Date:         Sat, 31 Oct 1998 03:39:16 -0800
Reply-To:     "Mitch A.Miller" <mmiller@NETEZE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Mitch A.Miller" <mmiller@NETEZE.COM>
Organization: Gatorhead guitars
Subject:      Re: SMASHED SLIDING DOOR
Comments: To: Steve Caslowitz <scaslowitz@BERKSHIRESCHOOL.ORG>
Comments: cc: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Steve Caslowitz wrote:

> Well, who would've guessed it would happen in less than a year of
> owning
> our Westy? But, my wife smashed the side of our prize possession when
> exiting a gas station. She simply misjudged and turned into a metal
> post at
> the end of the pump isle.
>
> The short of it is we cannot open the door and it obviously needs
> fixing. I
> plan to bring it to an auto body shop soon but wondered if anyone
> knows how
> much this might run us to repair($?). It's an '88 Westy GL, light blue
> and
> is dented the length of the door to the point that it bulges slightly
> on
> the interior. No metal gouges, but the post's white paint left streaks
> on
> the door. I presume it might be best to drill and pull it out if there
> is
> no structural damage to the rails and supports. If I need to replace
> the
> door, what will that cost?
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
> Frustrated but glad it wasn't anything more serious -
> Steve
> '88 Westy

   Mitchell Miller Newly fixed and repainted 84 Westy
 Sorry man &$^%#%#@ happens! Mine cost 2000.00 more if the poor guy knew
what he was getting into.Took him 30 hours to rebuild. He did a great
job: I got a new paint job things are cool with the wife and I. Have to
see the good side of things ( I really love my wife)! She drove it last
night for the first time, I was just a little worried but she did ok for
a person who has never been behind the wheel of a VW buss . So as soon
as I fix everything that needs fixing I'll through the boards on and
head north.