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• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:10:19 -0700
  ...It's a great skill to >master in my mind, even if you dont MASTER it for body work. Fabrication of >parts is definately...
• Mystery wiring problems
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 21 Dec 2001 18:21:45 -0800
  ...Seemed to work but corroded so he replaced it to determine the problem via process of elimination. Lights still did not work. Next checked...
• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:36:46 -0800
  ...impregnated material glued on with adhesive, and can be removed for body work if needed. What ideas, solutions, suggestions,are you offering, besides saying...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 18:55:49 -0800
  ...They continued > working on the system until 1965 to be installed on > the newly released > Toronado. The first Toronado that came through the > dealership...
• Re: HIDs on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:36:12 -0400
  ...I have the hi-lo system for my E-codes, and it works fine. It's a 5000K kit, for all lamps, very nice...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:41:14 -1000
  ...lol..even seen this ? someone left an important ground off for engine-to-body ... and when starting or running, the throttle cable turns red...
• Replacing fiberglass insulation...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 11:02:30 -0500
  ...I had my van towed to a body shop yesterday to get painted!!!! He says two weeks; we'll see. Now, to other stuff...
• Re: Replacing fiberglass insulation...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 4 Nov 2014 09:50:06 -0800
  ...On my '88 Westy, I had a leak at body seam. Fixed that but was surprised to see water still getting in. Water was...
• Fridge led glowing on its own again.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jul 2014 09:36:57 -0700
  ...That is if led working properly. So I pulled the fridge and checked wiring connections. I added a ground wire between fridge and van...
• so, I replaced the rear seat lap belts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:06:03 -0500
  ...The attachment points to the body in the middle of the belts worked fine, but those had spacers. I saw no spacers for these...
• Re: Body Rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 18:12:22 -0500
  ...I will concur on the stifness part though, particularly for the door seals, rear hatch seal from them would simply not work, too stiff...
• FS Soon '86 GL
  Historical mailing list - Chip & Stephanie
  Thu, 30 Mar 2000 00:10:48 -0800
  ...The body has its fair share of scrapes and the right rear corner is kinda crunched. The power steering rack leaks bad, we have...
• '87 Syncro Weekender For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:11:40 EST
  ...All new brakes rotors / drums at 105K, rebuilt transmission at 115K new muffler at 125K ,everything works all reciepts since new 2nd owner and...
• Re: Been hit by an 18 wheeler--help!
  Historical mailing list - H R
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 17:27:11 -0800
  ...Van was towed with steering problems, obvious body work on the left, and transmission out of adjustment. I think it is salvagable. Can anyone...
• Re: Awning for sale - images
  Historical mailing list - kfilc
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 11:07:06 -0000
  ...front bumper corner since I ran into a post (and > some body work). I also need two hubcaps like those! > > Link: > http://onwatersports.com...
• FS - 81 Westy East Coast
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:25:53 GMT
  ...Not pretty, need body work and paint �. Typical dented bumpers. Interior: rear seats need covers or re-upholstering - no rips, but stained (cabinets in...
• Re: Need A/C Low pressure Hose...so sick of all this money output....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 21:39:13 -0400
  ...I have another challenge and thats getting the a/c working again. I seem to have a hose with a hole in it. Specifically...
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 22:18:30 -0400
  ...Dave On 8/3/06, Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@suscom-maine.net> wrote: > > Aside from just about any auto body supply place, NAPA will...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:42:10 -0400
  ...It depends greatly >> on the >> amount of bodywork required and the paint quality. Good materials >> are >> expensive. Per others already commenting on the list...
• Coordinating window tint, new rubber, paint
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:06:39 -0700
  ...The tint shop and the body shop are about 2 miles apart. Obviously, this will cost more, but I just got some mechanical work...
• Re: Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:00:56 -0700
  ...The fix certainly worked and I have never > had another problem. However, since then I have been through every part > of the fuel system...
• Re: '90 Carat - Radio turns off and back on when starting the van
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:38:49 -0800
  ...wasn't the problemo, I'd swap in a good known working ignition switch and see if that makes a difference. (a good thing...
• Re: buying a type 1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Fri, 05 May 95 11:34:02 PDT
  hi, As regards to bodywork - Get under the car and see if the floorpan and = body are welded together with some sort of sill...
• Re: Buyer's diagnosis before you buy
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 05:44:13 -0800
  ...All the others (except one from the most greedy seller) needed body work and had rust. Look around and go with the cosmic flow...
• Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:45 -0400
  ...and finally "just stopped working" Sure enough, I pulled the starter off and the cable going between the starter body and the solenoid was...
• Re: seam rust under dash and near antenna
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:49:24 -0400
  ...this is how the crown rust treatment works. i would pump the seams full of an oil product but do not use motor oil...
• What to look for in a bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 94 09:45:35 PDT
  Hi there, this is the first time that I have ever tried posting to this list, so let's see if it works. I...
• Re: Fridge Problem -additional coil fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 15:30:24 -0400
  ...thermocouple indicator works on a very small negative voltage (say ten millivolts) developed between the two sides of the thermocouple. The body of the...
• repair of front collision damage
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 00:16:04 -0500
  ...This morning I went over to the body shop that was fixing my 91 that hit a deer. The tech working on it has...
• What's a Joker?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:01:58 -0500
  ...things worked. Asking price on the car is $2000. Also he has found at a thrift shop an 85 van for $1000. Body is...
• Interesting aircooled ad
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:08:07 -0800
  ...The body has minimal surface rust, only around windows. Comes with all the accessories (Fridge, stove, aux gas heater, 2 tables, water tank, sink...
• Re: Brocken wires
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 08:06:31 -0400
  ...the driver side door and the body? In my 1987 Westy the left door speaker isn't working and the window motor in the...
• Re: (No VC) '74 Super Beetle
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 12:43:33 -0800
  ...She was able to drive it home, 40 miles over winding mountain road. > Estimate from local body shop to repair all was $2,800...
• Re: insurance coverage?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 15:56:12 -0300
  ...Maybe I should get > the body work done before I downgrade coverage? If so, I > would like to be truthful and tell them the...
• Re: seeking Air Cooled info/advice (82 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:04:03 -0700
  ...engine clear of the body. I put the rear wheels on wheel ramps first to give room to work and for the engine to...
• Re: 2.1L DJ-code WBX into '84 Westy - first 1900 mile trip impressions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Dec 2008 03:17:07 -0500
  ...The engine makes enough power that an even loaded Westy does not slow down going uphill where previously I had to work to maintain...
• Re: What glue to use for engine lid seal?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:51:40 -0400
  ...Second time I just used rubber cement and it seems to be working fine. It will get hot but so far that has not...
• Re: How to patch van cover!
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Fri, 9 Jun 2023 10:07:21 -0800
  I think an iron on patch used for repairing worn out knees on jeans etc would work nicely and not involve any sewing. On...
• Re: Carolina crash
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 12:48:31 -0500
  ...Anyone know of a shop around Myrtle Beach that can > replace the radiator? The body work can wait until I get home. Still > going...
• Front door seals
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Tue, 2 Feb 2016 00:29:02 -0500
  ...The drivers side is some what better but not like it should be The place I had to all this work, said that their...
• Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sun, 3 May 2009 16:52:12 -0700
  ...Vanagon, if you look closely you can see > some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. > > > http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh227/lcoldwe...
• FS Sacramento area
  Historical mailing list
  17 Jul 97 07:42:34 PDT
  ...Nds eng work. $1500. 721-0657 WESTFALIA '80 new trans & eng, pop top cmpr, $4000. 971-3661 WESTFALIA '84 Camper, 4spd, cass, looks & runs...
• Re: Need Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 12:54:46 EST
  ...anything goes - even blank> body: search K&N (or whatever) in vanagon I use it a lot, it works pretty good. Drive Safely & Good...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block work with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 20:08:01 -0800
  ...I used my 1.9 throttle body assy without any problems. Cheers JIm 84 Westy 2.1 "On The Road" 68 Beetle "Local (or...
• Friday: "No One Makes It To Burning Man Festival"
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 22:33:50 -0400
  ...them oversleeping, forgetting to request time off work, faulty van-borrowing arrangements, a shortage of ochre body-paint, and the last-minute realization that...
• WTB air conditioning condensor for 84 to 91
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 07:51:43 -0500
  ...Thanks, Al Brase 69 double cab 80 Westy 82 diesel Vanagon work van 87 Vanagon 90 Vanagon Carat 91 Vanagon w/ deer print in...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:30:10 -0500
  ...van a > few miles down the road to a garage to work on it? (with help of the p-brake > of course!) > > You are...
• Re: fridge wont light
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 20:51:37 -0800
  ...After I got that cleaned out and the rest of it clean (that url above) it works great. Rob mailto:becida@comcast.net Western...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 26 May 2012 12:18:47 -0400
  ...windows, body and paint good, built-in fold out > table, factory jump seats, etc. Engine is very good, recent fuel > injection work over. But...
• Re: Frozen engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:40:22 -0800
  ...sprayed LPS in every cylinder . >> How long does that take to work- any better ideas? >> We are normally 60-100% humidity here in the...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:33:11 -0800
  ...It was hard and > dried out from being in a sunny climate for years, but the rubber to > body side was fine. It's...
• Re: Vanagon Syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 07:34:13 -0700
  ...I did some careful measuring with an oscilloscope and found an amazing amount of voltage measured between the engine block and the body. When...
• Re: The Squirrels are back!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:32:32 -0700
  ...In fall and spring, I are a stoodent at the local community college, working on earning that AA degree that I coulda earned when...
• Re: Help diagnosing a red battery light
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 15:32:59 -0800
  ...no sharp distinction between their work and their play; their labor and their leisure; their mind and their body; their education and their recreation...
• possible 87 syncro GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 08:43:14 -0600
  ...VC works perfectly. no diff lock. AC needs charging. It runs and drives great. body is real nice. very slight seam rust i would...
• The Rust Crusade
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 18:50:42 -0400
  ...I then started examining the body closely and found two places in the wheel wells where the coating had split slightly. When I dug...
• Re: Battery Light
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:36:01 -0800
  ...That is not how it works, at least not on 2.1 models. Doing that could short out the power lead from the ECU...
• Re: RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:25:53 -0700
  ...RnR - Air and Vacuum/Coolant - Van Runs Terrible So, some of you have helped me as I redid my Throttle Body, Air Plenum and...
• Re: WANTED: help with "custom" body work in bay area
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:08:36 -0700
  ...i took the van to a trusted body shop and got an estimate for > $3300 to replace the damaged metal and repaint. the other...
• Re: Help! Need Advice for Westy Purchase
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:50:24 -0500
  ...the powertrain (the AC also needs work). > >On the plus side, it has only 68K miles, the body, interior, and camper features are in...