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• Source For Bus Rust Repair Panels
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Mon, 3 Oct 1994 10:06:50 -0500
  Please send me your recommendations for rust repair panels sources. I will post a summary if I get some responses. Thanks,
• Anyone repaired Doka w/ Vanagon body panels?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:18:09 -0800
  ...Wondered if anyone has ever repaired them with rust repair panels such as those sold by Bus Depot. Specifically, the panel aft of the...
• rust repair panels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 May 1994 00:54:12 -0400 (EDT)
  I recently saw that Wolfsburg West was selling floor panels for 1967 and older Buses. From a previous discussion on rec.autos.vw, I...
• vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:46:50 EDT
  Anyone have a good fix for cracked vinyl on the door panels? The panels are white. tia, Mark Watts 87 Westie 99 Passat 93...
• Re: vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:13:49 PDT
  Is there any way to repair vinyl? As in indentations caused by something the PO stuck on his dash..... >From: Mark Watts <MVAone@AOL...
• New Body Panels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jul 1994 14:02:01 -0400
  ...The rest of the body is in good shape and I'd rather replace panels than try to repair rotted panels. I know that...
• Re: vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:23:06 -0400
  ...panels, and it turned out quite satisfactory! Karl Mullendore Westy Ventures 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD ----- Original Message ----- > Is there any way to repair...
• Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:47:09 -0600
  ...In Canada, the stuff costs about $45.00 for a large amount - enough for a major repair or replacement of a few panels. It...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:48:30 -0800
  ...This makes further repair in the same area more difficult due to the necessity of completely removing the glued panels and replacing them when...
• Re: Front Body repair Panels ---FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SOMEONE HELP ME
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 22:29:40 EST
  ...It looks repairable but I'd rather get a replacement with a smooth finish to it. >> Tom, Why not let a bodyman (the older...
• Re: Vanagon Panels Available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:08:08 -0400
  Tom, I haven't looked in detail but I do know that number of the vendors carry repair panels. So check: Vanagain Bus Depot...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:20:39 -0600
  ...Simpler Alternative to welding body panels > Hi Volks: > > There are important developments in autobody technology that make it much > simpler to do body repairs...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:54:07 -0600
  ...panels when they should have been replaced, we don't get paid to replace things we did not. A repaired vehicle is a repaired...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:38:09 -0600
  ...Simpler Alternative to welding body panels > > > > Hi Volks: > > > > There are important developments in autobody technology that make it much > > simpler to do body repairs...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:24:00 -0600
  I need to remove the fiberglass panels on my 91 GL to get at the rust. Last time I tried this - on a '90...
• Re: repair panel
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:22:14 -0500
  Have you looked at the body panels available on the Bus Depot site? Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD
• Cleco fastener size for panels and panel adhesive??
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:16:00 -0700
  ...I looked on Ben's website and he repaired a vanagon this way, and it turned out awesome! Courtney
• FS Fiberglass side panels from 91' GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 20:59:58 -0400
  ...panels for sale. The driver's side panel is damaged in the area directly in front of the rear wheel, but is repairable. The...
• Re: Window and Middle Track Rust repair.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 13:57:11 -0800
  ...https://raybuck.com/panels/volkswagen/1980-1990-volkswagen-vanagon-t3/ https://www.busdepot.com/body-exterior/body-repair-panels/rocker-panel-or-side-panel...
• Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 23:09:20 -0500
  ...the sheet metal panels and inner supports. Tough stuff, and it'll ever shake loose, crack, or separate from the repaired area. It also...
• 81 Vanagon Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 19:40:53 -0600
  ...I am in the process of repairing all of the interior panels in my 81 Westy. it seems that the panel above the drivers...
• FS Fiberglass Font Bumper w/ rocker panels
  Historical mailing list - mattf
  Thu, 17 May 2001 21:55:30 -0400
  ...Fiberglass side skirts ( rocker panels) with mounting hardware. All in excellent condition EXCEPT for a crack in the driver side panel in front of...
• removing interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:44:29 -0400
  ...And popped off (and repaired) all the rear panels. Thanks, and thanks also for all the tips on insulation. I am using the Lowes...
• RE: Rocker Panels for 87 Wolfs.
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 1 Apr 97 18:58:53 UT
  When I banged into someone with my 91 and damaged the right corner of the front bumper, the insurance quote for the repair totaled...
• Interior panel removal/81 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Brush, John
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 13:33:25 -0600
  I need to replace/repair the handle for the sliding door, as the kids have taken their toll on it, causing it to be...
• Re: Window and Middle Track Rust repair.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:04:54 +0100
  ...have. > https://raybuck.com/panels/volkswagen/1980-1990-volkswagen-vanagon-t3/ > https://www.busdepot.com/body-exterior/body-repair-panels/rocker-panel-or-side...
• Re: Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:33:36 -0400
  ...I have not done this myself but will try this winter on a few panels. Pascal '84 Westy
• Type2 rocker repair notes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 09:40:07 -0700
  ...Inner rocker panels that fit: Das Bulli Haus (203) 642-7242 Outer rocker panels that fit: Wolfsburg West (714) 630-WOLF ** Personal experience as...
• Re: FS Fiberglass side panels from 91' GL
  Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 20:26:08 -0700
  ...panels for sale. The driver's >side panel is damaged in the area directly in front of the rear wheel, but >is repairable. The...
• Syncro Westy FS $6900
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:10:41 -0400
  ...Needs seam repair on left side (rusted through), have panels to repair, several smaller spots. Needs poptop seal, sink pump, minor misc. $6900/ono...
• Re: Front panel availablity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:17:41 -0800
  I have also been looking for a new front section to repair my single cab and I have struck out with locating "NEW" panels...
• vanagon windows for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:33:04 -0500
  ...if you need repair panels let me know and ill make sure i cut it where you want. all panels rust free and dent...
• Re: I've had it...Ed's finished with me.
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 09:37:45 -0700
  ...I haven't wrecked it, so I don't know what it would cost to repair body damage, however, all body panels, even the...
• Has anyone used the Bus Depot or Cip1 body sheet metal patch panels especially on a Doka?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:47:33 -0700
  ...the patches look like they would fit like the stock panels. I hope I can just remove the spot welds on the stock panels...
• Re: Type2 rocker repair notes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
  And Jim Ellis thus wrote: > > TypeII rocker panel replacement parts that fit require two sources. > > Inner rocker panels that fit: Das Bulli Haus (203...
• Re: dent pulling
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 07:40:16 -0700
  ...body repair for "paintless dent removal" providers. (This may be your best option, they have long reach "spoons" designed to get into panels and...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:20:32 -0500
  In other words, piss-poor aftermarket repair panels. Donor panels is the best way to go. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2014...
• Repair of rust in body panel seams?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:13:00 -0400 (EDT)
  In a couple of spots on my 87 vanagon, there is rust developing in the vertical seams joining body panels. How deep are these...
• Re: vanagon seam rust repair
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:37:15 EST
  In a message dated 12/27/08 9:27:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, welfarewrkr@IGC.ORG writes: > need to remove the fiberglass panels...
• Re: Interior panel removal/81 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 17:57:31 -0400
  ...I would also like to add some sound insulation materials behind each of the door panels, as well as the other interior panels. I...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 12:22:35 -0600
  ...repair. I don't have the problems that you guy's in the automotive, end of it have. No air bags, no convoluting panels...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 09:22:10 -0600
  ...Jim On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 9:20 AM, Michael <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > In other words, piss-poor aftermarket repair panels. Donor...
• Solar Panel location
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:38:21 -0400
  ...Paint is stripped, minor rust is being repaired, and a few panels need to be changed. right rear wheel well, rear valance. Expected completion...
• Re: repair panel for area behind bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:57:36 -0700
  ...most of the front panels at the dealer here in Surrey/Vancouver. Unfortunately, he decided that the only proper repair would involve a new...
• Re: Fixin' Rot Holes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:23:11 -0400
  ...I just had some Swedish repair panels welded into my '73, but they didn't fit too well and had to be reworked quite...
• Rerplacement body panels
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 20:12:29 EDT
  ...parts supplier called "California Imports" that carries a decent selection of repair panels for the Vanagon. The panel I need goes from the front...
• Temp covering for body panel rust rot
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Wed, 2 May 2012 14:39:59 +0000
  ...The driver rocker panel from wheel to wheel (with a poorly attempted bondo repair from the PO), left and right quarter panels; have rust...
• Re: fix fiberglass bumper?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 15 May 2003 08:08:50 -0700
  ...and paint supplies to complete the repair job. BTW the stock VW silver color on my panels was not listed in the Paint Code...
• Re: removing interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 6 Apr 2008 00:38:35 -0700
  ...And popped off (and repaired) all the rear panels. Woody, You can pry the screw covers from the edge closest to the center of...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 18:21:31 -0800
  ...81 Vanagon Interior Panels I am new to the list. What a great resource. I am in the process of repairing all of the...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:28:57 -0700
  ...In my case, I'd sprayed Fluid Film on the backside of panels months before finding a failing seam and repairing it. Some time...
• Re: Parts for 77 Camper...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 May 94 19:04:02 CDT
  ...I did a lot of rust repair on my 77 camper last summer. I got the panels from TABCO in Cleveland and rubber is...
• Re: Rusted westy rocker panel
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 9 Apr 2000 20:54:47 EDT
  ...Are there replacement panels available to repair this problem? 2. Is there a repair panel available that would replace the rocker panel and extend...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:22:32 -0800
  ...dan On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 7:20 AM, Michael <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote: > In other words, piss-poor aftermarket repair panels. Donor...
• Re: speaker mount to door card repair
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:05:08 -0600
  I made new door panels and put 6.5" 2 way speakers and skinned them too! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Apr...
• Re: Interior Panel Repair/Covering?
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 08:33:24 -0800
  ...Someone stripped and painted the panels. The plastic comes off ok if you have a heat gun. Otherwise, lots of sanding. >How hard is...
• Re: RIGHT REAR CORNER DAMAGE.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:32:45 EDT
  ...from a donor vehicle for > repair? Thanks in advance for any comments. > welded. i can cut off panels if you need them.. is your...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:25:09 -0600
  I run a collision repair shop in Illinois. While some of my colleagues sing the praises of these products, I still weld everything that...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 10:39:05 -0800
  for front doors I use either this Peel & Seal or Fat Mat https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in...
• Re: Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 19:57:42 -0700
  ...I put carpet on the panels. BTW you may want to replace the glass fiber insulation behind the panels with foam. Broken glass fibers...