bought a MIG welder but I haven't learned how...
• sliding door adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:09:27 -0700
  ...door to suck in closer to the body. I don't have the van at work today, but I glanced at it and I...
• FS:1984 Vanagon update NEW PRICE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 22:04:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...1984 Vanagon Wolfsburg Automatic, 161,000 miles on body The color is blue Body hit in the rear drivers side corner. Rear hatch closes...
• Re: FS: 91 GL $5500 59K
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 23:18:33 +0000
  ...He also does good body work. I wish I could remeber his last name, but he's an Italian guy probably in his fifties...
• '89 Wolfsburg Vanagon for parts in Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:14:38 -0800
  ...Good body and glass with no visible rust. Cracked and patched bumper covers. A/C, stereo, power mirrors (body-colored). Looks good overall with...
• Re: ?Polisher/Buffer or Sander/Polisher?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:17:59 EST
  ...a body shop and I recall that it required a delicate balance between applying enough pressure to get the compound to work effectively and...
• TEST!!!! No need to OPEN
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 10:25:10 -0800
  ...HEAD> <BODY background=3Dcid:000601be456b$60e83340$0100007f@karlbatz = bgColor=3D#b8b8b8> <DIV>Just checking to see if this will work!!!</DIV></BODY></HTML> ------=_NextPart...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 08:27:03 CDT
  ...as far as i can tell, the vanagon-body was never built in Mexico or Brazil (they are STILL making the bread-loaf body...
• Re: vent wing frame removal
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:02:02 -0400
  ...The unbent frame the body shop installed is working perfect I'm so mad I didn't have my used parts guy ship me...
• Re: Pastel or Alpine white paint?
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Sat, 31 May 1997 20:02:59 +0000 (EDT)
  ...I am going to have some body work done on mine (a "face lift" and a little touch up here and there). My Dealer...
• Re: Misfire when coasting?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:21:53 -0500
  ...the switch is working. >> Get your multimeter and your Bentley out. >> > > Yes. > > In particular, with a typical worn throttle body the switch may > behave...
• Re: AFM track cleaning wisdom
  Historical mailing list - Michael Collum
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:22:09 -0400
  ...and a 2.1 intake, air filter, AFM, throttle body, and plenum. It works perfectly. In fact, ask Frank Condelli ... he looked at and...
• 81 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Davis
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 11:15:53 -0800
  ...The FI is not working and is missing a few parts. I've got a two barrel Solex from a 914 I'm going...
• nuts
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:36:02 -0500
  Last week I got in my GL after work and the gas pedal felt a little funny. I drove down the street thinking something...
• Re: Most miles on Vanagon Now tricks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:40:13 -0800
  ...There is no proof either work, but I use both. 1. Grounding the right side head with a 10 guage wire to the body...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:00:14 -0800
  ...I suppose this makes the job of noise suppression within the body easier (or practical?). My point is that trying to dampen significant amounts...
• Re: Shocks Update
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 01:10:16 +1300
  ...Shocks Update</title></head><body> <blockquote type="cite" cite>Careful now Grebneff !<br> </blockquote> <blockquote type="cite" cite>On 2/2/06, Andrew...
• Re: replacing antenna ??
  Historical mailing list - Sean
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:59:12 -0500
  ...It > >seemed to > >work reasonably well for low cost item made in an asian country for a > >european > >vehicle. The only hassle I had...
• Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:15:12 -0700
  ...FWIW, a 3/16" plastic cable tie (electrical wire type) can work to secure line to body. I ended up using *small* partial pieces...
• Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:49:23 EDT
  ...are the replacement body panels that are available (west coast metric, bus depot, etc.) of high quality/worth purchasing new or should i have...
• idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:01:12 -0400
  ...surging idle, throttle body tight and returns to stop every time. switch ok and working. all idle booster and cold start valves have the...
• FOR SALE: 1971 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Jim Hwang
  24 APR 1995 21:29:47 -0700
  ...The body and original green paint are in excellent condition, and the transmission, tires and brakes are in good shape. The engine runs, but...
• FS 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Brian Muise
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:17:22 EDT
  ...brakes, clutch, fuel pump interior is perfect(everything works) 60,000 miles on rebuilt body has little rust needs muffler all records and recipts...
• cost of 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dale Goodvin
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 11:34:32 -0700
  ...New water pump, oil cooler, brake work, etc. Bike Rack. $19,000." The body seems to be in very good shape: white, a couple...
• removing slider window catches
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 22:01:39 -0400
  Hey Folks, Now that I've done all the body work on my van, waxed it all up and painted all the door handles...
• FS: 1986 Quantum Syncro - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 12:40:30 -0800
  ...It's a great car, but needs some body work. Contact HIM, not me using the following info: 1986 Volks Quantum Syncro 134K sunroof...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:34:29 EST
  ...original engine/clutch with ac that isn't working and a power steering leak? The body and interior are said to be in great...
• Trade my '74 Bus for your (diesel/gas) Vanagon +/- cash?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Guptill
  Thu, 15 Aug 1996 08:26:21 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Missing 2 seatbelts. - Body is in good condition overall. Needs some minor rust work in right rear and d/s floor (currently patched with...
• Re: Raising the Poptop
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:37:17 -0700
  ...The stool and both hands on the bar work well for me. But Bonnie is just not strong enough to raise it, though she...
• Picture request
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:09:04 -0400
  ...I'm studying the body mods to do some hacking to my own syncro and I'm just looking for insight. I hit Google...
• Re: [vanagon] Oil drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:29:34 -0800
  ...Has any body done this and if so did it >work and has any body have any other suggestions. Thank you for your >time...
• Removing South African Grill - *Summary*
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 23:44:19 -0500
  ...For the inboard two mounting studs I peeled the grill away from the body work as carefully as I could until I had space...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 08:46:17 -0400
  ...Newtown 74 VW VAN, work van, sliding doors, good floors, needs body work, runs, $500. (908) 369-4037 days. 74 VW WESTFALIA, pop-up...
• FREE Saab 900 turbo in SF
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:20:11 EST
  ...leather/sunroof(when it works)...no body damage/little rust...at this point it may need some transmission work-it froze up and will...