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• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 10:55:26 -0500
  ...703-494-0959. '80 and '71 campers, body and engine good, needs minor work. $1700 and $2500. 301-869-1948. '78 van, 2.0...
• F.S. 86 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:48:47 EST
  ...For Sale 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL 2.1L,154K, White non-camper paint & Body OK, dent in rear hatch and bumper Needs work $3...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:44:16 -0400
  ...and > now I am getting an upper body work out just going to and from > work. I have > another rack that is not powered...
• Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 7 May 2007 07:53:51 -0700
  ...until/if I get enough money to have some serious body restoration work done. Is there a Dummy's Guide for handling problems like...
• Re: Missing Bleed Nipple...Options? Suggestions? New Calipers needed?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:40:17 -0500
  ...with the brittle and hardened working end of the screw extractor also broken off in the caliper body. One fix, which is more doable...
• Re: swing away tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:25:39 +0100
  ...Don't want incipient stresses fatiguing body panels into cracks after n000 miles. VW would have likely even looked at actual relative strains - that...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Rahn
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 20:39:35 EST
  ...The good-Very, very, very,very little rust on the body. Canvas and Screen are in good shape. Looks very nice inside and out...
• Re: Fridge....should it stay on...
  Historical mailing list - Benoit
  Thu, 26 May 2005 09:51:21 -0400
  ...RAlanen@aol.com wrote: > > Benny Boy, the fridge should work and not blow out while driving > if all fridge propane systems are functioning as...
• Re: Beatrix Update
  Historical mailing list - Paul A Rogers
  Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:09:36 -0700
  ...Head replacement is going to set me back what? $1200 or so on the east coast? Rebuilt installed around 3-4k? Body of the...
• Paint jobs etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:58:01 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have a 77 bus (in addition to my 85 vanagon) that I need to do extensive bodywork on, and I'd like to...
• Westy 4 Sale- CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - aluscre
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 22:02:11 -0400
  ...Approximately 120,000 miles Body is rough previous owner used a lot of fiberglass and dull blue paint Has popup top with very good...
• WTB: 1985 Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:59:14 EDT
  ...It just needs to be the shell. \ A tall order, some will say, but the cost of body work and paint forces me to...
• Re: Now It's Down To 3K-Steal It Now!
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:34 -0400
  ...Assuming it works OK, it'll warm your body if you want it to, but since I don't see AV controls nor ductwork...
• 83 Diesel price advice
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 95 21:39 AST
  ...Solid body with no rust 3. Complete bumpershe bumpers 4. Good seats 5. Original radio 6. Rebuilt engine 7. Original manual and maintenance records...
• FS: 1984 GL in Oregon $500
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 17:04:50 -0500
  ...This van needs some work. Starts and revs up but won't idle. I suspect an electrical problem. The body has numerous minor dents...
• Re: Side body repair
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 11:44:04 -0600
  ...Anyone had success with POR-15 in this area? Nathan 85 Westy ><< Does anyone have any experience of working in this area. >> > >Mike, my...
• Re: My Westy is totaled!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:13:41 +1300
  ...the body. Is agreed-value insurance available in the States? >Does it still run ? You could advertise it as 'runs, needs work.' Ouch, that...
• New brain needed!
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 20:40:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...I inferred that this will work on my '84. The only snag is the cost - $C700. That's about $US526. Do any of you...
• Re: Subject: engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 07:25:30 -0700
  ...the body... it would require a dry sump system and would look fairly terrible and be hard to reach, but it might work. The...
• Re: OT FS: 88 Jetta GLi
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 23:13:34 -0500
  ...things I forget about... > the body sucks...car was rearended before I owned it and the body work > done on it wouldn't win...
• Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:07:48 -0700
  I'm afraid my advice is to buy another caliper and work on stuck bleeder at your leisure. alistair On 2012-08-02, at...
• Re: Roof top Air conditioners
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 16:39:51 -0800
  ...Body has some rusty seams Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru? --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com> wrote: > http...
• Re: Spare wheel Carriers
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:52:34 +0100
  ...large tyres on 15's - I agree with everything else you say though, my (van) body's near perfect too - it'd have to...
• Cleaning engine compartment/Grounding Points - 91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:01:26 -0600
  ...It's significantly slower than the pressure washer, but it is working and I can accept the trade off of longer vs. ripping something...
• Re: Body Work
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:38:05 -0500
  ...Body Work Greetings fellow vanageeks, It will soon be time to bring the ol' girl out from her winter slumber. There are a few...
• 1988 Vanagon GL weekender for sale in NJ!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Romero
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:16:51 -0400
  ...Everything works! Excellent condition! $4000 OBO! Will take pics soon, can email! call 201-531-9357 with any questions! Ben _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download...
• Re: A/T wont drive in 3rd.Assistance PLEASE...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 12:03:15 EST
  > > > > Hey there i just recently did a lot of engine work and tray seal > replacements. But now the trans only works when I place...
• Parting Out 1980 Manual Westy
  Historical mailing list - steve selin
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:05:58 -0400
  ...The parts van is running, and the tranny and brakes work. the body is junk b/c it is all rusted out and the...
• another Westy as a spare...
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 11 Aug 2005 05:40:47 EDT
  ...Hey now, I resemble that remark ! :o) In the time My (real bus) has been down, getting major body work & paint, new interior, etc...
• Progress on the Mellow Yellow front
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:27:48 -0700
  ...rear bumper to repair the body damage. $1900 to do the work. I'll throw $500 at additional body rust mitigation, and use the...
• Re: heating ideas: insulation!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:35:04 -0300
  ...Liberally sprayed the body cavities (not my own thank you) with 'RustCheck', about 1/2 tin. The carpet tape is great, holds poly film...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:47:59 -0700
  ...That did get me an adequate seal (procedure in Bentley, funnily enough), but I need to work on the hinges to get hatch perfect...
• Re: '90 & '81 Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:01:05 -0800
  ...Just about everything can be installed on the older body. The body dimensions don't really change at all in all vanagons. -----Original Message...
• Engine craqnks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Engine craqnks too slowly or won't crank - battery cable
  July 31, 1987
  ...it WILL improve your cranking. :) i did this on my 1980 vanagon, but it's such a lot of work that i haven't...
• Re: Fwd: ultimate sleeper porsche rusting van -- just for fun post, skip if you are busy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 13:20:26 -0400
  ...I would not do a lick of bodywork on this van or do any cosmetic > work or any painting unless I had to for...
• Re: '85 Vanagon rear right jack point rust
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jan 2024 11:14:10 +0000
  You could try Boston AutoPaint in Lynn, MA.  Talk to Doug.  He takes care of my body work and owns an early VW bug...
• Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Van Ness
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 08:24:59 -0500
  ...pop top seals, new eng compartment seal, int gd shape, body needs some work, runs very strong & dependable, $1900 OBO. (860) 345-4284 Jeremy...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 01:03:40 EST
  ...one with the Westy inlets) I doubt a regular "C" clamp would work for that. Think duct tape would hold it tight enough? --Paul--
• Re: NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:05:23 -0700
  ...what > country is > that in on the *world* wide web? > > At 12:50 PM 1/15/2007 -0500, Sam Walters wrote: >> "Needs body work...
• Re: Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:47:52 -0800
  ...Angus ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the...
• Re: Vanagon beat up by 4 wheel drive pick up
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 16:36:53 -0700
  ...priced shops(good work) was $3800 not counting the 3 windows with scratches in them. Thats not too bad. The body shops computer program...
• Re: do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler onprimer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Mon, 14 May 2007 08:57:13 -0400
  ...give me a Westy with a solid body and blown engine any day-it's much easier to do engine work! Jeff Stewart fonman4277...
• FS Sacramento Area
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 06:19:11 -0700
  ...387-7574day, 448-5211eves FASTBACK '72 straight body a/c, runs great, needs nothing, $750/ofr (209) 745-1727 KARMANN GHIA '68 Clean body...
• Re: An easy fix for broken grill clip mounts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:55:37 -0600
  ...The whole operation took less than ten minutes and > works great, no doubt stronger than before. > > I took pictures for those interested. I just...
• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted - update
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:46:45 -0700
  ...The guy had his own body shop for a bunch of years. He looked at the damage to the body and asked who the...
• Re: Buying the VW Shop: The Fantasy
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 01:40:33 +0000
  ...All I need to do is convince my 'boss' (I independently work me computer stuff outside of business)... ..who is in the taiwanese body...
• For Sale: '87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Wed, 10 Nov 1999 08:48:19 -0800
  ...Everything works and it needs absolutely nothing but a new home. The body and paint is in very good condition with a few minor...
• Re: The Elusive Koni Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:04:47 +1200
  >When you get 'em installed, please post your thoughts about how well they >work I put Konis on my 75 Bay. They certainly firmed...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 16:20:10 -0400
  I seem to remember 2 bolts on each side attaching the seat to the body. Remove the front bolts and loosen the rear. This...
• Re: Friday Funny - What if this person worked with Vanagons..
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 12:54:26 -0700
  ...text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <font face="Century Gothic">I wonder what the...
• Aux fuel tank update.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 19:02:46 -0800
  ...The 2WD setup requires some fancy notches in the body work. This neck / cap assembly has to be available new and fairly inexpensive as...
• Epoxy/Filler Seam Rust Fix Info?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:06:08 -0600
  Barry, Here is some info on body repair chemicals. This link is to a small sampling kit that I purchased. You might want to...
• Re: Front door hinge pin update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 May 2015 20:14:13 -0700
  ...It was the top hinge, I had the door open and supported on a workmate, the tool kind not the press ganged kid. Bolts...
• Re: 62 bus question- NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 23:31:07 +1200
  ...The body is solid(from georgia), with a 1600 >engine. The engine and trans are in fine working order. I am in NC >so...
• searching for a van
  Historical mailing list - mike mulliganshaw
  7 Jun 95 09:48:30 EST
  ...mainly looking for a solid body which sends me to the southern regions. any help with resources would be great. thank you to all...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:41:12 -0700
  ...body work vs. mechanical work Don't get me wrong, I'm not against conversions or doing it yourself. I just think it is...
• A pesky air leak
  Historical mailing list - Matt McKeon
  Wed, 25 Sep 2024 21:41:19 -0400
  ...Like, the original throttle body, a few of the other hoses (like the brake booster line), no change, same noise. At the recent suggestion...
• Rear hatch screen snap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 7 Feb 2022 09:25:29 -0500
  ...recent work in the rear of the van I managed to pop out one of the screen snaps from the van body. I never...
• '90 syncro with seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Liberte, Joel
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 03:32:31 +0000
  ...Other than the obvious thought of the additional difficulty of removing any panel in the future if needed and some additional body work to...
• FS: 1987 Vanagon GL - $750
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:24:18 -0700
  ...1987 Vanagon GL, 4 Speed, Maroon, A/C, Power Windows, Power Mirrors -Straight body, no rust -Dirty interior, front seats good, back seat & carpet...