Just resending this post which got lost when gerry died
>To: vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu
>From: Ron Mighton <rmighton@passport.ca>
>Subject: Re Toronto area mechanic
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>A good shop with excellent VW mechanics who know Westfalias is "Lorne Park
>Car Centre" 905-823-8787 They are located west of Toronto in Mississauga
>near Erin Mills and Lakeshore
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>A BAD shop (In my opinion) is Hayman Motors @ 416 636 6789. If you need an
>obscure part for an old VW Hayman probably have it but you should avoid
>having work done there. Plan on spending at least one hour to pick up one
>part from Hayman. Located in north Toronto near Dufferin & Finch
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>Salims 416-463-5464 I have not used but have talked to people who are very
>pleased with good work at low prices. I understand you can get a used tranny
>and a rebuilt engine installed in say a 76 Westfalia for around $2000. I
>would appreciate any other comments on Salims from list members.Located in
>SE Toronto near Coxwell & Eastern.
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>Another good shop (I have heard) is Mantis Racing in Oakville west of
>Toronto. They somtimes have avalible good rebuilt engines etc. In general
>their prices are higher but good commentson their work. Comments from list
>members please.
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>All prices are Canadian.
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>By the way I am in digest mode and don't know how to easily reply to a
>single message from digest mode. Is there an easy way?
>Ron Mighton
>Toronto,Canada Eh!
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Ron Mighton
Toronto,Canada Eh!