The Vanagon project is now nearing mechanical completion. After viewing the front brakes it was decided to replace the calipers. Also in the works was a brand new gas tank & radiator. Only a few more hoses, lines and wires need to be connected and depending how much Murphy decides to interfere, Gon 4 Air should be rolling by Sunday.

A few shakedown cruises will be in order and then Memorial Day; it'll be time for the Hyner experience.

TBC.....

Alaska is in the works

This past weekend the first steps in the plan to drive to Alaska for salmon fishing, hang gliding & gold prospecting have taken place.

The VW Vanagon Westfalia that will get me there is receiving a new engine and transaxle. The old parts are now sitting on the floor of Shawn's garage with the Bus comfortably perched above the shiny new powerplant on the lift. As soon as the weekend gets here it'll be time to lower the body and slip the parts into place. Then a few hours of careful attention to wires & hoses and all the other items that lurk in the nether regions of typical automotive gadgets will complete the job.

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