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• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:05:48 -0400
  ...I will post to one of my websites when restoration is > done. > > John > > -----Original Message----- > From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> > Reply-To...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration hal... > > 1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration halfway done. Needs > engine. $300.00 firm. > --------------- > This bus is also...
• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:39:25 -0700
  ...I will post to one of my websites when restoration is > done. > > John > > -----Original Message----- > From: ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> > Reply-To...
• Ghias for sale & Apology
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 26 Jun 1996 10:59:49 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Jack ------ Forwarded Article <31C891E3.19BC@cybertron.com> ------ From oscars <oscars@cybertron.com> sell vw karman ghias 2 conv needs restoration $1500 both also 1958...
• Re: Repost: 1978 Westy Restoration Project
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 5 Sep 95 10:34:35 EDT
  > > > 2. Small removable table in driver's cabin > > I volunteer to accept any tables you receive after the > first one and before the third...
• Sami D. - Help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 28 Nov 1999 09:28:50 -0800
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:23:38 -0700
  ...ll enjoy Week 7 too ;) > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/thoughts/westfalia-restoration-week-7/ > > Regards, Peter > NextChapter.Kraiker.ca > 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1...
• Generation span of the list.....
  Historical mailing list - Jon B Kanas
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 15:11:01 -0700
  ...Sold #3 after restoration to buy this one. I still have it! #6: 1973 Porsche 914 Limited Edition 2.0 (1981). Ex-wife ended...
• Re: mice and chewed wiring?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:32:11 -0400
  ...his "toy shed"; it awaits our restoration efforts, but the mice keep adding tasks to the restoration list. Ed Carroll ----- Original Message ----- From: "John...
• Re: What to do about hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Jul 1994 21:07:38 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Hubcaps are strictly ornament, if you want a restoration, of course you should replace. Otherwise, when was the last time you noticed someone else...
• Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 13:26:17 -0400
  ...I currently own a '71 Bus (non camper) that I am currently doing a full restoration on, and some slight modifications (interior and paint...
• Re: Still Being Screwed...aka--Don't Use PartsPlace
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 13:00:17 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• help on 76 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 22:29:03 -0400
  Howdy volks, this summer is the summer of maggies restoration (slow but sure). The current problem: a grinding sort of noise at idle. It...
• Re: PLEASE READ- 1.9 vs 2.1...Driven both? Give your input..
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:38:26 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• New Poptop Canvas
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:58:08 -0400
  During this springs "restoration" I want to replace the pop-top canvas. Bus Depot has those aftermarket ones for $250 and the genuine Westfalia...
• FS from rec.auto.vw
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 1995 17:11:06 -0300
  ...It is in need of restoration, but is >VERY solid. I bought it from a guy that had it just sitting in his garage...
• Clock rebuilders?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 1995 16:44:01 -0500
  ...The dial is OK, so it doesn't need restoration. Can anyone recommend someone to provide this service? I found someone locally to clean...
• '68 Bus for sale
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sun, 27 Jun 1999 20:51:06 -0400
  ...He says it would be a good restoration candidate. Body is good with some minor work required. No significant rust (NC car originally.) Engine...
• Re: Current Studded Snow Tire options
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 10:01:16 -0800
  ...Anyone found another? -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration...
• Gas Tank Sealant
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:59:21 -0400
  Before I would spend any money on another tank (VW or aftermarket), I would take a look at one of the restoration kits such...
• westfalia labels
  Historical mailing list - peter cobb
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:09:20 -0700
  ...These are the four labels I need to complete the restoration of my westfalia, i have the other labels. peter cobb 91 westy
• Re: bolts et al
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 12:29:54 -0800
  ...By N #? By ETKA? > I'm interested in general finishes for restoration work. Black oxide for > chassis? Yellow Cad-plating for general body-use...
• Re: Pop top Restoration--
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 22:01:10 -0700
  ...Pop top Restoration-- > To all that have toiled, and have had short term fiberglass pop top > shine retention--- > > I used this on an old...
• Cracked Dash Blues Options? Restoration? Dash Mat?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Tue, 20 May 2008 11:26:51 +0000
  ...pics of a dash fitted with a dash mat? How about restoration of the dash pad? Is this a costly proposition? The cracks are...
• Towing a Vanagon with no motor?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 06:06:20 -0500
  ...GL (kinda redundant) '82 Vanagon (parts Van, Need any?) '81 Rabbit PU '73 Thing (2-tone white & rust) '57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project)
• Re: RESTORATION SAGA PII
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 14:43:05 -0500 (CDT)
  On Tue, 12 Sep 1995, M. David Baker wrote: > it now and answer some of Rusty's questions. Apologies to you Joel for > spamming...
• Re: Lowest only counts in car lots
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 01:36:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...I'm Original Owner and its currently undergoing it's 3rd restoration since purchased on June 7, 1967) I agree - they're made to...
• G.P.R. LOST MY BUSINESS
  Historical mailing list - Matt Wesendunk
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 00:30:03 -0700
  I WILL NEVER AGAIN BUY ANYTHING FROM GERMAN PARTS AND RESTORATION LOCATED IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA I RECEIVED FAR FROM PROMPT SERVICE AS...
• Westy restoration.. from A to Z
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:44:15 -0500
  From the beginning... my goal was to rebuilt not only engine but the whole van... Vanagon are now sometime 20+ years old... so here...
• Best Year Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:34:39 -0600
  I have owned three Vanagons - one 1985 GL, and two 1988 GL's (one of which doesn't count - it is a restoration project...
• Re: License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:56:58 -0700
  ...john@jhl.mgacoxmail.com> wrote: > Holders were removed during the body restoration and repainting. Since > then the thin > pieces of plastic that hold the...
• Engine Cart Plans
  Historical mailing list - Craig Hartsell
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 11:14:42 -0700 (PDT)
  FYI The latest issue of Skinned Knuckles (A Journal of car restoration) contained an article entitled "Cart for VW and Porsche Engines" by Bill...
• Corrosion take two:
  Historical mailing list - Tommy Dunn
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:00:17 -0600
  ...Tommy Volkswagen Restorations USA www.freeyellow.com/members7/volksfix1/
• 89 Hunter's Special pictures
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Tue, 18 Jan 2005 01:33:08 -0500
  I got my 89 Jagdwagen Hunter's Special Double Cab truck back from restoration and paint last month, and with one day of decent...
• Clean - rust free - Vanagon back hatch needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 24 Mar 2007 14:21:03 -0400
  I am about to undertake a body restoration of my 84 Westy, Wolfie. Replacing one body panel, which I have, however I need a...
• Re: wiring harness restoration
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:13:46 -0700
  ...wiring harness restoration > > > i've got a spare wiring harness sitting around, it is > pretty beat up in spots. i don't know too...
• Re: Need to finish restoration
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:18:52 -0700
  > the classic of course is '...fabulous XYZ Vanagon or vanagon parts for >> sale, >> fantastic deal, great price' ... >> etc. and *they never mention where it...
• Re: price help on an engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 11:42:41 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Re: How to buy a new Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 09:55:07 -0700
  ...65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's) Parts cars: '68...
• Re: How to buy Gene Berg shifter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:32:11 -0800
  ...Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's...
• Re: Pop top Restoration--
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 09:11:12 -0700
  ...Pop top Restoration-- Terry, My dad tried this on his black fiberglass boat (I think it was when you recommended it a while back...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:46:48 -0400
  ...My auto detailer referred me to a mobile body restoration guy who cleaned out the seams, welded patches for the holes, painted the grills...
• Re: BusBoys~catalogs and more...(less?)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 20:12:48 +0930
  ...Yes, we finally have our "Busbones" address...WebSite soon....... / **** Bus Bones Vintage restorations **** \ /----------- Currently Available for restoration only.-------------\ | ---- | | 65,66 -21 Window Sunroof Deluxes...
• Re: 83 dash
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 23:52:39 +0000
  ...so of all the parts you can get and all the restorations that has been > done to vanagons, has there been a dash replacement...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:27:24 -0400
  ...The Ultimate Dream Syncro ground up restoration Price: $125,000 Not mine. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1617562 wow. i...
• Watch and learn...hi hi hi
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 11 Nov 2004 13:18:05 -0500
  Hey guys, am building a day to day section on a VW 78 Westy engine restoration, you are invited to check that section every...
• Re: License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:58:34 -0700
  ...john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Holders were removed during the body restoration and repainting. Since then the thin > pieces of plastic that hold the...
• Re: Can any one help find my oil leak?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:17:57 -0800
  ...Daily driver since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Daughter's) '64 MGB (Son's...
• Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 15:29:19 -0500
  In the ongoing semi restoration of my 84 westy I have decided to replace my cap and rotor, since I've practically lived in...
• Re: Deutchland eBay Ambulance
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:02:59 -0800
  On 2/26/06, Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@hotmail.com> wrote: > > http://tinyurl.com/kooq2 > > This is a sweet restoration job, no? ;>) So THAT'S...
• Re: Appraisal of restored Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:16:49 -0400
  ...When I asked for the replacement value to be raised on account the recent exterior restoration, my insurance agent said I needed an appraisal...
• Re: License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:30:37 -0400
  ...Eric Caron > On Oct 14, 2024, at 11:47 AM, John Lauterbach <john@JHL.MGACOXMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Holders were removed during the body restoration...
• Re: Not Mine but I Am Very Familiar with ~
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:18:54 -0700
  ...He does Subaru conversions and restoration work on Vanagons in Arizona. > > > BenT > >> On Feb 12, 2019, at 10:45 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net...
• westfalia restoration articles from HOT VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 May 94 14:01:28 EDT
  Crazy Coincidence! Just signed up yesterday, looking for some info on putting my '70 camper back together after a 3-year hiatus, and there...
• For Sale: 1967Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 05:46:36 -0500
  ...GL (kinda redundant) '82 Vanagon (parts Van, Need any?) '81 Rabbit PU '73 Thing (2-tone white & rust) '57 Ragtop Oval (future restoration project)
• Truck F.S.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 21:03:11 -0700
  ...Good restoration truck. All parts intact. No major rust or dents. Good tires. Extra parts and pieces. Located in So. Calif (LA area) $1500...
• M&M Ruckersville Virginia
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 15:14:07 EDT
  ...BTW, I was picking up arm rests for my 91 Westy, whose "restoration" is nearing the end.
• Tampa area help for 82
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 20:19:48 EDT
  ...I do restorations but I live in VT and they dont want to drive all the way up. they need motor and paint work...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 06:43:50 -0600 (CST)
  ...1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration hal... > > 1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration halfway done. Needs > engine. $300.00 firm. > --------------- > This bus is also...
• Re: Interesting Article on Westy Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:35:28 -0700
  Jim's old home town. Realio and trulio. I grew up about three miles from there. It's changed a bit in the seventeen...