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• Left my new baby in St. James
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Packard
  Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:48:33 -0500
  ...82 Camper air-cooled Trying to get her home yesterday to start my restoration relationship and didn't quite make it. Think it's...
• Re: List of Good VW Shops - CA 101
  Historical mailing list - Joe Gawzner
  Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:53:23 -0500
  ...They know and love VW's and do restoration work as well. Joe 90 Syncro Westy
• Westfalia badge replacement
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 14:03:44 -0800
  ...I am starting to plan the body work and paint portion of my 85' Westy's restoration. Any help with this would be appreciated...
• Rear wheel bearings
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:59:35 -0500
  Gentlemen, check your rear wheel bearings As part of the restoration of my '84 7-passenger, I had my local shop replace brakes and...
• Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:47:03 -0400
  ...They are cracked and discolored, and I am in process of a full restoration of the body, now that the mechanicals are 100% The...
• Re: anybody know these guys?? (MA)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 22:38:34 -0400
  >On Sat, 1 Jul 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > >> Full restoration and custom work available. >> we UPS daily - MC/VS?DIS accepted. > >How much would...
• Re: my good deed for today....................
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 03:04:58 EST
  ...regarded on the Vanagon List as a pioneer in VW van restorations here on the West coast for many, many, many years now. As...
• 84GL with 175,900 miles - restoration
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 20:39:44 -0400
  ...I'm thinking it might be a good time for restoration before it craps out on the road. Here are some of the current...
• Back on the list
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:26:58 -0700
  ...Have my second Westy (aka Blueberry) and finally finished the restoration about 2016. Hopefully the picture will come through. Just wanted to say hello...
• Re: Ultimate Rust Removal Tool? (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Sat, 12 Mar 2016 10:04:11 -0600
  ...first saw that on FB a week ago there was a link to the website for > someone using that laser equipment for restoration work.
• Re: Help deciphering German
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:18:49 -0700
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ > \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > >
• RE: Restoring "The Great White Whale"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:50:31 -0400
  ...your area (though, if you are going to have a full restoration "done", you might consider anywhere in the northeast): Das Bulli Haus 18...
• Distress Sale...........continued!!
  Historical mailing list - =David-M=
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 08:44:09 -0500
  ...my stock of parts and vans from my now defunct VW restoration shop ------------------------------------------------------------------ It would be a big help to know where in the...
• Re: starter/ignition weird
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:15:37 -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...
• Subject: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:30:00 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I am continually wrestling with the idea (and the cost) of a complete restoration, but sometimes I feel that it is necessary in order...
• Re: Restoring an '84 7-passenger
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:14:14 -0800
  ...If he wants something that is uniquely his (and money is no object), then a ground up restoration is appropriate. On the other hand...
• Re: Speaking of Vanagon Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 05:53:52 -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: STEBRO 1.9 muffler sale
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 10:48:18 -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: 91 Carat Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sun, 9 Mar 2014 18:51:07 -0400
  ...is gone - I'm ready to move into my 91' Carat > restoration project. > > It's an automatic and has to have a tranny re...
• Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:40:32 -0400
  ...I would presume restorations are less profitable because of high cost of suitable candidates. Also, Vanagons do have competition now. Used Sprinter vans are...
• Re: Westfalia Kitchen Cabinet Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:30:38 -0700
  At 4/16/2011 10:39 AM, zzyzx wrote: >1982 VW Westfalia Restoration > >Also, a question about the list. >When I send an email...
• Re: westfalia restoration articles from HOT VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 May 1994 13:14:34 -0700
  > I have Part 2-6 but am missing Part 1. Someone like to swap? > BTW, I don't think there was a part 7...
• Re: Midwest Gathering
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jul 1995 22:53:25 -0400
  ...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: folding cot search
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 00:50:16 EDT
  ...i am looking to sell as a set for restoration project, if you are interested please make me an offer. robert avery oldt, 75westy...
• repost: 71 bus for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 06 Sep 95 00:12:12 CDT
  ...It is very solid, but needs restoration. The engine is out. I bought the van from a guy that had it sitting in his...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:43:12 -0700
  ...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
• Re: Argh. It's a sign
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 12:15:23 -0800
  ...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: a simple wiper question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 13:50:20 -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...
• GoWesty carpet report (and much more)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 3 May 2006 23:32:35 -0400
  ...You can see many pictures on tthe following page ( just finish my third Vanagon restoration, 260 hours just less than a month) http://www...
• Re: East coast rust
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:55:17 -0500
  ...As mentioned, the van will get a proper restoration at some point soon, I hope, and then the entire left side will be chopped...
• center brake light question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 14:19:34 -0700
  ...I have seen your restoration pictures on the web.... great job! I have questions about what you responded to Michael Heron: you wrote.. >'57s...
• Re: another way clutch slave rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 07:46:12 -0700
  ...Dave -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Driven since 1969) '74 MGB GT (Restoring) Assisting on Restoration: '72 MGB...
• Re: My Cool Sway Bars
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 08:57:55 -0400
  > >Sagging torsion bars? About 4 years ago, one of those hot VW mags did a >71 westy restoration project and they described, quite nicely...
• Re: Restoration update...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:05:08 -0400
  ...I imagine some volks on the list can appreciate > how I'm feeling today. > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/babe-hard-day/ > > I haven...
• '57 Pickup Restroation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 19:37:48 -0400
  I need parts to complete a restoration to as close to orginal as I can. I need side and rear gates in excelent condition...
• Re: Head Gaskets. One or both?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 10:09:53 -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: [vanagon] gpr
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 15:14:51 EST
  German Parts and Restoration (GPR) was formerly Mid-Engine Mania specializing in 914-6cyl conversiions and parts. Located in San Luis Obispo, CA. and...
• Needed! 84-85 sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:09:58 -0500
  Hey, i have begun my "Red Tornado" restoration project. I'm in need of a "Wolfsburg" like (84-85) beige sliding door interior panel...
• Re: Friday NVC: British Carburettor hilarity
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:27:36 EDT
  ...My Unisyn went to a close friend that was just finishing a complete restoration on a TR-2, back in the early '70s. used...
• Help Me Find a Bus and Get $200.00
  Historical mailing list
  1 May 1995 12:37:28 -0400
  ...It has to be in fairly good condition, no rust (or maybe just a little is okay) some restoration is okay. Thanks in advance.
• Re: redline tranny stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:01:38 -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: SA grill; anybody have one for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 14:01:35 -0800
  ...And free with the munchkin ice cube tray comes the 81 Westy in serious need of restoration. tim in san jose >Does anybody have...
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:30:01 -0600
  ...We call that a "refurbishment". > > > > A true restoration requires a complete disassembly of the vehicle. Every > > nut, bolt, component, etc., is examined and returned...
• Re: Body Work Books
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 16:43:21 -0700
  ...Good luck.) >> >> The British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data spif reads: >> >> Sandham, Tommy Panel Craft; Featuring Ford Cortina MK.1 bodyshell >> restoration. 1. Automobiles...
• FS Sacramento Area
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:03:56 -0800
  ...all in 916 unless, from the Sacramento Bee - BUS '58, Walk Thru, Kombi, complete, needs restoration $600 b/ofr. 481-9387 aft 1pm BUS...
• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:19:52 +0000
  ...a total exterior restoration.  James has > sent me numerous pictures.  I will post to one of my websites when restoration is > done. > > John > > -----Original...
• Re: NVC: cool restoration of dashboard
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:01:29 -0400
  ...Roy On 27-Jan-2015, at 11:30, Jim Felder wrote: > When I have used that insulating foam on projects like visor restoration, I...
• Body Work Books
  Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 08:49:00 -0700
  ...Good luck.) > > The British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data spif reads: > > Sandham, Tommy Panel Craft; Featuring Ford Cortina MK.1 bodyshell > restoration. 1. Automobiles...
• Subaru EE20
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 20 May 2016 19:21:58 -0300
  ...A pricy path, but when I find the Atlantic Hightop of my dreams - that is not too rotten to be a restoration candidate - just...
• Re: What's going on in my Engine...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 08:43:05 -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: What does this do ?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:46:46 -0400
  ...Don't throw it out - some AR person doing a restoration will probably consider it unobtainium. eBay or Samba, I'd think.
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:59:34 -0400
  Not to pick it apart but for 125k I would expect some one to have there eyes open during the restoration and paint the...
• Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:43:56 +0000
  ...a total exterior restoration.  James has > sent me numerous pictures.  I will post to one of my websites when restoration is > done. > > John > > -----Original...
• Hose cover at top of rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:37:20 -0400
  Peter Kraiker mentioned another part in his restoration blog being made of unobtainium and it made me think of a part I needed. Imagine...
• Re: running rich--> Solved!?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 13:44:56 -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: Electric (injection) fuel pump life span?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 15:03:28 -0700
  ...sloooowly) Personal mechanic for: '70 MGB GT (Daughter's) Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM): '72 MGB GT (Was daughter's, now son's...
• Re: Yet another rusty propane tanks question...
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:37:17 -0300
  If you plan on doing the propane tank restoration job yourself, you can clean it up with a wire brush or other type of...
• Re: Need to finish restoration
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:13:26 -0800
  My "Phone Number" starts: 1-213- => California, but when it's 'called' my computer rings here in Rabat, Morocco. It's a Yahoo phone...
• Re: Bug Jam
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Thu, 15 Jun 95 16:49:46 PDT
  ...Stuart, Stu's Inventory... ************************* 55 Beetle Sedan (restoration in progress) 66 Beetle Sedan (cal) 73 Camper *************************
• 1966 Split Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Iain A Gilroy
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:25:14 +0000
  I have just about completed the restoration of my 1966 Split Screen Camper and I am now at the stage of getting the engine...