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Re: Expensive Syncro for sale
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:49:45 -0700
...Fortunately, this one I got here for restoration, has all those in great shape. I am not looking for Syncros to fix, being the...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:53:30 -0400
...Anyway.... >>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in >>> full >>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 20:19:26 -0700
...Anyway.... > > >>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in > > >>> full > > >>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: ps rack install tips?
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 09:05:18 EDT
...Everything was top of the line with a full compliment of the most recent, and barely used, equipment. The instructor asked that since they...
Wallaced...and the next 20 years
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:21:05 -0800
...Cooling system has pretty much been redone fully - so should be pretty good there. But I recognize nothing is bullet proof. Anyway I plan...
Towing insurance was: Air conditioning
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 09:21:21 -0400
...I Just hand them my card and say, no problem we are all set! Life is full of fun surprises. Eric Caron 85 GL...
FOR SALE - 85 WESTY >>> $3000
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 25 Dec 2002 10:26:10 -0700
...I will do my very best at "Full Discloser". If I know it to be good or bad .... so will you. Details: 1985 Vanagon...
Re: Rubber Tramps and the Magic Bus was owsley
Historical mailing list - Joe T.
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:53:19 -0600
...Had it for 30 years, 2 > restorations, 4 engines and two transaxles. I was the consumate > "splitty bus" owner, driving that thing everywhere and...
Re: Going towards a new era...
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:54:45 -0400
...today, I'm :::still in the deep minus of my margin (but climbing hard now), i have a :::nice :::Red van (fully paid) that...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Bernie
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 19:35:16 -0700
...Anyway.... >>>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in >>>> full >>>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: Calling Doktor Tim! Question regarding the D.M. and Head Gaskets (Friday)
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Fri, 22 Oct 1999 08:32:39 -0700
...Most of the problem lies >with the compromise to fully drain the system rather than pinch off the >lines, drain the motor, and replace...
Re: Aftermarket bumpers
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:31:57 -0700
...Since I'm in the middle of my > restoration > of my '85 Westy, I thought I'd get your input as to what you...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:28:40 -0500
...Anyway.... > >>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in > >>> full > >>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:23:22 -0500
...After a full body restoration in 2006, it hasn't seen snow since, and has remained 98% rust free. Speaking for Fords Rusting... my...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - --------
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:51:31 -0500
...path, the one i was dreaming when i started my shop, full "Restoration" job >with very reliable engine. > >There is one thing that you...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:18:39 -0700
...The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in full to his bank account which i normally wouldn't...
For Sale - 1985 Westy
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:44:48 -0700
...I will do my very best at "Full Discloser". If I know it to be good or bad .... so will you. Details: 1985 Vanagon...
first trip in newly restored van. Verdict is still out if Westy will stay...
Historical mailing list - shawn feller
Mon, 15 May 2006 20:18:36 -0400
We visited Key West a 3000 mile round trip for us from Ohio after a full interior and exterior restoration this winter/spring on...
Re: Towing insurance was: Air conditioning
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 3 Jul 2016 13:48:57 -0400
...I Just hand them my card and say, no problem we are all set! Life is full of fun surprises. >> >> Eric Caron >> 85 GL...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:18:20 -0700
...a guy owes me a full set of four .. my good vans run 15's with dedicated front and rear sizes. ( 2WD of course...
Re: Vanagon Reliability & Philosophy
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 10:57:01 -0400
...tends > > to > > >>> over analyze and over think the repairs or restoration of the van. > > Usually > > >>> this leads to lots of great plans, ripping everything...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:36:11 -0400
...Anyway.... > >>>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in > >>>> full > >>>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:21:48 -0800
...path, the one i was dreaming when i started my shop, full "Restoration" job > with very reliable engine. > > There is one thing that you...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:57:41 -0600
...Anyway.... >>>>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in >>>>> full >>>>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: [WetWesties] AAA and towing
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:55:34 -0800
...my first one a Studebaker Lark which i had towed to my home to begin the restoration that never happened ... util i bought my...
Re: Vanagon Reliability & Philosophy
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 2 Jul 2019 20:05:20 -0300
...tends >>> to >>>>>> over analyze and over think the repairs or restoration of the van. >>> Usually >>>>>> this leads to lots of great plans, ripping everything...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:44:14 -0400
...Anyway.... >> >>>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in >> >>>> full >> >>>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: Zoltan retires
Historical mailing list - C. Abney
Sat, 25 Mar 2017 10:03:57 -0700
...and have them pick up the >> standard when you are 100% full time busy fixing your own vanagon. -- >> >> Interesting how a announcement of an...
Re: Going towards a new era...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:08:14 -0400
...today, I'm still in the deep minus of my margin (but climbing hard now), i have a nice Red van (fully paid) that...
Fwd: Old Car Scrappage Alert
Historical mailing list - Good Ole Volk
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:08:26 -0800
...of valuable and often irreplaceable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration and customization projects. - does not require that the states determine the fuel...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 10:39:04 -0700
...Anyway.... > >>>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer in > >>>> full > >>>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Smog device
Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
3 Jan 1997 12:06:10 -0800
...What are the differences between ECD(tm) and computer/catalytic converter solutions? The ECD(tm) is fully operational in 30 seconds, a catalytic converter...
The Old Volks Home Name
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:49:13 -0700
...I expanded the Old Volks Home's product line to include restoration parts and accessories over the years for Beetles and Buses and eventually...
Bus Trek Vol I
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
Fri, 12 Jul 1996 12:45:56 -0400
...We brought along a full assortment of tools in each bus, as well as numerous spare parts, and copious amounts of Castrol 20w-50...
NEATO Article-here it is
Historical mailing list - Richard
Fri, 30 Jun 95 15:32:15 EDT
...If any of you have internet access, then I heartily recommend using it to the fullest. If not, just go out and spend a...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:24:09 -0700
...Anyway.... >> >>>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer >> >>>> in >> >>>> full >> >>>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Subwoofer/Stereo Details in '82 Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 11 Aug 1998 18:20:54 EDT
My Westfalia restoration/reengineering excersize is nearly complete with the successful installation of the subwoofer for the stereo system. I contemplated many possible locations...
Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:24:02 -0800
...Set a bottle cap full of gas next to one of water in open atmosphere. Note time. Note time interval of gas evaporation completion...
Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:18:07 -0800
...Set a bottle cap full of gas next to one of water in open atmosphere. Note time. Note time interval of gas evaporation completion...
Re: What years power steering?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:04:44 -0700
...Just don't drill to deeply into the head ! If I ever get out of 'engine conversion and vanagon restoration, preservation, and upgrade' full...
Re: Old Car Scrappage Alert
Historical mailing list - Antaki
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:27:12 -0800
...of valuable and often irreplaceable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration and customization projects. - does not require that the states determine the fuel...
Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:26:33 EDT
...Photos here <http://picasaweb.google.com/slowmachine82/VanRust> I greatly admire the restoration work that is being done by some of our list members...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:59:45 -0400
...a guy owes me a full set of four .. my good vans run 15's with dedicated front and rear sizes. ( 2WD of course...
Re: Buying advice
Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 07:01:27 -0700
...Anyway.... > > > >>> The buyer has asked that I just transfer money via a wire transfer > in > > > >>> full > > > >>> to his bank account which i normally wouldn...
Re: The Old Volks Home Name
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 18:27:53 -0700
...I expanded the Old Volks Home's product line to include restoration parts and accessories over the years for Beetles and Buses and eventually...
Re: Walmart coolant or VW coolant
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 08:29:09 -0800
...Not pinch the hoses and change half the coolant, but a full drain/flush/replacement. Most of the Wasserboxers I have seen who use...
Re: On being a Vanaslob (was: sad decline)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:30:28 -0800
...Obviously people's standards vary from 'show room condition pristine-imaculate, to disgusting, abused, jammed full of junk, bald tires, etc. Somewhere on that...
Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:01:58 -0800
...84 Westy was > hit badly with rust issues. > > After a full body restoration in 2006, it hasn't seen snow since, and has > remained...
Re: Making of a Vanagon - Now New T3
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:57:28 +0000
...I was at the factory in January 1996 and the place was full of Japanese engineers at almost every production station watching, taking pictures...
Buses By The Beach Fall Campout
Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 07:09:24 -0400
...do not have a bus or their bus is under repair/restoration and would like to come to the event. Everyone is welcome. If...
LiMBO Want Ads ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 13 Oct 95 12:07:12 CDT
...Conversion Camper, original everything, has been sitting several years, runs, needs restoration, Norcold refrigerator, Paulin stove, propane furnace, port-o-potty, etc. original documentation...
Re: 'fridge: saggy door, wimpy latch
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:02:22 -0800
...The refrigerator door sags enough to prevent a good seal >when "closed", and the door has to be lifted slightly to shut fully. >Door...
Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:47:51 -0600
...As for the throttle, there was only > full off > and full on. The brake was on or off (also full thrust). Speed was > controlled...
Re: Temporary Winter chassis treatment
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:48:26 -0600
...After a full body restoration in 2006, it hasn't seen snow since, and has remained 98% rust free. Speaking for Fords Rusting... my...
Re: Simply Stunning.... Come and see
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:34:03 -0700
...A full restoration is really affordable and the quality is the highest. The same job would cost at least twice as much or three...
Re: A newbie has a question...
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 16 Sep 2001 10:18:55 -0700
...After you've got the system full again you can have it pressure tested for leaks and checked for the presence of hydrocarbon (exhaust...
Fwd: [T2] A few VW's for sale... (long)
Historical mailing list - Anthony Bailey
Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:34 -0500
...thru, six pop-out windows, mostly disassembled >and was in mid-restoration, rolling on all four stock rims/tires, >body work and prep for...
Re: Tires and Wheels - The best laid plans of Mice and Men.....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 19 Mar 2014 19:04:40 -0400
...a guy owes me a full set of four .. my good vans run 15's with dedicated front and rear sizes. ( 2WD of course...
Re: Simply Stunning.... Come and see
Historical mailing list - courtney hook
Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:46:27 -0700
...Mostly the seam rust elimination and the fuel line change. > A full > restoration is really affordable and the quality is the > highest. The same...
Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:02:03 -0700
...a vanagon really healthy. ......> Mostly shops do either parts replacing or full restorations..there's a vast middle ground that just invovles, cleaning, lubing...