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• I'm jeolous!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 22:40:02 -0400
  ...a solid body (no rust or bondo) and interior, and it runs strong and smooth. It is complete and everything works. My dad paid...
• Re: bodywork idea????
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 08:34:57 +0000
  ...If the dent is really broad and shallow, a wet plunger will sometimes work, too! -Tim Parker 93 EV GL 60 Singlecab 29 Model...
• Re: Old Volks Home
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Thu, 4 Feb 1999 21:30:02 -0700
  At 10:35 AM 2/4/99 -0800, you wrote: >Any body heard form Jim Thompson lately? Jim, if you are still on the...
• Cruise Fuse (Relay)? Location No 25?
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 01:04:00 -0500
  ...The Cruise control quit working after a new battery which was being put in got shorted out to the van body. The interior chart...
• FS 1990 Vanagon automatic $999 Boston, MA (USA) area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 22 Dec 2002 00:47:13 -0600
  ...Grey Body Style Van Engine 4 Cylinder Gasoline Trans. Automatic Fuel Type Gasoline Drive Type 2 wheel drive Runs fine, important stuff works. Gold...
• Re: CANVAS
  Historical mailing list - Philip Chidlaw
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 11:15:21 -0800
  This fabric mending product works well. My transactions with Bailey's have always been good ones. Tear Mender, item # 13920 at http://www.baileys...
• Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 13:59:11 -0500
  ...Can't pull that shroud without taking the whole rear seat front frame loose from the body frame. Shroud won't clear the heater...
• is it possible to not have a TPS?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 21:34:54 -0400
  ...work without one? I dont even have wiring for it. But, i do have a vaccuum port at the front of the throttle body...
• '91 Subie Vanagon -- Time for exterior restoration
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:30:39 -0400
  ...already have new body rubber, outside rear-view mirrors, and other parts that were not used when another shop stopped work when the owner...
• '56 Kombi Progress Report
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 22:06:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...too much work to hammer/dolly/pick the metal straight and to shrink a few spots. I'll be a journeyman bodyman by the...
• Help! Need Advice for Westy Purchase
  Historical mailing list - Sinner saved by His grace
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:08:45 -0700
  ...the powertrain (the AC also needs work). On the plus side, it has only 68K miles, the body, interior, and camper features are in...
• Re: VIN Interpretation
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 05:48:39 -0800
  ...bottom of the page- past all those links that don't work- and find the link for model year differences for Bus 1980-1991...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 17:52:45 -0400
  ...301-779-1050. '74 Karmann Ghia, auto, good mechanical condition but needs body work, $1800. 301-770-0814. '73 Karmann Ghia convertible, runs/drives...
• FS: '90 GL
  Historical mailing list - Alex Roth
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:21:23 -0800
  ...New sway bars front and rear = much less body roll, better handling and more stable in cross winds, but less traction on uneven dirt...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:29:30 -0800
  ...That would work > perfect for me. > I recently took another piece of aluminum and cut it to fit between the > bracket and the hose...
• Re: body shop recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:31:50 -0700
  ...However, working with Peter at Volkscafe was a pleasure. He is a knowledgeable and fair guy. Will do business with him again for sure...
• poptop fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 17:38:30 -0230
  ...I'm not sure this would work for someone with poor upper body strength. But for a person who doesn't have trouble with...
• Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 22:05:39 -0500
  ...Deer whistles--do they work? I once posed the question to a body shop operator. After a hearty laugh he assured me that his...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:12:18 -0700
  ...It was suggested > that a separate ground strap be installed between the AFM and the body, or > perhaps it was the engine block (which...
• Re: Advice re. 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2003 22:26:07 -0400
  ...And what would be the cost to do the body work and interior? This is a project van. It should be purchased cheap, (~$2...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 May 2016 17:03:04 -0500
  This tranny worked fine when it was parked for the engine change at 118, 000 miles. The valve body had been cleaned and reinstalled...
• Re: Rust and interior restoration.
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 01:46:48 -0500
  ...My 1981 van has a little bit of rust on the junction of the side body panels over the propane gaz tank and over...
• Re: Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:52:17 EST
  ...See if you guys think this will work. I was thinking of having a bodyshop weld a steel bar/bracket between the two bumper...
• Re: idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:11:30 -0400
  ...surging idle, throttle body tight and returns to stop every time. switch ok and working. all idle booster and cold start valves have the...
• Vanagons For Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 1996 22:18:18 -0400
  ...body o.k., needs work, cheap, $750 612-645-4373 '80 Vanagon, w/lg sunroof, new tires, no rust, 78k miles, needs engine work...
• 81 Westy For Sale - $ 5,000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 01:48:05 -0500
  ...an aircooled) Body is very good, white, with minor seam rust and a small ding behind sliding door. All camping equipment works fine. Dometic...
• Re: Roof top Air conditioners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 13:46:16 -0600
  They work if the compressors are installed at the proper operating angle. On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:55:04 -0800 phil stanhope <napszeerf...
• '90 carat FS needs work
  Historical mailing list - mattiewoodworking
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 22:24:38 -0400
  ...Needs work. Last used in July '03 warehoused since then. Do not have time or money to get it running properly. Engine runs good...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:28:19 -0800
  ...It was hard and dried out from being in > a > sunny climate for years, but the rubber to body side was fine. It's...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
  Wed, 2 Jan 2019 21:27:51 -0500
  ...If welding body panels try to remove the interior trim to avoid burning insulation if there is any on the interior. Protect any glass...
• Annual maintenance budget
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 22:58:44 -0400
  ...This could be body work, some engine rebuild, or other expense. So how does that compare with your thinking and experience? Regards, Peter Kraiker...
• is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Sun, 7 Dec 1997 12:31:02 +0000
  ...seems to be working for people. I've already put a fair amount into restoring the van and the body, camper package etc. is...
• Re: FS: parts from 87 van
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 14:36:28 -0800
  ...shot, body too rusty to bother with new > engine, so I'm taking the Digifant computer to try > and make in working order. > > Seats...
• Re: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 21:58:23 -0400
  ...I can afford to foot the bill ahead of time to get at least the body work done. The adjuster seemed really intent on...
• side window removal
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:03:14 -0500
  I want to remove my 4 rear side windows for body work, how do i do this and can i save the rubber or...
• For Sale 1982 Vanagon Westfalia Poptop
  Historical mailing list - John Parson
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:02:35 -0400
  ...New Gas tank, $3100.00 recent professional work put in, runs great. 133k miles, southern CA - no rust except minor surface spots. Body & interior...
• Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:03:05 -0700
  ...Looks like a good thing to put on until I can work my way around to all of the spots using something like Frank...
• Re: body panel seams anatomy and rust mitigation
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 21:46:01 -0700
  ...Then fill with a >>> professional seam sealer like 3-M's and paint. >>> >>> Many Vanagon body sections and panels were hand assembled into jigs...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Andrews
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:34:21 +1000
  ...Most body work shops, time is money, so Bondo is often the method of >>> choice. >>> >>> What became clear to me in the three course...
• Yes it does...and here is how to do it. (was Re: THIS DOESN'T WORK!!)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:41:34 -0800
  ...THIS DOESN'T WORK!! (was, Re: Using Google Groups to archive messages) > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Sunday, November 30, 2008, 12:56...
• Re: front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 21 May 2007 18:10:53 +0000
  ...fall > into the body, if so, you will be in a pickle. > > Once you have the jets off the body (barbs free), pull them...
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:52:51 -0400
  Hi Folks, This is exactly the info I needed! I’m working on getting a replacement bushing but that may be a bit tricky...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:39:59 -0800
  ...Worked really well >> and a lot cheaper than buying such a specialized tool. >> >> http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=TZE0025&cartid...
• Re: Pop-top wanted
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:59:59 +0000
  ...choose to do the work in a place that is covered --allows full extension > of the top and is free of containers holding flammable...
• Re: OEM mud flap question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 16:28:17 -0400
  ...Then loosen the 2 bolts and nuts on the mud flap to body , press in mud flap pins into body and bushings so the...
• weekender bench seat release
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 31 May 2001 22:09:22 -0400
  ...the mechanism? Any body been where I am? Know of a way to get in there when the release won't work? Thanks, Edward
• Re: Driving Lights Between Blinkers And Grill
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:56:05 -0500
  It worked for me. Man, what an atrocious piece of web-design work. That website appears to have been designed by either Mr. Magoo...
• Re: Auto trans not upshifting
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:26:08 -0700
  ...Since it works well cold this is not an adjustment > issue. As shift points and the inner working rely on pressure what is most...
• Re: CB Disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 18:28:37 -0400
  ...How do bumper-mounted antennas work? I >thought the rack and the body would at least provide a LITTLE bit of >reception, but I...
• Re: 88 westy throttle out of control
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 17 May 2001 17:44:42 -0600
  I would guess the idle position switch on the throttle body. Dirty and/or out of adjustment. With the engine off, you should be...
• FS: 84 GL in Nashville, TN
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:05:42 -0600
  ...The body is in fair shape with a problem on the passenger rear "fender". It's hard to describe but I can get pictures...
• Re: Lee's 60 s/cab update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 06:06:36 -0700
  > > Question is (Thom, Clara etc..) what is the correct set-up between the > heater box and the tube on the body. The length of...
• Checking out Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 20:21:41 PST
  ...Has any body repaired on of these trannys before? What specials tools are required? Will keep ya'll posted on how things work out...
• ** FS: '82 Westy **
  Historical mailing list - C. Stafford
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:56:49 -0800
  ...Stove, sink, refrigerator and electric/water/propane hook-ups.. - Good Body/Interior- Straight/Clean.. - Only "defects"- Slight surface damage to left door/overall straight...
• Propane regulator
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 10:18:36 -0400
  ...Stove & refrig work fine but I noticed a smell of gas after all was turned off. It is coming from a small hole towards...
• Re: 88 vanagon camper for sale in my local paper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Thu, 2 May 2002 12:24:46 -0700
  ...Slightly expensive though, considering there is a good deal of body damage and the AC doesn't work. Blue book on it is $6500...
• moter mount
  Historical mailing list - chris jackson
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 21:47:50 -0800
  ...Dose anyone have a pic or can work me through the modification to the motor mount for the waste gate clearances. We are guessing...
• Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:41:45 -0500
  ...Actually, reflectix will likely work > well in Summer as well (on long hot drives), except for a couple of windows > (for driving). What about...
• Re: Recall for A/C Duct on 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:49:02 -0600
  ...While it worked, I wasn't happy with the attitude I got ( >> they didn't want to acknowledge the recall nor look for it...
• Re: Bike Rack--Thule Speedway 2
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:15:53 +0000
  ...would work? ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of...