Good Progress on the Van

Ok, first off I didn't post as I worked. My deepest heartfelt apologies. Once I get rolling with a project and I get in the 'zone' I don't think of anything else. As a matter of fact, the pictures I shot where at the end of the day.
So, the plan for today involved patching the undercarriage and ordering the brake part for the rear.

I stopped by Home Depot and picked up a sheet of 14 gauge steel, measured out the plate, cut it out and welded it in place. I hit it with paint and tomorrow I'll apply some sealant on the open seams. I couldn't find my caulking gun.

I put in my new driveshaft and it is a beautiful thing.

Here is another shot of the driveshaft. You can see one of the new shocks as well.

So after I got all that done I drove to the auto parts store and to my surprise they had what I needed in stock. I had a late lunch and drove back to finish the brakes.

I noticed a few other things I should address in the future but I think I'll get it inspected first and give my dad his car back. Everything else I need to do doesn't involve disabling the thing. They are all weekend projects.