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Everett's 1964
Hardtop Deluxe Log
Main page
| January 19, 2009 | � SOLD |
| January 13, 2009 | � Installed missing rear apron edge screws. � Installed new headlight screw spacers.  |
| January 3, 2009 | � Re-installed repaired original battery strap |
| January, 2009 December, 2008 |
� Putting it for sale soon due to another Bus purchase |
| December 26, 2008 | � Swapped out non-original passenger headlight for assembly with correct passenger side headlight ring. Installed correct '64-style headlight lens. |
| December 25, 2008 | � Cleaned up brake drum, reinstalled everything. |
| December 23, 2008 | � Reinstalled pedal pan Front right brake binding a little: � Replaced original front brake hoses, bled brakes, not fixed. � Removed front right drum, a lot of shoe dust and dirt build-up, cleaned it up and it's fixed, need more brake cleaner to clean it up completely |
| December 20/21, 2008 | � Adjusted drag link to center steering wheel |
| December 19, 2008 | � Went for a cruise to test out the new pre-heat parts and
snapped some photos
 |
| December 17, 2008 | � Installed new pre-heat hose seal � Installed new pre-heat hose 
 � Installed new battery strap  � Replaced all coat hooks with NOS parts, a few originals were falling apart and all were brittle  |
| December 16, 2008 | � Cleaned and polished middle seat kick panel � Clean up front cargo floor  � Cleaned and lubed both floor mats � Lubricated all door hinges and mechanisms � Adjusted passenger front door striker |
| December 14, 2008 | � Big test drive |
| December 13, 2008 | � Made and installed rear right bumper trim insert, all
bumper trim completed
 � Misc. cleaning � Lubed all door locks and ignition  |
| December 12, 2008 | � Checked fuel pump filter, replaced fuel pump top seal � Made and installed rear left and front right bumper trim inserts  |
| December 11, 2008 | � Adjusted clutch free play � Adjusted brakes � Cleaned trim rings and hubcaps � Installed new tires, cleaned whitewalls  � Front shifter bushing popped out, fixed and re-greased � Installed rear bumper  � Test drove, then adjusted idle speed, checked mixture � Made and installed front left bumper trim insert  |
| December 10, 2008 | � Installed new positive battery cable � Removed broken battery strap � Located Bus-size battery cover in my parts stash but no replacement strap � Reinstalled wiper arms with VW/SWF blades |
| December 9, 2008 | � Installed new passenger door window frame lower seal � Worked on a new positive battery cable � Reinstalled repaired front door panels and kick panels  � Bled front brakes � Misc. cleaning |
| December 6, 2008 | � Completed red beltline and rocker trim insert
installation
 � Installed NOS passenger side turn signal base � Installed new driver's headlight bucket to body seal 
 � Re-installed front emblem clips |
| December 5, 2008 | � Removed front door panels for repair. � Dropped off front door panels and kick panels for repair/re-upholstery � Did a few more pieces of red beltline trim - nose, cargo doors, rear hatch, and right side rocker trim |
| December 3, 2008 | � Remaining 2 tires arrived. Got them mounted
 |
| December 2, 2008 | � Finished splash pan installation on rear bumper � Cleaned all deluxe trim beading channels and checked all screws for tightness � Installed passenger door deluxe trim beading  � Installed pre-heat hose clamp � Got 2 new tires, other 2 are on their way  |
| December 1, 2008 | � Installed new engine compartment seals � Got it running again! � Installed driver's side rocker trim � Installed a few missing deluxe trim screws � Test fit new kick panel boards � Assembled rear bumper  |
| November 30, 2008 | � Drilled and tapped broken exhaust stud � Installed new exhaust 
 � Installed new rear hatch hinge covers � Reinstalled driver's taillight � Reassembled misc. engine tin and pieces � Installed new heater hoses � Installed new battery ground strap  |
| November 28, 2008 | � Polished all bumper trim � Assembled front bumper � Installed front bumper and side steps  � Reinstalled middle seat and kick panel  � Installed one replacement coat hook - good used |
| November 21, 2008 | � Received new muffler - one exhaust stud broke off, set it soaking in PB Blaster |
| August 29, 2008 | � Freshly painted bumpers and wheels
 |
| March 12, 2008 | � Located some NOS coat hooks |
| February 9, 2008 | � Painted rear hatch covers again |
| January 30, 2008 | � Wet-sanded rear hatch blemished cover. |
| January 29, 2008 | � Painted replacement rear hatch hinge covers with ivory paint. One of them blemished. |
| January 26, 2008 | � Painted replacement rear hatch hinge covers with Almond paint. Color doesn't look quote right. |
| January 25, 2008 | � Bumpers in primer
 |
| January 16, 2008 | � Repaired rear hatch hinge pin |
| January 15, 2008 | � More metal and paintwork:
 |
| January 13, 2008 | � More metal and paintwork:
 |
| January 12, 2008 | � More metal and paintwork:
 |
| December 29, 2007 | � Metal and paintwork:
 |
| December 19, 2007 | � Dropped off Bus for metal and paintwork. |
| June 17, 2007 | • Finished stripping down bumpers and trim for repainting |
| April 23, 2007 | • Kelley Park 2007 - Located a nice plastic coat hook |
| February 14, 2007 | • Picked up wheels and splash pans from powdercoating |
| February 11, 2007 | • OCTO meet - found another headlight bucket |
| February 6, 2007 | � Disassembled front bumper for paint • Loaded up wheels, bumper uprights, and splash pans for powdercoating  |
| February 3, 2007 | � Took wheels to get tires taken off |
| February 2, 2007 | � Drilled out right rear bumper overrider tube bolt hole -
bolt was broken off.
 � Retapped rear overrider tube nuts |
| February 1, 2007 | � Acquired correct replacement passenger headlight bucket
 |
| January 17, 2007 | � Disassembled rear bumper for painting � Straightened driver's side splash pan  |
| August 22, 2006 | • Installed NOS accelerator pedal rod seal |
| August 18, 2006 | • Scored a '64 Euro-delivery pamphlet |
| April 20, 2006 | • Cleaned up new rocker trim |
| April 9, 2006 | • Located driver's side Deluxe rocker trim in nice shape • Picked up a near mint middle seat kick panel to replace the trashed original, thanks to Mark |
| February, 2006 | • Located correct Deluxe owner's manual |
| January, 2006 | • Located additional tools for toolkit roll |
| November 13, 2005 | • Located tool kit roll |
| May 14, 2005 | • Installed new steering box shaft seal
 • Installed new drag link 
 |
| May 13, 2005 | • Installed new rear hatch spring covers • Started cleanup of rear luggage area panels • Removed old steering box shaft seal and picked up new seal |
| May 12, 2005 | • Noticed steering box was leaking - need new shaft seal • Replaced right side fixed tie rod assembly  • Installed new front accelerator pedal linkage  |
| May 10, 2005 | • Fixed horn • Changed steering box fluid |
| May 9, 2005 | • Greased front beam and cleaned it up a bit. Dirt I removed:  � Troubleshot steering wheel play - need new drag link and right side steering rod/tie rods |
| May 4, 2005 | • Readjusted valves to correct .008"/.012" settings for an
early 1500 • Set dwell and timing per my meters • Replaced 2 spark plugs ends as they tested bad • Disassembled and cleaned carburetor • Installed new rear seat bar end caps, thanks to Jeff G. • Scrubbed front seat with various cleaners for about an hour  |
| May 3, 2005 | • Replaced points, condenser, cap, rotor, and plugs with
Bosch parts • Installed new heater hoses, heater hose rubber seals, and original clamps • Installed 6v taillight bulbs, troubleshot taillights • Repaired high beam indicator • Replaced some incorrect fuses • Tested Stewart Warner heater |
| May 1, 2005 | • Set valves • Worked on brightening taillights • Repaired front parking lights |
| April 24, 2005 | • Purchased at 50,150 miles • Set valves, points, timing, etc. • Drove home on 1,100 mile trip |
