Got my inspection sticker and officially launched the latest project w/ some light off roading to test the 4wd, hubs, etc. Especially since I had the transmission open for some linkage and gate work.
I wanted one of these since I was a kid and finally found a nice one. Had a Jeep Wrangler as my outdoors fun car for years.
'72 Series III 88" Station Wagon. She was originally a Southern car that was partially amateur restored and I am finishing it. The project is turning out to be a bit more than I scoped out (aren't they always?) I knew she had some electrical and relatively minor mechanical issues ('creative' emissions plumbing, ancient hoses, etc.) but the frame and bulkhead are solid as is the drivetrain. I reversed some of the prior 'improvements', replaced all the lighting, some conservative upgrades (Pertronix, door panels, seatbelts) and replaced the reverse lockout...that was fun..almost as much fun as driving without it. Great driving truck now.
Pleasure dealing w/ the seller too, that is always a plus.
Still have to neaten up the wiring, etc., but she has a sticker and is just on the road. Looking forward to enjoying her. This one was a lot of work~ 80 hrs or so...but worth it.
pics from the first outing:
I wanted one of these since I was a kid and finally found a nice one. Had a Jeep Wrangler as my outdoors fun car for years.
'72 Series III 88" Station Wagon. She was originally a Southern car that was partially amateur restored and I am finishing it. The project is turning out to be a bit more than I scoped out (aren't they always?) I knew she had some electrical and relatively minor mechanical issues ('creative' emissions plumbing, ancient hoses, etc.) but the frame and bulkhead are solid as is the drivetrain. I reversed some of the prior 'improvements', replaced all the lighting, some conservative upgrades (Pertronix, door panels, seatbelts) and replaced the reverse lockout...that was fun..almost as much fun as driving without it. Great driving truck now.
Pleasure dealing w/ the seller too, that is always a plus.
Still have to neaten up the wiring, etc., but she has a sticker and is just on the road. Looking forward to enjoying her. This one was a lot of work~ 80 hrs or so...but worth it.
pics from the first outing:
