Sad Day

After tearing apart the van to make it into a camper I realized it was going to need far more work than I am willing to put into it. This decision was made after I pulled the carpet and discovered that most of the rear floor was gone as well as part of the rear frame.
Maybe twenty years ago I would have scoffed at the rust damage and fixed it but I'm not that person anymore. It's too much and I don't have the money.
So with a heavy heart I drove it to the scrap yard and left it to its fate.

The end.

Van Project Entering Stage Two

It's been a while since my last entry, par for the course I suppose.  I have been in hibernation since winter started, its been too cold to work in my shop. But that all has changed since the weather is becoming more agreeable.
I started phase two of the van project. This phase includes gutting the interior and rebuilding it into a camper. I will also work on the engine, brakes and rear axle, all of which need some attention.
I will also start planning on my next project, a trailer. The trailer is what I'm going to use to move my shi stuff from the overly expensive New England area to New Mexico. Once I get there it will double as my living quarters until I get my feet on the ground.
I have been looking at manufactured homes out there and they seem to be very affordable. I just need to have a steady income once I get out there. And there lies the challenge.
I have a number of tools that I can use to make some money for myself, I just need good ideas.
Anyway, that's the update, I will have more on the van progress coming shortly.