Hot Rods Working on a new project.

Hi guys.Sorry I haven't posted for a while but I am back. Working on another station wagon project. As most of my finds this one was sitting a while. I bought it running rough and with no brakes. The flat bed couldn't get up our mountain drive way and the wagon had a flat tire and wouldn't hold air. So I drove it up the drive way and started down to the shop. The wagon started gaining speed {since my shop is down hill from our cabin} and I went to hit the e brake to slow her down but it didn't. I was having flash backs about when I had the 56 Buick wagon and I couldn't stop it and it took out the back wall in my shop. Luckly the flat tire slowed the wagon down and it stopped about a foot from the back wall. LOL. I got her running good with a major tune up and had to replace the water pump due to sitting and while I had it apart I replaced the original fuel pump so I wouldn't have to tear every thing back off to get in there. I also had to replace the brake propotion brake valve along with all the brake lines and 2 frozen front brake calipers . T he body is straight with no rust or rot. I am changing the leaky valve covers on it now and now the alt is howling so I will have to replace that too.She is stripped down and ready for paint. Robert was given a second chance at life. He is back in Flordia and back at work. That shows God can work wonders. Thanks for all your prayers and you all take care. Bruce.

 

Wow! Good news all around. Congratulations.

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Good news with Robert!!!! You didn't say what kind of wagon you have. And no pictures. Bruce, what are you going to surprise us with this time?

 

Bruce, First things first,I am happy to hear Robert is doing well,I know you and your wife had your lives turned upside down during his hospital stay and his care & recuperation.

I'm glad to hear you are back in a wagon again, I know you missed your last one. HRP

 

Back at work! Great news, the long road to recovery is mostly behind him. Resume life, and keep on!

 

Glad Robert is doing well.
Due to the reoccurring theme with brakes , maybe you should invest in an anchor to be deployed from the rear bumper!!LOL

 

I was just wondering about you yesterday and thought I would send you another PM. Now I don't have to because your back. Congratulations for you on the new wagon and for your Son. Your family has been truly blessed.

 

good to hear about Robert! what can of wagon did you get, we need some pics. thanks

 

That's wonderful news, Bruce. Glad to hear everything's going well for you, for a change.

 

Fantastic.

 

GLAD TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS WITH ROBERT,BRUCE!

 

Great news on Robert! I guess you learned that when the brakes are frozen, the e brake usually won't work either!
Hey, what wagon? I don't see a wagon.

 

He's talking about disc brakes and proportioning valves. Maybe it's not HAMB friendly.

 

Great news with Robert. Glad your getting back to normal life as well

Is this the wagon you bought before Roberts accident ?

 

Super great news on Robert's recovery.

Might be able to save you some money if the howl is a slipping belt. Check and set the alternator belt tension (and maybe a new belt if that one is worn). Put a battery charger on the battery and get a full charge. With a little luck, the belt will not slip.

 

Best news I've had in a while.

 

good to hear - be posting pics of project?

 

Look in the mirror and smile - not at yer good looks - but the fact that yer blessed !
"Keep on twuckin "
bubba

 

Damnit Bruce!!! What is it!!! Congrats on Roberts recovery!


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You guys must have done a great job with Robert's recovery. Good stuff. Get after the wagon. Snowman

 

Congratulations on Roberts recovery and the new wagon, now for some photos. Bob

 

All I can think of reading this is time heals wounds. Very Happy some normalcy has returned to your family life. Glad your back to some tinkerin'. Fingers crossed and welded for you both and Rob going forward.

 

Bruce,
It sure is great to hear from you again! I’m very happy to hear about Robert and also happy to hear about your wagon. You and your wife are very special people! I wish I didn’t live so far away, I would love to give you a hand with your new project!


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GREAT to hear that news about Robert ......Ever thought of speed bumps in the driveway ??..

 

And the suspense continues to build.......................

 

Well, if it's a wagon with factory discs in the front, it's OT..... but one pic wouldn't hurt... LOL!

 

Good News! Wishing Robert the best

 

Been wondering about you. Glad you found another wagon project. Things seem to be working out for you. You deserve it.

 

Glad you avoided a trip to the hospital. Super news about Robert. I have a line on a last generation Caprice "woody" cream puff w/100k miles for 1200.00.
Hard not to go O/T and buy it for a tow pig.