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Category: Clark Cortez

We are one American girl, one English bloke, one pup-kit, and one rare 1965 Clark Cortez. Together, we have one soul of a seeker.

  • Clark Cortez

Drums Versus Disc Brakes: Should You Upgrade?

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on January 9, 2021January 9, 2021

Should we upgrade to discs and calipers — or should we stick to the original drums and restore them? This is the question L and I proposed to each other prior to getting our 1965 Clark Cortez motorhome’s braking system operational. Here’s what you need to know if you are considering the conversion.

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The Monumental Job of Repairing Exterior Lights

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on October 6, 2019December 7, 2020

With nearly every exterior light not working, we soon found the culprits: Wires were scattered with butt and screw-on connectors while other wires were cut without protection on the ends and therefore frayed ends splayed. Still more wires were leading to, well, unused wires. And all of this was apparently our Cortez’s norm.

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Brought to Life Again: New Alternator Installed

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on September 9, 2019November 25, 2020

Once more our Cortez refuses to fire up, leaving us on the hunt for a matching alternator, only to learn it would be our first Cortez part that did not have an exact match.

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A Step Closer: New Wipers, Washer Jets, and Washer Fluid Bottle

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on September 1, 2019November 25, 2020

Andy and I stood back to look long and hard at our work.  Even though it was a small task, this was our first job we could see, our first visual gratification . . .

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Not of the Choke Generation? Here’s How to Get Your Vintage Vehicle Started

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on September 1, 2019November 25, 2020

Sure we could be embarrassed about admitting that we forgot to use our 1965 Clark Cortez’s choke . . . but instead, we are simply happy it means we can ditch the starter fluid and get our motorhome running easily!

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Our Most Detailed Reno Yet: The Brakes

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on August 31, 2019November 25, 2020

It took six days — six long days — to tackle our brakes. It started with our first horror-filled rides in the Cortez then continued to a blend of wrong parts, sawed off brake lines, and angle-grinded exhaust pipes. However, it ended with us finishing the job, which I can say now — There’s no better feeling of accomplishment!

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Starting Our Vintage RV Restoration: Our Steel Beast is Alive!

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 30, 2019December 30, 2020

“LET’S DRIVE IT AWAY!”  I yelled over the roar of our beast’s engine, pointing straight ahead to an unseen spot in the future where we would be traveling down some backcountry dirt road, following the Milky Way.  Andrew honked and honked and honked the horn because OUR CORTEZ STARTED!

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The Day of (and After) the Bull

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 29, 2019November 25, 2020

It’s our first stop at the Cortez since it was delivered and we learn it has a dead starter and corroded engine wires.
But we expected issues like this — and we will continue to expect this as we work on our fifty-four-year-old motorhome.  But hey, we chose this because we don’t want easy.  We want different.

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A Light-Hearted Look at Pre-Vanlife Discussions

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 28, 2019December 30, 2020

Sure, there are discussions on ensuring all preparations are in order.  There are talks on planning routes.  There are conversations on emergencies. These, though, are not ones that we wanted to share. Here are our vanlife ramblings . . .

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Our Site is Expanding

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 27, 2019December 30, 2020

We’re expanding our blog in two major ways, which will hopefully assist others interested in accomplishing similar dreams!

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An Overview of Cost and Labor for Our Cortez Overhaul

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 26, 2019December 30, 2020

As we work to refurbish, modernize, and customize our 1965 Clark Cortez motorhome, we are tracking costs and hours. Here is that overview.

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An Overview on Progress for Our Cortez Overhaul

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 26, 2019January 1, 2021

In an effort to document our Clark Cortez’s overhaul progress, here is a breakdown of what we have completed and what is to come.

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A Running List After Our First Inspection

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 25, 2019December 30, 2020

After our Cortez had its first inspection by Mechanic Andrew, here is what was uncovered.

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Arrival Day: Meeting Our Cortez for the First Time

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 23, 2019December 30, 2020

It’s here, it’s here! Our rare 1965 Clark Cortez has arrived but not without hilarious faults and unimaginable efforts to get it started. However, an antique finicky motorhome and a story to go along with it is exactly what we wanted so this is the start to our adventure!

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Where to Rent and Buy the Cortez Motorhome

  • by Soul of a Seeker
  • Posted on July 20, 2019December 30, 2020

For those with curious minds and penchants for one classic vehicle, here are the top ways to rent and/or purchase your own Cortez . . .

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We met as strangers interested in becoming hiking We met as strangers interested in becoming hiking partners and from there, talks of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trial became our dream. Andy proposed at the very spot we got married — Shenandoah’s Franklin Cliffs on the coveted AT ❤️
It was a private elopement with just Andy and me, our officiant and our photographer/florist, and it honestly could not have been better...

Photo courtesy Ash Carr Photography 
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Alright so the truth: We totally painted our roof. Alright so the truth: We totally painted our roof... but darkness set in super quickly and we had to rush and there were runs and insects and, well, (deep breath) — We aren’t revealing the final look yet because it is anything from final. Lots and lots of work is still needed on this roof...
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As promised, here are the many stages of our roof As promised, here are the many stages of our roof — from angle grinding old paint to welding to neutralizing rust to cleaning to sealing to... well, more on painting soon...
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