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• Fridge Fan ?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 08:45:26 -0700
  ...1981 Westy in process of restoration, phase 2 (running with interior restore happening now). 2. When it is cold at night (below 90 F...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 09:08:31 -0400
  ...After looking at that picture: >> http://www.gowesty.com/images/cms/sized/sized_4e818fa0ea11ed4cbb9ce7b1828880c9.j >> pg >> >> >> I'm very disappointed of their restoration work...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:25:18 -0400
  ...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: Emblem Decals?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:20:10 -0400
  ...decals? > >> > > >> > < > >> > > https://www.gowesty.com/product/emblem-inscription/25388/emblem-inscription-restoration-decals > >> >> > >> > > >> > My Vanagon GL emblem is looking quite tired and I would...
• Re: Portland OR Vanagon Engine Swap Shop
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 23:43:41 +0000
  ...H & T do beautiful work with prices to match, but this is a brute force job, not an exquisite restoration. Anybody have experience with...
• Could this be The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Nov 1994 09:34:21 -0800
  ...They did a bare-metal restoration on it, overhauled everything execpt the transmission, welded-in a new pillar between the front windows and repaired...
• Re: Cost of restoring '67?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 18:46:57 -0700
  ...paint job and a freshened engine and a thorough "ground up restoration" where literally EVERY part is disassembled and R&Red! I highly doubt...
• Sticking Heater Cables - The cure
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 13:47:34 +0100
  My Holdsworth Villa Conversion 1981 Campervan AKA 'Pooh' is undergoing restoration (Latest photographs at my website http://frankw.demon.co/pooh.htm ) Sticking Point...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 15:07:54 -0800
  ...sells for and in the ball park of a typical GoWesty restoration. To see photos of the finished vehicle please see http://www.hasenwerk...
• Truck or Icon
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 10:23:58 -0700
  ...Spends more time and money on restoration than on fuel. De gustibus non disputandum est...(check with your local Catholic Priest for an easy...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:54:13 -0500
  ...i'm planning on building my syncro restoration for a roadtrip (to VW shows an such) as well as a camper. so having the...
• Re: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 7 May 2007 10:28:40 -0400
  ...that the dealer advertises "restored to showroom condition" but that the "restoration" appears to fall short of, say, Go Westy!'s standards. But the...
• Bad News Good News Schaffner Motors Closing 15 June
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 15 May 2006 10:38:43 -0700
  ...Schaffer's has been well known for their honest and competent service, the full restorations on VW's, and as a source of used...
• Joel, change the stats my friend!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 09:43:54 MST
  ...It's been in a garage for the last 10 years and has been a restoration project of a fellow in Idaho. He wanted...
• Re: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:06:57 -0300
  ...continually wrestling with the idea (and the cost) of a complete >restoration, but sometimes I feel that it is necessary in order to keep...
• Rare Vanagon highroof camper for sale, Dehler Profi
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:44:09 -0700
  ...The van needs total 'going over' and a fair amount of cosmetic restoration. It is by far no cream-puff but it's rarity...
• The joy of driving is back! 1991 Vanagon GL with 1995 Subie 2.2L engine
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:17:03 -0500
  ...Much work still needs to be done before I turn it over to a body shop for complete exterior restoration. John in Macon, GA
• Re: New Vanagon.com Repair Shops Map Page!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:07:04 -0400
  ...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: 1972 Bus for cheap - Ethics??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 1995 18:06:16 -0300
  ...Apparently older Porsches are often borne again, due to restoration requirements, ie. a newer tub with transplanted mehanicals. which came first, the chassis or...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 18:36:15 -0400
  ...703-912-3749. '67 deluxe 21 window rag top microbus, runs, body straight, needs restoration, $5000 obo. 703-444-4940. '67 Bus Camper, solid...
• Re: Calling Doktor Tim! (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Fri, 22 Oct 1999 13:37:21 -0700
  ...You haven't paved absoultly >all of it yet have you??? Gee, where did we get that idea??? > > Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration...
• Hawai'ian delivery charge...
  Historical mailing list - jgladu
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 13:55:22 -0500
  ...and then about fifteen air-cooled Beetles in various stages of restoration or customization. bcnu - Grungy 90 GL, 93 MV, 61DDDPanel, 69 Beetle, '00...
• Re: Westy Shock Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:29:01 -0700
  ...t previously considered them until they >> were >> > recently recommended by Westy Restorations in SLC). >> > >> > Curious as to anyone's experience and input, and if...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 13 Apr 97 15:23:10 EDT
  ...700, 703-451-8643. '65 Karmann Ghia convertible, as is, needs restoration, best offer, 703-426-9438. '73 Super Beetle, auto stick, lots of...
• Wish to trade Land Rover for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 07:45:18 -0600
  ...About 65k miles ago I did a frame off restoration that also included every mechanical assembly and sub assembly, Engine, only keep the old...
• Re: balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:50:05 -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: engine knocking!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 21 May 2001 11:13:46 -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: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Dann
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 21:51:54 -0800
  ...307K miles, 4 engines, 2 > transaxles, 2 restorations in 30 years, then sold in 1997 for $6K, > needing a 3rd restoration. This was a...
• Re: .01 Main Bearings
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:10:19 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: VW vs Subaru (picture) - WBXer for sale
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:11:18 -0400
  ...You can't think of it as repair anymore, you have to think of "mechanical restoration". If you do, in a year or two...
• Re: Front-end workout
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 07:37:24 -0400
  ...I have been dealing with a recent uptick in people needing front end restorations on their vans. Because they put the work off, it...
• Re: por-15
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 05:41:10 EDT
  ...I have used POR-15 quite extensively on my British car restoration jobs. I have had mixed results. It seems that on some types...
• Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 21:09:18 -0500
  ...Two years ago I had it repainted (really an exterior restoration). After much talking with various folks in the area, I selected a body...
• serious about buying VW specialist shop? Read on! (longish, but exiting)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 01:36:06 -0400
  ...care of its' current clientele as well as listmembers who require restorations? Who would be in charge? Who would be accountable? who would act...
• Re: Where should the radio fit in an older A/T with A/C.
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:55:41 -0500
  ...I'm in the middle of my restoration and might have to build my own custom housing for the roof, either out of wood...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 10:22:55 -0700
  ...Worth about $1500 IMHO, it's going to need some serious decontamination and restoration. It may be worth more as parts. Some lucky dog...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:17:29 -0400
  ...Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com> wrote: > The Ultimate Dream Syncro ground up restoration Price: $125,000 > > Not mine. > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Rear Wheel (Bearing?) squeak
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 6 May 2012 15:42:36 -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: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 9 May 2016 13:22:14 -0700
  ...Are these connectors available > at local FLAPS, list vendors, or from VW dealers? Who supplies > electrical connectors for people that do true VW restorations...
• Parting Out - 4 Vanagons, 5 Buses, And A Couple Miscellaneous Things
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:40:42 -0800
  ...Body is in great shape - good restoration vehicle. 1 - 2.1 waterboxer engine, nearly new rebuilt (I think I can provide papers - I'm...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 20:53:49 GMT
  ...ten bucks, and a little epoxy, it >cant hurt. > >Tommy >Volkswagen Restorations USA >www.freeyellow.com/members7/volksfix1/ > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at...
• Re: Ever wonder what's in your fire extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 14:42:04 -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: What's in your library?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:36:20 -0500
  ...All these guys are in their 70's at least and did all the work for this complete restoration. __Click here: PT Boat 658...
• Using some list post in Limbo newsletter
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 14:56:29 -0500
  ...Started in 1988 by Zach Woods, LiMBO is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of 68-newer buses including Vanagons and Eurovans. We...
• Re: Opinions sought on max oil temp
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:58:10 -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: Pop top - a weighty problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 May 2001 00:06:29 -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: Broken spring RE: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:59:22 -0500
  ...It's "always something" and on a higher mile bus, projects tend to become restorations of sorts. Neil. On 1/25/15, Dennis Haynes...
• Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:22:40 -0700
  ...Photos here <http://picasaweb.google.com/slowmachine82/VanRust> I greatly admire the restoration work that is being done by some of our list members...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 22:27:19 -0700
  ...out from a lack of vodka. > > > Doktor Tim > Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles > San Juan Island, WA Well, I guess the great...
• Re: Parts needed to install new engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:33:49 -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...
• Westfalia for sale 1971
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:51:23 -0500
  ...Almost everything required on this van for restoration is cosmetic, it is mechanically sound. Tires look new but they are four years old. Asking...
• Re: Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 13:53:18 -0400
  ...Stephens wrote: > > At 10:15 AM 10/16/99 -0700, you wrote: > >This is a series of submittals addressing basic Maintenance Repair > >and Restoration...
• good idea or not?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Cromwell
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:22:24 -0800
  ...I for one would be very interested in knowing where we all fit into the Vanagon/Westfalia maintaining/restoration world. It could also help...
• Vanagon Brake Pads - Bendix TitaniuMetallic ii
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:56:54 -0400
  ...my Van's at the body shop getting it's restoration, paint stripping, repaint of the UPS Brown Bottom - Tan top. It will soon...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:33:04 -0800
  ...What many have done is take the original unit and store it for use in future restoration and replace it with a newer unit...
• Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:33:05 -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: Karl Wolz
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 19:37:10 -0700
  ...Phil Z. '87 Westy under restoration. ------------------------
• 1985 GL VANAGON FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:37:25 -0800
  ...Excellent for a completion of the restoration or a parts vehicle. Al Cady Conrad, Montana call 406-278-9183 if interested --------------------------------- Yahoo! Mail Use...
• Pelican Inn outing 10/12
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Oct 1996 18:33:03 -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...
• Gina Wise Up!!!
  Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 22:56:18 -0600
  ...husbands, Gina, I am accepting your apology in advance. :-) Tommy Volkswagen Restorations USA ps: BTW, when the lights are low, no one is around...