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by TRL
Tue Oct 06, 2026 9:35 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy
Replies: 31
Views: 178515

Re: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy

Electricity time!

I’ve been looking to getting some batteries for a little off grid power. I’m slowly making this bus into a good weekend rig. Just hop in and getaway.

I chose to use Renogy products. 2- 100 AH Core Mini Lithium batteries. These batteries are small and lightweight. Renogy’s 30 ...
by TRL
Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:37 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy
Replies: 31
Views: 178515

Re: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy

During my sliding door refurb and door seal replacement. There was crusty surface rust especially underneath the door seal. Wire wheeled, treated, and POR-15 coated the bad spots. I also POR-15 the sliding door track. Which ended up being not the greatest move. The paint is a little soft and not the ...
by TRL
Mon Sep 21, 2026 8:21 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: 1960 SO-23 A.K.A. Gunther
Replies: 355
Views: 707952

Re: 1960 SO-23 A.K.A. Gunther

Yo! That plate is awesome!
by TRL
Sat Aug 08, 2026 8:13 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy
Replies: 31
Views: 178515

Re: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy

:twisted: Sliding door has needed attention for a while. Pulled the door and inspected everything. It took a few hours to clean up the old icky grease in the track rails. As well as clearing away the old glue from the door seal. There was some surface rust hiding in a few places under the seal and ...
by TRL
Thu Jul 23, 2026 2:33 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Stuff at the Shop
Replies: 41
Views: 167866

Re: Stuff at the Shop

Wow. Like brand new!
by TRL
Thu Jul 09, 2026 2:48 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: 1960 SO-23 A.K.A. Gunther
Replies: 355
Views: 707952

Re: 1960 SO-23 A.K.A. Gunther

Double check the coupler between end of shift rod and transmission. They can be junky poorly made. Let me know if you want some help.
by TRL
Mon Jun 22, 2026 6:35 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: 1963 Single Cab - A.K.A. Sanford
Replies: 48
Views: 1041990

Re: 1963 Single Cab - A.K.A. Sanford

Awesome! Cant wait to see it!
by TRL
Sat May 23, 2026 10:36 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Hans and Olaf
Replies: 20
Views: 17248

Re: Hans and Olaf

Hi Mr Nick!
by TRL
Sat May 16, 2026 8:55 pm
Forum: Members Projects
Topic: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy
Replies: 31
Views: 178515

Re: Pumpkin the 1977 Westy

Small improvements along the way. Installed a beautiful new thermostat from Awesome Powder Coat. My favorite addition has been these nice Fox shock absorbers from Gowesty.com. They really help the bus cope with bumps, body roll, and wind buffeting on the freeway.
by TRL
Tue Apr 21, 2026 5:45 pm
Forum: LEAKOIL Merchandise
Topic: UPCOMING - Club Shirts For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 13465

Re: UPCOMING - Club Shirts For Sale

Are there kiddo sizes?