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• Antenna replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Dec 2018 19:57:30 +0000
  ...won't come out the hole in the body.  I am wondering if old body work closed it up.  the hole is 1.135...
• Sliding Door Needed
  Historical mailing list - David Hunt
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:35:45 EST
  ...Rather than doing that much body work, does someone have a straight door? Preferably white, but I can always get it bead blasted. I...
• van back - body work done!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 15:46:21 CST6CDT
  ...Got the van back yesterday and the body work is superb. all new sheet metal, no filler. the paint is just excellent. as an...
• $4000 Syncro in Ontario
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 14:27:44 -0400
  ...Fuel gauge does not work. Small tear in canvas. Body is in good shape,(some rust and dents) but really needs a body job...
• Re: Oil leak after body work... mystery solved
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:05:26 -0700
  ...Oil leak after body work... mystery solved Well, I finally dropped the trans today, to try to resolve the oil leak problem which developed...
• Re: new paint job/rust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 21:19:52 -0500
  I stand corrected..... Wish I knew this before the body shop started work..
• Re: Wife backed my van into a guard rail :-(
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 08:55:48 -0700
  ...as far as the body work, it depends on what you're willing to spend in money or time and what results you want...
• Lever on Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:27:59 -0400
  I've been working a a idle problem with my 1985 1.9L for some time. I was looking at the throttle body and...
• Re: The Brits sure love the old loafs (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 17:51:42 -0500
  ...I sold my Westy interior from the '59er (took it out to do work on the body, then time and no place to do...
• Throttle Body....One Switch?, Two Switch?, Red Fish?, Blue Fish?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:59:33 -0400
  ...The Throttle body i have with a single switch, the switch doesnt seem to work. The earlier '84 Throttle body however, is a duel...
• Re: Lever on Throttle Body
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 00:19:56 -0400
  ...Lever on Throttle Body I've been working a a idle problem with my 1985 1.9L for some time. I was looking at...
• full paint job prices
  Historical mailing list - John & Wendy
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:58:31 -0500
  I would like to know what people have been quoted for paint jobs on their Vanagons, inlcuding body work. We are starting to get...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 19:53:42 -0600
  ...body panel adhesive, clamp panel tight, walk away from it. Let it sit overnight, remove the clamps, your done. Be prepared to work pretty...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:21:40 -0700
  ...We'll see how pretty the body shop's work is. BTW, for anyone in Bend, Oregon, the two shops that would use new...
• Re: Quick throttle body re-bush
  Historical mailing list - Richard Jones
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:33:51 +0100
  Phil Eslin in Albuquerque. whip618 ? on samba. Beautiful work. Very nice person. Richard
• FS:1972 Ghia/$3500
  Historical mailing list - A. Doll
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 10:44:05 -0800
  rebuilt engine May 95, red, perfect body, needs some electrical work. e-mail for details
• Re: Throttle Body/Switches?
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 08:08:37 -0400
  ...I have the new type switch in my hand attached to the throttle body. 2. I understand that the new type works better (one...
• Re: Lousy automatic shifting
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 18 May 2022 23:10:25 -0500
  ...the works. > > Poor shifting during certain times such as when cold is due to insufficient pressure being available for valve body to work and...
• Re: Fuel rail spewing gas
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 07:04:36 -0400
  ...I had to work at it quite a bit, but my > throttle body isn't touching the fuel rail. When installing the fuel > rail...
• Body work help!
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Thu, 28 May 1998 23:21:52 -0400
  ...Can you point me in a direction of a good body man on the east coast, Willing to travel if necessary we are having...
• Re: wanted:vanagon,body only or with engine(New England)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 20:14:32 -0500
  ...She has > an 87 engine, so she's looking for any van (body only) > that will work with the motor, or possibly a complete...
• Re: 83 body work saga goes on
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2000 21:10:52 -0500
  ...83 body work saga goes on > I need ideas to finish this job so that my van will be legal. I got the front...
• Found these For Sale in Rochester, NY
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:49:22 -0600
  ...miles, air cooled, 4-speed. "Needs work". Asking $1495. Impression: Interior looks good, if somewhat used. Body in decent shape, not banged all to...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:09:03 -0500
  ...body - but AFM) is removed, both the top retaining bolt and the nut on the bottom retaining stud can be removed by working above...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 4 Oct 1998 10:01:40 PDT
  ...703-494-0086. '74 Super Beetle, new seats, windshield, tires, low miles, runs great, needs body work, $3500 obo. 202-667-1276. [$3500 for...
• Common spot that rusts out.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sun, 23 Oct 2005 17:45:43 -0500
  I'm working on the body of a 1984 now. I took over a year to replace the engine with a 2.1 from...
• FS: 81 Camper
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 19:04:14 -0400
  Needs some engine work. Excellent body and interior, email me for more info and pics: $2000 obo. Matt
• Recommend Body work /shop in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 17:00:17 -0700
  Dear List, Can anyone recommend a body shop in the Greater Vancouver area. I've got some rust issues starting to take hold including...
• Re: new paint job/rust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 19:07:15 -0500
  ...Lee Roesner wrote: > > Has anyone out there painted their Carat body molding the same color as > their van? I am getting some body work...
• Question on body panel "filler"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Apr 95 7:59:16 EDT
  ...the prep work, I thought it would be a good idea to "repair" the hairline fissures that appear between the body panels. What is...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:00:13 -0700
  ...Sad to say. > > > a really GOOD paint and body shop ... > I barely know of one , that's in 30 + years of working on cars...
• Re: the next wave: westy-to-syncro body swaps
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Mon, 11 May 1998 12:58:56 -0700
  >| The body of a westy is different to accomodate the huge hole in the roof. >| Besides which, swapping a drive train is a lot...
• Re: 30 fan fuse or circuit breaker
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Eagan
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 16:33:10 -0500
  ...how was the quality of the body work. another thing i have noticed is that many times body shops don't go through the...
• Re: '85 not level? - Saggy Butt Solution
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 21:24:11 EST
  I used a old CV body for a spacer.no cutting.They work really great!
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 08:03:13 -0500
  ...Cleaning body seams > Does anyone have any tricks for cleaning the seams between the body panels? > Just using a washrag is not working. > > > Todd...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:38:03 -0700
  ...battery. > > don't wear any jewlery working on a car. > > > > remove the air filter, then the throttle body to get at the top start...
• Re: FS - '83.5 Weekender GL
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 10:36:06 -0500
  ...Friday, January 17, 1997 5:46 AM > > >'96, no rust, only body work done is a small spot behind the sliding door, > >looks like...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:04:03 -0700
  ...Sorry, I couldn't resist...) > > > > > Joy, aka spelling geek > and Matilda, who being burgundy can probably be have body work done by a > maroon
• Affordable Auto Painters in Portland, Oregon area. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:48:10 -0700
  ...delivered my 91 Multivan body cladding to them for paint. Looking for affordable painters who do decent quality work. I'm scared of Maaco...
• A bodywork hammer and a littel patience
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 13:29:04 -0800
  ...I've done a lot of body work over the years. You would be surprised at the wrecks I have restored with a piece...
• Throttle body question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Jun 2014 09:04:04 -0700
  The little vacuum port on the throttle body - I believe the orifice is covered by the throttle plate when throttle closed - am I right...
• Re: front mudflap installation tip
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:42:48 EDT
  ...that is inserted in the body expands a bit. I'm sure the rubber grommets Alistair found work fine BTW. Jeff 83.5 Westy...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:55:01 -0400
  ...On the other hand, dropping a large chunk of $$$ into > body work on a van who's guts are getting on in years may...
• NVC - bus FS ad - understatement of the year
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:50:31 -0500
  "Needs body work." http://baltimore.craigslist.org/car/259882316.html Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 May 2016 20:38:17 -0500
  ...If those test good then > you can work with the valve body and the governor. Also it is possible for > the direct clutch pack...
• Re: Body shop -- I take it back
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:48:38 -0500
  ...Sorry, I couldn't resist...) > > > > > Joy, aka spelling geek > and Matilda, who being burgundy can probably be have body work done by a > maroon > >
• OT - bus restoration question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 23:25:35 -0400
  ...What is THE BEST and most trusted body shop to do top-notch body work in the Southeast? I heard of a place in...
• older cars get low balled in value, but VW's hold value
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:40:36 +0000
  ...is say i have body damage and the say my van is worth 1500 they say!, but the body work is ?? maybe going over...
• Re: Time to paint, should I film it?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:22:58 -0500
  ...even if I did the body work and taped it up. This is SE PA and the body shops all have full parking lots...
• Value of non running 79 Westy and 82 Diesel westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Dec 1997 01:59:50 -0500
  ...Interiors are very good, apparently everything works. Diesel has minor body damage at chest level on tailgate frame. The diesel has supposedly burnt a...
• Re: unsubscribing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 18:07:01 -0500
  ...subject and body of message to the appropriate address > "listerv@gerry.vanagon.com " > But it does not appear to be working. Is the server...
• FS 90 vanagon $695 Barstow, CA area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 11 May 2003 01:18:00 -0500
  ...picture in ad shows silver bus, non-power mirrors, steel wheels w/hubcaps, and what appears to be some body work .. the center panel...
• Re: FS: Ebay: Vanagon Hatch Holder
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:29:03 -0800
  ...Earlier struts attach with the body down and the PVC support tube is only used when you need it. With later struts, the body...
• Syncro update - body work
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:53:04 -0700
  Went over to the body shop yesterday to check on progress of the rust repair on my 86 Westy Syncro. The owner was very...
• Re: Oil leak after body work... mystery solved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:56:15 -0400
  ...Oil leak after body work... mystery solved Well, I finally dropped the trans today, to try to resolve the oil leak problem which developed...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Apr 2007 (#2007-423)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:13:27 -0700
  ...Body work repairing and > painting every 2 - 3 years. Still going strongly at 201,000 + miles on > original engine. << > > Body work, repairing and painting...
• 86 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Zac Schwarzbach
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 12:03:30 -0500
  ...Air Conditioning works. 175,000 miles on body. Small amount of rust on body. Van is in Rhode Island. $800 or best offer Thanks...
• Three campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:20:54 -0400
  ...Shower option, furnace, really neat camper! $6500 1982 Westfalia diesel 1.6, runs but hard starts in cold weather, minor body work needs, $2800...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:11:56 -0700
  ...too many to list.... *my temp gauge not working right problem is* *SOLVED ! ! !* as recap the thermostat housing on a syncro is aluminum (not...
• Automatic reply: Body work '86 Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Ted Baird
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:47:30 +0000
  I will be away from the office until Monday. If you need immediate assistance, please call 898-5506.