I was going to post pictures, but for some reason PeachParts limits how many one can put in the gallery! I am too tired and peckish to research an online album and then load them...
Put in a Mercedes Source order with fuel line clamps and turbo pressure check kit, plus a few odds and ends of emergency spares.
I also ordered mineral oil as noticed the rubber is dried and some places cracked. Hopefully it will slow the progression. Be nice if it swelled the door seals some too (not bad, but on really windy days on the freeway can hear and feel air coming in).
The most important order was a 2.5lbs Halotron fire extinguisher which are normally over $100 and got it for $77. Been meaning to get one for many years for the Volkswagen as they last infinitely so long as the gas doesn't leak and non-corrosive. Basically an investment and much better for the environment. I hope to never need it but if I do, I will be ready.
Took about two and a half hours, but went though ALL my tool boxes, took EVERYTHING out, cleaned them, and re-organized. One tool box, actually an old tackle box, used to be in the Volkswagen and was full of Brazilian Pepper debris due to the loose trunk. The large tool box also had a few bits. But what amazed me is how much junk was in the tackle box! Dirt, old rubber bits, and all sorts of hardware and assorted unknowns! The hardware and unknowns went in a large jar at the bottom of the box and supports the broken tray when the lid goes down. Since it is broken, put all the specially tools in it along with the extra wrenches and screwdrivers. All the tools and parts for the Mercedes went in a used plastic tool box I just got for a whopping $2! What amazed me is it fit in the compartment with the emergency supplies!
Now I have most the tools I need to work on the Mercedes whether on the road or at home.
Now I need just to figure out where to put the other supplies. I am thinking I really don't need all of it around town, right? What would be the bear essentials?
I really like to get the CB installed, but think I need to leave that for later and get the Volvo out of my hair. Any ideas where to mount it? Been thinking while driving, and don't think there is a really a good place.