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• Old Blaupunkt
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 13:11:02 -0400
  ...a reasonable offer is made from someone doing an old Bus restoration or wants to put it into it's original hole. Otherwise I...
• Re: Subaru EE20
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 20 May 2016 20:57:19 -0300
  ...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: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:51:39 -0400
  ...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: Another one save.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:23:55 -0700
  ...I have been buying in the west and having the vans brought East after doing a few full restorations on East Coast vans. Some...
• 81 camper for sale ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 29 May 96 21:20:15 CDT
  ...front windows Pop-top and canvas totally intact; sleeps four Good restoration vehicle: *Engine has one bad cylinder - zero compression. My Vanagon is still...
• Re: FS: 1967 Camper Bus (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 09:45:16 -0800
  ...It is now getting a paint job and some restoration that it needed. Todd Francis tbf@pacifier.com '86 Westy Syncro Vancouver, Wa '91...
• Re: Westfalia Pop Top Question
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 18:13:25 -0700
  ...Anyone out there found a good product or technique to do this? I have tried various auto and marine cleaning and restoration potions with...
• Re: Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 14:08:32 -0800
  ...Rotor Replacement On 1/10/05 1:29 PM, "David Prendergast" <dprendergast@TRIAD.RR.COM> wrote: > In the ongoing semi restoration of my 84...
• Re: Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:28:07 +0100
  ...Now, i got to work on a new Subi engine project in between all those Subi conversion (9) and restoration work (3). Center of...
• next CCC's trip
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 19:44:45 -0700
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• Re: Pushrod tube wires
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 20:20:59 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:21:15 -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...
• Opportunity on Large Used Parts
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:28:38 -0800
  ...So for those of you in the process of or planning major restoration work this might be an opportunity to score some needed parts...
• Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 14:10:25 -0700
  ...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: Fully restored 1990 Westy Value
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:12:51 -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...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 23 Mar 97 12:10:37 EST
  ...4500 obo, 301-262-0556. '57 Beetle, oval window, pan off restoration, needs nothing, must sell, $10K invested, $7000 obo, 301-474-0144. '79...
• FS 81 Westfalia Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:12:16 -0600
  ...I've got an 81 Westfalia at about 90% restoration, basically just needs paint. Asking $1500.00 In addition I've got all kinds...
• Re: How to get the tumbler out of a lock mechanism?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:44:46 -0800
  ...long time to figure it out (I did a frame-off restoration of an MGA in the early nineties that's still winning shows...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:22:57 -0700
  ...my Westy and habits (that die hard) from my "vintage VW" restoration days has allowed me to have adequate spares for *MOST* items "1...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:21:24 -0700
  ...Proper maintenance and restoration of > components needed is another matter. Of course, at some point, all our > campers are going to be either show...
• Re: Zoltan retires
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:37:22 -0400
  ...the headline says; I am about to retire from the Vanagon restoration >> > business. >> > >> > This outfit is in Lynnwood, Washington State, just North of Seattle...
• Re: Restoration Week 6
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 23:55:40 +0000
  Be advised that Felder Industries has a template for a sheet metal cover for your old diesel heater vent cover that looks like the...
• Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? NEW Improved! With Wheel Bearings!!
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:57:29 -0800
  Cunegonde limped over to Portland's Halsey Automotive (with a stop at the restoration shop Always Vee Dub for a new speedo cable). I...
• Re: Diesel Vanny Valve Train Question
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 13:22:40 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Big Boy Toys
  Historical mailing list - Dave Christensen
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 15:41:18 MST
  ...We don't even > have a > McDonald's on this island, much less an Office Depot. > > > Doktor Tim > Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European...
• Re: Brake whoas
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 22:10:33 -0500
  ...My next restoration project is my total front suspension on my 83 Air Cooled with 278K on it. I've been shooting grease in...
• Re: Conversions and common sense observations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:18:23 -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: sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:46:50 -0500
  ...sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector I have started the restoration of my Syncro Sunroof van and have been talking to many other...
• Re: Mirror replacement alternative: tightening (was Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:39:42 -0400
  ...2010/4/27, Mike South <msouth@gmail.com>: > I bought a set of mirrors when I was just starting my restoration. > When I opened...
• Vgon seat swap shop
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 7 Jun 95 15:52:27 EDT
  ...brown corduroy middle and rear seats in need of restoration; actually the middle seat is usable as is -- the rear seat is played . excellent...
• Re: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 17:21:41 -0600
  ...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: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 18:01:47 -0400
  ...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: Boring steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:29:51 -0400
  ...Since simple hole modifications do not require extensive cosmetic restoration, a reasonable price can usually be negotiated if you deal directly. If you have...
• Re: Go westy sales
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 01:03:36 -0700
  ...And, I'm not a professional mechanic/restorationist. But.... I have no hesitation getting into it and driving it almost anywhere. The canvas works...
• Re: Vanagon O2 Sensors
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 08:20:42 -0400
  ...Vanagon O2 Sensors > > > > Good news! You can get a stock Bosch O2 sensor at German Parts & > > Restoration for $118 + shipping... > > > The counterman let me...
• Re: Shocks: KYB vs Bilstein
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 13:40:28 -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: FREE: 80's Vanagon Westy poptop in San Francisco Bay Area(f)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 04:03:34 EST
  ...the city of free living.. :<) ben...give me one of your Doka's hmm? jk ;<) >> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is my occasional contribution to further restoration efforts...
• Re: Restoration -- Phase 3 -- Exterior
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 16:34:25 -0800
  ...Restoration -- Phase 3 -- Exterior >>I know some of you have had the same type of exterior restoration done to your vans. I would appreciate...
• Re: Improving the ergonomics of the Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 07:55:42 -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...
• just starting out...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 14:40:45 -0500 (EST)
  ...would be glad to help guide me through the project of restoration. I don't know too terribly much about engine work so his...
• '81 Window seal & weather stripping kits?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:24:20 -0800
  ...not spend what's required to do a fairly complete exterior restoration now? That is, have all the windows stripped out and paint the...
• Re: redline v. amsoil
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:04:39 -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: running a log splitter from a power steering pump???
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 09:43:44 -0500
  ...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: Ever added up your receipts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:53:24 -0700
  ...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: VANAGON digest 641
  Historical mailing list
  10 Oct 1995 20:07:24 GMT
  ...spent quite a bit of money while doing a five year restoration on my 1956 bug, of which a good portion went to Rocky...
• my trip report
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 17:56:19 -0800
  ...vroom! '81 Westy (eggnog-ivory) type 231 '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 - soon to be sold '74 Thing/Acalpulco (STILL undergoing restoration...
• Re: difference between '85 and '87 spare tire space?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 12:08:07 -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: Sealing distributor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 08:18:14 -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: Head Gaskets. One or both?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 14:33:51 -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: gas maleage dropped to 10.1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:55:28 -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: High cost of Q-pads
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 24 May 1999 21:40:31 -0400
  ...In order for any restoration to be worthwhile, in my eyes, you have the working toward the goal of making the vehicle trouble-free...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 26 Oct 1997 15:17:46 EST
  ...202-265-9712. '65 Beetle, all original, stored 12 years, perfect candidate for restoration, $1000 obo. 703-360-2636. '74 Super Beetle, gold, sunroof...
• Re: '81 Vanagon: 12V source in engine compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 15:49:42 -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: Help!! Another broken alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 08:28:20 -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 guesses on oil light woes
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:14:04 -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...
• FS 84 Sunroofer Weekender (western WV) 2400 obo
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 20:40:21 -0700
  ...I planned a full restoration. The wife planned on a van with A/C and A/T. She won and says it's time...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:29:02 -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...
• next ccc's camping date
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 02:26:12 -0800
  ...m and the van... '74 Thing/Acalpulco (REAL puke-y - undergoing restoration) type 181* '79 Bug 'vert (triple white) type 115 ***************************************************************************** _____ /____o\___ * Have or...
• Re: hoses vs. pipes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 05:23:21 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: second battery and body work question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 22 May 2001 21:55:27 -0500
  ...http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/restorations.html Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean R. <srohde@students.uiuc...