Imposter71
Sharpest Tool
So, after a VERY lengthy stay at a local shop. The word is I get the wagon back this weekend. Stopped by there today and they were fine tuning the brake conversion and said that it was running smooth. So we will see. I am excited about getting it back and had to tell somebody - and I figure that you folks on here are probably some of the few that can appreciate enthusiasm over a vehicle that's almost 50yrs old.
For anyone that is interested, since we have had so many join the forum since my wagon went in to be worked on, here is quick summary......
Had a r u u u u s t y, 71 jeepster that I was using as a beach buggy. Too far gone for my skills ( or lack of skills ) so I sold it to a neighbor and the hunt was on to find a replacement. Had seen this 63 wagon on a NC 4wd forum and coudn't stop thinking about it. Figured that it would make an awesome surfing and dog carrying vehicle for my 11yr old son and I. Thanks to a bit of cash and a very understanding wife it became mine.
First thing I did was clean the critter nests out of it and try to prioritize the to do list. The pics in my gallery are all "before" taken by the PO when I was trying to purchase it. That is except for the 1 clean looking intererior pic which was thanks to my wonderful bride. After a heavy dose of HGTV she went in and pulled all the old interior out and put down some paint and varnished the wood rails to help freshen it up a bit. Made a huge difference. Top of the mechanical list was to have it go and stop safely. Since I am limited on time and skills I figured I would let a professional handle the disc brake conversion and dual master install. They have now finished that and did a quick tune to get it running smooth(er).
Now the fun begins! I am sure I will have plently of questions and a lot to work on but hopefully by this weekend I will at least be able to run errands and do small around town trips as I get the rest of the bugs worked out and learn about this cool old vehicle.
I'll post up pics when I get it back and as I start working on it and learning.
For anyone that is interested, since we have had so many join the forum since my wagon went in to be worked on, here is quick summary......
Had a r u u u u s t y, 71 jeepster that I was using as a beach buggy. Too far gone for my skills ( or lack of skills ) so I sold it to a neighbor and the hunt was on to find a replacement. Had seen this 63 wagon on a NC 4wd forum and coudn't stop thinking about it. Figured that it would make an awesome surfing and dog carrying vehicle for my 11yr old son and I. Thanks to a bit of cash and a very understanding wife it became mine.
First thing I did was clean the critter nests out of it and try to prioritize the to do list. The pics in my gallery are all "before" taken by the PO when I was trying to purchase it. That is except for the 1 clean looking intererior pic which was thanks to my wonderful bride. After a heavy dose of HGTV she went in and pulled all the old interior out and put down some paint and varnished the wood rails to help freshen it up a bit. Made a huge difference. Top of the mechanical list was to have it go and stop safely. Since I am limited on time and skills I figured I would let a professional handle the disc brake conversion and dual master install. They have now finished that and did a quick tune to get it running smooth(er).
Now the fun begins! I am sure I will have plently of questions and a lot to work on but hopefully by this weekend I will at least be able to run errands and do small around town trips as I get the rest of the bugs worked out and learn about this cool old vehicle.
I'll post up pics when I get it back and as I start working on it and learning.
