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An automobile club for the enthusiast who enjoys the last of the big GM cars. The rear wheel drive B and D bodys. Chevrolet Impala SS, Caprice, 9C1, Buick Roadmaster, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Cadillac Fleetwood
 
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySun Jan 15, 2012 10:46 pm

Ha, is that a headlight made out of mailing tape?

What's the story on that beast? Apparently there's a few of them sitting there..
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 1:05 am

Time to put some of those parts to use Tim! Arrow

Glad you'll do something with it, it looks too clean (with the exception of the obvious crunched front end) to pass on.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 6:07 am

I like the underhood flare option Smile
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 7:32 am

i have a pair of nice stock headlights and marker lights.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 7:33 am

Looks decent for a new england car, welcome back to the wagon side.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 6:43 pm

It was originally a Florida car. Been sitting here for a few years. Needs a few things, obviously. Comes with a new headlight and new ac compressor (reason why it was parked).


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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 6:48 pm

Looks good Tim. You will have that thing fixed up in no time. Arrow
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 7:17 pm

Tim's got a woody!

Nice wagon man. Clean too!
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 7:23 pm

Anyone have a RMS front clip hanging around?

Question is,

What would YOU do with it?

One of my plans:

Remove all the wood, polish the trim and replace, chop off mufflers. Maybe satin black.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 8:05 pm

GasTT wrote:
Anyone have a RMS front clip hanging around?

Question is,

What would YOU do with it?

One of my plans:

Remove all the wood, polish the trim and replace, chop off mufflers. Maybe satin black.

Arrow Satin black with BRIGHT trim and RMS front end sounds great to me!
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 8:35 pm

GasTT wrote:
Anyone have a RMS front clip hanging around?

Question is,

What would YOU do with it?

One of my plans:

Remove all the wood, polish the trim and replace, chop off mufflers. Maybe satin black.

Isn't Anthony parting the Caprice with the RMS clip?
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyMon Jan 16, 2012 8:39 pm

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One of my plans:

Remove all the wood, polish the trim and replace, chop off mufflers. Maybe satin black. [/quote]



...... now thats thinking outside the box. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 5:31 am

that car looks strangly familiar. please tell me you didnt get it in Falmouth.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 7:15 am

No I didn't, it's from Warwick RI
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Jan 18, 2012 8:19 am

ok was a lil scared for a sec. theres one out in falmouth that i was behind the otherday and you shoulda seen the rear all over the place. axle was bent or something idk.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyThu Apr 05, 2012 11:11 pm

Arrow Arrow I thought you had bought this wagon but I really did forget about it completely! Glad you have it back up to date and such a nice wagon! Will this be replacing the FWB for winter service??

I like the first mod idea too! Waiting for some pics! bounce
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Apr 06, 2012 12:28 am

I didn't forget it, I just didnt think you were gonna do any mods to it...
I got a MINT dashpad and front face gauge bezel for this wagon... For sale or trade, if interested.
I also have a instrument cluster and some other odd ball parts.

I like the rims!!!
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Apr 06, 2012 7:32 am

The interior is in VERY good shape. Just needs to be cleaned up. I'd be interested in a blue carpet though. Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Apr 06, 2012 8:22 am

I might be headed to the yard Saturday morning, I know there was 2 sedans with blue carpets. I will see if either is good.
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Put some wide whites on those wheels and drop it on its nuts! Then drive it. Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Apr 07, 2012 9:45 am

toomanytoyz wrote:
Put some wide whites on those wheels and drop it on its nuts! Then drive it. Wink

If I had a dime for every time I'd heard this in the past year...I'd match the forum value!
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Apr 07, 2012 9:48 am

It's already got white walls on it. Matching 235/70's with damn good tread. I might cut them down, but I was thinking of going black out with the wheels.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Apr 07, 2012 9:52 am

Tim, those wheels seem more like a black wall or RWL style to me than white walls. Just my opinion.
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hmm....
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Apr 07, 2012 10:58 am

GasTT wrote:
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hmm....

cheers
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Apr 07, 2012 1:02 pm

Yup. See! I knew it'd work!
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GasTT wrote:
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hmm....

Well played Tim. Now I agree with the wide whites Rolling Eyes

well, on a gasser anyway Laughing
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GasserTT???
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A jacked up low rider???

time to sell the caddy to finance the wagon build, Wink

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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Apr 25, 2012 10:40 pm

A little update. I got some time tonight to work on the car.

First thing I had to do was charge the battery because I left the cargo light on in the back for a few weeks. I started removing the woodgrain trim off the front fenders. I also removed the smashed grill to straighten the part of the hood where it mounts.

It was a bit sunny this afternoon and the woodgrain felt warm.. so the peeling commenced.

Up on the lift she went and I pulled out the defunct ac compressor. I'll install a new compressor in the near future. While it was on the battery charger in the shop I got out the heat gun and went to town on the front of the car.

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Propped the wheel up against the car to give me an idea of what it's gonna look like. Ignore the RM wheel spokes behind it.

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I've gotta get the corroded screws out of the rim to take the center caps off for balancing then I'll mount them.

After I repair the brake line I'll take it for a ride go get some 93 octane to run through it and see what other issues it has driving down the road.

Lowering springs are on the way as well....
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Apr 25, 2012 11:51 pm

Nice progress! I like how it is coming out so far, and I've changed my mind, I like the wheels a lot now Embarassed
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyThu Apr 26, 2012 10:16 pm

More progress tonight.

Purchased an A/C bypass pulley to use for the time being, until I can get my hands on my NIB compressor.

What a POS this thing is. I got it from Advanced Auto. I had to drill the holes larger because the shank on the factory bolts wouldn't fit. After that, I had to use washers behind it because it didn't line up properly. Extremely loud A/C compressor noise delete.

I dumped in some fresh gas and let it run a little bit. No more check engine light on. Woohoo! But, I did notice the voltage light on. After starting the car a few times I noticed the battery getting weak. Bum alternator. Thank you Autozone and your lifetime warranty. Freebie!
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Apr 27, 2012 9:16 am

Tim, IIRC, you even had to modify they GM one. It's made for the F body accessory bracket, not ours.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Apr 28, 2012 10:26 pm

Well that explains it! Can't please everybody..

A little more progress today..

Replaced the rear axle brake lines. Everything came off easy despite the rust. I don't know how you guys do this crap without a lift... bless you lol

Unfortunately, I still don't have rear brakes. I only got fluid to come out of the passenger side. I think the rear brakes are seized. Maybe the cylinders... I'll pull the drums off and check it out.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySun Apr 29, 2012 12:16 am

The GM bypass pulley only requires a minor mod. You just need to grind one of the bolt boss thingys a little bit. No washers required. Works good, lasts a long time.
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The radiator support was bent and rusted. The makeshift headlight held lots of moisture and completely rotted the body mount and most of the passenger side of the support. I was donated a solid core support and so I am replacing this one.

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I didn't lose a drop of fluid but I will be painting the new one so to avoid scratches and or damage to anything else I may remove at least the radiator. But probably not.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyThu May 10, 2012 11:50 pm

Shocked Holy Rusted Rad support! That's crazy! Why couldn't the person just buy a used headlight for 30 bucks??? Surprised
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So this past week ive been working in a different location. A very dead location giving me lots and lots of down time to play on the computer and browse b body forums.

Its been 5 months today since I touched the Buick. Reading some forums this past week gave me motivation to do something. I wanted to finish bolting in the radiator support. I threw the battery in and she fired right up! I gave the accellerator a few pumps, she runs so smooth... Sitting in the drivers seat ready to drive into the garage, I grab the shift lever. But, I heard a strange sound coming from up front. I go look, Trans fluid shooting all over the radiator. While trying to force the new radiator suport in I must have cracked the Trans cooler line. No progress today.

How can I bypass it for now? I think its the line from the radiator to the ext cooler.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Oct 05, 2012 8:38 pm

Not exactly sure which line you are referring to, but you can always put a piece of rubber hose, split down one side, with a clamp directly over the leak. Just to get it moving without making a mess and dropping more fluids. Kinda like a field dressing on a wound until actual surgery can happen Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Oct 05, 2012 9:10 pm

You need to replace that section (or as much as you want) with the appropriate AN fittings & hose.
It's baby food to do & it seals great...unlike the OEM crimp hoses.
And BTW this isnt real expensive like the hardcore racers use with stainless braid & all.
https://badass-of-ne.forumotion.com/t2817-transmission-lines?highlight=transmission+lines
In my DD & Matts car I did both the 2 from the tranny & 2 from the oil...its NICE
So you could cut them out now (use a plumbers pipe cutter) & tape them shut to protect from dirt.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Oct 05, 2012 9:10 pm

loop the hose to the other line , eliminate the tranny cooler for now..... may have to cut both line to do so, if they run into the radiator.



..... ^^^^^ or what that guy said gay
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyFri Oct 05, 2012 9:44 pm

Good info Steve. Better than my Stone Age quick fix idea. (Lol, my phone capitalized Stone Age)
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptySat Oct 06, 2012 9:03 am

Its the hard line that comes out of the radiator into the external cooler.

In this pic it is the line on top of the cooler.

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Brian, that was the first thought that popped into my head and I might just do that for now. I just need to get it into the garage and on the lift without dumping fluid all over the place. The crimped parts are not leaking surprisingly. I'm going to check if the hard line is availabe from advanced. Maybe one of you has one hanging around? I never took the cooler off my old RMW. I should have it was like new.
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So I tried the quick fix of slicing open a hose and clamping it over the crack. FAIL.

I ended up cutting the line with tin snips and clamping on a piece of hose between the two parts. So far so good. Just a temp solution til I can replace that hard line.

I spent a few hours today buttoning things up. I got the rad support 90% together. But, I'm realizing that it is twisted and the radiator/condenser is not fitting so good. But, this is just a winter beater so I really don't care. But, when I tried to put the plastic hold down on top of the radiator, it sits about an inch and a half off the support! It's like it's too tall. There also wasn't enough space in the radiator support to have both rubber pieces under and on top of the condenser. It would NOT fit. Also, there is probably a good inch and a half gap between the bottom of the radiator support and the frame. From the first try I could not get the nut to thread on the body mount bolt. But, I am making progress!!

I was revving the motor a bit and even took it on a 30 second drive around the parking lot. Some exhaust leaks are surfacing. I'll have to repair those.

On another note, yesterday I smelled something horrible around the wagon... like rotting flesh. I moved the wagon today about 40 ft away from its resting spot these past 5 months. I was working on the rad support and I kept smelling that horrid stench... A few hours later I realized it was definetaly coming from the wagon. Inside smelled fine.. I looked underneath, saw nothing. So, I had the rear glass open and I was grabbing some bolts and I saw it laying on the ROOF of all places. A HUGE DEAD RAT. It was stinking, rotting, and completely full of maggots! So much so they were over flowing out of its asshole. I scooped it off with a shovel and half its head was eaten away. DISGUSTING. The stench is stuck in my head Ive been smelling it all night. I'm lucky it died on top and not INSIDE.

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I don't care, I'm hungry enough to keep eating my buffalo chicken calzone after seeing that, lol.

Honestly saw that picture when you posted it on FB and didn't see the rat as I glanced at it quick! That's NASTEEE....
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That is friggen GROSS! Nasty stuff! YUCK pale
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I was toying with the wagon today. When I first road tested it the temp got pretty high and the fans didnt come on. I found a burnt fuse in the underhood electrical center. Using the CC OBD, at around 180 degrees I could feel the passenger side coolant hose get hot. That's working. Somewhere upwards of 200 I forget what, the fan kicked on. I also unplugged the coolant temp sensor to make sure both fans work and they too. Now, as far as mechanics, I just need to replace the rear wheel cylinders, transmission, some exhaust leaks, and shes good to go!

The rest is cosmetic. I want to peel the rest of the wood off. For the front, I am getting a replacement Buick grill instead of using the Chevy grill I have. I'm also gonna get a set of smoked headlights and throw an HID kit in there. Trying to decide what wheels to use this winter. Do I use the factory alloys? The truck steelies with the 50's hubcaps? Or do I use the polished AR wheels? Question

WHAT IT NEEDS

- Transmission (No 'R')
- Temperature sensor (Broken connector)
- Windshield wiper blades (All 3)
- Blower motor resistor (Used, because they are 150+ new!)
- Sockets replaced for passenger side headlights and other bulbs (Broken and corroded..Have an extra harness)
- Replacement trans cooler hard line
- Buick grill

WHAT IT WANTS

- Smoked headlights
- PnP HIDs



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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Oct 10, 2012 6:50 pm

Do you need a grill Tim? I picked up a Roadie wagon one yesterday at the yard.
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PostSubject: Re: Back into the wagon game   Back into the wagon game EmptyWed Oct 10, 2012 6:52 pm

I think I have one lined up. I will let you know!
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