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• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 07:59:12 EST
  ...I would hate to be the body guy now having to scrape that crud off the inside of the quarter panels we did.. . . . . . The...
• Re: Sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 13:25:37 -0500
  ...We welded in some new panels and I used roofing tar to seal the welds (we spot welded it vs. solid welding) to keep...
• USED seat cover request
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:16:17 -0600
  ...Too worn to repair. I could get some generic vinyl and replace the seat cover panel but it would not have the same pattern...
• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:36:46 -0800
  ...If you speak to a mall owner, you will find that their biggest problem and ongoing expense is locating and repairing roof leaks. And...
• Update; Rust repair and windshield sprayer tube replacement/routing (sort of long)
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 23:32:17 -0500
  ...The bumper was repaired with fiberglass on the top, then was ground and painted the same as the body. I also decided to go...
• 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:08:24 +1300
  ...I might want to get parts to repair the engine (AAY-series Audi 2.5 five), and the NZ VW agent has no listings...
• Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:51:34 -0700
  ...and .............'no title' , and that sealed it for me for sure ....'not at this time.' meanwhile I started rust repair on a very nice...
• 84 Westy Angst - keep or sell?
  Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 03:34:16 -0300
  ...Allmost all of the interior panels have punctures, or Mactac covering the punctures.I would like to replace these with a nice light plywood...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Jun 2010 - Special issue (#2010-619)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:05:06 +0000
  ...Door panels all good, except= > fronts hacked for larger speakers. Under the dash the wiring looks good, n= > ot a hacked up mess. Maintained...
• '85 FOR SALE, PARTS or WHOLE
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 20:58:32 +0000
  ...I'd rather part it as I need the windshield and some of the body panels, plus although it is a solid running vehicle...
• Re: [vanagon] aero to steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:01:02 EST
  ...repair will be necessary to clean up where they were cut off. I guess you'll have to take the fiberglass trim panels off...
• Re: Opinions Please!
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:05:19 -0700
  ...Door panels all good, except fronts hacked for larger speakers. Under the dash the wiring looks good, not a hacked up mess. Maintained by...
• Re: Rust in the seams
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:38:15 -0600
  ...Somewhere there was a how-to on how to repair the window rust. using a little bit of welding. Anyone remember that one? Hope...
• Re: A/C Conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:14:11 -0700
  ...The hard part is determining the condition of the existing system components and replacing, repairing or rebuilding them in order to have a functional...
• Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
  ...Repair map light switch Repair broken radio control button Install extension wire cable for Digitool behind cabinets Install new rear side marker lamp lenses...
• Re: FRIGGIN INSANE.!!!.. Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 14:32:15 -0500
  ...I heard that these panels would have to be replaced and I heard the frame was bent. These were folks that crawled under the...
• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:05:24 -0700
  ...but rumpled quarter panels (now my son's offroad vehicle). So in the case of MY, it sounds like the repair estimate will be...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:48:35 +1200
  ...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels > coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. This is NOT galvanizing...
• Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic Rear 3-Point Seat Belts, Retrofit Installation
  April 30, 1991
  ...on the D-pillar about six inches above the lower trim panels, and about 1-2 inches from the forward (front) edge of the...
• Re: Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 11:54:29 -0500
  ...It's in excellent shape except > for the stock cream colored plastic sheet glued to all the fiber-wood > interior panels. All the glue...
• '76 westy (sniff!) FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Richard Copley
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 12:18:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Rear of front wheel wells, rocker panels, paint chips on front... you know the story. Lower ball joint boots are split. Were when I...
• WAS Anyone have a South African ETKA? now Photos??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:29 -0500
  ...I might >want to get parts to repair the engine (AAY-series Audi 2.5 five), and >the NZ VW agent has no listings...
• Re: Commandments Of The Garage - By Matt Farr
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:52:04 -0500
  ...No lacy curtains nor gingham privacy panels shall be allowed on the windows of the sacred garage. 2.The garage shall not be cleaned...
• Re: Looking for quality sliding door bottom track
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:07:48 -0500
  ...They are a small shop > that is making small runs of obsolete repair panels. We should really be > grateful that this panel exists at...
• Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:48:31 -0800
  ...I might > want to get parts to repair the engine (AAY-series Audi 2.5 five), and > the NZ VW agent has no listings...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:59:05 -0500
  ...Mileage July 2001 65,000. (Real mileage about 300K) I have receipts to support every part except interior seats, door panels etc. July 2001...
• Various reportings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:15:48 -0500
  ...Using POR-15's floorpan repair kit, I cleaned and treated the whole thing. Then I top coated with a color matched can of...
• Great News! After presenting Mercury insurance with documentation (invoices and comparable vehicle pricing) they decided to repair my Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Wed, 7 May 2003 15:40:05 -0700
  ...Four 85 @ an average price of $6,650 Repair of my van is currently estimated at $3,900 bodywork and between $1,000 and...
• Re: NVC: what's a good non-running bus worth?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:44:51 -0400
  ...No mats anywhere, cheap aftermarket door panels. >> Body: excellent, no dents (to speak of) or rust, everything straight >> and opens and closes properly, If...
• Re: Opinions Please!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:26:44 -0700
  ...Like this van is 'down' some few thousands in serious repairs here and there. Based on that ... it should go for much less than...
• Re: True Grit---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 27 May 2002 00:11:40 -0500
  ...Mileage July 2001 65,000. (Real mileage about 300K) I have receipts to support every part except interior seats, door panels etc. July 2001...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:02:15 -0500
  ...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels > coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. This is NOT galvanizing...
• Sioux Falls South Dakota or Bust!
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 4 May 2001 10:26:10 -0500
  ...Engine, transmission, axles, floor panels, wheel wells, front end----perfect. I crawl out, and open the doors, and the inside is absolutely spotless. I...
• Re: Report on K$3 Westy Syncro FS
  Historical mailing list - Marc Edwards
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 13:00:33 -0700
  ...Fact is, with a welder, a grinder and some body panels, you'd be amazed what bodywork you can do. > BTW: Who is the...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:27:12 -0700
  ...I removed the upper rear cabinet and the evaporator cover panels, then pressure washed the evaporator from the inside of the van, clearing out...
• Re: sliding door... please help
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 5 Dec 2016 05:00:47 +0000
  ...https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in-x-25-ft-Aluminum-Roll-Flashing/1018733 From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:51:07 -0600
  ...I removed the upper rear cabinet and the evaporator >cover panels, >then pressure washed the evaporator from the inside of >the van, >clearing out...
• Re: The price of living on the East Coast (restorations)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:15:30 -0500
  ...My first choice (Master Crafters in Rockville > Maryland) no longer does restorations as they simply are too back > logged with accident repairs, and don...
• Re: How to Keep Cool in Your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:51:41 -0600
  ...I removed the upper rear cabinet and the evaporator >cover panels, >then pressure washed the evaporator from the inside of >the van, >clearing out...
• Re: Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:35:48 -0800
  ...EVERYTHING SAFETY + MECHANICALLY RELATED WAS REPAIRED, I AM NOT AN IDIOT! There are ZERO safety issues in this Westy! Leaks have been sealed as...
• Re: Was: speaker rec..... Now:Ms Krall
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:23:21 -0700
  ...The site is run by the brother of Dan Earlewine, guitar repairman with Stewart-Macdonald. This guitar repairman loves to listen to John Clayton...
• Re: Was: speaker rec..... Now:Ms Krall
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:27:14 -0700
  ...run by the brother of Dan Earlewine, guitar repairman with > Stewart-Macdonald. > > This guitar repairman loves to listen to John Clayton in his Vanagons...
• Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 May 1998 21:26:40 CDT
  ...on the D-pillar about six inches above the lower trim panels, and about 1-2 inches from the forward (front) edge of the...
• Re: FRIGGIN INSANE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! (lots of exclamation points RULE)
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Sat, 29 Jun 2002 01:00:10 -0700
  ...I heard that > these panels would have to be replaced and I heard > the frame was bent. > These were folks that crawled under the...
• Wallaced...and the next 20 years
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:21:05 -0800
  ...I also had John Muir's Repair Manual and it got me started on understanding of the basic principles of how the motor worked...
• Re: question: '76 or '77, possible purchase, what to look for
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 20:10:58
  ...Has surface rust >bubbling but undercarriage looked pretty good. >What are the cracks? Just paint or will the body panels actualy >crack? >Girlfriend says...
• Re: Was: speaker rec..... Now:Ms Krall
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:37:32 -0700
  ...run by the brother of Dan Earlewine, guitar repairman with >> Stewart-Macdonald. >> >> This guitar repairman loves to listen to John Clayton in his Vanagons...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:42:53 -0500
  ...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. The problem is - steel...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 01:34:58 +0000
  If you want to see a good example of DIY repair, watch the UK show "Wheeler-Dealer"  I am sure some of the body...
• Re: Tire size question
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 17 Nov 2024 13:06:18 -0800
  ...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the fiberglass > panels. > > The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I discovered > > when I > > filled...
• '66 progress, engine in
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 10:30:49 -0700
  ...A far cry from the rest of the vehicle which needs paint, a new headliner, and interior panels! :-) Oh well, one step at a...
• Re: Looking for quality sliding door bottom track
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:23:52 -0800
  ...They are a small shop that is making small runs of obsolete repair panels. We should really be grateful that this panel exists at...
• Re: Small Rust Areas.
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 02:12:35 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > If you want to see a good example of DIY repair, watch the UK show > "Wheeler-Dealer"  I am sure...
• Maco paint job explained...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:16:49 -0800
  ...Not the body repair preparation. That is the only work really. And you have to take the windows out, the lock and handles off...
• Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:10:51 -0700
  ...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels > coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. The problem is - > steel...
• History - Magnum PI Van On eBay
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:54:01 -0600
  ...I >know the mechanic that worked on the show to repair the vans and he still >lives and owns his own VW repair shop...
• Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Jefferson Kitts
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:51:15 -0700
  ...I > would > be almost afraid to take the Dometic to them for repairs. the old > 'Stealership' affect - you pay a lot, but perhaps don...
• Re: Hi and newby question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:59:23 -0700
  ...early westy's have funky door panels on the sliding door inside, the 84 and earlier sliding door is not so hot ....( though not...
• 4 Westfalia Campers (& a Splitty) For Sale in Pa (LONG)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 17:54:54
  ...Once repaired most of it will be hidden by the pop- top weatherstripping. Overall, this bus is in excellent condition. It, too, needs a...
• Re: You Never Know: A Story
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 22 May 2022 19:44:20 -0500
  ...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to see > what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. > > It's been an...