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• Re: Looking 4 a Country Homes Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Mike Walker
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 00:31:56 -0400
  ...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: Gearing up for cross-country!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 15:05:51 -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: At least we don't drive Triumphs.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:19:08 -0700
  ...Jim Felder wrote: >> I had >> a relapse in the early 90s when I did a ground up $$$ restoration on >> an MGA. It was still...
• Re: Debate on Repainting
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 08:45:57 -0700
  ...easier) Then I recalled this website with an awesome set of restoration pics: http://benplace.com/85westy_2_carosserie.htm scroll down a bit...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 16:33:54 -0500
  ...On Miller welding web pages are some good DVD on restoration > and custom manufacturing. I also ordered a DVD from the UK on restoration...
• Re: Restoration Shopping List
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Mar 2016 13:20:51 +0000
  I have new rubber sleeves for the rear hatch defrost wires as well as like-new ones. I have license plate lamps. I have...
• Re: Transmission gross vehicle weight capacity
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 Jun 2001 14:17:04 -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: Shady Boy Awning
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 18:35:35 -0700
  ...fix!) > > Personal mechanic for: > '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) > > Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): > '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's...
• Re: 27000 miles?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:13:14 -0600
  ...frames http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/83westy.htm it is the restorations. Zero rust is what you're looking for. Stan On Wed, 5...
• Re: Friday: Repair Dispute in Albuquerque
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:28:21 -0700
  ...My position is that I paid a lot for the restoration, and I should expect a restored car. But, now I realize that isn...
• Re: Duplicate postings - me or you?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Sep 1995 13:22:53 -0500
  ...I've been seeing LOTS of duplicate posts, including >to stuff I'm not remotely interested in, such as '56 restorations. (Sorry, >Thom.) > >Ron...
• next CCC's date
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Nov 1996 09:39:05 -0800
  ...Westy (puke-eggnog-ivory) type 231 '74 Thing/Acalpulco (STILL undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 - soon to be...
• Oettinger Flat 6's
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 11:01:28 +1000 (EST)
  ...These guys have a VW restoration/repair business and are also one of the local agents for all the Oettinger stuff like high performance...
• Zoltan is back
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:16:48 -0700
  ...doing only vanagon repairs and restorations. All in all I had a great time, despite of not being able to use my bank card...
• Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:21:08 -0600
  ...After my recent van break-in and my upcoming full body restoration, I >> want >> to protect my van from theft. >> >> I was thinking of...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:09:09 -0500
  Jim, You hit the nail on the head... Lots of people felt that a VW Bug was going to be a good investment. I...
• Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:29:22 -0800
  ...Another friend of mine had a restoration shop charge very big bucks to completely re-do his early Karmann Ghia convertible, and they 'lost...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:37:06 -0400
  ...I'm just not buying that they since are doing a top down restoration it's worth that price. They just keep pushing the...
• Flush the A/C system - How do I do it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 19:41:46 -0500
  All the parts should be here next week for my restoration of my A/C system. The compressor has been out of the van...
• Re: O2 Reset switch location?
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 15:11:40 -0700
  ...the light >without replacing the Oxy sensor and recalibrating the mixture. > > Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: anybody interested in westy stove?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 May 2001 14:15:00 -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: Heads
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 07:30:45 -0500
  ...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: Where to start?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2006 01:38:53 EDT
  ...As the restoration > progressed, he would bring it up to work occasionally and let me take it for > a spin. > > > I saw it about...
• For wannabus people (WA area.)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 24 Nov 1994 13:11:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...or 206.622.7723 1951 Chevy convertible Deluxe Immaculate condition! Complete restoration! Candy apple red with white interior. Call for details! Priced to sell...
• Re: pop-top carriage bolts
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 22:25:40 -0800
  ...Coby Valley Wagonworks "Intimately acquainted with VW Vans since 1959" Volkswagen Bus, Vanagon, Westfalia and Eurovan Repair, Service and Restoration Specialists 1535 Sir Francis...
• 1.9 l Dansk Exhaust Comments
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:08:46 -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...
• Good explanation of Octane rating
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 13:34:56 -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 - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 4 Sep 2005 02:34:36 EDT
  ...Better get yourself a front bumper impact strips and some headrests too if you really want the restoration complete, since they're obviously missing...
• Re: CHRISTMAS
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 26 Dec 2014 10:21:38 -0600
  ...We’re in the “Spaceship” not the Westy which is tucked away at home after suffering a two year total restoration which should be...
• Re: Windshield Frame Rust
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:21:35 -0400
  ...As a former career restoration specialist I can tell ya that fiberglass, while fast and easy, is not a permanent repair - unless you are...
• Re: T34 Ghias For Sale
  Historical mailing list - BRIAN NMN REYNOLDS
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 08:01:31 -0700
  ...I have two in colorado that are pretty >straight, but need restorations. Please E-mail if interested. I also >have a lot of Vintage...
• Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 25 May 2012 19:48:08 -0500
  ...I am strongly inclined to sell one '88 GL and finish the restoration on the Carat. A key point for me in this decision...
• Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 13:02:50 -0500
  So, today, i am at my 140th hours into my Tornado Red van project (70 hours per week): http://www.benplace.com/85westy2.htm...
• Re: Plastic wheel covers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 16 Jun 2015 13:16:14 -0700
  ...much.) For refinish, Superclean followed by one of the specialized wheel restoration paints. (I use NAPA Chevrolet engine silver.) Jim -----Original Message----- From: PB...
• Re: Clutch job
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:47:30 -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: Any Bilstein users?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 12:18:52 -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: Exhaust Leak
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 10:54:45 -0700
  ...fix!) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's...
• Sad sighting in Baltimore pick n pull yard, 85 Westy GL
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 00:55:07 -0500
  ...Even if the engine was shot, it would have been infinitely superior to many of the restoration projects undertaken by list members. Just some...
• Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:33:24 -0500
  ...BTW, it looks from looking at their web site that they may be moving away from the restoration business. At least they have a...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 13:05:19 EDT
  ...540-635-4700. '72 Camper, excellent restoration, with all accessories, $4800. Call for all details, 703-521-0838. OTHER AIR-COOLED VWs: '71 Bug...
• Re: New to list & not without questions/comments
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 13:05:47 -0300
  ...share. > Just ask. > > The top was rough; mildewed and cracking. > My restoration was in three steps (already done so there's no crying over...
• Re: Any Bilstein users?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 12:19:23 -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...
• VW Seattle Show
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:19:18 -0700
  ...and a oval window bug--I can't stop dreaming about restorations. Plus, there were some fantastic vanagons in the parking lot. David Marshall...
• Re: Sad sighting in Baltimore pick n pull yard, 85 Westy GL
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:25:25 +1300
  ...Even if the engine was shot, it would have been >infinitely superior to many of the restoration projects undertaken by >list members. Sounds like...
• congratulations to one of our listmemebers on his 1st place win at show and go
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:04:56 EDT
  ...if it wasnt for vanagons being "unibody" then i'd call this a body off restoration.. the van was taken down to a shell...
• Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:10:30 -0500
  ...Seem rust restoration, etc > > I have been busy with restoring Vanagons now for years. Full restorations > and partial body repairs, beside the general repairs...
• Re: Luggage rack restoration tips requested
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2022 10:03:00 -0600
  ...And do any related restoration. > > A few years ago, with some help from the list, I removed the luggage rack, cleaned and waxed the...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 23 Feb 97 14:11:03 EST
  ...Great car, $2800, 703-519-7548. '62 Beetle, needs complete restoration, $500 obo, 202-797-7476. '74 Beetle, auto, excellent condition, new paint, new...
• DM: Re: Silicone oder nein
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Tue, 16 Nov 1999 18:52:35 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• New Parts Deal ( steal )
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Tue, 6 May 2003 17:11:20 EDT
  Due to upcoming job transfer/merging ( insert long story here), I am forced to give up my Vanagon Syncro concurs restoration. I have the...
• Re: Ill start from the beginning (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:10:39 -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: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:30:30 -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: Propane tank restore or replace
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:03:07 -0700
  ...The amount > of abuse the tank goes through under there requires a restoration be done > with the thought that this kind of abuse will...
• Re: Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Tue, 8 May 2012 22:20:01 -0400
  ...During the restoration process I replaced the rear brake components as well as disassembled, inspected, repacked, rebooted, and reinstalled the Rear CV's. I...
• Re: Left my new baby in St. James
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:43:37 -0700
  ...82 Camper air-cooled >> >>Trying to get her home yesterday to start my restoration relationship >>and didn't quite make it. Think it's...
• Re: Trucking Companies/Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 15:14:34 -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: Air cooled oil pressure question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 08:19:27 -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...
• '86 syncro 7 pax for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:40:39 -0800
  ...and seating (blue w/pinstripe). -No middle bench. -Needs some interior restoration (original carpeting in the front has been removed). -New carpeting in rear...
• Oil Cooler Install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:59:14 -0600
  I've run out of projects, its too cold to go camping and I let my 81 Westfalia restoration project go early. I'm...
• auxilary fuel tanks.
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 11:46:38 -0400
  ...I'm in the beginning stages of planning my Syncro restoration, BIG tires, TD transplant and self camperized.. now the combination of those 3...