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waygun
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My plans for the waygun is ...just drive it.
I replaced a few things as they were needed-fuel pump,hoses,and a seat belt retractor for vehicle inspection.
The tailpipe was broken so it was a good excuse to install dual exhaust.
Yeah! A standard with Thrush Turbo's Old school baby!
I replaced a few things as they were needed-fuel pump,hoses,and a seat belt retractor for vehicle inspection.
The tailpipe was broken so it was a good excuse to install dual exhaust.
Yeah! A standard with Thrush Turbo's Old school baby!
waygun
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I work as a service advisor in a 16 bay shop.
Many thanks to our talented Tom "Tucker" Woodcock for custom bending and installing the pipes.
Not many people left nowadays there can bend a system from scratch.
Many thanks to our talented Tom "Tucker" Woodcock for custom bending and installing the pipes.
Not many people left nowadays there can bend a system from scratch.
waygun
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I never owned a wagon before and not knowing any different,I was getting fumes into the car from the tailpipes.They did look awesome but city driving in stop and go traffic was not fun.
So,on a whim,Tom chopped them off and bent a new set of tail pipes to go to the side.
Looks simple-like the rest of the car and the best thing is no fumes--even with the rear window down.Once again,thanks Tom!!
So,on a whim,Tom chopped them off and bent a new set of tail pipes to go to the side.
Looks simple-like the rest of the car and the best thing is no fumes--even with the rear window down.Once again,thanks Tom!!
waygun
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I did an oil change and did a drain/refill of the 3 speed gearbox.From the long term sitting the clutch was stiff and so was the linkage.It smoothed out after lubing all the moving points and parts.I replaced and repacked the front wheel bearings.The grease I swear is factory original since it was dried up hard.
Next on the list of things is replace the bagged out rear springs.(got a good used set)
Replace the carburetor-the accelerator pump has a bad flat spot.
I pulled the spark plugs--they are new 5 years ago and no wear.
This thing is still wearing the factory front brake rotors with a 5 73 casting date!
The starter and alternator have 73 year castings as well.Unbelievable!
Next on the list of things is replace the bagged out rear springs.(got a good used set)
Replace the carburetor-the accelerator pump has a bad flat spot.
I pulled the spark plugs--they are new 5 years ago and no wear.
This thing is still wearing the factory front brake rotors with a 5 73 casting date!
The starter and alternator have 73 year castings as well.Unbelievable!
waygun
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Mopars were typically third in line of the big three when it comes to production numbers.Even though they built a ton of them,most got use up.Not to mention the build quality of 70's cars was different compared to the older cars before them,and rust was always an issue.
Rust weakend the unitized body construction faster than the body on frame Ford/GM wagons.
Remember,wagons were family cars and were typically driven to death to the scrapyard,or simply no longer needed as the family grew up and moved away..
Despite the rust problems,Mopars wagons were better engineered and had their own unique features and techincal specifications.
Heavy duty suspensions,bigger brakes,bigger cooling systems,towing packages that included a factory trailer wiring harness,etc.
Engineers well matched drivetrain parts the proved to be reliable for a wagon application.Some Mopar wagons got equipment as standard equipment that was optional on coupes and sedans.
The extra goodies built into Mopar wagons was reflected in the sticker price which was to be a few dollars more when new.Some of the Mopar wagons were more expensive compared to the other brand offerings.
Fast forward to the present...
Most of the mopar wagons were in running condition but were of no collectible value.
The majority donated their vital organs and heavy duty underpinnings to revive other Mopar muscle cars.A lot of the drivetrain parts interchanged between models.
I have been in many Mopar only yards where the wagons are "cherry picked" of all the good parts .
The "rollers" were perfect candidates for demo derby events.People stuffed small block Chevy motors in them and beat the crap out of them.
It has been proven the Mopar wagons can be "run" more times in a derby than other cars.Proof in the pudding on how well built these cars were.
When the price of scrap metal was high,most of the older yards crushed their cars and wagons fetched a premium..This was around the same time when wagons were hot and was all the new rave or fad.
The demand for wagon specific parts and trim was high but most of it was dried up and all gone.
I do get a lot of people admiring my 70's Mopar wagon.
Everybody had a family member who used to own one.
But when do you see one going down the road?
I am proud to own a survivor---it avoided the rigors of rust,the wrench of a parts donor,the hits from a demo derby --and the wrath of the crusher.
Rust weakend the unitized body construction faster than the body on frame Ford/GM wagons.
Remember,wagons were family cars and were typically driven to death to the scrapyard,or simply no longer needed as the family grew up and moved away..
Despite the rust problems,Mopars wagons were better engineered and had their own unique features and techincal specifications.
Heavy duty suspensions,bigger brakes,bigger cooling systems,towing packages that included a factory trailer wiring harness,etc.
Engineers well matched drivetrain parts the proved to be reliable for a wagon application.Some Mopar wagons got equipment as standard equipment that was optional on coupes and sedans.
The extra goodies built into Mopar wagons was reflected in the sticker price which was to be a few dollars more when new.Some of the Mopar wagons were more expensive compared to the other brand offerings.
Fast forward to the present...
Most of the mopar wagons were in running condition but were of no collectible value.
The majority donated their vital organs and heavy duty underpinnings to revive other Mopar muscle cars.A lot of the drivetrain parts interchanged between models.
I have been in many Mopar only yards where the wagons are "cherry picked" of all the good parts .
The "rollers" were perfect candidates for demo derby events.People stuffed small block Chevy motors in them and beat the crap out of them.
It has been proven the Mopar wagons can be "run" more times in a derby than other cars.Proof in the pudding on how well built these cars were.
When the price of scrap metal was high,most of the older yards crushed their cars and wagons fetched a premium..This was around the same time when wagons were hot and was all the new rave or fad.
The demand for wagon specific parts and trim was high but most of it was dried up and all gone.
I do get a lot of people admiring my 70's Mopar wagon.
Everybody had a family member who used to own one.
But when do you see one going down the road?
I am proud to own a survivor---it avoided the rigors of rust,the wrench of a parts donor,the hits from a demo derby --and the wrath of the crusher.
72 Charger SE
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Nice car. I love cars with a story.
detmatt1
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Great story, kool car, welcome to the site.
440gtx
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Good luck Welcome what a great story you got to love it.
D Dodge
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Nice to see one saved for a change. This one is a keeper!
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Joe Mopar
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Nice car.............Great story behind it. Welcome!
waygun
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For the gumbers nurus here is the fendertag info
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M91 END
J67 J83 M21 M26 M33 M63
JY9 C 22 841 F18 H41
JY9 F2Y4 JY6 705 801872
E44 D14 RH45 G3R 367373
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E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D14: A-230 3 speed manual trans
JY9: Dark Gold Poly Exterior Color
F2Y4: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bench Seat, Gold/Black
JY6: Gold Poly Int. Door Frames
705: Build Date: July 05
801872: Order number
JY9: Dark Gold Poly Top Color
C: Built to Canada specs
22: Unknown
B41: FRONT disc brakes w/Standard 10" rr drum
F18: Unknown
H41: Heater w/ Upper Level Vent
J67: HD towing wire harness
J83: Rear Roof Deflector
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M26: Wheel Lip Moldings
M33: Body Side Moldings
M63: Unknown
M91: Luggage Rack
END: End of Sales Codes
Can anybody tell me what the two "UNKNOWN" codes are??
Also the wagon does have the 11" rear drums on the 9-1/4 rear--not the 10" as the code specifies.
I had the seats out and no broadcast sheet.
Thanks in advance
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M91 END
J67 J83 M21 M26 M33 M63
JY9 C 22 841 F18 H41
JY9 F2Y4 JY6 705 801872
E44 D14 RH45 G3R 367373
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E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D14: A-230 3 speed manual trans
JY9: Dark Gold Poly Exterior Color
F2Y4: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bench Seat, Gold/Black
JY6: Gold Poly Int. Door Frames
705: Build Date: July 05
801872: Order number
JY9: Dark Gold Poly Top Color
C: Built to Canada specs
22: Unknown
B41: FRONT disc brakes w/Standard 10" rr drum
F18: Unknown
H41: Heater w/ Upper Level Vent
J67: HD towing wire harness
J83: Rear Roof Deflector
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M26: Wheel Lip Moldings
M33: Body Side Moldings
M63: Unknown
M91: Luggage Rack
END: End of Sales Codes
Can anybody tell me what the two "UNKNOWN" codes are??
Also the wagon does have the 11" rear drums on the 9-1/4 rear--not the 10" as the code specifies.
I had the seats out and no broadcast sheet.
Thanks in advance
waygun
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Both previous owners are of Greek background and from the 'old country'
Known for their frugality,they kept everything.
Thee original owner was an eletrical engineer and I found clues in the wagon.
Marrettes,jumper wires,alligator clips,fuses,bulbs-you name it.
The second owner worked in a tobacco pipe factory so he never cleaned out the car when he bought it.
Every nook and cranny I found wierd things
All this came out of the car..only 1/4 of it.The rest filled my trash can..
Known for their frugality,they kept everything.
Thee original owner was an eletrical engineer and I found clues in the wagon.
Marrettes,jumper wires,alligator clips,fuses,bulbs-you name it.
The second owner worked in a tobacco pipe factory so he never cleaned out the car when he bought it.
Every nook and cranny I found wierd things
All this came out of the car..only 1/4 of it.The rest filled my trash can..
waygun
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One neat thing I found was this old can of Simoniz Wax--and it is still good!!
By the looks of how much was used it was lovingly applied to the old paint.
I even used it and the old paint and chrome came alive.
certainly a cool thing to display
By the looks of how much was used it was lovingly applied to the old paint.
I even used it and the old paint and chrome came alive.
certainly a cool thing to display
Sneke_Eyez
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Very cool waygun you've got there!
As with everyone else, I love a car with a good story behind it!
As with everyone else, I love a car with a good story behind it!
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