27 October 2011

Spending too much time enjoying the van

Guess that is what they are for, is it not?

Been working on little things here and there, nothing major.

BUT, have been accumulating parts in a pace that terrifies me, and my hope to enjoy some weekend time this winter without getting all the projects done.

Cooling system - have a new radiator, most all of the hoses (save two that are NLA), new waterpump, temp switches and senders, thermostat and a few gallons of coolant.

Front suspension - have new radius arm bushings, plates, sleeves, and nuts.  Have upper ball joints, lower ball joints, tie rods, and even a set of control arms to have blasted and painted prior to installing the Powerflex control arm bushings, Powerflex steering rack bushings, Powerflex sway bar bushings and Powerflex rear trailing arm bushings.  This will complete the total rebuild of the suspension.

Body - have a new rear hatch to replace the rusted one I have now, also received two new wheel wells, two rear corner panels and the panel behind the front bumper.  Need to get to stripping the rear hatch, and get it prepped prior to starting on the rest.

Also got the later model glass for the rear sides.  It has the vents built in

Its going to be a lot of work.