Westy Stove-front Group Refurb ~ Next batch: TBA

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We're so sorry we missed this project. We just bought our '89 Syncro in late March and didn't know anything about this until we saw one that had been done in this group at a campout a few weeks ago. We know you're in the process of getting the brown ones done, but could we maybe start thinking about another gray round in a couple months. We'll be attending a big Westy campout this weekend and can start spreading the word. I'm thinking maybe late September since many may not want to part with their parts until after prime camping season.

About how long does it take for a complete project?
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Dale and Colleen
Olympia, WA
'89 Syncro Westfalia

[kuleinc]

I'm in the bay area, any info on which shop you used? Maybe I'll just pay for a single myself (he says not knowing how much it costs...)
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[whafalia]

Wow I thought stuff was still in the mail, y'all move fast! Thank you for your research into the color codes as I was not looking into the stove front but the ancillary metal items, table mount and legs etc (I think the gear shift would look sweet). Did the price break matter much for the powdercoating itself? And of course who was the coater? I look forward to installed pictures, especially if any have a comparison to original finishes. Thanks and sorry for not keeping up on this, just busy doing an engine swap and suspension rebuild.
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84 westie 2.2 w/ digijet, AT

[davideric9]

From the time you ship (if you are the first to ship) until you get yours back, I'd say about 4 weeks. If you are the last to ship then about 3 weeks. Best case would be 2 weeks. These are very small jobs for the vendors and larger orders take priority with them, so sometimes we get set aside for a few days.
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1987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)
1986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008)
1987 Westfalia (bought 2010)
1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

[davideric9]

The brown batch is being sent now. Two stoves have arrived. If you are local you can get in on this. I want to get this stuff to the powder coaters on Tuesday. The brown Stove refinish is in another thread.
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1987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)
1986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008)
1987 Westfalia (bought 2010)
1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

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Any thoughts on doing another gray batch - maybe in the fall? I know I have a few people local to the Puget Sound area that would be interested.
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Dale and Colleen
Olympia, WA
'89 Syncro Westfalia

[davideric9]

Sure, if you want to get the word out and start a list another batch could be done in the fall. Next time this is done, I'd opt for people getting their stoves powder coated at home and ready for screen printing, then send them in. I have not seen a sizeable discount for bulk powder coating and any savings are lost with shipping the extra parts that people want done at the same time, like grates and grills and table legs and brackets. Also, getting the prep done before you send it means you can choose your shade of brown or gray or red and glossy or satin. If anyone want to take the lead on this and coordinate another batch, I can get them printed.
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1987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)
1986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008)
1987 Westfalia (bought 2010)
1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

[skivan]

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I will check on pricing here in Olympia, Wa and get back to the group. I think they have an $85 minimum, so my question to them will be how many parts can we do for $85?

Once I have the info, I'll announce it to my local club and see how many we can come up with by fall.
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Dale and Colleen
Olympia, WA
'89 Syncro Westfalia

[davideric9]

$85 is a deal breaker if you are doing one. My guy never mentioned a minimum. Maybe you can shop around a little. Good luck. IF its just stove faces I'd do the powder coating, but with all the extra parts that arrive it becomes a chore and for nothing.
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1987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)
1986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008)
1987 Westfalia (bought 2010)
1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

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[Sir Sam]

[kuleinc]

I'd be down for pc and screen printing. Any info on the local powder coater? Like to get my table bracket done
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[davideric9]

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davideric9:

I completely understand your preferance to not have to get everyone's powder coating done. I, personally will be more than happy to get my own powder coating done locally to save having to send everything to you.

Could we set the end of October to be a time to send gray face plates to you for stenciling only? If this works for you, I'll announce it up here in Washington, Oregon area and see if we can get some others to join in.

My suggestion for keeping track of everyone's stuff is that 1. they must have their own powder coating done before sending it in, and 2. they need to securely affix their name & address to the back of the piece they are sending in.

Can you please suggest what works best for a shipping container for just the stove faceplate?

Thanks!
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Dale and Colleen
Olympia, WA
'89 Syncro Westfalia

[davideric9]

Well, I guess. Price break on printing is 10 stoves, same is true for the good quality powder coating shops. If you want to get a list going with a ship date, go for it. We can count heads at that time and see if we have enough to make it worth while.... Don't even think about cost until you have a count. If you tell everyone $100 for powder coating and printing and return shipping, you will be safe.

Powder coating... The shop I used was hit and miss, had to have them redo many of the parts, they came out better the second time, just another reason to have your parts done before shipping as the quality control is on your end, not mine... However, I think many shops have a minimum charge, making this way too expensive for just a single stove. I can do the powdercoating for stoves and face plates ONLY. If you have other parts you want done, you probably clear the shops minimum so no need to send your parts to me, make sense?

As for shipping, USPS has Dual-Use Priority Mail/Priority Mail Express Medium Tube for free, (triangle box) but you have to order 10 minimum. Its priority mail but not flat rate.

Shipping cost depends on distance and weight. The stove and face plate and medium shipping tube and some packing material weighs 3 pounds.

If you use the USPS calculate price, shipping to me is 94611, you are shipping a large package, and it weighs 3 pounds.

sample stove and medium USPS shipping tube:

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1987 Syncro Westfalia, stock (bought 1994)
1986 Syncro Westfalia SVX, 3 knob (bought 2008)
1987 Westfalia (bought 2010)
1988 Wolfsburg GL (bought 2012)

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Thanks for the info. So to be clear, you will get the powder coating done as long as they only want the stove face plate done and the approximate cost would be $100 for both painting and stenciling. Can you give me a ballpark estimate for just the stenciling?

Thanks again.
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Dale and Colleen
Olympia, WA
'89 Syncro Westfalia

[kamzcab86]

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OK, looks like I'm going to get this list started. Please PM me directly if you want to be added to the list.

I'll need,
1. name
2. email address
3. whether you need powder coating and stenciling or just stenciling.

I'm going to shoot for a ship date of October 30.

David, if you'll PM me your mailing address, phone # and email address, I'll pass the shipping info on to those who sign up once we know we have enough interest.

Remember this is just for gray front stoves.
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Dale and Colleen
Olympia, WA
'89 Syncro Westfalia

[bmdhacks]

How's the list looking?
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88 Vanagon Westy w/ 2200cc + manual trans