chopt50wgn Posted August 1, 2015 Report Posted August 1, 2015 Was supposed to go to Lousiville but my mom passed away and I have to take care of lots of paperwork. Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Posted August 1, 2015 Was supposed to go to Lousiville but my mom passed away and I have to take care of lots of paperwork. I'm so sorry. My condolences to your family. Quote
chopt50wgn Posted August 2, 2015 Report Posted August 2, 2015 Thanks..............but it was a blessing.............she had Alzheimers. If anyone here is or has dealt with this disease,they know . Quote
fstfish66 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Posted August 4, 2015 If you're talking about the gray primered wagon, that's mine. I haven't posted here in quite some time. I am getting ready to paint mine, 2 tone.....oyster white on the bottom, twilight turquoise on the top. I also just put on new black chrome 5 spoke American wheels. I hope to get some pics soon. Really like how Don is doing his wagon and using the new Hemi. I have been following his build and I remember the time it does take. He is doing a great job and I want to see it when it's done. yes i was referring to you,,, i was parked the row behind you,,,show seemed bigger then last year,,,sorry for your loss,,hope to see your car again,,maybe ill make it to a potts town cruise nite this year,,, Quote
chopt50wgn Posted August 4, 2015 Report Posted August 4, 2015 You know ,have been a member here for many years and have never met in person anyone from the site. Would be a cool to meet up and am sorry we both missed each other at Eastwood. The show was bigger than last year ,they said it was about 500 cars. They were turning them away before lunch, no where to put them. The last Pottstown show will be the Labor day event. Weather pending, it should be a big one this year. Quote
rhelm1953 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Posted August 4, 2015 Hi there, new to the forum and just read through your project forum. I like the car and the modern hemi is sweet! I have a 1950Special Deluxe and am planning on dropping in a late model Pentastar V6. I am curious as to what you are using for front suspension, it looks like you are staying with the stock A-arms with relocated front shocks and heavier sway bar. It also looks like you have some sort of rack conversion for a steering box. I need power sttering for my Plymouth for the wife and will not use another Mustang II type front suspension. Is your rack power and what did it come from? Also did you go with an aftermarket column or modify the stock column? Quote
doctor dirt Posted August 4, 2015 Report Posted August 4, 2015 Great build very nice work and a hell of a wagon! As for a color suggestion, if your going outside the MoPar chart your primer base is PERFECT for a PPG color called "Vanilla Shake". I used it in the early 90's on a 69' AMC AMX, its a great color if the lighter tones move you. It's simular to your base. A 1/4" burnt orange and 1/8" royal blue pin strip on the Vanilla Shake is a killer combo. Good luck the car will look great in any color.............. Doc. Quote
wayfarer Posted August 6, 2015 Report Posted August 6, 2015 Just a couple of random thoughts... First, how is your daughter doing? Did you manage to get the computer security issue resolved? Process? Was the wiring harness just removed as-is from the donor car and unused bits left disconnected? Any foreseeable issues? Lastly, given the somewhat small working quarters the results are even more impressive. Quote
fstfish66 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Posted August 9, 2015 You know ,have been a member here for many years and have never met in person anyone from the site. Would be a cool to meet up and am sorry we both missed each other at Eastwood. The show was bigger than last year ,they said it was about 500 cars. They were turning them away before lunch, no where to put them. The last Pottstown show will be the Labor day event. Weather pending, it should be a big one this year. hard to believe the season is ending already,,,i usually go till it gets cold out, but i need to get a few things done on the car this winter,,,, if i remember ill try to make potts town,,, Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Hi there, new to the forum and just read through your project forum. I like the car and the modern hemi is sweet! I have a 1950Special Deluxe and am planning on dropping in a late model Pentastar V6. I am curious as to what you are using for front suspension, it looks like you are staying with the stock A-arms with relocated front shocks and heavier sway bar. It also looks like you have some sort of rack conversion for a steering box. I need power sttering for my Plymouth for the wife and will not use another Mustang II type front suspension. Is your rack power and what did it come from? Also did you go with an aftermarket column or modify the stock column? I am using the stock suspension with Fatman dropped uprights and Aerostar coil springs with one coil removed. The sway bar is from a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I also used Fatmans Cavalier steering rack mount kit. The steering column is a GM truck unit that I shortened to fit. Edited August 11, 2015 by Don Colliau Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Posted August 11, 2015 Just a couple of random thoughts... First, how is your daughter doing? Did you manage to get the computer security issue resolved? Process? Was the wiring harness just removed as-is from the donor car and unused bits left disconnected? Any foreseeable issues? Lastly, given the somewhat small working quarters the results are even more impressive. My daughter is all healed up and has completed therapy. She has limited strength in her forearm but she still has it and her great personality. She is a trooper. Thanks for asking. I just got in from the Street Rod Nationals in Louisville. I expect the computer today. The wiring is a new unit from Hot Wire Auto in Mena Ar. Supposed to be a low to no maintenance set up. We will see. I do get a lot done in my shop. It is 26x36 with two stalls. I keep thinking about removing the wall in the center but I am also fixing daily drivers on one side so in the winter I only loose heat in that side when I take them in and out. Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 11, 2015 Author Report Posted August 11, 2015 Great build very nice work and a hell of a wagon! As for a color suggestion, if your going outside the MoPar chart your primer base is PERFECT for a PPG color called "Vanilla Shake". I used it in the early 90's on a 69' AMC AMX, its a great color if the lighter tones move you. It's simular to your base. A 1/4" burnt orange and 1/8" royal blue pin strip on the Vanilla Shake is a killer combo. Good luck the car will look great in any color.............. Doc. The wife and I looked at a lot of different colors at the Nationals this weekend. That causes a great deal of confusion. A lot of people like the yellow. I am still up in the air. Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 13, 2015 Author Report Posted August 13, 2015 It runs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote
LODI3QTR Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) "This video is private." OOPS ! ! ! ! Oh Well..... Edited August 13, 2015 by LODI3QTR Quote
1FSTRYD Posted August 13, 2015 Report Posted August 13, 2015 That's awesome. Best rewards are when things come together and work Quote
Don Colliau Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Posted August 14, 2015 Try it now. My first try at this video thing! Quote
LODI3QTR Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 Nice job on the install, It sounds strong to.... Quote
mrwrstory Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 First fire is always a trip! Congratulations! That's gonna be one awesome hot rod. Quote
deathbound Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 I hope you have money in the budget for a new set of rear tires every week or so. 1 Quote
wayfarer Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 Most excellent! Thanks for the wiring info. I will be watching for any 'maintenance' issues. Quote
LODI3QTR Posted August 23, 2015 Report Posted August 23, 2015 Don, Loving the Long Board riding the roof.... Quote
pflaming Posted August 24, 2015 Report Posted August 24, 2015 What did you use to get those windows so clean? I love the suburbans, have three of them. Wife informed me either get rid of two of them or her! Tough call, but can only sleep IN a surburban. 2 Quote
fstfish66 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Posted August 28, 2015 What did you use to get those windows so clean? I love the suburbans, have three of them. Wife informed me either get rid of two of them or her! Tough call, but can only sleep IN a surburban. like the song says,,,, im sure gonna miss her,,,lol Quote
fstfish66 Posted August 28, 2015 Report Posted August 28, 2015 Surfs Up! super kool,,,makes me wanna build one Quote
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