My Wagon Project Thread (Again...)

Looks much better with those hubcaps! Now lower it!

1984twodoor wrote:

Smoked lights or covers might help with the 1A2 vibe, think of cops sunglasses and look good with your tint

You mean like these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/91-92-93-94-95-96-CHEVY-CAPRICE-IMPALA-SMOKE-HEADLIGHT-HEADLIGHTS-W-CORNER-LIGHT-/360478069620?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1993|Make%3AChevrolet|Model%3ACaprice&hash=item53ee2ad374&vxp=mtr

Also, I wear Ray-Ban aviators in the car.

Ugh, get rid of those hubcaps! Yuck! The dirty wheels looked better than those! Makes the tires look silly skinny and like the car is on stilts. Fail.

Its only until the wheels are fixed!

Get rid of those awful looking hub caps. Dirty white wheels look way better than those. Yuck!


Edit: I see they have already been addressed.

Cadet57 wrote:

Its only until the wheels are fixed!

How can the wheels get fixed with the hubcaps in the way! Go get a heat lamp and get to painting!

Jeez I didn't think they were that bad

I like the hubcaps.

I like them too. But I'd still sand and spray bomb the rally wheels all black and put the center caps on them since it's easy.

sdstick wrote:

No Moa wrote:

sdstick wrote:

I'd have painted it BLACK!

Is EVERY car you own black?.......

Why dont you come around more & you wouldnt have to ask questions...

I would but then i'd have to listen to you talk about black cars, you really need some (color) variety in your life.

toomanytoyz wrote:

Ugh, get rid of those hubcaps! Yuck! The dirty wheels looked better than those! Makes the tires look silly skinny and like the car is on stilts. Fail.

IMPALADAKID wrote:

Get rid of those awful looking hub caps. Dirty white wheels look way better than those. Yuck!

I get it. No need to pile on. Besides, it could be worse. I could have turned it into a blue Frosted Flakes donk.

1984twodoor wrote:

Go get a heat lamp and get to painting!

If you want to take the time and dismount all my tires, put my spares on, clean, prime and paint them. By all means, but I havent the time for that crap right now.

96Brougham wrote:

Now lower it!

It's on the list. Going to drop the nose. I feel like a broke record here. But I can't drop the ass as I'll never get into my street, and pulling my quad will be a bitch.

96Brougham wrote:

Jeez I didn't think they were that bad

GasTT wrote:

I like the hubcaps.

Matt Trakker wrote:

I like them too.

Thanks

Also, gave Maaco a ring today. It's safe to hand wash. 30 days before I can wax or send it thru the touchless wash.

So, how much was the Maaco bill?

You have a quad? We'll have to go riding sometime, lots of trails in my area. I got a pickup I could put my quad into also, I love new riding areas lol

96Brougham wrote:

You have a quad? We'll have to go riding sometime, lots of trails in my area. I got a pickup I could put my quad into also, I love new riding areas lol

Oh heck yeah, I'll let ya know when I get my trailer hitch installed. We just got a Honda AT 400. Oh, I got those pics for ya too. Took them today after I washed the car. Let me get em on photobucket and I'll PM ya

So much for the Setina bar. I have to cut two holes into the bumper.

Cadet57 wrote:

So much for the Setina bar. I have to cut two holes into the bumper.

So.....

Don't do it

Do it, chicken!

You have a front plate?
Holes are already in the cover

My $.02... Coming from a guy who has no fear of modification, I say do it if you really want that mod. the stuff that requires the nail biting decision your trying to make is what brings cars to "next level" status..... besides how much would it really cost to have just a bumper skin painted if you decided to swap it back,

Ironfistdog wrote:

My $.02... Coming from a guy who has no fear of modification, I say do it if you really want that mod. the stuff that requires the nail biting decision your trying to make is what brings cars to "next level" status..... besides how much would it really cost to have just a bumper skin painted if you decided to swap it back,

Exactly. I cut mine, when i sold the pushbar, i sold the bumper cover also. And just bolted another one on that had no holes.

Or you could become OC (D) and remove & save that purdy freshly painted cover, add another with holes to see if you like the look

I dont recommend this (embracing OCD) because you NEVER get anything done this way.

Pretty much what Indy said.

Good luck making a decision...

sdstick wrote:

...I dont recommend this (embracing OCD) because you NEVER get anything done this way...

This, my friends, is why it takes me FOREVER to do anything with my cars.

sdstick wrote:

You have a front plate?
Holes are already in the cover

Separate holes. You have to make two 3" holes on either side of the license plate. I mean they're "only" 3"x1/2" but still...

Ironfistdog wrote:

My $.02... Coming from a guy who has no fear of modification, I say do it if you really want that mod. the stuff that requires the nail biting decision your trying to make is what brings cars to "next level" status..... besides how much would it really cost to have just a bumper skin painted if you decided to swap it back,

Brian and I were talking last night. He told me to do the same thing. Dave has a Caprice bumper I'm going to pick up to do just that. If I don't like it, I'll go buy a quart of single stage and shoot it myself in the spring.

sdstick wrote:

Or you could become OC (D) and remove & save that purdy freshly painted cover, add another with holes to see if you like the look

I dont recommend this (embracing OCD) because you NEVER get anything done this way.

Pretty much what Indy said.

Good luck making a decision...

I *think* im going to try it, if I dont like it, I'll swap bumpers. Or, put fog lights where the holes are.

Cadet57 wrote:

So much for the Setina bar. I have to cut two holes into the bumper.

Dibs on the bar if you decide not to use it. My bumpers already have holes.

Cadet57 wrote:

So much for the Setina bar. I have to cut two holes into the bumper.

Secondary dibs, I have holes in my bumper too (and I put them there)

V8Killer wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

So much for the Setina bar. I have to cut two holes into the bumper.

Secondary dibs, I have holes in my bumper too ALL OVER MY CAR (and I put them there)

fixt

Pics of new paint!!!!

thirdary dibs, can always use more pushbars.

sdstick wrote:

V8Killer wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

So much for the Setina bar. I have to cut two holes into the bumper.

Secondary dibs, I have holes in my bumper too ALL OVER MY CAR (and I put them there)

fixt

Just be glad it was'nt a SS ...........


...and now, back to drilling holes for the wiring

Nothing big to report. Gave it a bath today. Man it's still weird to wash and car and actually see glossy paint when it's done.

New(er) rear end going in next weekend. Ditto for swaybar and trailer hitch.

boojum wrote:

Dibs on the bar if you decide not to use it. My bumpers already have holes.

V8Killer wrote:

Secondary dibs, I have holes in my bumper too (and I put them there)

No Moa wrote:

thirdary dibs, can always use more pushbars.

Buncha vultures!

I'm keeping it for now. I'm going to drill the holes tomorrow and hope for the best.

Pooge wrote:

Pics of new paint!!!!

There ya go Doug!

Looking really good man. Can't wait to see the paint job in person.

Started stripping the rear in preparation for paint, lines and gaskets this weekend.

Really clean inside. Nice piece.

looking like my moms car now

Big improvement since the last time I saw it a couple of weeks ago--A++.

Tom

96slowss wrote:

looking like my moms car now

Who owns the tri-five???

Brandon sent me a teaser pic yesterday

Woops....ment to add a few the other night...

SEM laid down pretty nice




Had to pick up some mroe brake line to complete the other side, but I like how it's comming out...

Doesn't even look like the one I started with.

Bump


Figured I'd give this an update. Car hasn't changed since my last post. Been busy with lots of stuffs. But I figured, since the exterior is done.. or almost. It's time to finish the interior. Hopefully I can get most of this done before the Florida wagon fest.

My ideas so far:

-Suede headliner. Got a sample from an upholstery company, its a very nice product, foam backed and the color is a pretty good match
-Install blazer overhead
-May ditch the grey Roadie seats for repadded/upholstered 9C1 buckets. Thinking either a single color button tuck or a two tone with a grey houndstooth pattern.
-Got new front and rear speakers coming for Christmas
-New carpet come spring. This one has had it.
-Build new floor ducts for the HVAC system into the Azera console. This has been on the todo list for awhile now, but its getting due.

Also, I've also decided on a "theme" for the car. Crovo kinda put the idea in my head when he said my car had a Mad Max vibe. Long story short, its going to be something along the lines of a pseudo-1A2/Mad Max thing. I want to drop the nose, get those smoke one piece headlights, install the setina bar, and I'm going to run the firehawks with the chrome 454 SS rims. May also go really crazy and buy that custom grill from street trends that modifies the headlight shape.

Hey, that rear looks great! Nice work!

Yeah it does, nice job on those brake lines Brandon. I might have to take a hike out your way to get stuff worked on sometime, lol.

Wagon is going in for a two month nap tonight. It'll be parked next to 2 Darts, a Duster and a 56 Ford panel.

While it's inside I'm going to try and get as much done as possible without the car so I can have it all set to install before Daytona

-Suede headliner
-1500 Pickup overhead, saw this at work the other day. Has all the cubbies and lighting as the Blazer but no LCD display. Might try that instead
-Get the supplies to do the front speakers
-Twilight sentinel harness

Also, my quest for correct 9C1 bumper guards has been successful. I found out the company that made them. They're still in business and they currently make them for the Crown Vic. Going to see if they can make me a Caprice set. The company is in NYC and makes all the NYPD push bars. If I can get a set from them, I'm going to ditch the Setina, so if any of the 9C1 guys want it, lemme know!

Cadet57 wrote:

before Daytona

Say what?

No Moa wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

before Daytona

Say what?

http://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t7824-florida-wagonfest-2013

Boy that's a hike ain't it. Damn.

No Moa wrote:

Boy that's a hike ain't it. Damn.

1,200 miles each way. Going to be in a New England convoy with a motley crew.

Also, tucked the wagon away for a nap:

Long ride to look at a bunch of wagons. Lol

It's not just wagons. It's a big car show at the speedway. Get to drive your car around the track, too.

GasTT wrote:

Get to drive your car around the track, too.

Wait.. WHAT?!