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• Re: older cars get low balled in value, but VW's hold value
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:57:22 -0400
  ...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: gluing bodypanels on - BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:15:08 -0500
  ...I also > know > next to nothing about body work. However, do you think that what > you saw > with the glued pannels could have been...
• Re: Deer whistles--do they work?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 18:50:51 -0700
  I once posed the question to a body shop operator. After a hearty laugh he assured me that his shop repairs deer-collision damage...
• Throttle Valve Switch
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO-MS)
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:56:03 -0400
  ...throttle body so you can work on it. It's virtually impossible to diagnose a problem with it while the throttle body is installed...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:15:36 -0400
  ...Throttle body question-Throttle switch! I think tencentlife had a vacuum switch out before GW did. I thought about buying his but stalling as...
• Re: Throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Raceing Cajun
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 02:32:35 -0500
  ...Sure glad I have been able to make a living working on Volkswagens all my working life. I would of starved long ago if...
• Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:31:40 EST
  ...dent is making more work and introducing the possibility for more rust. ANY time you disturb the original seam/body integrity you will never...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:40:08 -0800
  dear david not so sure i would replace that or cut it out i would be inclined to pull it out with a body...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:52:25 -0800
  ...to >where it was ... >to where it just needs the finish body work and painting. > >where it's pushed under the rear hatch door...
• Re: Throttle Body Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:38:38 -0700
  ...Throttle Body Question > I have an '88GL, 2.1L WBX, manual tranny. The fuel system is Digifant. > > The throttle body lays transverse over the...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:36:20 -0700
  ...the outcome -- so far. >>>> We'll see how pretty the body |shop's work is. | |BTW, for anyone >>>> in Bend, Oregon, the two shops...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:20:36 -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: The Brits sure love the old loafs (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 23:28:12 +0000
  ...I sold my Westy interior from the '59er > (took it out to do work on the body, then time and no place to do...
• 82 Air cooled Wrecking Out
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:28:52 -0500
  ...It has an automatic that was working good but now the transmission is buyer beware because... You know how fast wrecker drivers go and...
• Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 3 May 2009 13:36:54 -0400
  Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon, if you look closely you can see some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. http://s257...
• unsubscribing
  Historical mailing list - Kintz, Roger
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 22:15:47 -0700
  ...subject and body of message to the appropriate address "listerv@gerry.vanagon.com " But it does not appear to be working. Is the server...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:27:22 EST
  ...a terrible smell the dealer found a German workers lunch, including a carton of milk in the rear between the body and closet area.
• Re: LVC: Insurance repair choice
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:00:22 -0700
  ...as they will definitely know who they trust/use/get good reliable results from for body work. Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit"
• Recaro example
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 18:40:17 -0800
  can be found here on EbaY Item 310106787652 Shows the vintage seats that work well with vanagons. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 18:36:07 -0800
  Once in the mountains the C-clip that holds the throttle rod onto the throttle body came off. This is the little clip about...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:36:21 -0800
  ...Body work question > Use a jack on that corner... That's a good idea, thanks! It's been > mentioned that heat would be a...
• Re: dent removal ?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 06:46:16 -0600
  ...you body work experts, as to how I might fix it or how a body > shop would do it. There are some body shops...
• prospective '82 diesel -good mechanicals, so-so body
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:09:02 -0500
  ...This one is which is close to me and having the engine rebuilt by a mechanic who does decent work, but has rust which...
• Re: Throttle body question-Throttle switch!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:00:27 -0700
  ...Mine works quite well. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jun 13, 2014, at 6:49 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Good news (after bad news (after good news))
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 16 May 2012 11:18:18 -0500
  ...The staff at the shop were pleasant to work with, so if all goes well, I may have found a local body shop that...
• The deal about the Tail Light Fairy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:25:49 -0800
  ...No Body ..that's his job, and who takes care of it usually .......No Body. and the Tail Light Fairly is a myth... though...
• Re: Vanagon Seams, Car Talk
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 11:10:35 -0500
  Don, Try your FLABS (friendly local auto body supply :-) Don't give the Car Talk guys too hard a time, they're entertainers these...
• Re: throttle body rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 11:59:36 -0400
  ...above the idle position. Works some of the time... > > So... I see that Go Westy offers a rebuilt throttle body with ball bearings > for...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 23:14:58 -0400
  ...Flux core wire is horrible for body work. Gas is the best way to go. If you are welding patches and non-stressed work...
• Re: Body parts for Mellow Yellow [SOLVED]
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:49:03 -0700
  ...the outcome -- so far. >>> We'll see how pretty the body |shop's work is. | |BTW, for anyone >>> in Bend, Oregon, the two shops...
• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:52:46 -0800
  ...as new, Or just work properly and look decent and not leak etc ? I have a vanagon parts donor body that I cut panels...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 09:47:41 -0700
  ...for point of reference, some body work pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/BodyWork# On 9/14/14, Brett Ne <brettn777@gmail.com> wrote...
• Paint woes
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 16 Jan 1997 15:25:41 -0500
  ...my beloved 86 GL is out of the bodyshop with OK, not great, body work and a paint job. Last night though, some asshole...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:58:18 +0200
  I was wondering if I could acheive the same effect by cutting into the body, as putting a scoop prodtuding outside the body. This...
• Re: Installing a pop-top on a non-pop top EASY!! NO WELDING..IN ONE WEEDEND
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:26:59 -0700
  Your link doesn�t work. Did you type it in wrong? -- Katherine J. Maas "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with...
• Fry-day - Transporter body restoration
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 13 May 2011 09:56:41 -0700
  ...I am very pleased with the body shop that did the restoration work on my truck and I want to share my good experience...
• Camper sliding windows, how to disassemble?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 17:14:02 -0400
  My windows are out for body work and I'm planning to have my silver sliding window frames anodized black. Can someone telll me...
• Book time for CV Joint work?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:39:39 -0700
  Does any body know the book time to inspect, clean, repack and replace the boots on CV Joints? Regards, Todd __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
• Re: Garbage Truck Camper?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:44:46 -0800
  dear camper turning japanes very cool workmanship here moreover the really neat web site stuff where you click on description to animate the pictures...
• Re: DoKa door
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:44:25 -0400
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > So here I am, again, doin' the ole body work to defeat the Rust Demons, or > at least wound them. My...
• '74 Bus FS $500 NJ
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 14:48:59 EST
  ...Because this van's body is so solid it makes a great project van without alot of body work. I am located in southern...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:15:52 -0700
  ...body - but AFM) is removed, both the top retaining |bolt and the nut on the bottom retaining stud can be removed |by working above...
• Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:10:56 EDT
  ...so that the throttle-body could be shifted a slight bit over. It all went in well, and is working fine. I have to...
• I need help, please
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 2 Dec 2022 11:34:39 -0800
  ...cap and rotor - NGK BP6ET are recent. - Throttle body switch checked fine - Idle screw on throttle body cleaned - A good fuel pressure regulator was...
• Re: vanagon on wheel trolleys
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:59:21 +0000
  ...so I finally decided to work on the body of my 81 Vanagon Jenny Westy. It will take months, years LOL. To move her...
• The conclusion of my R-TDI Westfalia Project!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:01:52 -0700
  I figured I should get off my duff and post the conclusion to my R-TDI conversion and extensive body work done to my...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:42:31 -0600
  ...Winget <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: > > > I am going to have some body work done on my1987 Westy. My question is > > who has the best...
• Body Panel Seams Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 23:22:03 -0400
  While doing some minor body work on my 85GL over the weekend, I spotted cracks in the seams where the body panels meet. I...
• Re: Welding near fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:22:53 +0000
  ...My bodyshop guy is extremely experienced in Vanagons.  Yet, he has made no mention of removing fuel tank and stuff before beginning work. Should...
• 85 Westy for Sale - $7,000
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 06:11:33 -0500
  ...The body is very good, with only a small crease in the back of the sliding door, and the adjacent side body panel. It...
• Re: Rust issues again....
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 17 May 2004 20:07:11 -0500
  ...shagadelic.org/VW/info/gmbulley-soundproof/intrir1.html> It all works wonderfully until you need some bodywork. Quiet has its price, I guess. Chris.
• 90 vanagon F/S
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 17:08:42 MDT
  ...needs some body work .. $4000 ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
• giiving something back to the list...
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 15:26:07 -0400
  ...done (with a bit of hard work): http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/EKTA/87_Syncro_body3.pdf Enjoy! (Yes, I know, I still...
• Re: Westy Sleep Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:37:02 -0500
  ****Worked well 2 yrs ago but back needs a bit more cush now**** Loose some weight brother :-) ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send...
• fs:67 pop top, 66 ghia
  Historical mailing list - morrison
  Mon, 5 Jun 1995 18:46:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...with the work he did on it. '66 ghia sat for 15 years, no motor, body straight, left fenders have rust. Body straight, pan...
• vanagon booted
  Historical mailing list - Steve Jevne
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:24:43 EDT
  To tell you the truth, I am not quite sure how timing works. The new distributor I got has the vaccuum mounted on the...
• Re: after the Unknowns again!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 08:51:56 -0700
  ...Now working on my third 1971 Bus, first Westphalia model though. Also have just purchased a 1970 Westphalia that need motor and body work...
• New Body Work Toy
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 12 Apr 96 19:29:02 -0700
  I bought myself a new toy last night and gave it a try today after work. AIR NIBBLER. Best $50 I could spend. I...
• Usable Parts--Aircooled 83 to Watercooled 84
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 15:41:37 EDT
  ...a body parts donor for my 84 Westy and have some questions about powertrain parts swapability. 1. Will the windsucker fuel pump work on...
• VW Vanagon Syncro one owner - $3500 (seattle)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hersh
  Fri, 30 May 2008 12:18:25 -0400
  ...Engine and transmission works excellent.rear dif. lock works to.Body has some side damage (see pics). License plates exp" Lotsa photos. http://seattle...