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• 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...
• 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...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 10:33:15 PDT
  ...703-658-1414. '82 Westfalia, fully equipped, good condition, $3850. 301-486-4635. '79 Bus, 2 year old rebuilt engine, $775. 703-620-0545...
• Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:40:00 -0400
  ...The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full to his bank account which i normally wouldn't...
• Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:42:28 -0400
  ...line! Van-Cafe is a great shop, when I did my full restoration of my 84 Westy, I used Van-Cafe, Bus-Depot and...
• Re: Air-cooled to Water-cooled?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Olson
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:34:09 -0600
  ...get watercooled one to start. > Will be very happy to bypass "restoration" and adaptation process > and never have decent brakes, suspension, seats etc etc...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:44:29 -0500
  ...began the restoration. I agree that most car are not a good investment! I sold my 79 18,900$, not fully restored. """As for...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 17:00:58 PDT
  ...202-238-6459. '71 Beetle convertible for restoration, $565. 202-363-9324. '78 Super Beetle convertible, new engine/dual carbs/speed shift, extra wheels...
• Re: [syncro.org] Syncro Front End Parts & Other Stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 10:53:54 -0700
  ...rear hatch door >skid bars for syncro (full length) >used propane tank in VG cond. >full set of headers >syncro rear trailing arms & hubs...
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 13:41:43 -0800
  ...Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914 1.8 "Nancy" Full Timing Since March 1999 oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On...
• Re: Vanagon Emblems
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:48:43 -0700
  ...There just isn't much call for the scripts anymore except for the few die-hard restoration-minded, not enough to assure continued production...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - animal
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:38:15 -0500
  ...Let's see human powered Racing bikes Colnago Ovalmaster full campy record Bianchi Reparto Corsa Mega, steel is real, Retro Campy Ciocc SLX fixed...
• Re: stolen VW van found - our five minutes of recognition?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 20:34:34 +0200
  ...that a company in Nevada (I believe) just recently did a full restoration > on it and then sold it to a customer in the...
• Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:08:16 -0700
  ...I have a huge supply of full thickness scraps ( don't ask how I got them) but very little skill with leather. Maybe rivets...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 19:15:59 -0500
  ...I have an '86 Syncro that during a complete powertrain restoration, I installed a VW factory exchange motor. I retorqued every fastener on the...
• Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Mon, 10 May 2004 09:19:03 -0600
  ...I learned a ton and did a full on restoration of that car. I went to college and left the bug parked at my...
• next CCC's camping trip
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 09:44:32 -0700
  ...Some humor may be enlarged to show detail; user assumes full liabilities; not liable for damages due to use or misuse; quantities are limited...
• Re: Best VW Meet Awards (BEST COVERUP)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 12:40:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Full lenght rack with full lenght (longer then bus) sail board. Bumpers are filled with stuffed animals all around. Anyways we were proud of...
• 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
  ...New Front Grille Monza Muffler Roof Racks Radio/Cassette Stereo included Fully Functioning Westphalia Camper Package: Driver & passenger swivel seats Refrigerator (LP Gas, 12V...
• Re: Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Mon, 7 May 2007 14:03:29 -0400
  ...it only costs maybe $15 and explains everything from very minor scrathes and dings all the way to full restos. i got my start...
• 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: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:22:57 -0700
  ...partly because I live full-time in my Westy and habits (that die hard) from my "vintage VW" restoration days has allowed me to...
• [Fwd: [T3] Schaffner Motors Closing 15 June]
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Wed, 24 May 2006 11:14:52 -0500
  ...Schaffer's > has been well known for their honest and competent service, the full > restorations on VW's, and as a source of used...
• 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
  ...The hoses can swell due to the varnish buildup and not allow the calipers to release fully. After a short drive feel the wheels...
• Re: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 17:21:41 -0600
  ...If you have good hearing you can hear the click at full throttle and > > closed throttle as you move the linkage. > > -- > > Stuart MacMillan > > Seattle...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 16:30:43 -0500
  ...Ben ------------------------------------------------------------ I try to remember that vehicle is for transport,point a to point b...mechanicly sound...restoration is all about pride of ownership...
• Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:35:05 -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: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 20:29:29 -0500
  ...Anyway.... > The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full > to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
• 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: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:04:09 -0500
  ...Anyway.... >The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full >to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
• Parting Out - 4 Vanagons, 5 Buses, And A Couple Miscellaneous Things
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 23:40:42 -0800
  ...1 - 59 "Ponton" Mercedes 4door (all original, solid, all parts - including original tool kit and full Mercedes workshop manual, stored since 1970, one driver...
• Re: Opinions sought on max oil temp
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:58:10 -0700
  ...Nascar drivers run a full race at 230-250 degrees with this oil. BTW, I also became very familiar with brake fade in this...
• 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
  ...a full lap before retiring > due to the driver passing out from a lack of vodka. > > > Doktor Tim > Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European...
• Re: westfalia-enterprises.com....anyone heard of them???
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 7 May 2007 12:51:37 -0700
  ...I saw the Blue diesel pictured on the website nearly gutted in 2 stages of restoration, as well as various other Westies in the...
• It wasn't The One[tm]?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 1994 15:44:17 -0800
  ...4900 restoration. Steering seemed solid, it drove ok up to freeway speed, it stopped reasonably well. But for a guy with a full time...
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:00:48 -0500
  ...Putt" 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" 75 914 1.8 "Nancy" Full Timing Since March 1999 oldvolkshome@gmail.com http://www.oldvolkshome.com *********************************** On...
• Re: LONG BLOCK vs SHORT BLOCK??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 94 17:20:32 AST
  ...ditto plus piston/cyls/heads/valve covers, full new seals/gaskets NO auxilliary stuff complete engine: ditto above plus auxilliary stuff like fuel system...
• RE: $500 '66 Carcass FS in NorCal
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  8 Jul 1996 10:17:39 -0800
  ...He owns a fully restored 57 Micro and a nearly showroom perfect, unrestored '57 Deluxe (I thought I had died and gone to VW...
• Re: Craig list Find--85 vanagon GL W/Subaru 6 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 15 Oct 2013 21:12:04 -0700
  No no....My 1% comment was meant to refer to the people who buy those $80k restorations of Westies. Like Tom Hanks, et al...
• Re: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:02:48 -0800
  ...UNLESS there IS, as not normally expected, a drain plug that would allow full draining and rinsing with ATF over a bucket NOT containing...
• Re: Wasserleaker Head Job
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 11:16:16 -0800
  ...I believe that life can be doubled with yearly full enhanced spec service. This is just a subjective opinion based upon review of the...
• Re: demographics
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 13:31:49 -0400
  ...I also enjoy restoring old houses, old Corvettes (I've been working on a frame off restoration of a 59 for a few years...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 11:14:21 -0400
  ...Josh Littleton 302-629-0383 or Ed Littleton, 302-227-5300. '76 Super Beetle convertible, 53K original miles, full restoration, must see, $6500. 301...
• Re: balljoint leaking grease
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 11:41:31 -0800
  ...With a full fuel tank and 2 adults seated up front, the load on the left front wheel was the heaviest of the 4...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 19:34:51 -0400
  ...partly because > I live full-time in my Westy and habits (that die hard) from my "vintage > VW" > restoration days has allowed me to...
• Re: This GoWesty is really starting to annoy me....
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 09:39:45 -0400
  ...rior fully restored, new 2007 Subaru 2.5L conversion with 1000miles on it) + the price of the value of that van before restoration, let...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 17:48:21 -0700
  ...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: Rev Limiter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 11:04:44 -0800
  ...an '84 Sunroof, I did the natural thing and > performed a full maintenance on the engine. After that, the engine would cut > out at...
• Re: Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:04:24 -0500
  ...the archives are full of ways to get the robbers to set a more realistic value on our prized vans and yours was a...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:05:09 -0500
  ...Anyway.... > The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full > to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
• Re: Rust Bubbles WAS: POR15 question.
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 7 May 2007 11:42:27 -0700
  ...it only costs maybe $15 and > explains everything from very minor scrathes and dings all the way to full > restos. i got my start...
• Re: "Resto From Hell" pics (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jul 1996 10:09:44 -0700
  ...and trained eye for picking just the right bus for a restoration. Mrs. VanBondo and I looked high and low (mostly high) until we...
• Re: Buying advice
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:00:24 -0700
  ...Anyway.... > The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full > to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
• Re: Seem rust restoration, etc
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:41:23 -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...
• Rebuild update
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 May 94 21:19:42 CDT
  ...I have decided to purchase a full set of rebuilt heads, cylinders and pistons. One of my heads is badly cracked and two of...
• Re: Wasserleaker Head Job
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 12:14:49 -0800
  ...Stephens <doktortim@rockisland.com> > > Figure $125 per year for enhanced full drain/rinse/renew cooling system > maintenance if you hire it done with spec...