by dodge man Wed May 29, 2013 7:04 pmnew oil and a chrome dipstick dont go together 
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The Surfing Guy's 65
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
donivan65- Governor
- Number of posts : 12220
Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
Scotts gots a hamburger fan now,,,,,,,,
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14775
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Custom! So you've got it mounted to the belly pan? No more percolating carb? Nice addition guys. I think Scottie made a nice choice on the seats. The driver's seat looks really nice in there! 3-Point seat belts next?
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donivan65- Governor
- Number of posts : 12220
Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
It is mounted on the bellypan with a quick disconnect for the wiring,,,,,on these vans if you aint movin, you aint coolin, so the fan keeps the coolant and doghouse temperature down and gets rid of the fumes,,,,,,,it is mandatory that a Vintage van has one,,,,,we got a timer to install once Scott gets his dash sorted out,,,,,he wants to install gauges in his steering column support.......
the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
Finally had some fun driving the van yesterday. I took it down to Lake Murray and went for a run...
Then it was off to Trader Joes...check out that precious cargo! And...they only fell over once on the way home.
Then it was off to Trader Joes...check out that precious cargo! And...they only fell over once on the way home.
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
looks great, its nice fealing when you get one back together and get out on the road,, 
the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
Yes it is dodge man! Thanks for the compliment. 
millwright71- Number of posts : 531
Location : Northeastern Indiana
Registration date : 2012-05-28
I really enjoy just the everyday run around things that get done with the van. All the thumbs up, and smiles make it fun for sure.
Tom
Tom
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14775
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Just look out for the loose shopping carts. Nasty little dents from those suckers! Glad to hear your On the Road Again!
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the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
vanny wrote:Just look out for the loose shopping carts. Nasty little dents from those suckers! Glad to hear your On the Road Again!
Thanks Vanny! Its good to be...
the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
Well, today was the maiden voyage down to the beach with the van for a surf and cruise...
Later Don met me down there
and as luck has it, it was a good thing too. Seems my alternator took a crap on me and would no longer charge. The van would run once it started, but pretty much every time I would kill the engine, I needed his battery charger(s) to help me get started. That's right, chargers...one wasn't enough.
We cruised some more, got some food and headed back to my house. Once there we did some diagnostics and Don will tell the rest of the story...
Later Don met me down there
and as luck has it, it was a good thing too. Seems my alternator took a crap on me and would no longer charge. The van would run once it started, but pretty much every time I would kill the engine, I needed his battery charger(s) to help me get started. That's right, chargers...one wasn't enough.
We cruised some more, got some food and headed back to my house. Once there we did some diagnostics and Don will tell the rest of the story...
donivan65- Governor
- Number of posts : 12220
Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
His alternator was charging about 5 amps, so the battery went dead,,,,,so I had to jump him several times to start his van,,,,,we cruised some of the Beach areas,,,,we put a voltmeter in his van when we got him back home so he can see how his charging system is doing.
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14775
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Like a guardian angel! Glad it all worked out and you made it home without a tow! New alternator in the shopping cart?
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the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
Yeah Vanny. I bought a new alternator and a new battery (mine was the original one from when I bought it and it was tired). Then Don came by and re-clocked it. We installed it and everything is running like a top. In fact, now that I have a new battery I was able to hook my stereo up to a terminal on the fuse box with constant power and keep stored memory on the stereo. In other words, I can program radio stations, but more importantly when I turn it off and then back on, I don't lose my spot on the Mp3 order! Ready to cruise again...
the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
On my way to the lake, I looked down to see my gauges smiling right back at me
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Nice that it's down to minor things now. Glad to hear you can cruise with tunes and not lose your place! Surf's up ! Cowabunga!!
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the_surfing_guy- Number of posts : 409
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2012-08-15
Two 65's of a different flavor.
Love that Pacific Ocean! If you've never been out here or it's been a while, get in your van and gooooooo!!!!!!!
Love that Pacific Ocean! If you've never been out here or it's been a while, get in your van and gooooooo!!!!!!!
Rayallen- Number of posts : 648
Location : San Antonio, TX
Registration date : 2011-06-27
Are those pics of the Ocean Beach area? Loved that place when my wife and I visited last year.
Killer van dude, Dig it!
Killer van dude, Dig it!
donivan65- Governor
- Number of posts : 12220
Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
We are at Pacific Beach in this picture,,,,,,,then we cruised down a few miles to Ocean Beach,,,,,,,,the place still stuck in the 1960's,,,,,,,
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Very nice scenery! Vans look good too!
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dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
MAN I WISH I COULD JOIN YOU GUYS, THE LAST TIME I DROVE OUT THERE WE WENT THROUGH SAN FRAN, AND HEADED NORTH THROUGH THE GIANT RED WOODS, MADE A BIG CIRCLE AROUND THE US, THAT WAS 8 YEARS AGO NOW, I MISS THAT WEATHER IN THE SOUTHERN STATES,
donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
I'm hoping you were just taking in the scenery and not broke down! Did Scottie take that pic?
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donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
I took that picture a few years ago,,,,,,,I like the view,,,,,,that is La Jolla, California,,,,,,,and here is Ocean Beach at Christmas,,,,,,they put a big Christmas tree on the beach,,,,,,
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Sure beats shoveling snow! Nice pics Don!
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