What have you done to your wagon lately? (Let's keep the thread going!)

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  1. 400wagon

    400wagon New Member

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    Don't really know you to comment but I hope you're Ok anyway. When I get some more time, I'll tell you about this neat gadget from bowler transmissions that enables you to turn the electric O'D on and off at your own discretion.
     
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  2. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    ------------At first I had a simple toggle switch that I could turn the torque converter off or on but we only drive it like an old man now so removed that. Just by kicking into passing, overdrive does kick out.
     
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    Changed the steering wheel on the Bonneville today;
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    I think the wheel came from a mid-80's Firebird; it's been hanging on the garage wall for years....

    You can also see my next project in the second photo. I'm adding a Grand Prix console and floor shifter this winter. More to follow...
     
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    Jairus Well-Known Member

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    BIG improvement on that Poncho dude! I dig the wheel. :clap:


    I didn't do much today. Woke up with a major headache and still am suffering.
    But I did manage to finish the door locks regardless. Now the poor ol'58 can be completely locked up at the curb.

    "One key to rule them all, one key to bind them... "*









    *Apologies to J. R. R. Tolkien.
     
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  5. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Sadly my 1941 Ford, Chevy powered, was our driver until about three years ago when we parked it for no real reason. I believe that Firebird wheel is what's in it too. I love your dash and the original steering wheel wasn't bad. -Nope I just checked. Mine is a Firebird but with only two wide spokes. Shoulda looked before I leaped.
     
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    dave from indy New Member

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    Eye Surgery Story

    A couple of years ago, my wife had lens replacement surgery due to cataracts. She was legally blind (20/200) so they implanted corrective lenses. When I saw her after they unbandaged her eye the next day, the first thing she said was "Where did all those wrinkles on your face come from?"
     
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  7. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    -One advantage of being married to a blind woman! I had that done 4 years ago. wife two. Great surgery. I got in a fight with a long tree branch this summer and knocked one lens into my eyeball. Would have done same with factory original I was told. Waiting till Tuesday to get the old one fished out and another new lens. Ain't modern medicine great? PS Your wife still loves ya doesn't she?
     
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    Cat,
    Wishing you good luck with the surgery.
     
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    AOH car Show Va beach

    Well the old wagon took First Place at the Ancient Order of Hibernians Car Show in September. :thumbs2:
     
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    Wow. Congratulations!
     
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    :thumbs2::banana::thumbs2: way to go jax!
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    ---------Yep, CONGRATULATIONS :dance::lolup::2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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    Dynoed the big block yesterday. Almost ready to go in the Caprice, just need a torque converter.

    613 hp @ 5700, 675 lb/ft @ 4300.

    Should be a little more fun than the 300 hp small block that was in it!

    I can't figure out how to embed the vid, so here is a link to it on youtube.

     
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  14. silverfox

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    You are making me real jealous here, Rick!:D I love your whole set up. The wagon is a beauty and I love BB's and I love sleepers. Reminds me of my 88 Electra with the warmed up 455. Hope we get to see pix when the engine is sitting in that great wagon.(y)
     
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  15. silverfox

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    Forgot to ask....what stall will you be using? What tranny? Is there a 12 bolt in there? What gears? Inquiring minds want to know!:D
     
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