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Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: 1971VWBUS on May 17, 2007, 12:07:27 PM

Hello,

I am not sure I am posting in the right place, though this is an important question, to me, and it has taken me sometime to find you.

I am looking to have some body work done on my van this summer, I live in Whistler, so I can use my motorbike in the meantime.

I bought my van in Eurkea, CA. four years ago and it is solid. This is my fourth VW Van, and I'd like to keep this one. There needs to be some floor work done as well, and I'd like to have tubular/baja bumpers installed front and back.

At one time, I took another van to Mark's Misc. Repairs in Surrey, though I cannot seem to get in contact with that guy. I am not looking for something from a magazine, I am not that showy and I like to go camping.

It's pretty cool looking already, and I've had quite a bit of work done mechanically. I just had the transmission replaced which took a long time. Azad at Bert's transmissions did the work.  He was very very helpful. It runs well.

Anyway, if anyone has a reccommendation, or is interested in doing this work, please let me know.

Thanks.

Britt

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: slammedbus on May 17, 2007, 12:29:29 PM

Try Daniel at the Old Beetle Shop in Langley.

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: dannyboy on May 17, 2007, 04:20:54 PM

has anyone ever seen the beetle shops work??
nothing against them, i would just like to see some work before i would reccomend someone....
for all we know they could be shithacks.....(again not saying this is true....)

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: dannyboy on May 17, 2007, 04:46:42 PM

btw, does anyone know if they do brakes????
i need some softlines replaced...
 

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: silas on May 17, 2007, 05:59:15 PM

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btw, does anyone know if they do brakes????
i need some softlines replaced...

danny...to quote your sig...\"wtf\"?

i know you're competant enough to replace your brake lines. or rassle a fellow club member to help at least. ;)  

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: Shane on May 17, 2007, 06:11:14 PM

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btw, does anyone know if they do brakes????
i need some softlines replaced...

Are we fellin a little cocky today....
Danny I have some hard lines you can have
 

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: dannyboy on May 18, 2007, 04:36:41 PM

naw, me and brakes dont really get along too well
i hate them, they hate me, its a good relationship

Title: Backyard Bodywork
Post by: 1971VWBUS on May 18, 2007, 06:14:45 PM

Thanks for this. Any other suggestions would be great.

I think going to a shop might be quite expensive, I'd think there might be someone that does that kind of work for $ - maybe not around here.

I appreciate the suggestion. Thanks.