My Wagoneer, slow build....

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My Wagoneer, slow build....

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I have been accumulating parts to build a wagoneer just the way "I" want it....360,T18 and Dana20,no A/C(this may change...),manual windows & locks, hydroboost and TBI.
So here goes it....
Today is the beginning of my build for my wagoneer. I have a RUST FREE body with a running 360.
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Just finished removing the woodgrain this weekend.
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Then I have my T18/D20 combo....
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hydroboost.....
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and working on the hydroboost today. I used a reservoir from an '84 Chevy C30 and modified the AMC PS bracket....
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Then it was onto the pedals for the manual trans swap.....Took out the old pedal hanger...
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and installed the "new" one...
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Next was the pedals.....
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...and that is were I stoppped for the day.
I ended up having to go to my storage unit to get more burrs for my die grinder to clearance the PS pump bracket. I think it came out quite nice :D !
I have a new master cylinder for an '89 Suburban to put on the hydroboost. BTW the hydroboost came from a 1995 Astro Van.
I have a lead on a passenger side drop front axle, so I am almost complete for the 4spd swap. :-bd
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I am removing every piece of chrome on this thing. It will be painted desert sand(military paint).
I still need to source the manual windows and locks..."maybe" someone will want to trade for power? :idea:
I will put a 4" lift on it and run 31 or 32" tires.I would like to find some stock steel wheels 7" wide. May start looking at early GM trucks for them.

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Looking good brother this will be a nice rig!
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Thanks Rick!

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I love seeing a T18 in a Waggy!
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Been a while! Got too many other things going on at the same time....

Anyhow, I have mounted my hydroboost,still have to get lines made @ $75 each :shock: !
I also completely stripped the interior and mounted my clutch/brake pedals. Went to wrecking yard the other day and found a J20 with a T18 and snagged all the linkage and Z-bar. Then I happen to go to Ontario pick-a-part and found a '73 Waggy with the manual window regulators and manual seat tracks...grabbed those as well as the front valance so I can mount my Boobie grille. :D
Not exactly sure what happened to my pics :banghead: BUT I will have more soon!

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Why are the lines so expensive. I custom made mine all out of aeroquip high pressure hose for much less.. You should check out speedway motors and get some FC300 hose and fittings.
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Looks like that is what I need to do then ! Thanks!

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Got the grille mounted today. I used a front valance from a '73.
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Looking good!
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Thank you! Like I said, it's going SLOW!
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Hey ! Man after my own heart. That is my ultimate drive line. Love it.

Leaving the suspension stock? Or are there plans for that too?
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Thank You

Plans are for 2-4" lift and either 31 or 32's. I dont want a wide rim..no more that 7" and a tire that is no more than 10.5 wide..preferably 9.5" wide.
My next big project for it is to find a passenger side drop axle(74-7?) 6 lug, disc brakes, D44. Have also constipated the idea of SOA and full width axles from a Chevy 3/4t...we'll see what I find first :D
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Manimal70 wrote:Thank You

Plans are for 2-4" lift and either 31 or 32's. I dont want a wide rim..no more that 7" and a tire that is no more than 10.5 wide..preferably 9.5" wide.
My next big project for it is to find a passenger side drop axle(74-7?) 6 lug, disc brakes, D44. Have also constipated the idea of SOA and full width axles from a Chevy 3/4t...we'll see what I find first :D
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Manimal70 wrote:Thank You

Plans are for 2-4" lift and either 31 or 32's. I dont want a wide rim..no more that 7" and a tire that is no more than 10.5 wide..preferably 9.5" wide.
My next big project for it is to find a passenger side drop axle(74-7?) 6 lug, disc brakes, D44. Have also constipated the idea of SOA and full width axles from a Chevy 3/4t...we'll see what I find first :D

Lance I still have the 74 waggy. The axles are still on it, and they are yours if you still want.

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That would be awesome Dusty!....I tried calling you about the 360 I had for you. While we were in Illinois in August, I guess it rained pretty hard here,well the plastic that covered the 360 got blown off,taken off or whatever, and the engine was filled with water...I did not catch it until I was going to tear it down to put into a corner of my garage for you. When I did pull the heads off,cylinders were rusted and it had been bored .060 already :( :shock: ...so it ended up going to the scrapper :banghead: . I may be pulling out my 360 in favor of a 5.3. This one I KNOW runs and is in good condition...it's YOURS...and still FREE...if you need it SOON, I will pull it and bring it to you. :-bd

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After a couple of months.. I finally got into my driveway and started working on it...
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That Waggy is really clean looking Lance :-bd
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Very nice build!

The hydroboost really cleans up that side of the engine bay, I need a master cylinder for sure and the brake pedal effort is pretty high so the booster may be compromised, it may be a good time to research the swap.
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