On Sat, 03 Jul 2010 10:23:17 -0700, Bob wrote:

On 7/3/2010 07:41, rlz wrote:

Here's my basic plan:
1. Have the local utility company disconnect the power at the meter.
2. label the individual hot wires for each circuit.
3 disconnect the hot, neutral and grounds, as well as the main feeds.
4. pull the main panel off and install a new panel.
5 install new main breaker and circuit breakers
6. Attach the circuit neutral and ground to the bus bar.
7. Attach the individual circuit hot wires to the individual breakers.
8. Attach the main feed wires to main breaker and ground to the bus.
9. Have the local utility company reconnect power.

I will also check with the code enforcement to see about a permit and
inspections.

Your footnote about code enforcement needs to be moved to the top of the
list. You may also be forced to do other code upgrades such as AFCIs,
sufficient kitchen circuits, a dedicated bathroom 20 amp circuit, and
even smoke detectors.
Up here in Ontario, replacing a panel does not trigger code upgrades.