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Stanagon
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Joined: July 11, 2003
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Location: Boston, MA
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Malokin Martin
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Joined: August 19, 2007
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Location: E-burg
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After taking my 72 Baywindow into Stan's shop for a tune up and misc work, i literally got on I-90 and drove 3,000 miles from Boston to Seattle in 14 days and had absolutely no issues.
From the Continental Divide at 7,000 ft, to the Badlands of South Dakota, Stan hooked it up and made it purr the whole way.
Hands down: Have your work done here and drive with confidence. |
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Stanagon
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Joined: July 11, 2003
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Location: Boston, MA
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Houdsie73
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Joined: April 07, 2006
Posts: 82
Location: Ayer, MA
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I recently used Stan to transfer topside parts and install a new engine in my 73 Super. After my old engine went on me last year, I researched engine builders in New England and also some turn key options online. Stan sent me a quote for a stock 1600DP including a longblock from Suburban that was in line the cost of some turn key engines after shipping. My decision came down to 3 items:
1. I have a lot of newer topside items that I wanted to reuse and a turn key would come with inferior or redundant parts
2. Warranty concerns from ordering an engine from 1000 miles away
3. Time is my enemy and to have the engine installed, initial break in completed and tuned is priceless.
Stan was great. He worked with my schedule to bring the old engine first and then send the body down. He supplied pictures along the way to show progress. The topside items were cleaned and painted. The engine was installed and tuned perfectly.
The most important thing is Stan listened to me. He understood that that I had a budget and worked to stick to it. As he investigated my wiring problems in the rear he paid attention to my thoughts and opinions on the issue and used those to work through them.
All in all a great experinence and I highly recommend Stan to anyone. The communication was great, work done with an attention to detail and he's genuine nice guy. |
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jmarshall024
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Joined: April 16, 2008
Posts: 127
Location: Hopedale, MA
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I had my 67 bug in Stan's shop for the first time last week to help solve some stalling issues I was having. Stan efficiently went through the car and pin pointed some timing, carb adjustment, and other issues. Stan was so quick figuring out the issues I was having with the engine that I was able to have him spend a couple hours fine tuning the brakes.
Now the car runs and stops great and is finally back on the road.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Stan to any VW owner. Thanks again! |
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Stanagon
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Joined: July 11, 2003
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Location: Boston, MA
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Below are some pictures from a busy summer at Stan's Classic Service.
'58 Beetle and '73 Super in shop for service.
Rebuilt engine in '73 Super Beetle for "Houdsie". Longblock from Gary at Suburban Engine ran great right from the start.
'67 Bug (jmarshall024) in for tuning and brake adjust.
'62 Bug in for front spindle replacement (rebuilt spindles supplied by Art LeBrun aka. "VWtecheditor") and other service.
'69 Ghia in for engine service, seat release fix and wiper repair.
'71 Bug in for new oil cooler seals.
'72 Bus (Malokin Martin) getting sorted before cross-country trip.
'73 Thing in for engine tune-up and e-brake fix.
'87 Westy in for engine replacement, that also needed a transmission final drive unit replacement.
Note the significant cracks in the final drive housing. These were present at both lower engine-to-trans. mounting holes.
Freshly rebuilt engine. Longblock from Gary at Suburban Engine, of course.
Putting the kids to work on wash duty.
'69 Convertible in for a tie rod end and other minor service.
'74 Thing in for a significant restoration, including new floor pans.
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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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bryanbelman
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Joined: December 23, 2005
Posts: 7
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You are doing some great stuff Stan. I do not think we have meet, but by way of another friend of mine in Jackson, NJ we have. I was at his shop and saw a big box with your name on it, I said, hey, I know that guy.
Jeff is my friends name, he traded some parts with you at the Terrytown, CT show a few months back. He was doing lots of work on a 58 bus, head liner, swapping the rear, lots of work.
Your shop is my dream second job for sure and you have made it your first job, GREAT for you! Keep up the good work, obviously the cars are finding you now.
Bryan from NJ |
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Stanagon
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Posts: 4186
Location: Boston, MA
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I had some down time this winter and got the convertible top on my '64 replaced. I wanted to keep it simple and light weight, so I went with a white vinyl top that has a rear vinyl window. I was not interested in a fussy headliner and padding for this particular vehicle, which is a driver. Parts and advice came from BugCity in Berlin, CT, my buddy Jim, plus plenty of hardware sourced locally. I had no specific instructions for this particular top, but I did use another enthusiast's web documentation (http://www.myvwsite.com/thetop2.html) of his top install, and the Bentley Factory Repair manual.
Here is the shredded old top, backed up by a brown tarp and lots of repair tape.
One of the first things to deal with was rotted wood bows. I was able to save three major bows, that did not look original to the car. I replaced the front header bow, the bows behind the rear windows and the two side bows at the very back of the car. Shown below is the rotted out driver's side rear side bow.
I made the two rear side bows from some scrap I got for free at Home Depot. The other bows I needed were bought.
Shown here are two of the bows I did not replace and new rear carpet. I also patched up some holes in the rear cargo area while I was there.
I wire brushed, sanded and painted the frame with Eastwood Rust Encapsulator. New header bow and seal are shown here too.
Frame straps were run the full length to provide support for the top.
This was a tricky detail that I had to just figure out on my own.
Nearly finished top. Some wrinkles of course with no padding, but I'm very pleased with it.
The top makes the car a great three-season driver now.
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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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AlteWagen
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Location: PNW
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Looks good. Thinking of doing something similar with my ghia vert.
How did you like working with the new wood bows? Would you recommend them?
Since the vinyl shrinks a bit of time in the sun should tighten it up some over time.
Any pics of the inside? |
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Stock Steve
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Joined: April 10, 2005
Posts: 1963
Location: My Left Nutmeg State
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Very cool, Stan! I'm in "a convertible state of mind" lately also, now that the weather is improving here in the Northeast (I bought a very nice tan '70 from a samba seller last fall). I wish you many happy miles in your mega-kool drop-top.
Yes, I also noticed your emerald green Passat wagon peeking in in the background of a photo or two--I'm still driving my look-alike '96 also, now at about 167k miles...
Happy Spring (coming not a day too soon tomorrow)...
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Stanagon
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60vwnewengland
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Joined: June 25, 2003
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Location: District of Columbia & Cape Cod
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I always call Stan when I'm in a pinch. It doesn't seem to matter what time of day it is, Stan will always pick up the phone and help me out when I need it.
Recently, I needed a single quiet pack muffler for a merged header. I ordered one from another member here off the samba, and it did not fit. Too much frustration. I think the other member was looking at $$$ signs and not listening to me. However, I called stan, asked him if he had the part, and he did.
I drove to his shop, talked with him for a few minutes, and I was on my way back home, ready to install my new muffler. Two Thumbs up!
new installed muffler
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Glenn 
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