On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> doors seem to sit around forever waiting for a new home...
> they're useful...
>
>

Scott was one of the listers that encouraged me to strip my '85 (early model
AFAIK). Never done that kind of thing before. I too find that the doors (and
hatch) are in the way.

One unknown to me was the springs. Didn't know how much tension they would
be under (removing suspension parts) Done properly, there's not a lot of
risk in removing them.

Not that hard once you get started. Just make sure the tow truck has access
and can haul it w/o wheels.

I kept the rear trailing arms. They were worth saving as they are far less
rusty than mine. Bonus: bearings likely ok. Backing plates nice too.

You might get lucky with the long metal pipes. Mine had minor pitting.
Coated them w/POR. They should last at least several years more.

Neil.

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