If you're an AMA member, give them a call and have them do a VIR. It's only $22, and it shows any liens that are outstanding on the vehicle, plus it lets you know the current status, whether it's active, rebuilt, etc. It also tells you where and when the vehicle has been registered. Good piece...
The heater and pump sh!t the bed on my F-350 at 55,000km. Ford couldn't get the parts in for 2 weeks, so I did the deletes at that time more out of necessity than anything else. It's been flawless for 40,000km now. I don't drive the p!ss out of my stuff, but it sure made a truck out of it...I'll...
Here's what you do Dave....throw them in the back of your half ton, and drop them off at Corrcoat's shop in Surrey on your way out to the Island when you come to visit. Otherwise, try DSI in Red Deer...I think they spray Polyurea. If the applicator knows how to trigger a gun, they'll be able to...