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We had our station wagon in 1963-1967.

No, that is a common 2" pipe that I have a chain hoist attached to. I use that to lull my engine and to load and unload heavy items. It hangs on a chain attached to two pipe rafters. Very handy

When drivers were much safer. We had a nice soft pad in the back of our Chevy II station wagon and it was full of toys and a pillow for each kid.

Now that is a nice truck, just as it is. Welcome to the real world. Now you need some MOPAR signs on those prestine walls!

I used longer hoses also on the Suburban. I'm going to check my hoses on the truck and make certain I don't have a problem!

I took my VW engine to a VW speciality shop today. The VW specialists comments: 1) the block in question is a 67 model, thus a good foundation model, 2) replace the rings,3) one bearing is highly suspect so replace all, 4) I am to separate the block, and partially dismantle, then bring it to him and he will replace inside bearings then will reassemble the case to allaignment specifications. After that hat he said I would have no problem reassembling the remainder and I would have a good as new engine at a low layout of money. regarding the Empi frame, he suggested I steam clean it as is, then seek to find out what the printed numbers on the frame are. That documentation may make it a wanted item to some enthusiast because it nearly has to be scarce especially since it is authentic. So reasearch starts tonight. A good day, did nothing in the shop but did find out more on what I have.  Quote Edit

That is a 98 Cherokee master cylinder. I used the same on my truck. With the MC is the proportioning valve and all new brake lines. Since it is in line with the gas pedal, and just below the seat I used it. I think there is a lower profile MC available.

My 52 truck gap: starts the width of a 2X4 at the corner, then narrows to a very tight fit for a 1X4. I would suspect the curvature of the cabs could vary.

I have absolutely no complaints about my son in law. He's a polock I'm a Kraut, and both are pleased with the other.

Mike, my father 30 years ago, near same story. He asked if they had done every test available, "haven't done an an angioplasty". He demanded, they obliged, five nearly blocked arteries, he went from that to surgery the same day. Things have a way of hiding. I'm 80 in September and lately have noticed a difference! Photo taken a year ago with sons on the left and right , and my Polock son in law in the middle. Every father needs one, LoL

All the above are correct yet it also depends on how much needs to be replaced and how fancy one wants the floor to be. It also depends on if you can weld. A friend had floors, no rockers required , installed. All done, undercoated, por 15 inside cost him $1500. I will weld mine in myself. I have a wire feed welder and have made my replacement floors from quality scrap metal. It won't meet casper 50's quality work but once undercoated, top painted, and sound deadening applied only my "hair dresser" will know.

This morning I laid out all parts required to rebuild the engine, pulled the valves to lap, now waiting for new rings.i think the ones in the pistons are new because everything else, including two packets of all gaskets etc. but won't chance it.

Well Tim, you and your weekend are very much a part of what I try to do.

18 consecutive weeks days of 100+ days and another week forecast. So I suspended a large plastic tarp on a small cable and with a swamp cooler made me a cool temp work zone. Works very goo until noon. Today started the prep to rebuild my first VW engine by pulling, and cleaning the heads and block. Peers I'll need to remove the valves and lap the seats. The valves look new. Will order a set of rings while the pistons are exposed.

In 1959 I drove from California to Western Nebraska in a fastback '50 Plymouth. We drove across Wyoming on a Sunday afternoon. Alongside the rolling two lane highway was a very long stretch of the new interstate Hwy. We looked at that new empty road, then got on it for at least 75 miles. The two lane was busy, we were all alone, nice drive.

Since this is your baptism into auto mechanics you might do as I did. Just remove, clean, and repair as needed and you will have a fantastic education into the mechanical wonders of the engineers decades ago. Exception being disc brake kit up front, often less expensive than repairing the old style and a safety issue, do a thorough check on the king pins, they are the foundation of the total fron suspension , radial tires, and possibly a 3:73 differential. That coupe is a winner Car. Go for it, and ask questions, many very wise, and practical informants on this forum.

Maybe DESOTO Dave can bring me a jug of bitters so I can use this mug!

I'm a little sore today after yesterdays wrenching. I saw these on my office shelf, now to decide which one to keep full.

I just learned about the Holden cars. The worked with GM at first. Interesting. Edit regarding Plymouthys response below. I obviously missed those threads. Others may have as well. I read somewhat selectively so that is the downside of doing that. TKS anyway PA.

Casper, did as you suggested, and the nuts were not as tight as I feared. I only had to do the hammer shock treatment on two bolts. It's ready to be removed but for e brake cables. To release those, the rear brake drums come off. Thanks to the net, I downloaded a schematic of the brakes. Plymouthy taught me that the " net was my friend" , so true. I have use of a fork lift at this shop, what a help.

I use mine a lot, like yesterday.

Used Phoenix to move a VW home today. Distance 3/4, of a mile.

As is evident in the photos, this frame has seen a great deal of weather over a long period of time. Should I heat those connections with a torch before removing them?

I bought the Bug, rhe pan, the Empi for a total of $165 freight included. All parts include fenders, hoods, seats and parts or three engines, "some assembly required". The Bug is dent and rust free. Just needs to be rebuilt. Oh, and all the windows also.

This morning I moved the Bug to my yard and the VW pan is now in a shop where I have use of a fork lift. The bolts are soaking with penetrating oil yet I may heat them before I put the impact wrench to them. Transmission off tomorrow and bring in the Empi.