Making it road worthy

Engine compartment, no show all go. New belts and hoses installed, new alternator & valve seals done. Oil changed...and tune up.

all that was left of valve seals. oil pan coming off to get the rest next oil change..

These seats came with the van when I bought it,not planing to use them is this something someone needs?

Nice work Possum! Given the choice of a showy not so great running van or one that runs great but could use some work cosmetically, I'd choose a Good running safe van every time! I say the cosmetic stuff can wait until all other systems are go. Everyone has their own tastes and standards and as long as we keep these babies running down the road safely, it's a Great thing!!! Thanks for the pics and keep them coming, PLEASE!

Nice looking seats, I'm sure someone would love to have those for their project!

The last time I drove the van it it developed a fuel problem on the way home. It turned out to be the fuel filler hose had deteriorated and put at lot of rubber in the tank. The big fix, replace hose,flushed out tank, made an air powered vacuum to get out all the little pieces of rubber, blew out the fuel lines,replaced filter and rebuilt carb, I don't think the fuel line is routed in the correct place,so that still needs some attn.

Nice progress! She will be on the road soon! Eatin the elephant one bite at a time.


Tom

Lookin good!

took her out for a spin tonight and a splash of fresh gas.

test drive went well shes back on the road.

Love the patina! Looks awesome as-is  Those rims look like American Racing I forget what they're called. Late 70's I believe?

Looks Great !!

playnpossum wrote:
These seats came with the van when I bought it,not planing to use them is this something someone needs?

Hi Possum, I like those seats. Do you know if those sliders fit the A100?

No i don't think they do,but i never measured to see .

Looking good!

Glad the test run went well, what's next..

playnpossum wrote:The last time I drove the van it it developed a fuel problem on the way home. It turned out to be the fuel filler hose had deteriorated and put at lot of rubber in the tank. The big fix, replace hose,flushed out tank, made an air powered vacuum to get out all the little pieces of rubber, blew out the fuel lines,replaced filter and rebuilt carb, I don't think the fuel line is routed in the correct place,so that still needs some attn.

I hope this hose is for gas, otherwise it will fall apart and get in the filter, its not good to use a radiator hose for fuel,

if you need one any parts store can get you one its gates # 24716

Congrats on getting it on the road!!! You're on your way now!

I think next i need to service the transmission, and install the trans mount (thanx Dix) also I had it on the lift Sunday and noticed one of the freeze plugs was weeping coolant. My plan is to pull the trans install new mount,and change all the freeze plugs

dodge man wrote:

playnpossum wrote:The last time I drove the van it it developed a fuel problem on the way home. It turned out to be the fuel filler hose had deteriorated and put at lot of rubber in the tank. The big fix, replace hose,flushed out tank, made an air powered vacuum to get out all the little pieces of rubber, blew out the fuel lines,replaced filter and rebuilt carb, I don't think the fuel line is routed in the correct place,so that still needs some attn.

I hope this hose is for gas, otherwise it will fall apart and get in the filter, its not good to use a radiator hose for fuel,

The hose is for gas. I'm not sure of the brand name or part number. I really need to keep better track of those things

THOUGHT I'DE MENCHIN IT, DONT WANT TO SEE YOU BROKE DOWN WITH A PLUGED FUEL FILTER

is this the correct power steering for the a 100 ?

since last post I have installed new harmonic balancer water pump and thermostat. I also bought a set of mopar police rims and new tires, and had the front end aligned. I have been driving the possum van most every day without any problems  oh also had the radiator repaired drain valve and mount came loose. Also installed the belly pan Senister hooked me up with ( thanks man) Still a lot I want to do to it at least it has become very dependable and I am having fun driving it..

Great news Possum! Wish we weren't so Slammed with snow! Glad to hear you're enjoying it! That's what it's all about!!!

Little here little there! While working one day last week I came down the ramp off the interstate up to the stop when up the road here come "Possum" in his van with the new wheels! The old "spotted it a mile away" and watched it go by until out of sight.....cause that's what we all do!