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• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 16:17:29 -0700
  ...The Librarian called Hypatia Heros of the Dark Ages ---------------------- (to be continued Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island...
• Re: What is a Firestone F-570
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Thu, 3 May 2001 16:56:28 -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: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 22 Jun 2002 07:40:35 -0400
  ...I feel like the rest of my interior swapping was really more of a "restoration" than an "upgrade." I took out trashy, worn out...
• Question about replacing the Fiberglass tops for Westy's 84-8?
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 15:03:35 -0700
  ...Due to this community ownership and restoration of my Vanagon has taken on special meaning
• Re: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 22:38:34 +0000
  ...we did everything else from wheels and tires to pop top restoration with > computer matched automotive paint, canvas, SS fasteners, and seals. Now the...
• Re: preventive maintenance
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:32:40 -0700
  ...one POV to take when approaching maintenance, is that of a restoration type attitude. Granted, my MO leans toward doing more than is needed...
• loud skreeeeech?
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 19:29:41 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Refurbishing front seats..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:47:18 -0800
  ...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: Wiring and Stan's 8 years of experience
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 09:29:56 -0700
  ...that you drive, replace all moving parts because this is a restoration >> project, not a repair job. >> That is 90% of it. >> >> Stan Wilder...
• Re: Complete Vanagon Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:53:37 -0500
  This is awesome! Thanks! Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2023, at 4:44 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > > Nice...
• Re: Phrydae Phollow Up on MicroBus Stolen 35 year Ago
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:23:22 -0500
  ...What about the guy who legitimately bought the thing for $20K? What about the folks who did the restoration on a van they legitimately...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:23:00 -0400
  ...OTHER AIR-COOLEDS: '79 Super Beetle convertible, driven daily, needs restoration, $2800 obo. 301-948-9197. '73 Super Beetle, runs excellent, needs minor work...
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 07:57:47 -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: Cairo Report, now K&N
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 08:32:56 -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: Connecting Oil Pressure Gauge?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 14:44:39 -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: Bleeding question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 31 May 2001 11:37:22 -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: is it bad to take out t-stat?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 10:50:52 -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: Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 11:00:01 -0700
  ...Stephens, dba Doktor Tim's Spezialwerkstatt Maintenance, Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles Exclusively San Juan Island, WA 360-378-6258 doktortim@rockislandl.com
• anyone in Florida?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Sep 1996 11:49:09 -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...
• 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: Cleaning a Westy Pop Top
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:45:01 -0800
  ...000000"> <font face="Century Gothic">You might look for marine fiberglass restoration products.<br> I've seen some references to a product called marine...
• Re: More New Owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Apr 1995 05:18:52 -0500
  ...GL (kinda redundant) '82 Vanagon (parts Van, Need any?) '81 Rabbit PU '73 Thing (2-tone white & rust) '57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project)
• Re: Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:45:17 -0700
  ...restoring scraped-up hub caps > Does anyone have any more restoration tips? > > I would like to rechrome(sp?) parts of the front grill. > > I...
• Re: A First and a Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 07:53:13 -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...
• Thermostats and coolant additives
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 15 May 2001 08:33:33 -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...
• CCC's this weekend!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Oct 1996 11:16:16 -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: Wiper/Defroster Relay
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 21:13:09 -0500
  ...originals, >not the cheap aftermarket plastic bodied wannabes. > > >Doktor Tim >Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles >San Juan Island, WA Bill -->> ICQ: 54525622
• Re: rust pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:56:25 EST
  ...Jeff S. (Now doing the second restoration on a '76 Westfalia- first one done with bondo)
• Re: Lamenting head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 13:42:30 -0600
  ...76 CB550 F (the only thing working) '80 GL 1100 Interstate (restoration project) ----- Original Message ----- From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: [VB] 66 Westy restoration pictures are up.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 22:26:55 -0500
  I see bunches of vans in worse condition with run of the mill engines and drives for more money on most of the Westy...
• Re: At least we don't drive Trimuphs.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:25:15 -0500
  ...I had a relapse in the early 90s when I did a ground up $$$ restoration on an MGA. It was still a piece of...
• Re: New Poptop Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:04:55 -0100
  <During this springs "restoration" I want to replace the pop-top canvas. Bus Depot has those aftermarket ones for $250 and the genuine Westfalia...
• Re: Subaru EE20
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Fri, 20 May 2016 18:36:49 -0700
  ...pricy path, but when I find the Atlantic Hightop of my dreams - that is not too rotten to be a restoration candidate - just perhaps …. >
• Re[2]: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  14 Sep 1995 09:23:09 EST
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: 2.1 conversion warning--and solution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:55:16 -0500
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) > '74 MGB GT (Restoring) > > Assisting on Restoration: > '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) > '64 MGB (Son's) > > Parts cars: > '68...
• Vanagons & Busses F.S.
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 11:57:52 -0500
  ...Great for parts or restoration. $700.00 Delivery possible (Note he probably means in N.E.) Newfield NH 603-659-7151 70 VW camper...
• Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:20:25 -0700
  ...I would presume restorations are less profitable because of high cost of suitable candidates. > > Also, Vanagons do have competition now. Used Sprinter vans are...
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:59:11 -0700
  ...for me Able to do camper work (refrigerator, propane) Has done restoration work, including Vanagon and Beetle Europro Automotive 11905 E Sprague Ave Spokane...
• 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...
• 2.1L engine for sale ;Was ,[How to throw a rod]
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:47:30 -0500
  ...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: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 13:21:53 -0700
  ...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: 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...
• 12 volt battery rejuvination/restoration
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 26 Dec 2013 13:18:32 -0500
  Has anyone on the list seen the youtube videos on rejuvenating a 12 volt battery and tried this. I am a bit skeptical of...
• RE: 65 UnEarthing - how/where to attach drag chain?
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:03:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...one of the drawers....... > >But boy oh boy does it have restoration potential!!!! Gee... sounds in "GOOD CONDITION" to me!!! :^) Haven't towed a...
• Re: Free Camping book still available ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Aug 1996 18:53:40 -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...
• Trip report - Indian Vic's in Anaheim, CA
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wagner
  Sat, 30 May 1998 11:04:44 -0400
  ...and a rather large stable of Westys in various stages of restoration for sale (a couple that were REALLY nice). If you're looking...
• Paint color; mystery peg on slider; fiberglass restoration
  Historical mailing list - BALDWIN, Keith
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:24:03 -0800
  Hello friends: I'm brand new on the list with an '82 Westy, only 108K miles on the current odometer, just purchased as my...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 12:25:24 -0500
  Tank you Malcom for that.... refreshing post! if my English was better, i could write a 50 page thesis on this subject... Always a...
• Re: Vanagons in California...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:35:07 -0800
  ...but otherwise appears to be doing a very nice restoration. > >I'd guess he'll list it on the Samba when he's done...
• Re: Back to writing about my Vanagon restoration
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:35:22 -0700
  Thank you for posting the pics products and techniques used. Very helpful. This is where the internet rocks! That repair to passenger side pillar...
• Re: Let's Talk About Seats
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:47:43 -0600
  ...on the most difficult type of work, convertible tops, custom interiors, restoration of vintage cars, etc. Those volks probably appreciate doing what it takes...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 01:18:01 -0400
  ...Are these connectors >available at local FLAPS, list vendors, or from VW dealers? Who >supplies electrical connectors for people that do true VW restorations...
• Re: head nut sealer
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 15:09:47 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Digijet = K-Jetronic?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 19:32:35 -0400
  ...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: 87 antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 May 2001 13:08:21 -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: [Syncro] Any experience with Westfalia Enterprises?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 19:55:40 -0800
  ...My > brother said they just looked like "turtle wax and armor all" > restorations. > > -- > John Bange > '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" > '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel" >
• Re: Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 7 May 2007 11:42:27 -0700
  ...Is > >>>there a Dummy's Guide for handling problems like this? > >> > >>check at www.motorbooks.com for 'restoration' books. > >>BE WARNED!!! they have LOTS...
• Re: Oil & Antifreeze
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Guy Savoie
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 15:50:37 -0300
  ...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: Deck lid insulation plastic sheeting
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:07:54 MST
  ...Its what I will use when I get around to that part of my restoration of my 1980 Westy. I dont believe a replacement...
• Re: Clutch Question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:18:27 -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...