Kevint143 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 So a friend sent me the link to a CL ad and I had a buddy pick it up for me while I was across country. I guess I will find out what I bought when I get home in a few weeks. All I know is the Seller claims it needs ALOT of work. Here are the CL ad photos for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 IDK, from the photos it doesn't look like it needs that much work... But they often look good in photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) I know for sure it needs axles all the way around, struts up front and the seller explained it has 300k on the motor so I will probably be in for a few good projects to keep it running. But for $250 I can't really complain Edited July 16, 2015 by Kevint143 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGL Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 That's all fairly straightforward work for a solid body, you won't regret buying this beaut I'm sure! Nice catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yea ill be home on aug 17th from this work trip to assess the damage/work that needs to be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Confirmed from my buddy it does have a cyclops light that works 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 My buddy who is holding onto the car until I get home sent me a few photos to tease me this morning. Thought I would share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indrid cold Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Nice find. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Finally will be home Monday and picking this bad bitch up Tuesday! I'm pretty excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 So Last night I went up to my buddies house who has been storing the wagon for me while I was out of state to check it out and make sure it would be able to make the 35 mile drive home! Put a new battery in it, checked the fluids and topped them off then went to turn he key and it fired right up! I was beyond stoked that every gauge worked and there didn't seem to be any mechanical issues. I put it into first and drove up and down the street a bit to see how it drove because Iw as told it needed axles replaced and some other issues and it started to get loud and have a nasty vibration between 30-35 mph and after that it smoothed out and went away. Cruised the freeway down the mountain into town at about 50mph with no issues. Here are a few pics. 2008 meets 1982 the worst of the body damage that I can see so far. Ill be digging in over the next few days to see how bad things really are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kevint143 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr once I figured out that you need to have the high beams on to get the cyclops to work I tried that and boom the stoke was real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Untitled by Kevin Talley, on Flickr quick start up and rolling around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Went and ordered new axles today so pulled the old ones to get ready for the new ones tomorrow. I love that this wagon has zero rust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Got the axles in and did a test drive to the store. Still a slight vibration around 35mph and up but better than it was. I'm assuming it's because I should probably take it in for an alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Could be unbalanced wheels too. Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Yea gonna do suspension bushings and some other stuff before I take it into a shop for alignment and balance. Probably get new tires before hand. I have a feeling the worn tires have something to do with it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Whoa glad I checked. I was bored so jacked the wagon up today and noticed the pins that go into the axles/stub on the driver side was sticking out a bit and checked the otherwise and it was gone! Is this a problem anyone else has had? I've installed axles before and never seen this. They didn't slide ride in either had to tap them a few times to get me in all the way. Any better solution than those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Just thought this was a fun photo of my boy and his new favorite car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevint143 Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 So update on the wagons vibration. Got the axles all squared away. I made a rookie mistake didn't realize that I had the transmission nubs opposite of the axles so the hole for the roll pins were not lined up. I'm assuming by some stroke of luck I forced the pins in the holes and they sheared off. Got those all lined up and 75% of the vibrations went away. Everything from the front end is smooth. Those that suggested just drive it to see if the tires have flat spots were spot on. After about 10 miles or so vibrations went away 90% of the time. The only time I have vibrations is at 30-35mph. I checked the drive line and it has more play than I feel a driveline should not at the ends but when I grab it and lightly move it you can hear metal on metal clanking. So I'm thinking that last bit of vibrations are from that. I have the drive line from my first gen brat before I waste time and see if it will fit does anyone know if 79 brat drive lines will mate up to a 82 GL wagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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