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 Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 10:40 am Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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Does anyone know where I can get some restoration work done on my bus in the general Chicago area? Even within 300 miles of chicago would be great! I am also looking for somone who can help get it running again . . .
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Air-Cooled Head
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 2:24 pm Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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What year bus? What side of town? I live in West burbs. As you know, when it comes to resources for old VWs, we're on Jupiter.
However, go to www.vwshows.com & click on the "Shops" link, then IL. There are a couple listed. I've never used them but I've heard good things about Gil Doty, mixed reviews on Spencer's. |
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| Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 2:52 pm Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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it's a 68 westfalia... we live on the northwest side of the city - but the bus is living about 40 miles south of town.
I'm not sure but I thought Gil Doty of Elgin closed his shop... and I've heard mixed tings about spencer too - but he seems to be the only one around. The bus needs some body work and things done too - and I can't find a single person in the area . . . |
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FireMaple
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| Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 11:41 am Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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Ive heard alot of good stuff about this place in the past
dont know if they are still open or not but you could give it a try
Spencer's Home for Battered Bugs
21 W301 Lake Street Addison, IL
708-627-7228
Repair & buy Volkswagens, new and used parts in stock |
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FireMaple
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| Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 11:44 am Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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| actually that area code should be 630, that 708 was from a few years back |
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Air-Cooled Head
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| Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 12:55 pm Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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Spencer's has moved from the address above.
I know a guy, Jack, who is EXCELLENT. His work usually wins awards at local shows. He's the only other person that works on my cars. Problem is; A) He wants to stay small, so I'd have to ask him before I could refer you. B) He's away on winter vacation till maybe March.
Go over to Volkswebbin, www.oroad.com/volkswebbin/ and see if you can get in touch w/ Darby Milnor. He's in the NW burbs. I've never used him because he is always busy, but very knowledgable.
I've got this guy's card in my wallet, but I don't remember him or why I have the card.
Mr. VW, Jeremy Vreeman 708-220-7377
I'd love to help you myself, but I'm up to my eyeballs in projects. |
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mynameismud
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| Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2003 4:58 pm Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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kesgd-
Jim Stuber here in Indianapolis does some very nice work. He usually does classic car restos- but has tackled a bus also- looking for shop to do it right- he will- His shops name slips my mind @ the moment- will post tomorrow-
paul |
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Air-Cooled Head
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| Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 10:52 am Post subject: Restoration Near Chicago ? |
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| If you're still looking, send me an e-mail. I'll send you Jack's number. |
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