Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:01:48 +0000
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From: "ddbjorkman@verizon.net" <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
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Which is very nice to do. Especially if one has a nice warm, dry place to work. Personally I have been laying on wet pavement in very cold temps when something has to be done. Hence, most work gets put off until the warmer weather. Not complaining, just wish I had an enclosed place to keep/work on the bus all year 'round.
Dave B.
-----Original Message-----
From: kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tue, Feb 26, 2019 9:21 am
Subject: Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
Jack is being smart. Most folks wait until April (when some of the Germany
parts suppliers go on vacation) to start ordering parts and working on
their vans. By the time their projects are ready the spring is over and
summer is here. Best time to get your parts and start working is now!
Ken
On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 8:39 AM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:
> Wow Jack. I guess you really decided to get going on your ride. All
> sounds good, but I wish the pics had been on a platform that did not
> require a google sign in to see. Everyone does not have one of those.
> Keep up the good work.
> Dave B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Mon, Feb 25, 2019 10:21 pm
> Subject: My 84 Westy Winter Project
>
> Wanted to share what I've done to my 84 Westy, which I've owned since 87.
>
>
>
> And give a shout to the great folks at: GoWesty, BusDepot, VanAgain, and T3
> Technique. who ALL where extremely helpful in parts and advise. (oh yeah,
> and all the great posts from everyone on this list, with ideas shared,
> which
> inspired me to do this project).
>
>
>
> Things should be wrapped up by next weekend, and I'm looking forward to
> driving it!
>
> Here's a link to the photo history of my Vanagon.
> https://goo.gl/photos/LdeebCSgVcdLBhFq8
>
>
>
> And to the project list:
>
> Vanagon Project - 84 Westy, over this winter of 2019
>
>
>
> BODY
>
> . Repaired body sliding door and rear quarter after being hit last
> summer
>
> . Repaired seam rust on driver's side above propane tank
>
> . Repainted door handles
>
> . Wheeled out all paint, and touched up nicks
>
> . Straightened rear bumper
>
> . Replaced bumper end-cap
>
> . Replace rear door weather seal
>
> . Repaired front grill mount
>
> ELECTRONICS
>
> . Added Cruise Control - Audiovox CS-100
>
> . New LED Driving Lights under bumper, with switch inside van.
>
> . Added two USB w/voltage plugs (1 on Aux Battery, 1 on main)
>
> . Added new remote thermometer
>
> . New LED Light Bulbs in H4 Headlights
>
> . License Plate Bulb holders sand blasted and re-wired, placed in
> custom digital printed casing.
>
> DRIVETRAIN/mechanical
>
> . Removed and replaced Axle CV Joints with 4 OEM-GKN, lube with
> Red-Line, replaced CV Boots (4).
>
> . Sandblasted and painted rear Axles with Epoxy Enamel
>
> . Pulled rear axles shafts, to clean lube and reinstall
>
> . Gear Shifter hard to find gears, replaced 3 bushings, shift
> linkage ball to new billet receptor, replaced boots, Union and sandblasted
> and treated shift rod front to rear. Replaced worn shaft at rear, machined
> to custom fit new billet receptor, replaced rear linkage boots. Lubed
> front
> shifter bushings, removed shifter box, cleaned and greased, reinstalled.
> Cleaned shift boot, installed properly under carpet.
>
> . Lower Control Arm Bushings - Front - PowerFlex Polyurethane
>
> . Upper control Arms Sandblast and paint Front & installed 4
> Lemforder OEM Bushings LEM=3652201
>
> . New Radial Arm Bushings - PowerFlex Polyurethane, sand blasted
> and enameled arms
>
> . Replaced parking brake cables
>
> . Replaced rear heater core
>
> . Rerouted power steering lines
>
> . Fuel Delivery-pump bushings & wires grommets, secured line above
> shifter shaft upgraded to large Bosch inline filter, custom mounting
> bracket, and braded fuel line from tank.
>
> . New T3 = 25mm Anti-Sway Bar, New HD Anti-Sway Bar end links
>
> . Replaced leaking valve cover, gasket and clip
>
> . Alignment
>
> INTERIOR
>
> . Arm Rest Drivers side, bored and tapped new mount, Re-attached
>
> . Installed new 24" flat screen TV, with custom pull-out mount &
> antenna
>
> . Refrigerator refurbish, fixed gas pilot, repainted inside and
> lower face plate, installed cooling fan behind unit, fixed insulation
> behind
> refrig.
>
> . Stovetop, wheel out new finish, installed strut to hold cover
> open, replaced broken stove valve stem.
>
> . Installed rear tool/supply holder to back of cabinet
>
> . Replaced sky-light with new insulated OEM model, replacing or
> refinishing mounting hardware.
>
> . Repaired steering column cover
>
> . Repair latch on cabinet door under sink
>
> FUTURE PROJECTS TO BE COMPLETED BY SUMMER
>
> . ARB Awning (GoWesty)
> <
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/awnings-screen-rooms/24298/arb-shade-awning
> > North Westy Stainless Mounting Bracket
> <http://www.north-westy.com/store2/arb-brackets-vanagon-specific>
>
> . Flexible Solar Panel
> <
> https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-SunPower-Flexible-Connector-Charging/dp/B07C
>
> 94TPLT/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=flexible+solar+panel+100w&qid=1551150724&s=gatewa
> y&sr=8-8
> <https://www.amazon.com/BougeRV-SunPower-Flexible-Connector-Charging/dp/B07C94TPLT/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=flexible+solar+panel+100w&qid=1551150724&s=gateway&sr=8-8>
> >
>
>
>
> Jack R.
>
> N. of Detroit
>
--
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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