My First Wagoneer

oakknoll · Post by **oakknoll** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:43 pm

I have owned J-Trucks since 1979, but never a Wagoneer. Yesterday I got this one from an Estate. It is a 1982 with a 258 and a 4-speed. It has been stored in a barn since 1985, and has not been out in a couple of years. I took about a 1/2 inch of dust off it and gave it a quick coat of wax and it came out pretty well.

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2012-12-09_14-57-44_882 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

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2012-12-09_14-58-48_537 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

lindel · Post by **lindel** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 5:41 pm

I'd say it's kept pretty well over the years.

sgtpoliteness · Post by **sgtpoliteness** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:33 pm

Nice!

FlatFourVW · Post by **FlatFourVW** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:08 pm

Post by **fulsizjeep** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:27 am

Congrats!

I like the Brougham trim. Very nice in black!

Saul32 · Post by **Saul32** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:58 am

Sweet find!!

rubix2003 · Post by **rubix2003** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 1:34 pm

that is one nice waggy!! good score!!

Brizio · Post by **Brizio** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:41 am

Very nice!!!

Carolinaboy · Post by **Carolinaboy** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 6:27 pm

Good score with that one

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American Grouch · Post by **American Grouch** » Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:22 pm

Wow that's a sweet looking waggy!

Post by **Stuka** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:02 am

Standard quarter panel rust, but otherwise looks great! Nice score.

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Post by **rstep** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:44 am

Great looking rig.

mic63 · Post by **mic63** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:57 am

Nice find!. We would like to see interior and under hood photos, please. I hope the sitting time has not created any dry rot issues and it retains all it's fluids.

oakknoll · Post by **oakknoll** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:03 pm

It is surprisingly dry underneath. The engine drips a little. But rot is claiming the rear quarters and there is a lot of rust underneath. Here are some pictures of under the hood and the interior:

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2013-01-02_14-42-24_599 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

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2013-01-02_14-42-56_422 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

I am going to get the front seat re-done

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2013-01-02_14-43-20_582 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

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2013-01-02_14-43-30_182 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

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2013-01-02_14-44-35_206 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

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2013-01-02_14-43-44_50 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

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2013-01-02_14-43-57_860 by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

And the best part is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts gave me another year to keep it on the road!

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2013-01-02_14-48-04_93 (1) by Oakknoll1, on Flickr[/url]

I had to replace the directional switch, fix the horn button, replace a bunch of bulbs and tighten one front wheel bearing that had backed off and it passed inspection with flying colors. There is no smog inspection here for vehicles without onboard computers.

jaber · Post by **jaber** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:33 pm

It does look nice on the topside. I hope the underside is not too bad. Congrats on the tag.

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