So here are some other things I've done to the van that aren't exciting enough by themselves to make an entire post:

1. Replaced the rusted-over rearview mirrors.
2. Replaced the ashtray. I don't even smoke, so I think this might be a sign of just how obsessed with this van I have become. The old one was cracked, and I found one on eBay in better condition, and...
3. Replaced the missing fusebox cover.
4. Cleaned the interior within an inch of its life.
5. Reattached the sliding door handle, which I found in the glove compartment.
6. Sanded down and painted the rusty windshield-wiper arms.
7. Sanded and painted the all the door handles.
8. Replaced a broken sun visor clip (I swear, you can find almost anything on the Internets.)
9. Replaced the cracked, leaky skylight.
10. Oh, and I got new keys made. Do you know how hard it is to get duplicate keys made for a 1984 Vanagon? I had to specially order Vanagon key blanks, and then I still had to go three different places before I found someone who would do it. (Thanks, Star Lock!)