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• Re: Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:55:30 -0400
  ...Body work is a combination of technical skill and art. A good body man can work miracles. A poor body job will be regretted...
• Re: Body Work List?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:56:12 -0400
  ...Body Work List? I'm about to try my hand at body work on a very crusty bus. Is there a dedicated group for...
• recommendation for san francisco peninsula body shop?
  Historical mailing list - Laura Majerus
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:31:33 -0700
  ...What it need is body work. Does anyone have a recommendation for a body shop on the peninsula south of San Francisco that does...
• Suggestions on Body Work?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 02 Jul 1996 20:40:29 -0400
  ...Some body work needed. Has anyone had experience with body work around the bottom of the windshield? All busses I have seen seem to...
• Body filler onto primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 11 May 2007 09:36:53 -0700
  ...Am finishing up some body work. Repaired cracked body filler/surface rust on slider door and seam rust work on PS rear fender area...
• Recommendations for Seattle/Kitsap body shop?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:34:30 -0700
  My 85 Westy needs some body work (drivers side seam rust repair) and a complete repaint. Can anyone recommend a body and paint shop...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:36:21 +0000
  ...Body work question The body shop i worked at would try to avoid like the plague "reshaping" things. We always said "when in doubt...
• body restoration book recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - David L. Leigh
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 11:19:11 +0000
  I'm looking for books on body restoration, especially on Volkswagons. As I've never done any sort of body work before, I'm...
• Body work question...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 20:14:01 -0500
  ...Body work question... Found a '86 Westie that's in good shape but needs some engine and front end body work. Not too concerned...
• Body Work, welding, and danger - A question
  Historical mailing list - samc
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:14:24 -0400
  My 84 Westy is finally in the shop for a "body uplift" and the fellow doing the work expressed genuine fear about doing the...
• Re: Any painters in UT?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 16:47:23 -0500
  Helloall,here is/are tips when going to a painter.I just had my 85 westy repainted $3000 w/body work and all.Lots...
• Re: vanagon body rust problem
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:58:08 -0500
  ...But, since it's on the list, next time I need some body work done I'll be sure to tell my body man...
• Re: Body Work, welding, and danger - A question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:26:12 -0700
  Pull the cabinets! Mark samc wrote: >My 84 Westy is finally in the shop for a "body uplift" and the fellow doing the work...
• body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:15:15 -0700
  ...On the other hand, dropping a large chunk of $$$ into body work on a van who's guts are getting on in years may...
• Body work question...
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Jun 1998 10:36:19 -0500
  Found a '86 Westie that's in good shape but needs some engine and front end body work. Not too concerned about the engine...
• Re: Body work
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  18 Sep 1995 09:37:09 EST
  ...Body work Author: EBURTIS (INTERNET.EBURTIS) at HR Date: 9/16/95 10:47 AM Does anyone in the D.C. area know of...
• Body work update
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 13:38:17 CST6CDT
  I stopped by the body shop that has our van today. Work is progressing. They had all the new sheet metal in (NO body...
• Re: Body filler onto primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:26:57 -0400
  ...In my limited experience doing body work, i have only used plastic body filler on bare metal, then primered. Once i level my primer...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:37:47 -0800
  ...Body work question I know very little about bodywork but I'm going to learn. I just put a question and photo on TheSamba...
• Re: Por-15: Suitable for exterior body work?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 05:45:23 -0700
  ...Suitable for exterior body work? I have heard that Por-15 is an excellent rust cure but looking at the web site for this...
• New Body Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 1994 14:02:01 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience doing body work on their VW's? I am contemplating replacing the rear apron and driver side rocker panel...
• FS throttle body w/ throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 16:36:25 -0500
  I also have a good used working throttle body with the throttle switch that works from my 87 for sale for $30 plus shipping...
• second battery and body work question
  Historical mailing list - Sean R.
  Tue, 22 May 2001 14:05:43 -0500
  ...I have never done body work but I know the basics. I guess what I'm looking for is some tips from someone who...
• Re: second battery and body work question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 22 May 2001 21:55:27 -0500
  ...second battery and body work question > hi all, > > I'm a newbie to the list and I have a couple of questions. > > I have...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:23:33 -0700
  ...body work vs. mechanical work My vanagon is nearing a crossroads in its life. With 160K on the original engine and transmission, I'm...
• Por-15: Suitable for exterior body work?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 08:15:04 -0400
  ...completely unsuitable for exterior body work. Any coat that was sanded down enough to blend in with undamaged body areas would be unable to...
• Seattle Area Body Shop? reply
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 29 Sep 1998 02:06:46 EDT
  ...They have been trained by VW and Audi to do body work. Talk to Steve or Mark. See ya. Michael Modl 87 syncro 87...
• Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 20:55:21 -0800
  Does anyone have any tricks for cleaning the seams between the body panels? Just using a washrag is not working. Todd '88 Westy
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:51:29 -0800
  ...I can't say I see a lot of really good work done, especially in body and paint work. I know of precisely two...
• any body shop owners/workers on the list?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 23 May 2006 19:13:33 -0400
  ...advice via PM in dealing with a body shop that has IMHO done some inferior work. If you would like to help drop me...
• Re: Body filler onto primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 11 May 2007 15:14:33 -0700
  ...In my limited experience doing body work, i have only > used plastic body filler on bare metal, then primered. Once i level my > primer...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:23:20 -0700
  ...body work vs. mechanical work My vanagon is nearing a crossroads in its life. With 160K on the original engine and transmission, I'm...
• Body work
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:06:15 -0400
  Hello all, Within the next week or so, I plan on undertaking the monumental task of performing the necessary body work on my '84...
• Re: body shops in SF area
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 03:33:29 EST
  << need to get some work done on my van and was wondering if anyone could recommend a good body shop in San Fran area...
• looking for local shops, body work needed.
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 14:23:11 +0000
  Hello and Good morning, does anyone have local shops near me San Jose,Ca for body work and some diag work. I have a...
• Re: body work vs. mechanical work
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:06:51 -0700
  ...body work vs. mechanical work >>If you bang on the side of my van near the bottom it feels like a Hobie Cat. Bryan
• Good Body Shop in Seattle??
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Tue, 12 Mar 96 16:40:16 UT
  Looking for a good body shop in the Seattle area. My '64 25 window needs some rust work and welding. Any recomendations? Thanks! --Jonny
• 1990 vanagon gl FS
  Historical mailing list - rob le duc
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 19:55:13 MST
  ...maroon body with gray lowercladding and alloy wheels .. power windows & locks .. cruise .. needs left body work and engine work ????? .. in southeastern mass. asking $2500...
• how to choose a body shop to paint my westy
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Robertson - Backcountry.com
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:14:12 -0700
  Hi, My 1988 GL Westy with a 2.5 subie is badly oxidized and needs some body work by the passenger side rear fender...
• Re: estimate on repairing right side of van
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 23:40:42 -0500
  ...Depending on grade of work and where you are, but body and paint work isn't cheap, and rarely is done very well anyway...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:43:38 -0500
  ...Body work question > > The body shop i worked at would try to avoid like the plague "reshaping" > things. We always said "when in doubt...
• Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:57:34 -0400
  ...valve body that is known to be in better condition.I think any water cooled engine valve body will work.The valve body from...
• Re: full paint job prices
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:21:06 -0800
  > I would like to know what people have been quoted for paint jobs on their > Vanagons, inlcuding body work. We are starting to get...
• Re: estimate on repairing right side of van
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 22:50:14 -0800
  ...Depending on grade of work and where you are, but body and paint work isn't cheap, and rarely is done very well anyway...
• Bodywork ... advice?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 13:50:33 +0600
  I have some body work to do on my bus. Mostly small dents and the such. After looking around at vehicles in the area...
• Bodywork page finish...
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Wed, 12 May 2004 10:02:02 -0400
  http://www.benplace.com/body_work1.htm 35 hours later, beautiful original VW brigh orange. Can someone correct my English on the bottom part...
• Re: paint (f)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 00:28:04 -0500
  ...Of course, the painting was much easier than the body work! The paint job looked great, but EVERY ripple/bump/minute hole in the...
• Re: '83 Westy body work
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 07:06:38 EDT
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [VANAGON] '83 Westy body work Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:44:11 EDT I am in desperate and...
• Re: Good Body Shop in Seattle??
  Historical mailing list - Rainer Heller
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 09:53:41 -0800 (PST)
  ...I don't have any particular place for body work that I can recommend but so far we have been pleased with the work...
• Re: Blus Star-Real or Not?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 1 Nov 2012 02:02:13 +0000
  ...is way better than a rusty body! I'll take engine work any day over body work! Easier and usually cheaper too! Jeff Stewart...
• Re: Body Work, welding, and danger - A question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 10:21:34 -0700
  ...a "body > uplift" and the fellow doing the work expressed > genuine fear about doing the needed welding to > repair and replace the body parts...
• Re: Puddles inside the bus
  Historical mailing list - Lisa
  Fri, 03 Mar 95 09:19:50 EST
  ...I need to get all the window seal replaced (and some body work done) on my '66 bus. Sigh, I know it's gonna...
• Re: Portland shops?
  Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:40:44 -0800
  Mechanical work: Heckmann and Thiemann motors http://www.heckmannthiemann.com/ Body work: Artistic Autobody http://www.artistic-autobody.com/artistic-autobody-tigard.php On...
• wanted:vanagon,body only or with engine(New England)
  Historical mailing list - shawn collint
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 16:26:48 -0800
  ...She has an 87 engine, so she's looking for any van (body only) that will work with the motor, or possibly a complete...
• Re: Bodywork ... advice?
  Historical mailing list - Bart Wineland
  Wed, 12 Jul 95 14:17:58 -0400
  My understanding from my father that used to work with a couple of guys that were masters at doing lead body work, was that...
• Re: Throttle Body swap later 2.1 off a late 1.9 into early 1.9
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:07:27 -0700
  ...the body like one TK on the samba :) but I have no experince with chroming does it work well on a throttle body to...
• Body work
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Sat, 16 Sep 1995 10:34:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...area know of a good auto body place. I friend of mine was rear-ended while driving her ghia, and my bus has few...
• rebuilding throttle body
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 14:24:20 -0500
  Anyone had any luck rebuilding a worn out (bushings) throttle body? What kind of shop would do this type of work? Mark McCulley Seattle...
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 17:51:42 -0800
  ...Last" < > Does anyone have any tricks for cleaning the seams between the body panels? > Just using a washrag is not working. > > > Todd > > '88 Westy
• Re: estimate on repairing right side of van
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 2 Dec 2007 03:34:08 -0800
  ...Depending on grade of work and where you > are, but body and paint > work isn't cheap, and rarely is done very well > anyway...