The weather is getting nice, the trees and flowers are blooming and the bus is rolling down the road! Lots of fun to be sure. I have driven the bus a couple of hundred miles over the last two weeks. It has been running excellent. I have 70 little rattles, and two big ones lefts to work out. The reaction of people is priceless. Lots of smiles, many waves, several peace signs, and a few questions from parking lot on-lookers. " Are you a Hippy?" How long were you a Hippy?" "Do you live in it?" Lots of fun. I am really looking forward to getting it painted.
I received my new rear window seal from Wolfsburg west a couple of days ago. I am hoping to install that soon.
I made up the curtain tie backs last week. I used some pieces of scrap leather and cut it into strips. I attached them to the body steel with snaps so they can be easily be released so the curtains can be closed.
I spent some time adjusting the steering box. I have concluded it is just plain screwed up. They are a weak link I understand. I can buy a re-manufactured one for $350 or so. I cant imagine that there isnt a way to re-do a few parts inside to improve the function. It isn't a show stopper, I can drive it without fixing it, it is just a bit more work, you have to "drive it" all the time, the steering slop increases the driver work load imensly. The next thing that has to go in, is a cup holder! I didn't realize how much I miss a cup holder until it's gone.
So far, so good. I am very happy with the way the bus is running. My confidence in it's reliability is getting higher every day. I still need to add a fire extinguisher as well.
I have started work on a wood panel for the electrical outlets under the table, and I have a flip out table/storage rack in process for the back of the passengers seat. Pics to come soon.
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