and here is when i get boring!>>> go to shop 2morrow, purchase a battery quick release terminal, go home and fit it , do not !!! delay this one cheepo job ! me, like yourself bought my bus ,loved her ,drove her endlessly and funnily enough i fitted a quick release terminal, so, when the front started filling up with smoke , it was handbrake, >>me 2 rear of bus pronto , hatch up (also ,ensure not to lock your hatch when driving)and detatched the neg. which kept the melting loom to one section rather than a complete burn out .yup, i bought a 35 year old bus and never checked the wiring ! well done me ,eh !!! nice bus mate .well done you !