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Leo Soderman
(soderman@ehpub.com)
CROSSROADS:I-95/Rte128 & Rte 2
Belmont, 02478 PHONE:617-489-8031
BUSES:1969 Hardtop Westy
COMMENTS:
Glad to help with a shoulder to cry on, a lift to parts stores, and my (limited)
mechanical help.
I have some basic tools, glad to help out if I can.
AVAILABLE:Evenings M-F, Weekends
familiar with:1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
SPARE ROOM
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
TRANSPORTATION HELP
Favorite beer type:Bitter Sweet
Trevor MacLeod
(TrevBessy@aol.com)
CROSSROADS: RT3 & 3A
Duxbury, 02332 PHONE: 781-934-0254
BUSES: "westy" 1970
COMMENTS:
I had the van since '95 and now its powered by a Corvair engine and "trany".
My sister named the van "Bessy" do to it reninder her of a cow (slow and all
white)
AVAILABLE:
After 4pm on the week-days and most weekends (not at carshows)
familiar with: dualcarbs
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
TRANSPORTATION HELP
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
jason
(vwbusdriver@hotmail.com)
CROSSROADS: RT 202 RT 116
South Hadley, 01075 PHONE: 413-532-8817
BUSES: ALL upright engines
familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
SPARE ROOM
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING SPOT: MOVE IN!!! :)
Favorite beer type: Commercial brands
jason L
(vwbusdriver@hotmail.com)
CROSSROADS: boston road and bay road
springfield, 01119 PHONE: 413 782-9445
VW'S: all air cooled, all years
AVAILABLE: ****CALL
familiar with: 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, dual carbs
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
SPARE ROOM: Y CAMPING SPOT: MOVE IN!!! :)
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Dustin Fitch
(Dustin.Fitch@TheMentorNetwork.com)
CROSSROADS: 128/95 and Route 114
Marblehead, 01945 PHONE: 781-639-4216
VW'S: 1974 2.0 Liter Bus - "yoda"
COMMENTS:
I'd be glad to help anyone who needs it. A place to crash, roadside help, whatever.
You won't find many rest stops along 128 in Massachusetts so hey, come to
Marblehead, park your bus by the ocean, wake with the seagulls....better than the side of
the road!! I usually have beer and. So, give a call if you need help, you've
got the number!!
AVAILABLE: Weekdays after 8pm, weekends anytime
familiar with: type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING SPOT: 2 nights SPARE ROOM: 4 nights or more
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Jeffrey Deltano
jeffrey.l.deltano@intel.com
CROSSROADS: Rt 24 & 106
Brockton, 02301 PHONE: 508-588-7836
VW'S: 1970 Westy
COMMENTS: I have driveway space and *some* tools. If your passing thru Southeastern MA,
give us a ring.
AVAILABLE: Mon-Fri after 5:00pm Anytime weekends.
familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING SPOT: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Light and Airy
Jamie Baldwin
(jbaldwin@bu.edu)
CROSSROADS: rt 93 and montvale ave
Winchester, 01890
VW'S: 1978 westfalia previously 73 westy
COMMENTS: from sept to may i am in grad school in boston so no tools facilities available
but can offer food, floor to sleep on and info on local vw mechanics. During summer
i can provide some mechanical assistance and tools. I also keep some spares handy but i am
too poor to give them away so i have something you need (not necessarily) i would need to
get money for it.
i can offer driveway to do some work but as this is my parents house overnight is not an
option. Please email me if you will be in the area and think you may need my help
and i will provide you with a phone number. from sept till may i can provide local info
and floor to crash on for a night if needed but not during summer months. I will
assist in any mechanical repair i can and if theres something we can't fix there is an
aircooled vw specialist nearby
AVAILABLE: between sept and may i am in boston but other months i am available 24/7
familiar with: fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
Peter Dulong
(peterdulong@hotmail.com)
CROSSROADS: Rt. 95/Rt.133
Georgetown, 01833 PHONE: 978 352 7569
VW'S: VW`s all years,all types
COMMENTS: into VW`s over 30 years,owner-operator VW repair facility
for over 25 years,personally rebuilt over 3000 air cooled engines
Happy to keep the faith and help the people
AVAILABLE: I`m able to help in an emergency at any time
familiar with: 25hp, 36hp, Bastard40hp, 1200, 1500, 1600, 1776+, dual carbs, fuel
injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING SPOT: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
Jon and Adam Armstrong
( rerun500@aol.com buli68yeayea@hotmail.com )
CROSSROADS: I-95 and RT 133
Georgetown, 08133 PHONE: 978-352-5021
VW'S: 68 westy, 74 westy, 65 sundial camper
COMMENTS: my brother and i have been into busses since we were 11 and 15. we have a
few XC trips under our belts(a few tours as well). I (jon) am currently in vermont
but someone who knows vw's and can come rescue is usually around. we have a chevy 3500 for
those late night tow jobs.
AVAILABLE: 9-? m-
familiar with: 36hp, 1600, 1776+, dual carbs, fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING SPOT: 2 nights
SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
fez
(yo71cap@hotmail.com)
CROSSROADS: RT133+1A
IPSWICH, 01938 PHONE: 978 356 4525
VW'S: 71 bus
COMMENTS: if i don't have a part for you we can call around to a couple local spots and
try and get it. can tune a 1600 like its my job.
AVAILABLE: weekends,daytime after 5 during the week
familiar with: 1500, 1600, 1776+
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
Favorite beer type: Rare brands
Ipswich Bus Boys
CROSSROADS: RT 133
ipswich / georgetown
VW'S: 1957-1965-1967-1968-1971-1973-1974-1976-1977busses
COMMENTS: local boys just busing around, some of us are on this map look to ipswich and
georgtown, Since we have many people we have a wide spread knowledge of busses and know a
few old school mechanics that can help you out from an engine rebuild to a set of points .
familiar with: 36hp, 1500, 1600, 1776+, fuel injection
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
TOOLS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
PARTS AVAILABLE
COFFEE/TALK
Favorite beer type: Commercial brands
Scot Castle
(volkfolk@mediaone.net)
CROSSROADS: I-495 and Rte 3
Chelmsford, 01824 PHONE: 978-251-2252
VW'S: 1965 Bus, 1969 Beetle
COMMENTS: I am almost done with a total restoration of my 65' Westfalia. I have a good
work space, a fair number of tools (including a compressor and some air tools. I am always
willing to help out if I am around and always interested in meeting other VW people
AVAILABLE: weekday evenings, weekends, don't call after 10PM
familiar with: 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING SPOT: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
Ian & Sarah
EMAIL: fourclefs_at_hotmail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Rt. 128/ Rt. 114
CITY: Salem, 01970 PHONE: 781-883-8256
VW'S: '70 Westy hardtop
COMMENTS: If you have a problem with your VW, I have most likely already
experienced it, and know how to help. If I can't, I know someone who can.
We don't have a spare room, but live right on the ocean, and the neighbors are
cool, so we can find you a camping spot.
AVAILABLE: call anytime if an emergency, otherwise evenings and weekends.
I am familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 1 night
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Sean Bartnik
EMAIL: seabar_at_rcn_dot_com
CROSSROADS: State St. & School St.
Springfield, 01105 PHONE: 413-737-4413
VW'S: '79 Westy, '01 Passat
COMMENTS: I've had several Buses as well as a Beetle and a Karmann Ghia. I'm good
with things mechanical. I'm good with FI, not as good with carbs, and I know jack
about dual carbs. I have most tools one would need to work on a VW. I'll help
out if I can. Located very close to I-91 in Springfield, MA.
AVAILABLE: avail. weekday evenings and all day on weekends (generally).
I am familiar with: 1600, fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
jim
EMAIL: vibedesign@hotmail.com
CROSSROADS: washington st. and dudley st
CITY: Boston, 02119 PHONE: 617.538.7187
VW'S: 76 transporter
COMMENTS: willing to help with anything i can and am a fun cat to hang with. (you might
even get to hear me play the trumpet)
AVAILABLE: anytime and day
I am familiar with: 1200
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
Kevin Guarnotta
EMAIL: kguarnotta_at_usa_dot_net
CROSSROADS: RT 93 & 38
VW'S: '65 Kombi, '67 Squareback, 69 bug
COMMENTS: I am fairly mechanically inclined, pulled my engine numerous times.
done a fair bit of work on my bus-I do all the maintenance myself(with the help
of the vintagebus list)
I have been saved!
I have a driveway, jack, jack stands, my cousin is a mechanic-if the problem is
too big for us to handle, we can bring it over to his garage.
AVAILABLE: Any day 8am-midnight
I am familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
ashley
EMAIL: FEELIT12@AOL.COM
CROSSROADS: I-95 & I-195 NEAR PROVIDENCE,RI
SEEKONK, 02771 PHONE: 508-930-0103
VW'S: 1967 MICROBUS
AVAILABLE: MON-FRI AFTER 5, WEEKENDS OPEN
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING: 1 night
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Steve Ashley
EMAIL: steven_dot_ashley2_at_verizon_dot_net
CROSSROADS: Beacon St and Ivaloo
CITY: Somerville, 02143 PHONE: 617.497.5156
VW'S: 1973 Westy
AVAILABLE: Weekends Only 9am-7:00pm
I am familiar with: type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SOME PARTS
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
J.P. Pelletier
EMAIL: super71_at_msn_dot_com
CROSSROADS: I-495, I-93/95, RT-24
CITY: Taunton, 02780 PHONE: (508)823-3977
VW'S: Many Aircooled VW's
COMMENTS: I work at a VW dealer and repair and restore
VW's at home. I have a fair parts supply and good connections to local parts. I
am a menber of the CVA and the Bay state owners club. I have a small trailer and
good towbar! Also can help people in NH. I have a camp there.
AVAILABLE: Week days after 6pm and anytime weekends.
I am familiar with: 36hp, Bastard40hp, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, 1776+, dual carbs,
fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none
Favorite beer type: Room temp will do.
bocoer
EMAIL: iamdonquixote_at_comcast_dot_net
CITY: cambridge, 02138 PHONE: 6175045268
VW'S: 64 bus
COMMENTS: Moved from boston to cambridge; have a driveway now. I can help with
many of your problems plus I know other vw people in the area. I can also
help you near Marlboro MA if you get in to trouble on I-90.
AVAILABLE: Anytime
I am familiar with: 36hp, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more SPARE ROOM: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Jorge
EMAIL: josorio_at_atlas_dot_kennesaw_dot_edu
CROSSROADS: I-93 @Govt Center (North End)
CITY: Boston, 02113 PHONE: 617-248-9421
VW'S: 1985 Wolfsburg Weekender 1.9 Water Cooled
AVAILABLE: Any Time
I am familiar with: fuel injection, wasserboxer
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
Jim "Mr LiMBO" Digennaro
EMAIL: limbo at BCN dot NET
CROSSROADS: Mass Turnpike
CITY: Adams, 01220 PHONE: 413-743-1814 (talk to machine)
VW'S: 1993 Eurovan, 1963 Beetle, 90 Jetta, 84 Jetta
COMMENTS: I'm the webkeeper and past editor of LiMBO, The Late Model Bus
Organization, international. I love all types of VW and am very
knowledgeable in them too. I also work for Flynn VW (413-443-1702) and
will be able to offer discounts on Genuine VW parts.
AVAILABLE: Weekdays at Flynn VW 800-457-1101 Nights after 530 and
weekends: 413-743-1814 Call first!
I am familiar with: 36hp, Bastard40hp, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, dual carbs, fuel
injection, type4 engine, wasserboxer, diesel, conversions
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 2 nights SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: I don't drink
dames
EMAIL: greyin_at_hotmail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: harvard square
cambridge, 02138 PHONE: 617-642-1727
VW'S: 65 beetle and 79 camper
AVAILABLE: Mon-Fri after 6, all day weekends
I am familiar with: Bastard40hp, 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 1 night SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Home brews 'XXX'
Dave B.
EMAIL: dataservices_at_attbi_dot_com
CROSSROADS: U. S. Routes 1 and 95
Malden, 02148 PHONE: 781-324-1403
VW'S: 1983.5 Westy Vanagon (2) one Tiico, one WBX
COMMENTS: Been playing with VW's a long time.
AVAILABLE: 8 AM to 9PM most days
I am familiar with: 36hp, Bastard40hp, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, fuel injection,
type4 engine, wasserboxer, conversions
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 2 nights SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
JP
EMAIL: parnas_at_attbi_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Rt 27 and Rt 135
Natick, 01760 PHONE: 508-653-6451
VW'S: 76 Westy
COMMENTS: Myself and my kids(and our dog) have taken a few trips in the last
couple of years.
I am not really mechanically inclined. I don't really have the time to do much
work myself on the bus.
But there is one of the best VW repair shops in town (I won't mention the name
unless needed).
We can offer a cup of coffee and a driveway, or a ride to the shop!
AVAILABLE: Anytime
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
Maggie
EMAIL: magpiemusic_at_attbi_dot_com
CROSSROADS: 495/1
Bellingham, 02019
VW'S: 69 VW Bus
COMMENTS: 2nd bus. Learning everything the hard way! hah!
But, could help out if someone's in a jam!
Trying to get to know my 69 engine.
Looking for a vw community to share ideas, thoughts...
and a ride if ya' need one.
AVAILABLE: weekends
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING: 1 night
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: I don't drink
Matt Billey
EMAIL: mbilley_at_nii_dot_net
CROSSROADS: 128 and Grapevine Road
CITY: Beverly, 01915 PHONE: 978-922-8107
VW'S: 1964 Kombi 1972 Beetle
COMMENTS: I've owned my beetle since I was 15. I learned to drive on it in a
field before I had my license. Nearly 250,000 miles later. I just recently
purchased my bus for work/play. I'd love to be able to help someone passing
through or to meet some local air-cooled people for VW talk.
AVAILABLE: Available anytime
I am familiar with: 1500, 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 1 night SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
BJ Warminski
EMAIL: bj_dot_warminski_at_usa_dot_net
Brookline, 02445 PHONE: 508 454-2889
VW'S: 1978 Transporter
I am familiar with: type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
Pete
EMAIL: gardenheadleavemealone_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Route 2 and Route 12
CITY: Fitchburg, 01420 PHONE: 9783422008
VW'S: 1968 Beetle
I am familiar with: 1500
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Home brews 'XXX'
scott
EMAIL: gunnys_at_aol_dot_com
CROSSROADS: 95 & 93 & 495
CITY: boston, 01731 PHONE: 781-274-0750
VW'S: 71 westy
AVAILABLE: 24-7 for the most part
I am familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: I don't drink
John
EMAIL: grnmnstr_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: route 195 and route 118
CITY: Swansea, 02777
VW'S: 79 Westfalia
AVAILABLE: Mon-Fri after 6pm, weekends
I am familiar with: fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
CAMPING: 1 night
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: I don't drink
Jenn
EMAIL: neonsteak2_at_aol_dot_com
CROSSROADS: within minutes from routes 6, 28,495, 195
CITY: Wareham, 02571 PHONE: 508-295-5680
VW'S: 1979 Westfalia Camper
COMMENTS: I'm somewhat new to the Volkswagen world (got her this past summer)
and here and there i need help so i figured other people do too...Can't really
do anything mechanically, but theres an auto store down the street and a
driveway to camp in as long as my parents will allow it:)
AVAILABLE: 8am - 10pm any day for now
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
Jason Landry
EMAIL: JLandry_at_myway_dot_com
CROSSROADS: I-93 and I-90
CITY: Boston, 02143 PHONE: 617-312-7851
ONLY CALL IF EMERGENCY
VW'S: 1987 Vanagon Weekender
COMMENTS: I'm new to owning a Vanagon, and love it. I'm driving out to San
Francisco in late February and will update my info on this site at that time.
AVAILABLE: Weekday evenings and weekends
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
STORAGE SPACE
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
David
EMAIL: ambrose_underscore_d_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Holland and Grove
CITY: Somerville, 02144 PHONE: 6172169056
VW'S: 1982 Vanagon - Country Homes
COMMENTS: My engine knowledge is very limited. If you're in the area and
need help with your air-cooled - Leins Auto is the only gig in town I know of
aside from a shop in Natick (phil something). Leins # (617) 623-9000.
AVAILABLE: Just call first
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
COUNTRYMAN 1240
EMAIL: KENOLEBLUE_at_HOTMAIL_dot_COM
CROSSROADS: RT 16&146S
CITY: DOUGLAS, 01516 PHONE: 1-508-476-1250
VW'S: 1985 VW VANAGON
COMMENTS: RETIRED TRUCKER FORMER OWNER OF JUNK YARD C/W SINGER FORMER BAND
LEADER
AVAILABLE: ANY TIME
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: 1 night
Favorite beer type: Non Alcoholic
Chris Silva
EMAIL: Fuel1_at_comcast_dot_net
CROSSROADS: 128rt/114rt
CITY: salem, 01970 PHONE: 978-744-0963
VW'S: 65 bug 71 westy 67 21 window
COMMENTS: I can help you with just about anything. Have all kinds of tools
to fix everything and a dry place to fix the problem.
AVAILABLE: 24-7
I am familiar with: 1200, 1500, 1600, 1776+, dual carbs
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 2 nights SPARE ROOM: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Adam Sherry
EMAIL: sherry_adam_at_hotmail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: (Island) surfside&fairgrounds
CITY: Nantucket, 02554 PHONE: 917 561-8289
VW'S: 69 camperbus and 62 beetle
COMMENTS: lived in my bus for past five years, have dealt with everything from
brakes to engine rebuild
AVAILABLE: whenever for needy vw people
I am familiar with: 1200, 1300, 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
TOOLS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: I don't drink
James Sannino
EMAIL: jsannino_at_mit_dot_edu
CROSSROADS: Mass Ave and Memorial Drive (area)
CITY: Cambridge, 02142 PHONE: 617-225-6401
VW'S: 1972 Bus
COMMENTS: Just a kid, workin my way through the world. I just got my first
bus that I've been dreamin of for years. Don't have too much to offer
knowledgewise and toolwise of my own, but I'm workin on it. I just really
like the concept and want to be a part of it. Be Warned: my help is as
good as looking in the Idiot's guide or finding more experienced people.
AVAILABLE: anytime at all, seriously
I am familiar with: 1600, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: MOVE IN!!! :)
Favorite beer type: Beer is for wimps!
Dave and Sandy
EMAIL: delia_at_geo_dot_umass_dot_edu and
sgelia_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Rt. 9 and W.Main St.
CITY: West Cummington, 01026 PHONE: 413-634-5079
VW'S: '66 Type II and '71 Type II Westfalia Camper
COMMENTS: We don't have a garage, but there is space to work in our driveway if
you break down. We're a friendly lot here, love good coffee, good beer and
good company.
AVAILABLE: we're around
I am familiar with: 1500, 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 3 nights SPARE ROOM: 4 nights or more
Favorite beer type: Home brews 'XXX'
Stan Wohlfarth aka. Stanagon
EMAIL: stan_dot_wohlfarth_at_bentleypublishers_dot_com
CROSSROADS: I-95 and I-90
CITY: Wayland, 01778 PHONE: 508-651-3502
VW'S: 65 Bus, 81 Vanagon, 95 Passat
COMMENTS: Long time VW enthusiast, make VW manuals for Bentley Pubs.
AVAILABLE: Weekday eves and weekends, before 10pm
I am familiar with: 1600, fuel injection, type4 engine, wasserboxer
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
TOOLS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 1 night SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
John
EMAIL: kayakjr_at_juno_dot_com
CROSSROADS: 195 and 24
CITY: Dartmouth, 02748 PHONE: (508) six three six -4198
VW'S: 81 Westy, 87 Wolfsburg Weekender
COMMENTS: Rebuilt my Type IV engine, brakes, etc, but can't claim to be good at
diagnostics. Like to kayak and camp in VW's. On the way to Cape Cod - if you're
heading there and tired, stop and spend the nite. Good local paddling.
Getting an 87 H2O model-May 05.
AVAILABLE: After 6:00pm weekdays, but call - someone often is around
I am familiar with: fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 2 nights SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
Dave
EMAIL: Dcarlson_at_umassd_dot_edu
CITY: Mattapoisett, 02739
ONLY CALL IF EMERGENCY PHONE: 5087582712
VW'S: 2002 Cabrio - 2005 New Beetle Convertible
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
Jeremy Edmondson
EMAIL: jeremyedmondson_at_gmail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Rt 12 and Rt 101
CITY: Ashburnham, 01430 PHONE: 9788274420
VW'S: 1977 Westy FI, 1978 Bus Dual Weber, 1969 Bug
AVAILABLE: Give a call, if I am there, I will probably be able to help.
Before 10PM preferably.
I am familiar with: 1600, dual carbs, fuel injection, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 2 nights SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Anne
EMAIL: one_likethewind_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: 495 & I90
CITY: Milford, 01757 PHONE: 508-478-8446
VW'S: 76 Westy & 72 SuperBeetle
COMMENTS: New to the site - restoring both cars above - Bug is on the road, bus
is a work in process.
AVAILABLE: Whenever. M-F I see email off & on all day.
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
SOME PARTS
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Thick and chewy
Dana Moore
EMAIL: danananda_at_gmail_dot_com
CITY: Boston
ONLY CALL IF EMERGENCY PHONE: 617.417.7757
VW'S: 1973 Super Beetle-- A new owner
COMMENTS: I just bought a restored 1973 Super Beetle! I'm so excited to be apart
of the VW family.
AVAILABLE: any time
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none
SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
silver fox
CROSSROADS: 146s and 16 e/w
CITY: Douglas, 01516 PHONE: 1 -508-847-86973
VW'S: 3 1985 Vanagons
COMMENTS: retired truck driver country western singer, likes the older ones.
Have tools and a place to lay your head. Like to travel to vw shows and
campgrounds. like to remodel vw's to campers. don't drink but love to meet other
people for a good laugh. available anytime. reach me by phone or e mail
AVAILABLE: anytime
I am familiar with: 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, 1776+, fuel injection, wasserboxer
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more
Favorite beer type: Non Alcoholic
countryman1240
EMAIL: kenoleblue_at_hoymail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: rt 56 / rt122 /rt 9
CITY: leicester, 01524 PHONE: 1-508-847-8697
VW'S: 3 /1985.s vw vanagon one home made camper
COMMENTS: retired truck driver former band leader and c/w singer former owner of
used auto part.s yard u name it i have done it
AVAILABLE: any time love to travel go any where to help some one
I am familiar with: Bastard40hp, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, fuel injection,
wasserboxer, conversions
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more SPARE ROOM: MOVE IN!!! :)
Favorite beer type: I don't drink
mollie
EMAIL: mrh03_at_hampshire_dot_edu
CROSSROADS: route 9 and 116
CITY: amherst
VW'S: 1982 vw vanagon, converted to a westy
COMMENTS: just bought a vanagon with a westy and greascar conversion, now i run
on veggie oil
AVAILABLE: wherever, whenever
I am familiar with: diesel, conversions
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more SPARE ROOM: MOVE IN!!! :)
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Keith Da Silva
EMAIL: keith_dot_dasilva_at_verizon_dot_net
CITY: Ludlow, 01056 PHONE: 413-589-7925
VW'S: 1967 Type 2 Westy, 1969 Type3 Squareback, 1985 Vanagon
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
Cyrus Vatan
EMAIL: ofwhoareyoubeing msn
CITY: Arlington PHONE: 781 641 1717
VW'S: 1977 VW Westy 1969 sandrail
COMMENTS: I know local VW engine shops(boston bob), so I could atleast point you
in the right direction
AVAILABLE: Gimme a call and hope for the best!
I am familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Drew
CROSSROADS: 495/93 and 213
CITY: Methuen, 01844
ONLY CALL IF EMERGENCY PHONE: 978-687-1737
VW'S: 1973 VW Kombie
COMMENTS: I've owned several split window Buses in the past. Presently have my
first Baywindow. I'm really good with things mechanical. Very good with
electrical problems. Never worked with FI, good with carburetors, and I know
about dual carburetors. Have rebuilt upright engines. I am familiar with
type 4 engine. I have most tools one would need to work on a VW. I have no
place presently to work on VWs though. I'll help out if I can. No calls after
9pm please.
AVAILABLE: MON-FRI 5-9 PM, WEEKENDS
I am familiar with: 1200, 1500, dual carbs, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Tyler Piebes
EMAIL: tylerpiebes_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Rt 495 / Rt 3
CITY: Lowell, 01854 PHONE: 508 237-6350
VW'S: 81 Vanagon L
COMMENTS: I am a 22 year old college student in Lowell, MA. I have had Wilber
for a year now and have been trying to emerse myself in the air cooled culture
as much as possible. I am willing to help in any way possible. I am in no way a
mechanic, but I do have an apartment here in Lowell, and am willing to help a
fellow air cooled brother out.
AVAILABLE: I am a student so depending on classes and what not I may or may not
be available, just call my cell.
I am familiar with: type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
Ted Walls
EMAIL: tminus100_at_gmail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: 128/109
CITY: Westwood, 02090
ONLY CALL IF EMERGENCY PHONE: 781-326-5147
VW'S: 69 Bus
COMMENTS: Can help in relatively simple ways with tools, telephone, place to
park temporarily or perhaps overnight, etc.
AVAILABLE: sometimes
I am familiar with: 1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
SOME PARTS
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 1 night SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Light and Airy
Rich & Anne
EMAIL: afrench_at_bcn_dot_net
CROSSROADS: mass pike
CITY: Hinsdale, 01235 PHONE: 413-684-4628
VW'S: 95 Eurovan
COMMENTS: not mechanically knowlegable
new to the VW camper world
AVAILABLE: times vary
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
CAMPING: 2 nights
Favorite beer type: Micro brands
John
EMAIL: johnhealey1776_at_hotmail_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Rtes. 495,24,44,18.
CITY: Middleborough ZIP CODE: 02346
COUNTRY: Middleborough
PHONE: 508-223-7204
VW'S: 73 Buggy 71 Bay Window
COMMENTS: Can work on bug type engines. Have had three dual port 1600's to
tinker with. No expert, but have friends who can help. Can usually fix or make
work any non fuel injection related electrical, and usually have a spare cable
lying around. Have a jack and some other tools if necessary. Have truck and
trailer also. Just fits a bus on it. Gas and drinks make a perfect thank you
gift.
AVAILABLE: Luck of the draw. Call if you need the help.
I am familiar with: 1500/1600, 1776+, dual carbs, type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SOME PARTS/CAN GET THEM
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Commercial brands
Mike
EMAIL: mikea_at_bu_dot_edu
CROSSROADS: 2 blocks from Touchie's Shamrock Pubý
CITY: Boston, 02127 PHONE: 1(509)8592676
VW'S: 72 Westy Campervan
COMMENTS: This ol' hippy from the Northwest wants to help you on down the road.
Free street parking and a spare room inside to crash in. Right next to the
beach! What better place to be broken down and/or see Boston? TRAVELERS WELCOME!
Some tools with a basic mechanical understanding. Just wanting to shoot
the shit and meet another VWer? Let's grab a beer and some wrenches!
AVAILABLE: Broken down? ANY TIME. Just to kick it? Call after
5
I am familiar with: 1500/1600
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
MECHANICAL HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
COFFEE/TALK
CAMPING: 4 nights or more SPARE ROOM: CALL ME/IT DEPENDS
Favorite beer type: Anything cold
Simon
EMAIL: Price
CROSSROADS: 495 90
CITY: Holliston, 01746
ONLY CALL IF EMERGENCY PHONE: 508 429 1206
VW'S: 1974 Type 2
I am familiar with: type4 engine
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TOOLS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
SPACE TO WORK ON BUS
STORAGE SPACE
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Bitter Sweet
Maria
EMAIL: mariasmatrix_at_yahoo_dot_com
CROSSROADS: Close to Rt. 93, 95, 128, 24 and Mass Turnpike
CITY: Quincy, 02169 PHONE: 1-617-312-3055
VW'S: 1978 VW T2 Westfalia Kombi Camper
I CAN PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
INTERNET ACCESS
TELEPHONE ACCESS
TRANSPORTATION HELP
CAMPING: none SPARE ROOM: none
Favorite beer type: Light and Airy