Branded Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 I should have started this post earlier. I have been taking everything apart and freshening everything up, detailing and replacing anything that is questionable. As some of you know I bought the Wayfarer back in August. The car had sat for several years. I've gone thru the brakes and fuel system including a new tank. Engine is out and I replaced all the gaskets and seal. Next is to start sanding and painting the fire wall and inner fenders. Here's some pictures from the past several weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Niel Hoback Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 That looks really nice. Good looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks Niel, timing chain had a lot of slack so I replaced chain and gears. I pulled the head and inspected cylinders and had the head milled just to make sure it was tru. Pulled the pan and clean sludge that had settled in the bottom also clean the oil pickup screen. Replaced the rea main seal and all welsh plugs. Dave Edited February 8, 2016 by Branded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49DODGEBOY Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 GORGEOUS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Whit Woo ! She's a beauty !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thought I might add a few pictures of my slow progress. Motor is back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 New cowl vent rubber installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Pulled dash for paint, new wiring harness, firewall pad, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Spiffy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worden18 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Looks awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1949 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Sharp and smooth. Send some ambition this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLK Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Sharp and smooth. Send some ambition this way. I agree. I wish I had 1/10 the ambition you do. I can't get motivated to fix even simple things like the turn signals on my 50 Wayfarer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I agree. I wish I had 1/10 the ambition you do. I can't get motivated to fix even simple things like the turn signals on my 50 Wayfarer. Motivation was pushed when Jan 1, I was out of a job after 38 years as a coal fire power plant employee because of the current administrations war on coal. At 58 I'm retired and my cars keep me occupied, I do work on the side doing repairs and what ever else on vintage cars in my neck of the woods. Word seems to be traveling fast but I don't want to get covered up. So far life is good and I'm living the dream. Dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop40 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Looks great , here's a pic of one I picked up , been updated with a nova subframe and rear....too many irons in fire , so I'll be selling it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I like the gray with the chrome nuts. Very, very nice. Would like to be that close with my suburban in three months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 I know the gray isn't correct but the silver just looks to grungy for my liking. The gray I used is Rustoleum Smoke Gray. Cast Blast paint on the exhaust manifold and satin black engine paint on the intake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 What kind of starter do you have? http://p15-d24.com/topic/40437-1949-dodge-wayfarer-freshening-things-up/# Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952B3b23 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Nice looking car and some good progress! -Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 What kind of starter do you have? http://p15-d24.com/topic/40437-1949-dodge-wayfarer-freshening-things-up/# Here's the starter I'm went with, had to send it back once to get the billet piece remachined to allow the starter drive to engage the correct depth into the ring gear http://www.ebay.com/itm/1949-1955-Dodge-Plymouth-12-Volt-Replacement-Starter-For-Most-Engines-/281987419482?fits=Year%3A1949%7CMake%3ADodge&hash=item41a7c28d5a:g:hm0AAMXQCgpRs9Jz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Got my air cleaner back from powder coating and decal installed. Edited April 24, 2016 by Branded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1949 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Looked like a little BBQ grill out there. Why not the normal, taller fat one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted April 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Looked like a little BBQ grill out there. Why not the normal, taller fat one? It's what was on the car when I bought it, I'm guessing it's original equipment. I like the looks of the smaller air cleaner too. Edited April 24, 2016 by Branded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Drove the Wayfarer up and down the driveway today. Started the rebuild and detailing a little over a year ago. Still a few little things to wrap up, exhaust being one of them. Will get some pictures later. This site has helped immensely during to transformation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1949 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 That's great progress and a lot accomplished. Looks like a nice cruiser will be rolling out of the garage come Spring. Did you go 12V? First one I've seen where the e-brake handle (even on restored ones) isn't the bright Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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