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Last update: December 06, 2011

 

Project List

 

Stuff To Do 

Done!

Mechanical:
-Fix power steering leak

-Replace leaking coolant tank

-Replace cat converter, muffler, OXS and tail pipe
-Install better auto trans cooler

-Fix "ticking" speedo cable

-Replace steering/suspension bushings


Interior:

-Refurb table supports

-Add heat/sound insulation to front to combat the Hot-Foot Syndrome (half done)

-Install bypass valve to heater core, or repair/replace OEM valve

Exterior:
-Paint the grilles and other trim bits
-Refurb the badges
-Repair body rust

-Restore pop-top decals

-Replace roof vent

-Fix one non-functioning windshield squirter

Electrical:
-Troubleshoot cruise control (problem is possibly tied into speedo cable issue)

-Replace speakers


 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Distant future: replace tent
Far distant future or when engine blows, whichever comes first: swap the engine

Mechanical:
Replace air filter (Mar. '10)

Repair wire in engine bay (Mar. '10)

Reconnect vacuum line for evap emissions (Mar. '10)

Replace gas cap seal (Apr. '10)

Fix coolant leak at a flange (May '10)

Replace oil cooler (May '10)

Replace rear brakes (May '10)
Replace fuel filter (May '10)

Replace differential pan gasket (Sept. '10)

Replace V-belts (Apr. '11)

A/C recharged (Apr. '11)

Fix odometer (Apr. '11)

Replace front brake rotors & pads, new brake fluid (May '11)

Interior:
Make black-out window covers (Feb. '10)
Clean the interior, top to bottom (Feb. '10)

Fix driver's swivel (Feb. '10)
Make new skylight screen and cover; replace Velcro (Feb. '10)
Make seat covers (Feb. '10)
Lube door locks, handles and tracks (Feb. '10)

Replace faucet (Apr. '10)
Replace water tank pump (Apr. '10)
Replace tank-to-faucet hose (Apr. '10)
Patch small holes in tent (Apr. '10)

Make sliding door screen (Apr. '10)

Replace hatch struts (May '10)

Replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs (May '10)

Make new curtains w/ thermal blackout backings (Aug. '10)

Make metal frame for new roof vent screen (Aug. '10; redone Mar. '11)

Fix vent window latches (Sep. '10)

Fix driver's door window regulator (Sept. '10)

Tighten passenger door handle (Sept. '10)

Install Van Cafe rubber mat set (Sept. '10)

Clean driver's door panel & install insulation inside door (Sept. '10)

Repair curtain track (Sept. '10)

Replace faucet, round 2 (Apr. '11)

Remove the A/C plenum (summer '11)



Exterior:
Buy car cover (Feb. '10)
Seal skylight bolts (2 leaking) (Feb. '10)

Replace all 3 missing wiper caps (Feb. '10)

Clean and alter bra (made cutouts for driving/fog lights) (Feb. '10)

Replace the tires (Mar. '10)
Replace 1 grille pin (Apr. '10)
Remove haze from headlights (Apr. '10)
Paint the spoiler (Apr. '10)

Install GoWesty trailer hitch (Apr. '10)

Clean the engine, trans, inside of wheels, entire undercarriage (Apr. '10)

De-oxidize and buff the pop-top (Apr. '10; redone Mar. '11)

Polish and wax the paint (Apr. '10)

Make rain fly (June '10)

Order & apply touch-up paint (summer '11)

Replace hook-up gaskets (Aug. '11)

Replace water tank fill hose (Aug. '11)
 


Electrical:
Replace burned out taillight (Feb. '10)

Reroute fog/driving light wires (Feb. '10)
Replace head unit with Kenwood that has AUX input (Mar. '10)

Install headlight relays (Apr. '10)

Replace distributor cap, rotor and plug wires (Apr. '10)

Add solar charger (Mar. '11)

Replace ugly brown electric outlet with white one (Mar. '11)

Replace dead aux. starter battery with deep cycle battery (Apr. '11)

Replace burned-up kill switch wires and kill switch (Oct. '11)

Replace main ground cables, clean all ground connections, clean alternator connections (Oct. '11)