My 88 Olds wagone U/SA 10 Pennies
 

No pictures yet as I have not started work, but have been getting pieces together. So far
-88 Olds wagon 550.00
-complete 1973 Olds 88 with 350 and 350 trans for 350.00 pulling motor and trans and scraping car should bring around 175.00 return.
-72 Buick 12 bolt housing with 3 series posi for 200.00 sold posi for 75.00
-complete Mark Williams new in the box rear end kit. 35 spline axles with studs, steel spool, Timken bearings, c-clip eliminators, 4.56 street gear, assorted spacers and washers all for 600.00 sold 4.56 gear for 175.00
to date 1325.00 spent
1/26/15 2 intakes, 1-7A head, 6.14 gear 300.00
to date 1625.00

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Great start!! Congratulations on the first step and the commitment. Keep on keepin' on and keep us included in the build!

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Jeff good luck with your project cant wait to see it run

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Surely didn't run out of stuff to do yet....

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There is about 300 lbs of scrap metal for recycle to recoup some of your investment....most of it from the firewall forward....

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Nope plenty to do for sure, Finishing my Nitrous Street car motor for Monte. I did get 2 intakes for 307 motor this past week. one arrived today the other is in transit. 350 Olds from 71 Cutlas looks good so far. Found 1 7A head. Need to pick up 200 trans case for BOP from racer in town. Having a used 6.14 being shipped from Flagstaff. Might be to much but it was cheap and nice condition
Questions
1) All air cond. items can be removed and plate to fill hole in firewall ok?
2) Any size spare tire allowed?
3) Does rear end have to be exact same length from backing plate to backing plate?
4) Can roof rack be removed? (hate the look)
5) Shock absorbers for bumpers be replaced or something made up to hold bumper on?
6) Under dash items removed but whats visible on dash must stay?
New total today 1625.00

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1) Yes but you must leave the top plate that the seal for the hood is on.
2) As long as it fits the car.
3) Pretty much.
4) As long as the car was available W/O a roof rack.
5) No.
6) Correct.

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Part of that luggage rack deal was the air deflector that kept exhaust from going in an open tail window...Therefore, I think they all had them.
I see some of Provoast's wagons didn't have the rack.
I wouldn't worry too much about taking it off..You have my permission ;-)

Going with a 200 trans now?

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Since the car came with no motor I finally scored a very complete running not smoking 307 with the correct heads, another intake, pulleys ,oil pan, carb. All the little things I might need. $200.00. Nothing to show yet so no pictures. Still collecting parts.Total 1825.00

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picked up a 200 metric trans with BOP case complete for $200.Looks like by the time I have all the pieces it will be 110 degrees and Ill start working on car. New total $2025.00

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Picked up a 200 metric trans with BOP case complete for $200.Looks like by the time I have all the pieces it will be 110 degrees and Ill start working on car. New total $2025.00

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What's this about a spare tire? Are we stockers supposed to carry a spare?

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Don't have to, but seeing it comes with car, it's not considered part of the 100# removable ballast.
You know where it goes in those cars, right?

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Im doin everything i can to get my car down to minimum...im not carrying any extra...losing weight is expensive...

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Scored 4 Holeshot Bogart wheels for $300.
New total $2325

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That was a heck of a deal!!

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Thats a Steal

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Looked at them closely and they came off a sand rail which had the GM bolt pattern. Guy didn't know what he had.

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Jeff I look forward to this build

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Not much to update way to hot to want to work but New headers for olds 307 and fit Vista Cruiser. Had scratches but never mounted for 135.00 delivered from TX. 5 inch Autometer monster tach. worked fine for 15.00. 2-5/8 Autometer oil pressure gauge new 22.00 silver face. 2-5/8 Autometer water temp gauge silver face for 22.00 new. New total of 2519.00

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Looks like it is coming together parts wise cant wait to see the finished product

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Its going slow as the heat is no fun to work in. I sold my building and now will be semi retired and will have to move everything out soon. Have another race car to paint and then start the Olds. I have been getting some good tips from others on this site and willing to learn and except more. Thanks to everyone that has expressed an interest. Jeff

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Just picked up new in the box Strange B3360 master cylinder and kit to convert to manual brakes. New is $99 and paid $40. New total $2559.00

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Jeff, I definitely feel your pain with working in the heat. I was working in the driveway for about five hours last Saturday. Had to take several breaks in the air conditioning or I wasn't gonna make it.

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Anytime you get parts at half price, that's cool.

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C'mon Jeff,,, you started this thread 9 months ago,, throw us old dogs a bone,, and post a couple pictures,, even if its a pile of your parts or a shell, to give us an idea where you're headed. We're all intrigued out here. Thanks for any info.
Danny Durham

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Yeah. Show us The Flying Boxcar.
Love those wagons.Had two of them.
Typical GM. When they get something good, they phase it out (as in G bodies, etc.)

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http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/v...wood/wagon.jpg


Finally put car in garage. Up on lift. Not starting yet but wanted to share the super fast looking car picture. Also roller rockers new for 168.00 New Total $2727.00

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Love this build also. Can he cut crash bars out of the doors?

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Hey, Jeff. I need some ice cream and a gallon of 2% milk, Please. LOL

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You bet Chuck. I think I can get groceries for everyone in Yarnell with this ride. bought good used rear air bags for 45.00 and race electric switch panel for 25.00. New total of $2797.00

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Does it have a hitch??

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LOL. I just went and looked and it doesn't. Ill ad to list of things to find for car.

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Put a caster wheel under the hitch.

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Now thats old school..LMAO.

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Found a chute and a set of wheelie bars for the Maverick. Eternal optimist.

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Harlan Updike had 2 caster wheels under the rear bumper on his Chevy wagon. I know they were for when he loaded/unloaded the car, but looked funny.

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Little update. Sold 350 motor and 350 trans for what I bought it for 350.00. Bought a 307 Olds motor complete for 175.00. Bought a set of .010 pistons, wrist pins and honing plate for 500.00. I'm about ready to start in a couple weeks and will start posting pictures during each week. New total of 3122.00

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Vega steering box 90.00 New total 3212.00