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Chicago Area Bus Owners- Mechanic needed

Hello All,

I am pretty new to the group and to VW ownership. Just bought my first bus (1970 Westy) and am loving it! Anyway, the bus is in great shape right now but needs brake work. I can do minor work on the engine, but brakes are beyond me. I am looking for a list of chicago area reputable mechanics that I can use for this sort of work and other engine work that is beyond my scope. I have done some research of the posts of this group and have found a couple of names. However, I was wondering if anyone kept a list or has a current list with recommendations. Any help is greatly appreciated. Deno J. Andrews

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Deno J. Andrews
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What do your brakes require to be done? Basic work like adjusting and changing the shoes can very easily be done with minor mechanical skills. And you will learn by doing.

Get a repair manual like Haynes or Bentley. You won't regret the moments you spend with your ACVW (though maybe your wife will).

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Olli Lammi

someone this month recommend Mr. Wong on 61st near Dorchester I also recommend him for the VW buses. He is very knowledgeable about them.

From: snipped-for-privacy@hotpop.com (Wesley Pegden) Date: 9/24/03 3:51 PM Central Daylight Time Message-id:

After going to this guy for a little over a year now, I think its time to give my official endorsement... for people looking for a vw mechanic in chicago, there's a guy Mr. Wong on the south side who is by far the most experienced and knowledgeable mechanic I've gone too, especially with the vws. He's helping me keep me '84 vanagon in great shape! His phone is 773 241 6044, and he's at 6100 S Blackstone, although it /looks/ like he's on 61st street (just east of dorchester). If you need a strait-shooting mechanic that knows his stuff, I haven't known a better one.

Just my 2c... wes

later, dave Reminder........ Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them, and you have their shoes. Frieda Norris

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dave

I am not sure what exactly needs to be done. Great suggestion though, I have already ordered the manual! Thanks. Deno J. Andrews

What do your brakes require to be done? Basic work like adjusting and changing the shoes can very easily be done with minor mechanical skills. And you will learn by doing.

Get a repair manual like Haynes or Bentley. You won't regret the moments you spend with your ACVW (though maybe your wife will).

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Deno J. Andrews

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