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• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:48:44 EST
  In a message dated 12/19/04 2:58:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM writes: > Also the body is slightly different...
• Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 May 2006 01:27:51 EDT
  ...BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEW > CARAT, CARAVELLE, VANAGON, SYNCRO, DOKA, CAMPER > > http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-T3-T25-TYPE-25-FULL-BODY-KIT...
• Throttle body issues
  Historical mailing list - Dan Krautkremer
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:24:46 -0800
  ...Do I try to fix it or let it go? Does anyone have a throttle body there are willing to part with? 86' GL...
• Re: Trip report + 1.9 Throttle body needed
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:09:46 -0500
  The 1.9 throttle bodys can be wired to fit no mater the number of switches I have a selection of 2.1 and...
• Re: Por-15: Suitable for exterior body work?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 05:45:23 -0700
  ...Suitable for exterior body work? I have heard that Por-15 is an excellent rust cure but looking at the web site for this...
• Re: 1982 throttle body gasket PN?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 16 May 2007 10:24:13 -0400
  ...1982 throttle body gasket PN? Hello, Can anyone tell me the PN for the throttle body gasket on an air cooled 1982 Westy? This...
• License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:47:54 -0400
  Holders were removed during the body restoration and repainting. �Since then the thin pieces of plastic that hold the lamp holder to the body...
• Re: bodywork
  Historical mailing list - Cesar Baptista
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 22:57:35 -0500
  ...Its got a great introduction to all basics of bodywork and paint, and an excellent BBS that is very active, so you will likely...
• how to choose a body shop to paint my westy
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Robertson - Backcountry.com
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:14:12 -0700
  Hi, My 1988 GL Westy with a 2.5 subie is badly oxidized and needs some body work by the passenger side rear fender...
• Body work
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Sat, 16 Sep 1995 10:34:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...area know of a good auto body place. I friend of mine was rear-ended while driving her ghia, and my bus has few...
• rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:24:20 -0500
  Anyone had any luck rebuilding a worn out (bushings) throttle body? What kind of shop would do this type of work? Mark McCulley Seattle...
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 17:51:42 -0800
  ...Hector ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" < > Does anyone have any tricks for cleaning the seams between the body panels? > Just using a washrag is...
• Re: Valve body question!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:17:32 EST
  The galvanized screws go to the accumulator cover (the round plate) the 10mm bolts do hold the body to the trans. good luck! Jeff...
• Re: '83 Westy body work
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 07:06:38 EDT
  You may want to try California Imports for these body panels. They have a online catalog. http://www.vwcalimports.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv? Gary...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:55:56 -0400
  >> Its body is pretty darn straight, but seam rust is creeping along and a body shop just quoted me $1500 to fix all the...
• '71 Volkswagen Crewcab, very good mechanicals, body-solid an... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 04:34:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...pnw.forsale, seattle.forsale.misc, rec.autos.marketplace, seattle.forsale.transportation Subject: '71 Volkswagen Crewcab, very good mechanicals, body-solid an... --------------- '71 Volkswagen Crewcab...
• Body work question...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 10:36:19 -0500
  Found a '86 Westie that's in good shape but needs some engine and front end body work. Not too concerned about the engine...
• Re: bodywork
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 19:23:33 -0600
  From: "Buettner, Peter" <PGB@DOLBY.COM> > Can anyone recommend a good book/instructions on basic body work? a very good source of specific and...
• Re: Help-Looking for body part-L/H center side panel
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:26:55 -0500
  Phil Try looking in the yellow pages under "automobile body shop equiptment & supplies". I found 1 listing panels in Columbus, Ohio. (auto body panels...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Sun, 20 May 2001 03:02:33 -0700
  ...Whether or not the butterflys are SUPPOSED TO touch the sides of the throttle body is entirely beside the point, because they DO! I...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:49:03 -0700
  And the body shop has to use additional labor to clean up the used parts. I've got both shops searching for used parts...
• Re: prospective '82 diesel -good mechanicals, so-so body
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:19:47 -0600
  ...You know the deal with a rusty body. If you had another body, a swap wouldn't be too bad but not as easy...
• Re: Throtlebody
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 19:23:41 -0700
  ...However, I have installed a 1.9 Throttle Body Assy to a 2.1 Center Air Plenum, a fairly easy task with some things...
• CORRECTION: Please read this!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 22:05:55 -0700 (PDT)
  The other day I was rambling about how much I hated West Coast Metric's body panels and how bad they sucked... Well, I...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:33:18 -0600
  ...Ford Iknow for a fact has been using a Body panel adhesive on their doors and quarter panels for at least 10 years. I...
• gluing bodypanels on - BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:59:13 EST
  if anyone wants to see some long-term results of gluing body panels on - come on over. i have a parts van here that...
• $100k Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Greg Childs
  Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:12:17 -0700
  <html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div>Beautiful!<br></div><div><a href="https://santacruzcampers.com/1990-syncro...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 23:08:29 -0400
  << 64 21 WINDOW SUNROOF DELUXE, very good body, good windows, 12V conversion, needs some work, $750 or best offer. (860) 739-3876 . Niantic >> good...
• Re: body shops in SF area
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:04:47 -0800
  I just had some work done on my vanagon by Baron von Frier bodyshop in Berkeley. I've had other cars done there (Jag...
• Re: body shops in SF area
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 08:39:06 -0800
  ...body shops in SF area > > I just had some work done on my vanagon by Baron von Frier bodyshop in > Berkeley. I've had...
• Re: throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:30:31 -0800
  You don't have to remove the throttle body to adjust the switch but you have to remove the throttle body to replace/repair...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:55:48 -0700
  ...Quick throttle body re-bush > > More of the back log of summer shenanigans, this time polyethylene bushings > in my wbx throttle body. > http://shufti...
• Re: I-4 conversion general info
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:15:46 -0400
  ...Good enough to make me consider spending serious money on a body restoration (the van, not my body�) Ian
• Seattle Area Body Shop?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 12:27:02 -0700
  Hey there...do you have a favorite body in Seattle you'd recommend? I live in North Seattle and work in Redmond. Any references...
• Seen in local paper
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 7 Apr 2003 22:16:20 EDT
  '84 VW VANAGON BODY, very good cond., dual ac, needs motor. Also '73 VW Thing partial body, $400 for both. 843-538-5609 after...
• Re: fiberglass bumper - any vendor?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:15:29 -0400
  <snip> >i have like 4 whole body kits for sale and misc fiberglass trim > pieces/bumpers/brackets... <snip> Chris, how much do you want...
• request bay area body shop recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Manak
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:23:09 -0800
  Anyone with recommendations for body shops experienced with Vanagons in the SF Bay area, please pmail me. My single cab could use some rusted...
• Re: Weld 'em, was: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 14:45:52 -0700
  ...Body Seam Rust (long) > > As far as welding up the seams, I plan on doing it to our 1982 > We'llfollowya, if it ever...
• Re: Hello, new here. Mechanic question
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:00:50 -0800
  There's a electrical switch on the throttle body. On the 2.1 it can be a pain to adjust. Mechanic may have attempted...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:34:16 -0500
  ...Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED] > > | > > |The insurance company of the guy that smashed into the two cars (one > > |1972 VW bus, which then...
• Bodywork/Welding Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 17:32:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Since I recently purchased a '66 Westy with some rust areas (rockers mostly) I need to learn to do some bodywork. I'm thinking...
• Re: (Was) Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:49:01 -0800
  ...By the way most body shops do not guarantee rust work. If your rust is bad and requires welding new metal then a body...
• Re: Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 18:14:04 -0700
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_161_137/throttle-body-to-intake-manifold-gasket.html Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Trottle body switch- What is it for?
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:44:30 -0500
  ...They disconected the trottle body switch and it now works fine, but they did not know what the purpose of the switch is. Should...
• Body parts for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Darrel Combs
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 21:01:36 -0400
  vanagon 81-85 body parts for sale passengers door drivers door sliding door rear hatch NO Dings NO rust Ready for shipping Bay window...
• Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 17:09:43 EST
  ...someone else's > family, but I need a competent, "fair-cost" body and fender service within > 30-50 miles of Burlington, Vermont. The 84...
• Any Recommended Body Shops in Vancouver BC?
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Tue, 22 May 2007 18:22:33 -0700
  ...I can't do this work myself so can anyone recommend a good body shop in Vancouver BC or lower mainland. Just like Warren...
• body parts
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:30:00 -0400
  Dear All, I am about to have major body work done on my V'gon (NE winters have finally gotten to it) and have...
• FS throttle body w/ throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:36:25 -0500
  I also have a good used working throttle body with the throttle switch that works from my 87 for sale for $30 plus shipping...
• projektzwo body kit?
  Historical mailing list - John Langowski
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 09:07:49 -0600
  Does anyone know if the Projektzwo body kits, which include front spoiler, side skirts, and rear assembly are being sold in the U.S...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:17:22 -0800
  And try to forget that your sleeping body is, under the right conditions, food. Mark On Feb 11, 2011, at 10:38 AM, Scott...
• Re: rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 19 May 2001 09:48:24 -0700
  ...rebuilding throttle body > Mark; > I see what you are saying, I just do not understand why. The > butterfly are almost identical are they not...
• Front floor metal compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 08:45:32 -0400
  <html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><style> body { font-family: "Calibri","Slate Pro","sans-serif"; color:#262626...
• question for the list
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Lewis
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 13:48:06 -0500
  ...The body on my '85 is in very good shape; the engine is overheating[leaky rad/right head gasket] The Synchro body has dings...
• Body & Fender Resource Needed
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 15:51:33 -0500
  I'm not interested in paying for two future generations of someone else's family, but I need a competent, "fair-cost" body and...
• Automatic transmission woes on 84 2WD vANAGON
  Historical mailing list - john
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:36:42 -0400
  ...1- Remove pan, drain fluid and completely clean valve body. Remove each little piston and clean. 2- While the valve body is out, remove...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:23:20 -0700
  ...Its body is pretty darn straight, but seam rust is creeping along and a body shop just quoted me $1500 to fix all the...
• Re: new paint job/rust
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:47:15 -0800
  ...Knowing that it's near impossible to get a paint > code for these, my body shop is matching the paint. Not true keemosabie! Some...
• Re: How long does it take your vanagon to warm up
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 14 May 2005 16:07:19 -0500
  ...It is related to throttle-body switch that rests (stangely enough) under the throttle body. I have adjusted mine several times but something keeps...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Fri, 16 Aug 2013 18:11:16 -0400
  On Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:09:14 -0700, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >My throttle body is pretty much shot...Does anyone...