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• Re: 82 Westy Restoration, Week 1
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:26:20 -1000
  ...Here's a link to > yesterday's status & photos: > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/westy-restoration/ > > It will be about 2 months before it...
• Re: anybody know these guys?? (MA)
  Historical mailing list - Clark Langstraat
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 10:20:34 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sat, 1 Jul 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > Full restoration and custom work available. > we UPS daily - MC/VS?DIS accepted. How much would...
• FS: One hell of a deal
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:07:57 -0500
  Hey, i did a van sometime ago, full restoration. The customer/friend had to move to Europe for work so they didn't use...
• Conversion/Restoration, Materials
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 14 Jan 2017 13:50:09 -0800
  ...Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby) '90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL) Fulltiming since August 2008 Nunquam Pendite Divendium
• Re: folding cot search
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 00:50:16 EDT
  i have a full, and i mean full, interior for a 72 westy. set includes sink icebox sofabed jumpseat all cabinets wood paneling for...
• Best carpet kit?
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 15:19:10 -0700
  I ripped out all my original carpet this summer in the restoration. I'm looking for a full carpet kit. This would include include...
• Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 13:26:17 -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...
• repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 15 Dec 95 23:15:19 CST
  ...1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration hal... 1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration halfway done. Needs engine. $300.00 firm. --------------- This bus is also...
• Re: Full throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 2 May 2001 10:22:57 -0700
  The same pair of wires (with 5v across them, if I recall correctly) is switched closed by both the closed and full throttle switches...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:37:36 -0800
  ...Total restoration cost! > >I try to remember that vehicle is for transport,point a to point >b...mechanicly sound...restoration is all about pride...
• Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 09:47:03 -0400
  ...They are cracked and discolored, and I am in process of a full restoration of the body, now that the mechanicals are 100% The...
• Best carpet kits (part deux)
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 09:48:20 -0700
  ...but full carpet. TIA, Drew 83.5 Westy Park City, Utah > I ripped out all my original carpet this summer in the restoration. I...
• Re: anybody know these guys?? (MA)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jul 1995 22:38:34 -0400
  >On Sat, 1 Jul 1995, Joel Walker wrote: > >> Full restoration and custom work available. >> we UPS daily - MC/VS?DIS accepted. > >How much would...
• RE: Restoring "The Great White Whale"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:50:31 -0400
  ...in your area (though, if you are going to have a full restoration "done", you might consider anywhere in the northeast): Das Bulli Haus...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - mike stainbrook
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:46:56 -0800
  I try to remember that vehicle is for transport,point a to point b...mechanicly sound...restoration is all about pride of ownership? Mike90260...
• 2 years working on Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:45:47 -0400
  ...on Vanagon, EVERYTHING, body, paint, engine, trany, electric, esthetic, semi restoration, full restoration.... it's fun... i still wonder how i make a living...
• Re: Go Westy no longer selling restored Vans
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:40:32 -0400
  ...in full swing and Vanagon prices have climbed steadily out of the realm of everyday use vehicles for many. I would presume restorations are...
• Re: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:18:13 -0800
  ...Poptop restoration, Interior I'd like to see what others have done to remove and refinish the interior. Anyone sewn up headliner for the...
• Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 12:52:19 -0800
  ...Ducky) '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah) '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby) '90 Westfalia Subagon Fulltiming since August 2008 Nunquam Pendite Divendium
• Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 09:30:46 -0400
  ...84 Westy, Wolfie - full restoration in progress! Bloomfield MI.
• Re: no start
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:18:30 -0800
  I'd guess you have a bad ignition switch if the battery is up to full charge. Very common failure after 10 years in...
• Fuel pump cutoff switch?
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:44:57 -0600
  After my recent van break-in and my upcoming full body restoration, I want to protect my van from theft. I was thinking of...
• Re: Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:13:03 -0500
  I'm trying real hard to make a decision on tinting my windows now that Jackie Brown is going in for a full restoration...
• Inquiry on European Cooler Air, Inc
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:30:26 -0700
  ...Kits or fully installed. One of the vehicles they specialize in is VW Vanagons. Also have the capability to install a front AC in...
• Re: Wasserleaker Head Job
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Thu, 25 Nov 1999 10:31:43 -0800
  ...Figure $125 per year for enhanced full drain/rinse/renew cooling system maintenance if you hire it done with spec fluid. Divide that into...
• 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: 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
  ...and moves forward and backwards, and it does NOT need a full restoration-are you with me here? I HAVE A $30,000.00...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration hal... > > 1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration halfway done. Needs > engine. $300.00 firm. > --------------- > This bus is also...
• FS : 1983.5 fully Restored Automatic Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 10:00:31 -0400
  ...1983.5 Automatic Fully restored Westfalia (restored in 2006 winter) Less than 6000 KM since the restoration Complete Rebuilt engine New Paint New tire...
• prices of vans...
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:30:00 EDT
  ...1985 Westy, bought it in 1996 for $1000 US, put $5000 US into restoration (now a brand new van!) 1980 Westy, paid $650 US...
• FS from rec.auto.vw
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 1995 17:11:06 -0300
  ...I took the wheels off and >carried them to the tire store. > >My plan was to do a full restoration on this van, but...
• Vanagon Sited in Bosnia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 05:58:45 -0500
  ...Showed an armored vehicle zooming down a street with a burgandy vanagon (round headlights) snugged right up next to it, presumably full of supplies...
• Fiberglass top restoration
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 23:31:09 -0600
  ...The shine lasted a full boating season, and the next year I wiped some more on and it looked good for another summer. You...
• Re: Total restoration cost!
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:06:46 -0800
  Problem is that restoration costs have little to do with market value of the finished product, and only a small percentage of vehicles will...
• Restoring an '84 7-passenger
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 23:02:32 -0500
  Now that I have another set of wheels at my disposal, I need to make a serious effort at doing a full restoration of...
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:55:49 -0700
  ...are cracked and discolored, and I am in process of a full restoration > of the body, now that the mechanicals are 100% > > > > The model...
• PLEASE STOP "REPLYING" TO SMUT!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 08:56:06 -0700
  ...I'm at work too, and my Vanagon folder is full of this subject line. Please change the subject to "SMUT" or something less...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - David L Finet
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 06:43:50 -0600 (CST)
  ...1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration hal... > > 1971 Volkswagon Camper, very rare, restoration halfway done. Needs > engine. $300.00 firm. > --------------- > This bus is also...
• anybody know these guys?? (MA)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 01 Jul 95 18:32:10 CDT
  ...Full restoration and custom work available. we UPS daily - MC/VS?DIS accepted. Call info line for catalog. Order line Info line 1-800...
• 84GL with 175,900 miles - restoration
  Historical mailing list - John Bates
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 20:39:44 -0400
  ...I'm thinking it might be a good time for restoration before it craps out on the road. Here are some of the current...
• Re: Seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:38:40 -0400
  ...However, if you don't plan on doing a > full, proper repair, prep, and spray job (complete restoration of the area) > and you just...
• Re: '65 Splittie / '54 Bug
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 1996 09:39:02 -0800
  A >Anyone have an idea what this bug is worth, in its present condition and/or >after full restoration? We're told there are...
• Re: Cleat for Luggage Rack; stainless steel - alternate source needed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:15:19 -0400
  ...132&category_parent_id= > > > > Does anyone know an alternate source for these? > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jack R. > > 84 Westy, Wolfie - full restoration in progress! > > Bloomfield MI. >
• Re: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 11:40:23 -0800
  ...If the wire from the dash lever actuates the valve, then it is not closing fully, which is a fairly common problem as the...
• Re: tools for adjusting throttle switch
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 11:44:04 -0800
  ...If you have good hearing you can hear the click at full throttle and closed throttle as you move the linkage. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Update Part Deux!
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 15:33:21 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:42:20 +0000
  ...Ducky) > '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (SaVannah) > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Dodge Sprinter (Moby) > '90 Westfalia Subagon > Fulltiming since August 2008 > Nunquam Pendite Divendium >
• Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:42:47 -0700
  ...I purchased this one from the original owner in 1988 with 53k original miles and have since rebuilt the whole car, including full disassembly...
• Re: East coast rust
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 12:25:03 -0800
  ...whatever happened to him?) I think you're using the term 'restoration' a little loosely on your webpage there... : ) Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From...
• FS: 1990 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 18:26:17 -0500
  1990 Vanagon Westfalia, Auto, PW, Cruise, Excellent Shape!! Full Westfalia w/added rear facing removable carat jumpseat 111K orig miles, NEW engine (not rebuilt...
• Re: 81 Vanagon needs restoration looking for ideas
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 07:57:02 -0400
  ...At 08:33 AM 06/09/2003, you wrote: > >I have an 81 Vanagon that is in desperate need of restoration. By >restoration, I...
• Re: I'll miss this AW
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 10 Jun 2014 14:54:17 -0700
  ...full of stuff and then sends it him. I guess I'm happy that these things are being restored or used in a restoration...
• Re: no start
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:03:34 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] no start > I'd guess you have a bad ignition switch if the battery is up to full > charge. Very common failure...
• Re: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 15:12:29 -0800
  ...Poptop restoration, Interior I'd like to see what others have done to remove and refinish the interior. Anyone sewn up headliner for the...
• 1981 Rialta-Welcome Me Back
  Historical mailing list - adam butler
  Wed, 4 Mar 2015 18:36:10 -0600
  ...A Rialta, has a full, extension, up top. Not the half, and front bars for the sleeper, roof. Take a look into my Twitter...
• Re: Need a Propane Tank Regulator Protector Plate
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 14:14:50 -0700
  ...I've cut away part of that end to make it more accessible, since it has to be opened fully to fill the tank...
• Re: rust pictures
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 01:38:54 -0600
  ...Full restoration of this Vanagon does not make economic sense. This is not a Bondo job. Drive it until it falls apart, then part...
• Re: Seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:31:58 -0700
  ...However, if you don't plan on doing a >> full, proper repair, prep, and spray job (complete restoration of the area) >> and you just...
• Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:14:09 -0800
  $2500 and up for stock specs to do it right, more than twice that for the "full Lilley". This means new AMC heads, lifters...