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71 Single Cab for sale [uk]
Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 14:51:20 +0000 (GMT)
...In need of alot of rust removal and welding around the bottom (`In need of restoration', as he put it). He wants 500 quid...
Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:12:36 -0700
Does anyone have any more restoration tips? I would like to rechrome(sp?) parts of the front grill. I found that metal polish works...
Re: No Vanagon Content - Question about Sciroccos
Historical mailing list - wb6otg
Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:47:21 -0400
...my favorite Scirocco, and I think it'd make a great restoration project >for me, if I could only find one - (that's not...
Re: Friday distraction (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 15 May 2020 11:55:15 -0700
...over the place and sad that the item is well past restoration. Thanks for sharing. Bruce On Fri, May 15, 2020 at 11:44...
Selling Vanagon Westfalia business
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:42:46 -0700
Hi everybody, I am retiring from the Vanagon Westfalia repairs and restoration business. I am selling it to someone who is willing to learn...
Can you make the bus quiet?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Sep 1995 12:24:04 -0700
After removing all the "stuff" out of my bus so I can begin restoration I've noticed how noisy it is. The engine sounds...
Re: Rev Limiter?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 07:52:05 -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...
dashpads for sale..Re: Cracked Dash Blues Options? Restoration? Dash Mat?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 14:38:37 EDT
...pics of a dash fitted with a dash mat? How about > restoration of the dash pad? Is this a costly proposition? The cracks are...
Re: FRIDAY Will this someday happen to our Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:19:54 -0700
Looks like they do a whole lot more in the restoration than GW does on Vanagons. Alistair > On Jul 29, 2016, at 7:40...
Re: Rescue Squad anniversary
Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
Sat, 9 Nov 2013 19:54:29 -0800
...Campbell River, BC '87 Westy, 550K Km in total restoration mode...
Re: Left my new baby in St. James
Historical mailing list
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:17:22 EDT
...Trying to get her home yesterday to start my restoration relationship and didn't quite make it. Think it's a fuel line issue...
Restored Classics For Sale
Historical mailing list
Mon, 12 Jun 1995 21:55:11 -0400
...Single Cab - 46k miles, straight/runs great $2950.00 contact Gralund Restorations @ 707-573-9191 or 707-523-3619 located in Santa Rosa, (Sonoma...
vallejo, ca meet
Historical mailing list
Thu, 20 Apr 1995 21:23:05 -0700
...you hear of one in in need of a good home/restoration, etc., let me know! [previously owned]: early '60's notchback (1500), '78...
pics of hub cap 'restoration'
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 17:25:18 -0400
http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/bev.html I also took some snapshots of the look after AC removal and the front shelf I...
Re: sunroof
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:16:55 -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...
CT parts
Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 13:00:57 -0700
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew of any used/new parts, restoration shops in CT, I'm having trouble finding some, looked everywhere...
Re: Westy restoration.. from A to Z
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 21 Feb 2006 07:57:40 -0600
John, I think GoWesty and Bus Depot both have the rear screens, and one of the two, if not both, have the side screens...
Re: Restoration business in Memphis, lets buy it!
Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
Thu, 25 Apr 1996 12:17:07 -0500 (CDT)
Sounds like vanagon@lenti,Inc. ;-) Put me down for $1.59. Bob Hufford \\ // YardBusses "Back Yard Busses" \\ \\// // '60 Double-Door Panel \\ \/ // '81 Vanagon L...
flush the cooling system?
Historical mailing list - Byron Spears
Tue, 22 Jul 1997 23:21:42 -0400
...tips on how? Thanks for your input!!! Byron Spears Clinton, MD '87 GL Weekender '63 Chevy II (poor baby needs restoration bad) '86 Maxima
Re: flashing temp light when cool
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 13 Jul 2000 08:32:58 -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...
Inquiry on European Cooler Air, Inc
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:30:26 -0700
...Seems they even dabble in VW Restoration. Comments Please. Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus" 90 Westy Syncro ... Soon Mesa, AZ.
Syncro speedometer output repair?
Historical mailing list - ian Butler
Thu, 1 May 2003 11:28:07 -0400
...Since I am starting a spring restoration project, one of the things I'd like to do is get it going again. Trouble is...
Re: Where to buy Redline in Canada
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 17 May 2006 08:49:31 -0400
...Johnson Research and Restorations 905-564-8805 698 Davand Dr. Mississauga ON (I can pick some up and bring it to BusFusion if you...
Cost of restoration
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 10:56:08 -0800
My experience is that restorations, other than wash, wax and vacuum, cost only about three times what you could possibly have expected, BUT they...
Re: Hello!! Anybody out there??
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:49:30 -0600
...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: License plate lamp holders for 1991 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:37:27 +0000
...Holders were removed during the body restoration and repainting. Since then the thin pieces of plastic that hold the lamp holder to the body...
Re: Restoration Week 6
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Mon, 4 Apr 2016 22:02:25 -0300
Jim: I believe you mean: poulenée > On 04-Apr-2016, at 20:55, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Be advised that Felder...
Re: Preaching to the Choir
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 08:44:38 -0700
There are more than a few of similar restoration quality around Seattle. I saw two yesterday of this vintage driving around. Always makes me...
Re: Need to finish restoration
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:16:26 -0700
Hey Nik, you may want to let the list know where you are. Some things like sliding door panels are a PITA to ship...
Re: Comments, opinions, etc. appreciated
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:23:07 -0500
...And why would anyone spend that much money/time to do an interior with the world's cheapest paneling? I sure like the restoration...
Re: Fiberglas Top
Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
Thu, 23 May 1996 12:24:56 -0800
...Any tips on restoration? > > Bill > > 1970 Vw Adventure Wagon Ya thow a couple coats of yellow on top ;-) -- +------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Glen Buhlmann | I know it all...
Re: Wasserleaker Head Job
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Thu, 25 Nov 1999 10:31:43 -0800
...Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
Re: Great Campgrounds Between L.A. and S.F.?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 25 Jul 2000 11:15:06 -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: value of slider door handle?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 18 Dec 2000 08:45:44 -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: Uh-oh, cooling system way pressurized
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 08:58:51 -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: Monster TODO List - cruise control
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:54:34 -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...
84GL with 175,900 miles - restoration
Historical mailing list - John Bates
Tue, 22 Apr 2003 01:53:27 -0400
Thanks for your responses. Mike, Joel, Jim and Chris. I especially liked Chris's "youre the original owner and you've never used the...
Are there any e-mail lists for Split vans?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:28:26 +1300
I have been approached for parts by someone in NZ, wanting parts for a restoration (or even just repair) of a really rough "customized...
are all after market bumpers created equal?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:32:02 -0400
...Although they looked like cheap plating when I got them they would suffice for my need as a finish my restoration this week. Upon...
Re: Dynamat...
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:25:02 -0400
...I got the tip from a shop that does restorations. I'm not saying this is the right thing - only that I did it...
Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:03:20 -0700
...for the > heater to keep mice out? > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/the-mouses-tale/ > -- > > Regards, Peter Kraiker > Website: Kraiker.Photography > <http://kraiker.photography...
1929 BUSatti Advice?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 10 Dec 95 07:51 CST
...Now that my beard is graying, the 67 Deluxe restoration is done, $700 seems like a deal. I know, if it seems too good...
Re: Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Tue, 4 Jul 1995 15:36:53 -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: Roster
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Mon, 29 Nov 1999 12:22:03 -0800
...Thanks, Doktor Tim Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles San Juan Island, WA
Re: Need help, I can't get transmission back into vanagon.
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 13 Dec 2000 10:07:46 -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: ebrake cable equalizer?'sPlastic water outlet ripoff
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 14 Feb 2001 14:51:23 -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...
No Vanagon Content - Question about Sciroccos
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 23:19:28 -0500
...It's my favorite Scirocco, and I think it'd make a great restoration project for me, if I could only find one - (that...
Re: 82 Westy Restoration, Week 1
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:29:08 -0500
...See the link below to the restoration of Bob Roach’s van done back in 2006. No welding was done, all repair work done...
Re: Total restoration cost!
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:45:02 +0000
...Total restoration cost! >Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 13:43:56 +0000 > >One thing I don't see mentioned is the cost of the...
Re: One shop that also rents
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Fri, 6 Jan 2017 11:13:48 -0800
Peace Vans is a great shop, they do pretty much everything with VW vans, mechanical work to full body restorations and customization. Pretty cool...
OMG Folks, I Just Realized Something!!!
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:42:31 +0000
...moves forward and backwards, and it does NOT need a full restoration-are you with me here? I HAVE A $30,000.00 VAN...
Re: Diesels
Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
Wed, 13 Sep 1995 23:00:58 -0500 (CDT)
...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
aftermarket a/c
Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
Wed, 6 Jan 1999 18:12:03 -0800
...company that makes units tailored mostly towards hot rodders or some restorations, but could easily be used in our cars as well. I don...
Re: bumper repair for '90 Carat
Historical mailing list
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 12:20:27 EDT
...I'm not interested in a show/restoration > quality but in good looking bumpers. > > use fiberglass resin and matting cloth. works great. chris
Re: No Start, No Pump, HELP!
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 02:34:35 -0400
At 10:05 6/9/2004, Warner, Jeff (DSIO) wrote: >Dang it! > >Just completed a topside restoration in the engine compartment late last >night...
Syncro Sunroof Restoration Project
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 1 Mar 2007 18:10:18 -0800
I have been working on a ground up Syncro Sunroof project for a month now and have had many comment while at my shop...
Body Shop needed for rust restoration near Detroit
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 1 Dec 2006 11:57:19 -0500
I just completed a motor swap in my 84 Westy, Wolfsburg, and the Michigan Winters have played havoc on the old body. I ordered...
Re: Dometic Fridge available
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:41:16 -0700
...likely >> still filled with play-dough. << >> >> That'll be one expensive restoration project. > > Shame, everyone knows the fridge won't run without those ice...
Head restoration.
Historical mailing list - Joe Fahy
07 Jul 97 14:17:13 EDT
I just pulled the heads off of my '87, much to my surprise the upper rubber and metal sealing rings that my Bentley manual...
Dealers of parts for 50s Buses?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 5 Dec 2005 18:28:26 +1300
I have been approached for parts by someone in NZ, wanting parts for a restoration (or even just repair) of a really rough "customized...