'76 Wagon Rebuild Adventure

[rherndon]

I think I will put it back on just polished and see how it looks for awhile. I will get some pics up, hopefully next week.


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[rherndon]

More progress. I am going back with stock exhaust. For now. Should I coat the exhaust manifolds?




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[ProTouring442]

Believe it or not, I have had great luck rubbing cast iron exhaust manifolds down with sliver colored antiseize. They'll smoke a bit when you first start it, but after that, it keeps a nice, fresh-cast look. If a thin spot appears, reapply.

[Jtruax3]

Looking good!


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[rherndon]

Now just waiting on the MTS tank and then install Hamilton TBI system, then back to finishing interior.




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[rherndon]

Srayed the exhaust manifolds with POR-15 high temp manifold grey. Put them in oven at 400 degrees for 2 hours to cure. Wife was not happy.

No real reason, just thought it looked good that way.

[rherndon]

Getting close. Engine install complete. TBI next, installing Serehill's headlight harness, grill, gas tank, interior, etc




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[rherndon]

Finally getting to Hamilton fuel injection. Still have full interior to tackle. I hope to have some time over the holidays to tackle that.

Also, I am going with a new MTS tank and liquid check valve. Going back with vapor canister. The family always hated the gasoline smell. So I am going stock. They called her "gassy nelly". We will see if this helps any.




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[rherndon]

Finally back at home in the garage. Ran well on the maiden voyage home. New kickdown switch worked well. Will be working on the interior through the holidays.




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[Jtruax3]

Nice job!


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[WaggyGuy]

This thing is absolutely beautiful. Really gives me inspiration for my Waggy, although mine will never be anywhere near as beautiful for a number of reasons.

[rherndon]

Almost done...... Down to punch list items. Think I have everything needed to pass inspection.














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[rherndon]

Original spare...going back under.
A Firestone Steel Radial 500
HR 78-15




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[rherndon]

Hood insulation going in. Fits perfect. Recommend the 3M 90. Great stuff.




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[GaJeep94YJ]

Where'd you get the hood insulation from?

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[rherndon]

BJ's Offroad....

[Cataldo]

Looks wonderful! Very envious of your build!

[candymancan]

Wish i had the funds and tools you do to restore mine like that. I live in a Townhouse so i had to work with a Flux core welder, and basic hand tools and electric tools lol.. But hey at least my floors dont have hole in them and fresh metal. I will never get mine to be 100% like yours though.. Parts of the frame need fixing too and im not sure how im going to do that..


How do you remove the rear quarter window ? Mine is leaking there, and i think thats the leak that caused the 10 holes in my passenger floor.. Awsome 1 or two of the 5 previous owners clearly didnt care about fixing a water leak.. So they let it get so bad that i had 10 big holes in the floorboard, thankfully i cut out and welded new peices in.. but I cant figure out how to fix the leaking seal.. The seal is in actually good shape.. its soft.. rubbery.. so i dont get how its leaking.. but water is getting passed the seal.. If i push on the window i can push the window in and out a few mm maybe 1-2mm its kinda freaky to see that.. im not sure if thats normal or not.

If i lift on the outside seal lip there is old silicone under it. Im thinking of scraping that old stuff off and using some 3M window silicone 08059 i think and squirt it in there. What do you think ?