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• Re: Any Bilstein users?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 May 2001 09:24:34 -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: heater choices
  Historical mailing list - Jim King
  Fri, 4 Nov 2005 01:11:57 -0500
  ...do plan on installing a propex heater during my Scamp trailer restoration so it has a perminant heater. Jim King 86 Syncro Westy (Terapn...
• Re: Small Tear-Drop Camper
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 16:41:03 -0700
  ...list before but iirc it was > >> more along the lines of restoration or DIY construction... Seems > >> this company is producing them again. They're...
• Re: are all after market bumpers created equal?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:07:24 -0700
  ...Although they looked like cheap > plating when I got them they would suffice for my need as a finish my > restoration this week. > > Upon...
• Re: Reassembly has begun
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:38:18 -0400
  ...More to come. > > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westfalia-restoration-reasse > > mbly-begins/ > > -- > > Regards, Peter Kraiker > > Website: Kraiker.Photography > > <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker...
• Re: Wiper/Defroster Relay
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 17:00:01 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:54:47 -0700
  ...The idea of ​​offering Bulli restorations from the factory, was born. What now, for the start of the project, almost self-evident effect, was...
• 12v/DC coffee grinder
  Historical mailing list - Martha
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 09:45:15 -0700
  ...vroom! '74 Thing/Acalpulco (STILL undergoing restoration) type 181* ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker...
• Re: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 15:06:09 EST
  ...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: Driving with the Gas On?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 08:20:28 -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: 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...
• My techie pic's
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 3 Feb 1995 22:50:42 -0600 (CST)
  ...68 ex-single cab trailer!!!! jc63cmpr.gif--63 camper, now awaiting restoration Special Thanks to fellow netter, Richard Kurtz for scanning functions! 8-) Jon...
• Brake parts, used Cheap.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:00:11 -0500
  ...The replacement was just part of my ongoing restoration. They would ship in two cartons #1 carton 36 Pounds, two rotors with bearings, seals...
• Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 07:20:17 -0800
  Folks, At the point with my restoration (85 Westy) where I am getting quotes on painting. Details: Inside and out with minor ding removal...
• Re: Ride height (was Re: Total restoration cost!)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 08:39:05 -0500
  Hi Frank, Actually, Dennis Jolliffe picked up a 40K-miles aircooled van from ebay two years ago that was VERY cheap thanks to an...
• Estate Sale - Northern Californa
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:41:50 -0700
  ...Good candidate for restoration. 1974 Westfalia Deadhead Deluxe - not running. Most likely electrical. New motor and carbs. $1500 or best offer. Interior in really...
• 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: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 17 May 2001 09:09:33 -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: Hose cover at top of rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 07:46:25 -0700
  ...Jon On 3/18/2016 7:37 AM, Marc Perdue wrote: > Peter Kraiker mentioned another part in his restoration blog being > made of unobtainium...
• Parting out a 1967 camper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Howser
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 22:21:12 -0700
  ...body that needs the engine, etc, my friend = might want to buy your bus and use her parts in a restoration.. Mark 80 Westy
• Re: Canadian rebuitl 2.0L engines, Good?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 18:21:49 -0700
  ...At 12:58 PM 07/06/2000 MST, Sean Garrett wrote: >I have the oppurtunity to cut some of my cost in my restoration...
• Re: Oil Light never glows
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 10:49:05 -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...
• Handling + Stopping?
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 23:48:47 -0700
  ...road going in!) We are planning on the next phase of restoration, handling and brakes. Some questions: 1. Do the big disc's work...
• Re: Salvage title
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 08:19:20 -0700
  ...I grew up in a restoration > shop and the fact is in most cases you are buying > something that someone wants to make a...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 06:16:40 EST
  In a message dated 02/02/2007 2:30:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Nice list Frank, but...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy For Sale in Denver (Glendale) CO
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:36:23 -0500
  ...I'm following Ben's body restoration very closely. Not that I'm necessarily willing to take on this work, but it's nice...
• I learned alot about my brakes today....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:27:05 -0400
  Well i recently failed inspection in PA based on my brakes, dispite my recent restoration of all mechanical systems.... Well i had the brakes...
• HIPPIE DAYS, 97 A VW ROAD RALLY! ----Details/Route/Info
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 15:02:29 -0500
  ...11:30AM Arrive at IMPORT SERVICE & RESTORATIONS (1624 Atlanta Rd., Tel. 770-434-4093) for a shop tour and VW Boneyard tour. 12:15PM...
• re. Subject: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:53:58 -0700
  ...I find it very useful for cleaning parts for restoration type work. I just used a wire brush on the bench grinder before. What...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:33:51 -0800
  ...I doubt that I will replace > them after > > > I send van to body shop for restoration. I will likely go back to > non-GL...
• Gottabus!
  Historical mailing list - J. Anton Elmquist
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 15:05:00 UT
  ...but what the heck - it runs! :) BTW - if anyone wants a '64 Beetle for restoration, I happen to have one... I have a feeling...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 12:34:11 -0400
  ...301-424-2915. '67 sedan, older restoration by VW expert to correct original condition, red/black, garaged/canvas, 74K miles, $6400. 703-455-1610...
• Re: '79 Cooling System
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:38:21 -0700
  ...have to >contact Houston to beam us up more spezial instructions. > > Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Cairo Report, now K&N
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:31:31 -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...
• Traffic solution (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:46:13 -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...
• Buying a Used Van
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 12:58:10 -0800
  ...won't start. "restored, with 2 miles" starts but stalls "older restoration" first owner washed it. "good investment" impossible to depreciate further "no time...
• Re: Heads - Argh! Here we go again....
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:57:04 -0600
  ...Then I take them over to my friend's restoration shop and use his air and glass beads. Back at my shop, I just...
• Re: How to buy a new Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 09:31:38 -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: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:24:16 -0800
  ...Bill > -- > Stuart MacMillan > Seattle > > '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 > '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969) > '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) > > Assisting on Restoration...
• Sliding Door Step Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:31:51 EST
  ...got a plan for a better replacement ! Part of the total restoration of my '87 Westy which will be home from the paint shop...
• Re: Shop press recomendations...
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:47:30 -0700
  ...Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> > > > Greetings, > > > > I am reparing for ball joint replacement/front end restoration. How big > > should the press be? > > > > Is this...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:20:20 -0700
  ...Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000 The Ultimate Dream Syncro ground up restoration Price: $125,000 Not mine. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:48:23 -0700
  ...about. > My Unisyn went to a close friend that was just finishing a complete > restoration on a TR-2, back in the early '70s.
• updated URL for German VW
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 11:44:30 -0700
  ...Westy (puke-eggnog-ivory) type 231 '74 Thing/Acalpulco (STILL undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 - soon to be...
• Re: balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 10:39:56 -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: Are there any e-mail lists for Split vans?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:00:39 -0500
  ...approached for parts by someone in NZ, wanting parts for > a restoration (or even just repair) of a really rough "customized" > "66" Split, which...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:15:19 -0400
  ...t previously considered them until they were > > recently recommended by Westy Restorations in SLC). > > > > Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if...
• Re: K&N filter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 14:15:18 -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: umbrella question about reliability
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 14:13:47 -0500
  ...I still have to do front heater and associated coolant hoses, blower motor, as well as interior and exterior restoration. I have put in...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 12:14:21 -0600
  ...Then I start on my newest 'bauble' - 86 Syncro restoration. (Anybody want to install 1st and 2nd gear assy in my Syncro gearbox? Preferably...
• Re: Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 16 May 2001 20:55:02 -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: NVC-73 Beetle Advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:23:36 -0800
  ...My kid will be driving as soon as it is safe until I > ultimately get it back from him and keep the restoration going...
• Re: '90 Westy 2.1L Coolant System Concerns
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:42:55 -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: Refinishing Padded Dash
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 22:01:19 -0500
  ...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: 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...
• Back Hatch Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 16:09:28 -0700
  ...With the restoration booked in a couple of weeks I'm beginning to start a components list - seals, bumper end pieces, mud flaps...etc...
• the rest of the story, (Lugs)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Clayton
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 20:53:16 -0500
  ...Viva La List! ...a testement to the power of solidarity, and also restoration of some of my faith in the service department in question...
• For Sale: 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Nowaczek
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 12:50:43 -0500
  ...installed 10A automatic battery charger/power supply o lots of repair/restoration to mechanical systems, including: - new fuel tank, fuel gauge sending unit, filler...
• Re: vanagon nose damage
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:10:52 +1200
  Try to find an outfit specializing in rust repairs and genuine restorations, if you value your VW. These guys SHOULD know how to cut...
• Re: Switching Engines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:14:36 -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...