Mechanical issues

OK. Here's the start of our initial repair list...

* smog inspection
* replacing the front window shield and seal
* CV for back left wheel (knocking noise when accelerating)
* find electrical drain (need VOM meter)
* replace door handles and locks.
* replace turn signal lever/switch
* replace a few broken reflectors.
* right side backup light
* And of course transfer the title and registration (DMV).

I have ordered a catalog from GoWesty. I'm sure there will be a bunch of interesting things we can patch up but the ones above are the known issues.

Note: Apparently if you are in California you will want to buy a 1975 Bus not a 1976 Bus as the 30 year smog check waiver will not apply to cars made after 1975.

Note2: the battery was dead this morning. I guess the drain is bigger than expected. ( UPDATE: Rich's thinks the battery may not have been charging due to the way it was hooked up -- sloppily.)

Note3: I figured out how to lock the sliding side door and so we can in fact lock the vehicle now. It just means that you have to enter from the side and not the front doors.

Note4: Inspection prior to purchase is a wise move. We are doing ours afterwards and hope that nothing else major is discovered. Her frame was decent and there is a new motor (~15K miles) and so everything else is cosmetic, or so we hope. :)

Rich's does this for $75. I'll post our results when ready.

I picked up a multimeter for $25. This will help with 100 little electrical issues.