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Stanagon
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Joined: July 11, 2003
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Location: Boston, MA
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 Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject: Stanagon's new shop, Boston Bob would approve |
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This week was move in time for my new shop. It's located in Natick, MA just West of Boston. After editing Bentley VW and Audi service manuals for nearly 14 years, I now get to put them to good use. I think my friend Boston Bob would be happy to see how things have transpired since his passing last year. The Boston Engine legacy is now continuing through Suburban Engine and Stan's Classic Service.
My '61 Mango loaded with parts, looking through the double doors of my '65 panel.
The panel was a workhorse during the move.
Shop fits two buses with no problem.
The main wall could use some cool automotive signs. Boston Bob can be seen in the picture behind the cut-away motor.
Here's a great shot of the cut-away motor. It's already generated some interest from other car nuts and shop neighbors.
We even have Saturday morning hours to facilitate drop off and pick up for customers. This Vanagon owner rode her bike home after drop off.
Another customer drove up from New Jersey this morning to pick up his nice rebuilt 1600cc single port longblock (H-block as requested) for future installation in a '66 deluxe bus. His gf enjoyed some time at the fancy nearby Natick mall while he came over to shop.
We are now taking appointments for air and water-cooled VW service work.
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Stan's Classic Service, specializing in air-cooled VWs:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=614073
www.stanagon.com
My '61 Mango bus thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=110367
My '64 vert thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=386344
My '71 squareback thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=637709 |
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FranksMarket
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 nice stan , let me be the first to say congrats! and good luck in your new location. gene |
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obus 
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Joined: March 08, 2001
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Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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crukab
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Joined: December 13, 2002
Posts: 6116
Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:43 am Post subject: |
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Good to see things moving along Stan ! With all the Vdubbers in your area, you should do well !!
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My Pops:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604100&highlight=
I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
In the yard right now:
'51 Dodge 5 window truck
'65 Bug
'66 Singlecab
'82 Rabbit Truck Diesel from CALI 
'86 Doublecab W/T
'91 Vanagon carat/wolfsbrg.Tiico
'88 Dodge Ram pickup
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bubblehead
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:44 am Post subject: |
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| The shop looks great Stan. Glad to see everything coming together. |
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Dant
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Location: T County, Ohio
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:30 am Post subject: |
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Looks great, best of luck. Thanks again for your communications during a tough time last fall. I will keep you in mind for any future engine work.
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BarryL
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Joined: November 01, 2004
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:34 am Post subject: |
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| There's comfort in knowing shops like yours exist. It looks like a good one: one I'd come to. |
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SixVolt
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Joined: January 04, 2004
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Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:08 am Post subject: |
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| Congratulations Stan! Some of the veteran LEAKOILER'S here in Ohio apparently know you from year's past and speak very highly of you. I didn't know Boston Bob, but all of us were aware of his personal commitment to quality VW work. It's great your willing to continue that mission. Check in with us sometime at http://www.leakoil.net/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page |
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j.pickens
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Joined: December 03, 2002
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Location: Exit 7, New Jersey
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Great news, Stan.
When's the grand opening BBQ?
And how much beer should I bring?
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suebug
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Location: The OC, SoCal, with my olympic cats
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I'd drive to your shop in a heartbeat if I wasn't here on the West Coast. From our business dealings and reading your posts, I know you're an upfront VW guy. Congrats on the new endeavor, Stan.
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Church Key
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| Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats, best of luck...and I hope a hundred small, honest shops like yours spring up all over the country.
It's TIME! |
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spook
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Joined: December 30, 2003
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Location: in the shop 35750
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 4:47 am Post subject: |
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Nice workspace,
hope you have a good bookkeeper and cpa,
if not get one. enjoy ,have fun, and keep
it a drama free zone.
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feedback on the shop : http://tinyurl.com/yc7jgkl
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Kelly
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Location: Olympia, WA
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:24 am Post subject: |
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looks like a great shop!
that engine looks great too!
best of luck
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MrBreeze
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Location: Lawn Guyland, Noo Yawk
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:34 am Post subject: |
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Looks great, Stan. Best of luck!
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VDubTech
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Location: Syracuse, NY
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:40 am Post subject: |
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| Awesome Stan, looks great!! Best of luck!! |
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crofty
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Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Looks great, congrats!
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BulliBill
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Location: St Charles, MO
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| Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:34 am Post subject: |
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WoooooHooooo! Way to go Stan! Now when is your first branch location going to open up here in St. Louis, MO? I'd be your first customer here!
The best of luck and lots of fun to you too! Bob "IS" proud of you!
Bill Bowman
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Stanagon
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Location: Boston, MA
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Stanagon
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campingbox
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| Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:45 am Post subject: |
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| Good work Stan. Good to see that your transition is working out. |
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