Ordered vacuum kit from http://www.evsource.com to replace the vacuum signal for the servo assisted Brakes on the Bus

25 August 2009: Disconnect 2/0 crimps – mmmm gonna need a big crimper + fuse (very large!) arrived.

Borrowed Brads trailer, moved the bus to Stockornaut shop in Cumming, GA.

Brakes frozen front and rear.

Had to remove the front calipers, both frozen – required propane + WD 40 + impact wrench (in various combinations for about 30 minutes…)

Rear drums were also tight

Draft work list:

1. New brakes

2. Rebuild transmission

3. Clean/strip parts of bus

4. Mount motor to transmission

5. Build battery racks

6. Mount controller

Converted fuel input from:

to:

Tested reuse of “GEN” lamp on Dashboard to monitor Charger status

Controller, Pot box and contactor arrived.