In a message dated 3/19/2002 10:58:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
> 
       Larry I just went through this with my '87 Westy.  The file I've 
copied below will give you an idea of what I did !  Project took three 
months, November, December, January.  All prices are in Canadian $.  Good 
Luck !

1987 Vanagon Westfalia Restoration Project Parts List:

New Parts - Mark Motors - Greg Rich:                                  Retail  
     Cost ea.     Cost total
2 - 251-853-707D-1BG     drip rail molding, black, 3348 mm         51.82      
32.42         64.84
2 - 251-853-709-1BG     drip rail molding end cap, black        2.31      
1.46            2.92
2 - 251-853-710-1BG     drip rail molding end cap, black        2.31      
1.46              2.92
1 - 251-853-706-739    rt. windshield post molding, chrome      25.67       
16.07          16.07
1 - 251-853-705-739    lt. windshield post molding, chrome      25.67       
16.07          16.07
1 - 251-843-792B     sliding door gasket                                
226.49     155.30          155.30
2 - 251-837-911B     front door gasket                              117.97    
   73.71          147.42
2 - 171-837-913F     front door upper seal                                  
63.00       39.39           78.78
1 - 867-819-121A     rear heater core   (jobber)                              
                                 80.00
1 - 861-819-297    0-ring, rear heater core
1 - 251-829-233    rear hatch lock grommet                            6.09    
    3.79           3.79
1 - 251-201-117-01C   gas filler surround body piece                     
26.36      16.49           16.49
1 - 281-843-799    sliding door track cover bead                         
11.81      7.39         7.39
1 - 251-843-330    sliding door hinge grommet                        6.25     
   3.75             3.75
1 - 251-843-356A    sliding door hinge grommet                       8.72     
   5.42             5.42
1 - 251-843-390A    sliding door hinge plastic cap                       2.47 
       1.55             1.55
3 - 211-955-993    windshield washer nozzle w/gasket                     
22.16       13.83           41.49
2 - 481-943-117    license plate light bulb holder                       
12.81         8.04         16.08
2 - 251-943-121     license plate light lens                               
7.40        4.64             9.28
4 - 255-070-908F    luggage rack screw, M6x16                        3.68     
  2.21         17.68
2 - 251-837-209    front door handle gasket                          2.44     
    1.51             3.02
2 - 251-837-211    front door handle gasket                          2.44     
  1.51           3.02
2 - 255-845-321    window rubber, sliding window                          
85.37     51.22         102.44
1 - 251-971-840    grommet, rear hatch wiper wash tube                        
                             ?
2 - 251-837-355    collar, door lock button                                   
                                       ?
10% Service Charge: 40.50 + 5.39 =                                            
                    45.89
PST & GST:  69.79 + 9.31 +23.29 + 4.15 =                                      
             106.54

Total:                                                                        
                           948.15

Summers Auto Glass - Glenn - 724-3882  
front windshield                                                              
                               149.80

Euro Parts - USED                                                             
                               
rear hatch window w/defoger 
1 - 251-843-336B   sliding door hinge assembly complete (stock)
1 - map pocket
20 -179-8670    clip, door panel (stock) 
2 - 251-837-217    front door locks w/handles (used locks only - handles in 
stock)
1 - 255-829-193     seal, rear hatch    
1 - 251-521-101D    Syncro Drive Shaft  (retail: $1691) (stock)
2 - front pillar handles ( 1- used, 1 - stock)
3 - front heater air ducts, large ones (1 - Greg, 2 - stock)

Total paid out:  100.00                                                       
                        50.00
        
Ashton Auto Recycling
rear hatch lock ( used plastic surround only, balance- stock)
miscellaneous electrics, 2-overhead entrance lights, relays & sockets ( used 
1 - over head light - balance stock)
5 - 171-853-695A    lower front grille retainer clip (2 - used, balance - 
stock)
5 - N-013-974-1    lower front grille retainer clip screw (2 - used, balance 
- stock)
sliding door pillar handle

Total paid out:     42.80                                                     
                      15.00

Bus Depot - ORDER
1 - KYB rear shock (Greg)
1 - 251-853-931A    rear wheel arch protective trim, clear plastic              
                12.18
1 - 251-837-932A   rear wheel arch protective trim, clear plastic               
                12.18
1 - 251-8309           grommet, sliding door handle (wrong piece)
1 - WESTY Pop-top seal kit                                                    
                       111.45
2 - 321-945-361A  rear side marker lens, red        @16.25 ea.                
                 32.50  
shipping                                                                      
                           25.00

Miscellaneous Parts:    
2 - 161-937-501B  Relay plate (used - from stock)       @3.50 ea.             
                       7.00
2 - Hella 40 amp relays (James Cohen)           @25.00 ea.                    
                   50.00
2 - Pop-top WESTFALIA decals, Peter's Super Decals                            
             35.00
1 - Sliding door panel, Chris Turner                                          
                           74.30
2 - Front door panels, Chris Turner                                           
                       101.77

Devlin's Collision:
Complete body refinish using ICS Base/Clear Urethane, Titian Red (original), 
primer-sealer, primer, some minor repair, rocker guard all around up to trim 
line, plastic stone guard on nose.  Complete body paint with widows, door & 
pop top rubbers and all trim removed, door jambs, inner doors, Krown oil rust 
prevention treatment. 
                                                                              
                                                  2525.20

Grand total:                                                                  
                              4149.53

1987 Vanagon Westfalia Restoration Work Performed:

Self done miscellaneous prep, restoration work & materials:
Remove windows
Remove all trim & weatherstriping
Remove fridge and interior cabinets
Clean and repair fridge, wiring, cooling fan, install interior circulating 
fan and lighted switch,
Clean, prep, rustproof, paint inner body wall behind fridge and cabinets.  
Replace original insulation with styrofoam insulation.
Clean, prep and rustproof all rust areas in body seams, widow openings, door 
edges, front & rear valances, door steps, 
Clean, prep, paint & rustproof storage space under rear bench seat.
Replace rear heater core.
Repair all dents and scratches and prep for paint.
Clean and rust paint rad fan cowling.  (needs replacement - very rusty)
Replace rad bottom air duct, new one made from masonite with paint and rocker 
panel guard.
Clean and rocker panel guard behind front bumper valance
Install drivers side front pillar handle
Install sliding door pillar handle
Install passenger door map pocket
Install passenger side overhead entrance light
Install headlamp relay kit
Clean & prep cabinets.  Remove peeling wallpaper and paint.  
Remove all rubber cabinet molding, heat, stretch and reinstall with glue to 
proper length.
Replace all cabinet door bumpers
Cut and install new rubber floor mats.  Driver, passenger, walk through and 
under rear bench seat storage compartment.
Install all new door weatherstrips, pop-top and luggage rack seals.
Install all new decorative drip rail edging.
Prep & repaint all black parts: wiper arms, door handles, appliance ports, 
grilles, tow bar & related mounting hardware, mud flaps, dash/windshield 
ledge, vent window pivots, side entrance floor trim strip, 
Replace all mounting hardware or removed items with stainless steel hardware 
everywhere possible.
Clean, straighten, paint inner surface of both front and rear bumpers.
Repair map light switch
Repair broken radio control button
Install extension wire cable for Digitool behind cabinets
Install new rear side marker lamp lenses
Install new license plate light bulb holders & lenses.
Install custom sliding door threshold step plate rubber & edgeing
Install cabinet shelf & compartment lining.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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