The Winnebago Micro Spirit had been sitting in the previous owner's driveway for the better part of four years. It did not start. It had no concept of "turning over". It just sat there. It needed mechanical attention first and foremost, and a bunch of TLC,. The little spirit had been neglected for too long. Four years, to be precise. Step one began with towing her to my place. There, me and Tracy the mechanic would tend to her. First thing I did was siphon out the four year old gasoline (see side by side below). Then came the following repairs: new battery, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, tune up (plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor), oil and oil filter change.. Tires were at 25 psi instead of recommended 65 psi. Tire shop inflated to spec. Exterior compartment locks were rusted and no longer functioned. Replaced with new ones. Two compartment doors were ripped off, but the previous owner had kept the mangled remains. I flattened them as best I could and machined screwed them back on. . The inside was dirty, and looked and every bit its 31-year-old-drab self. But besides being dirty and looking old, it was not in bad shape. Most everything worked. The fridge, stove top, water pump, lights. Altho the the overhead AC would start, it would not blow air, never mind cold air. So this I must attend to. Also, after a minute or two, the motor on the AC would ruble to a stop on its own. One thing at a time I keep telling myself and so far it's worked. . So... I got to work on cleaning her up. from top to bottom. I then hit the Home Depot where I bought paint and brushes and rollers and masking tape and took two days to paint the entire inside. When I was done, and as far as the eye test was concerned, it looked great and felt great..
The Micro Spirit being towed to my place
Parked where the tow truck deposited her. Patiently awaiting attention.
Not bad condition inside. But drab, showing it's 31 year old age
Not bad condition inside. But drab, showing it's age, reverse angle
Old fuel pump. Broke, deteriorating, had not "pumped fuel" in a very long time
New fuel pump
Tracy the mechanic hard at work. Had to drop the fuel tank!
Prepping the paint job
Took cabinet doors off to paint properly
Old fuel on left (siphoned out!), new fuel on the right :)
Prepping the paint job, reverse angle
Removed all hardware, made painting much easier
Cleaned and painted make over, reverse angle
Cleaned and painted make over
Stationed in my backyard, connected to 30 amp plug, waiting its travel assignment