About the Blog


This is a running record of the work Jason and Lena are doing to bring a 1978 VW Bus back to life. She was very close to death's door when we bought her.

We now have a functional vacationmobile that we are taking on adventures. So, this blog has morphed into a travelogue sprinkled with our break-down stories and latest upgrades. Hopefully more of the latter!

Look back in the archive for ALL the work we did to get her where she is today.

Enjoy :)

Suzanne the Van

Suzanne the Van

Saturday, 20 April 2013

Some Trim and "To Do"

The "To Do" List  (we would really like to be camping May Long)

It would be fabulous if the weather co-operated!
  1. Finish engine valve train 
  2. Finish engine wiring
  3. Fit clutch to the flywheel
  4. Install fuel tank
  5. Install fuel pump
  6. Install engine/transmission
  7. Driveshafts in
  8. Install gas pedal and throttle cable
  9. Install shifter and linkage
  10. Install clutch cable
  11. Battery in
  12. Get it running!!!!  (Balance Carbs, set timing)
  13. Finish Amp/Sub wiring
  14. Paint wheels Fox Red and balance
  15. Replace front brake rotors and wheel bearings
  16. Install rear bumper
  17. Paint front kick pannel trim Fox Red
  18. Paint front steps Fox Red (over box liner) and install rubber step pads
  19. Install washer pump and wire
  20. Cut hole for front dome light to size
  21. One more coat of under coat
  22. Install skid plate
Can do after first camp-out
  1. Lid for buddy seat and size cushion
  2. Stripes installed on body
  3. Seat covers (when they arrive)
  4. Install RV battery, converter and inverter
  5. Mud flaps
  6. Install propex furnace and propane bottle
  7. Fabricate and install trailer hitch
The seat covers we ordered (getting arm rests too!)
Kick pannel (needs paint)  and front carpet
Walk-though carpet
Wipers are on!
Remembering Before
Just now

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