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Microbusdeluxe Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2003 Posts: 977 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:38 am Post subject: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? FOUND |
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Does anyone know of a shop space for rent in the Bellingham, WA area? I'm going to do the Bostig/Zetec conversion this spring, but don't have garage space. I'm willing to pay for the space. As a side note if anyone wants to lend a hand and learn about the install, you're more than welcome to drop by for an hour or days even. _________________ '69 Squareback RIP
'65 21 window deluxe sold before the price spike, damn it.
'70 rhd bay now a taxi in South Sudan
'81 Westy sold
'89 hightop Westy Joker syncro 16" now with Bostig!
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JudoJeff Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2013 Posts: 1179 Location: Near Springfield, MA
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Shop space in Bellingham WA Zetec time |
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You can do it in a driveway. _________________ ________________________________________
1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Burned up on 7/31/16.
1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig & Rebuilt, sold
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
1999 Ford GTRV Westfalia camper (30% bigger Westy layout) |
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: Shop space in Bellingham WA Zetec time |
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Or in the street, driveway, or parking spot of the apt. _________________ T.K. |
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turbotransporter Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2006 Posts: 459 Location: Bainbridge Island WA
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Shop space in Bellingham WA Zetec time |
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maybe in MA Jeff but this is the PNWet!
I've done 3+ Bostig Conversions and I agree that it can be done in a driveway, weather permitting. The last one I did took three days including cleaning the engine bay, adding ss coolant pipes, new hoses and radiator.
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You can do it in a driveway. |
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Chainsaw Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2015 Posts: 249 Location: Issaquah Washington
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Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 6:06 am Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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Ill be keeping you in mind Turbotransporter.
Microbusdelux, Ive got a good buddy whos a Ham'er and a bit of a tinkerer. Ill ask him if he knows a spot. _________________ 89 Westy. 2wd. Manual. |
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scottz Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2008 Posts: 477 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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I don't know of a spot right now, but I will keep an eye out for ya! My garage is already full of VWs.
How long do you anticipate this will take?
I'd love to swing by and lend a hand, my time is somewhat limited, PM me when you get things scheduled.
Are you familiar with Jon's Repair in Fairhaven? He is working limited hours and his shop may be free on weekends or he may let you have a corner for a few weeks or something. I have no idea if he would be comfortable letting someone have access to his shop. Might be worth a try.
BTC? Storage unit?? |
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JudoJeff Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2013 Posts: 1179 Location: Near Springfield, MA
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:12 am Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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We only have sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns here in Massachusetts...
Could you erect a tent/shelter over it while you work? Hope you find an indoor spot. _________________ ________________________________________
1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Burned up on 7/31/16.
1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig & Rebuilt, sold
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
1999 Ford GTRV Westfalia camper (30% bigger Westy layout) |
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WisconsinCharlie Samba Member
Joined: March 16, 2017 Posts: 1 Location: Madison, Wi
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:40 am Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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I would love to come help. I've got a parking structure we could throw up in a driveway. |
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Microbusdeluxe Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2003 Posts: 977 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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I really appreciate all of the ideas and offers. And while I could do it on the gravel parking strip bordering the street in front of my house (no driveway, the curse of a home built in 1909), I'm just not going to do that. I spent my teenage hot rodding years rolling my skinny self under cars (could open up those headers in about 2 minutes flat!), but those days are gone.
In calling around town I've found that the storage places do not allow any mechanical work to take place and renting a commercial shop runs about a thousand dollars a month. Since I'll be sending my transaxle to AA in Seattle, I'm going to need 2 months time to get this done, that's a bit too much.
Invitation is still open up here in the rainy NW. _________________ '69 Squareback RIP
'65 21 window deluxe sold before the price spike, damn it.
'70 rhd bay now a taxi in South Sudan
'81 Westy sold
'89 hightop Westy Joker syncro 16" now with Bostig! |
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0to60in6min Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2006 Posts: 3414 Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 10:36 am Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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may be rent a corner space or parking spot at a mechanic shop? |
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SSWesty Samba Member
Joined: August 20, 2008 Posts: 732 Location: Bellevue
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? |
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Craigslist is sometimes your friend, this could work. If you could work a face to face meeting they may let you do it if they sense you are a stand up guy.
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/prk/6035604756.html |
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Microbusdeluxe Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2003 Posts: 977 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? FOUND |
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As a service to other Sambanistas in the Bellingham, WA area I'm glad to announce that I found a great workplace here in town. It's 1/2 of a large shop (10' door, 14' ceiling, my half is about 20'x25' in area). It's at a guys's private home, electricity, etc, for $400 a month. I'll be using it through May, but if anyone is interested in a work space after that, let me know and I'll put you in touch with the owner.
I found it through Craig's List. _________________ '69 Squareback RIP
'65 21 window deluxe sold before the price spike, damn it.
'70 rhd bay now a taxi in South Sudan
'81 Westy sold
'89 hightop Westy Joker syncro 16" now with Bostig! |
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9517 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? FOUND |
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Good deal. A month of dry is good, for doing a proper job. I bet it takes 10 days. Did you get your trans rebuilt yet? _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7402 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? FOUND |
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Microbusdeluxe wrote: |
As a service to other Sambanistas in the Bellingham, WA area I'm glad to announce that I found a great workplace here in town. It's 1/2 of a large shop (10' door, 14' ceiling, my half is about 20'x25' in area). It's at a guys's private home, electricity, etc, for $400 a month. I'll be using it through May, but if anyone is interested in a work space after that, let me know and I'll put you in touch with the owner.
I found it through Craig's List. |
Wonderful! There's a tremendous opportunity in matching excess capacity with consumers of that resource. _________________ - Jim
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Chainsaw Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2015 Posts: 249 Location: Issaquah Washington
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? FOUND |
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Cool! Good to hear. Keep us posted on the swap. _________________ 89 Westy. 2wd. Manual. |
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Destructo Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2006 Posts: 405 Location: Westhampton, MA
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Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Zetec time: Shop space in Bellingham, WA? FOUND |
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Microbusdeluxe, come join us on the Facebook page if you haven't already (that is if you do the facebook thing) Lot's of instant help and suggestions while doing your swap. Good luck, hope you found a good engine!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/bostigvans/
_________________ 1985 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Camper Bostig conversion
Dude, where's your van? |
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