Working On My List

BellePlaine · Post by **BellePlaine** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:49 pm

Someday, I'll post my "bus-to-do list" but I crossed off two items this weekend.

I fixed a broken wire in the passenger's side tail light assembly and now my brake light works again.

Also, my driver's side headlight was out of adjustment because one of the black plastic anchors that fits in the headlight bucket had popped out. The adjustment screw would just spin and spin. So I took it all out, treated the rust with sandpaper and paint, and repaired it. Now, I'm just waiting for dark so I can aim the light beams.

Adventurewagen · Post by **Adventurewagen** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:19 pm

Post the list. :)

I'm sure mine is just as bad or worse.

BellePlaine · Post by **BellePlaine** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:10 am

Here's my list...

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Secure headbanger cabinet
Hankook spare tire
curtains
linkage and air cleaners
rebuild distributor
exhaust leak
aux battery
interior lights
new driver's seat padding
wire the trans coupling
dashboard air vents
new seat belts
front window scrapper
sound system
brakes
fix pop top headliner
replace sun visor clamps
pop top seal
antenna
rear bumper reflective tape
aux heater hose

The next issue that I plan to address is an exhaust leak between the heater box and muffler.

metric Cwrench · Post by **metric Cwrench** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:58 am

if i wrote up my own list, i've been afraid that i'd get a bit overwhelmed. then again, it might help to organize my work- i'll just break it down by categories, then at least it won't seem so bad (maybe).

i've been keeping a notebook to chronicle things i have done so far, or at least begun. and i've got another notebook (nearly full) that covers what i need/think i need/would like/dream of for the bus. it's getting a bit confusing now, so i probably should re-write it all in some semblance of order.

many items on your list are on mine, as well. good luck and happy mechanicking to you.

Ritter · Post by **Ritter** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:04 pm

BellePlaine wrote:Here's my list...

Man, that's one short list! Mine's at least twice that long.

TrollFromDownBelow · Post by **TrollFromDownBelow** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:34 pm

right now, mine's pretty short "get bus to run reliably to go camping" ... of course that has so far entailed quite a bit; currently the engine is out, plan is weekend after next to tackle the leaking main seal, and leaking seals btwn the trans and the axle.

chitwnvw · Post by **chitwnvw** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:41 pm

I have lists for each of them, strange how sometimes the lists are a blessing in coordinating my efforts, other times they are a rock around my neck.

Mr. BellePlaine, Brake lights are good. Congrats. I had a Rabbit, in my youth, had no brake lights. I'm still here. It is amazing how one adapts.

BellePlaine · Post by **BellePlaine** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:56 am

Ritter wrote:
BellePlaine wrote:Here's my list...
Man, that's one short list! Mine's at least twice that long.

haha... you should see what WAS on the list before I created this one. Check out my rebuild thread on the Samba.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... er+project

hambone · Post by **hambone** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:11 am

Those freakin lists...do they ever go away?
1. drop engine to retorque and replace seals
2. front drums to be turned, rear adjusters siezed
3. repair passenger door latch and replace door seal
4. replace panelling on slider and rear hatch
5. Beetle tie rods and ball joints
6. POR15 Beetle floors
Ugh thanks a lot that looks a lot worse in print!

chitwnvw · Post by **chitwnvw** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:19 am

BellePlaine wrote:
Ritter wrote:
BellePlaine wrote:Here's my list...
Man, that's one short list! Mine's at least twice that long.
haha... you should see what WAS on the list before I created this one. Check out my rebuild thread on the Samba.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... er+project

How tall are you? You make the bus look like a wee bitty toy.

BellePlaine · Post by **BellePlaine** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:19 pm

I'm only 6'7. I like that pic of me lifting up my gas tank like I just won the Stanley Cup. It was a major challenge for me to get that thing out.

chitwnvw · Post by **chitwnvw** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:56 pm

BellePlaine wrote:...only 6'7...

Like I said. You'll be resting your beer on my head at the next camp out.

Manfred · Post by **Manfred** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:41 am

Ritter wrote:
BellePlaine wrote:Here's my list...
Man, that's one short list! Mine's at least twice that long.

It's always a competition, isn't it?

Well, mine is super short. I don't care. I'm not afraid to show it. I'm rather proud of it. I have one item:

Fix the damn bus.

BellePlaine · Post by **BellePlaine** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:45 pm

Manfred wrote:
Ritter wrote:
BellePlaine wrote:Here's my list...
Man, that's one short list! Mine's at least twice that long.

It's always a competition, isn't it?

Well, mine is super short. I don't care. I'm not afraid to show it. I'm rather proud of it. I have one item:

Fix the damn bus.

Haha! That's not a list, that's just the title of the book of lists!

chitwnvw · Post by **chitwnvw** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:30 pm

You haven't met Manfred. Or his gal. She leaves him in the dust.

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