by Chris | Jan 23, 2022 | Auto tech, Mods, Uncategorized
This was a little project I did to make the GL rear bench seat, which can be pulled forward to convert into a really comfy, nearly queen-size bed, usable as a bench seat when it’s in bed mode without needing to heave the whole heavy bed assembly back. All... 
by Chris | Aug 15, 2021 | Auto tech, Mods, Uncategorized
The lightish royal blue interior my Syncro came with was another blechhh kinda thing; I mean, if you’re gonna do blue, commit! Deep navy, at least. Midnight, even. But not this mamby-pamby watery bullshit blue. . I’m someone for whom aesthetics motivates... by Chris | May 22, 2021 | 2nd time around, Auto tech, Mods
I compiled this list long ago by going thru the ’86+ fuse panel wiring diagrams to help people with questions about powering extra instruments and other accessories. It’s been copied many times by others, usually without attribution, which is pretty rude,... by Chris | May 19, 2021 | Auto tech, Mods
Did two minor comfort/aesthetic additions recently. I’m not the kind that’s much concerned with how things look, within reason anyway. But to my eye, the stock Vanagon steering wheel has always been a kind of throwaway, uninspired, “bleah” design. But that alone... by Chris | Apr 30, 2020 | Auto tech, Mods, News
Here’s a preview of a new product, a high-quality brass ball valve as direct replacement for the aged plastic OEM valves that leak internally and don’t stop the heat, plus a feature that automatically and constantly purges the radiator of air. I have this one in... by Chris | Apr 8, 2020 | 2nd time around, Auto tech
A fellow on a forum had a question about making his own pressure tank like the one I showed off here. He linked to another welded aluminum box tank similar to the one I chose, and asked if I thought it would work. I only saw one opening for a hose connection. Some of...