As-Was & Repairs

It has a 20-foot paint job, and it runs & drives (sort of), but it needs a lot of work. Owner It has a 20-foot paint job, and it runs & drives (sort of), but it needs a lot of work. Owner It has a 20-foot paint job, and it runs & drives (sort of), but it needs a lot of work. Owner We can't figure out the logic behind the overbuilt front & rear receivers. They aren't attached well-enough to pull as hard as they look, s… Owner One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that's holding the rear receiver on. There's a hole close to the lower bumper bolt hole, but no bo… Owner One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that's holding the rear receiver on. There\\'s a hole close to the lower bumper bolt hole, but no… Owner Yes: the frame, underbody, axle, and tailpipes are bedlined. So are the wiring, shocks, fuel lines, springs, interior... I don't want to kn… Owner Yes: the frame, underbody, axle, and tailpipes are bedlined. So are the wiring, shocks, fuel lines, springs, interior... The add-a-leafs ar… Owner The 9" & its driveshaft seem to be OK (despite the exploded muffler rubbing on the shaft). I haven't attempted to use the e-brake. Owner Yes, the exhaust is loud - not just because of the rusted mufflers, but because the Right one exploded for a previous owner. The metal drag… Owner We still haven't figured out how the frame got dented here, under the RHF seat. Apparently, many of the holes in the floor were taped befor… Owner The body mounts are severely collapsed. Owner The body mounts are severely collapsed. Owner The radius arm bushings are severely degraded. They're at the top of the list of repairs, so the front end can be aligned before buying new… Owner The hub lock knobs are seized, and seem to have been so for quite some time. Owner One of the transmission cooler lines is lightly touching the RHS engine perch. Owner I guess a blowout or road debris caused this damage to the RHF wheelwell. Owner I guess a blowout or road debris caused this damage to the RHF wheelwell. The battery tray is barely holding up the oversized battery, so i… Owner The radiator is mounted in a hot-rolled steel channel welded to the frame & lined with a thin rubber sheet. The engine has surprisingly-few… Owner The radiator is mounted in a hot-rolled steel channel welded to the frame & lined with a thin rubber sheet. The front receiver is welded to… Owner The C-bushings are almost gone, and it shows in the handling. They'll be replaced at the same time as the radius arm bushings - SOON. [url=… Owner The C-bushings are almost gone, and it shows in the handling. They'll be replaced at the same time as the radius arm bushings - SOON. [url=… Owner The C-bushings are almost gone, and it shows in the handling. They'll be replaced at the same time as the radius arm bushings - SOON. [url=… Owner The steering damper has been gouged by its own U-bolts on the drag link. The front receiver is welded to the frame. [url=https://www.superm… Owner The engine has surprisingly-few leaks, but the transmission pan is damp. The metal dragging against the driveshaft is relatively silent. We… Owner The front receiver is welded to the frame, but removing them is a priority; both to get rid of all that weight & underhanging metal, and to… Owner The front receiver is welded to the frame, but removing them is a priority; both to get rid of all that weight & underhanging metal, and to… Owner This body perch has been damaged somehow, but not badly enough to require repair. Owner The hub lock knobs are seized, and seem to have been so for quite some time. I haven't checked the date codes on the tires yet, but the fir… Owner Both differential vent tubes are broken off. The track bar & drag link are angled sharply causing odd handling, but at least they're parall… Owner The radius arm bushings are severely degraded. They're at the top of the list of repairs, so the front end can be aligned before buying new… Owner Apparently, many of the holes in the floor were taped before being flooded with Bondo. Then, more steel was screwed, welded, & seam-sealed… Owner The Left side of the transmission is wet, but I haven't pinpointed any leak on it. UPDATE: Later it became apparent that the main leak is f… Owner The transmission mounts are just as bad as the rest of the rubber bushings, but they're not a priority right now. Oddly, the transfer case… Owner Both transmission crossmember bolts are finger-loose. All the U-joints seem to be OK, but the exhaust system is dead weight. Owner Apparently, many of the holes in the floor were taped before being flooded with Bondo. Then, more steel was screwed, welded, & seam-sealed… Owner Years ago, the vapor lines were carefully wrapped with duct tape. When the tank is full, they drip. And any slosh causes a foul odor in the… Owner It's amazing that any of the taillights work. One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that's holding the rear receiver on. There's a hole… Owner It's amazing that any of the taillights work. One rusty bolt in each frame rail is all that\\'s holding the rear receiver on. There\\'s a h… Owner Both differential vent tubes are broken off. UPDATE: They've been replaced with silicone tubing. Owner It looks like the body was painted blue, then these slots were taped up from the outside, and the underside of the hood was bedlined. Owner There are no wiper arms, but the linkage isn't installed correctly inside, and the cover isn't attached to anything but the visor rods & ma… Owner Bedliner is visible at the top of the firewall, between the hood & w/s frame. The window gaskets are shot, but so are the few other body se… Owner There is no horn button, antenna, column bezel, cigar lighter, radio, speaker, glove box, door seals, door panels or other interior. Both t… Owner The front headliner is missing, and the rear is sagging badly. The wiper linkage isn't installed correctly inside, and the wiper cover isn'… Owner The front headliner is missing, and the rear is sagging badly. But the chairs have REALLY-nice original-looking upholstery. The liftgate is… Owner There are several open holes in the firewall & floors, like this one for a missing roll bar bolt. There are no seat belts (and AFAIK, they… Owner I think at least one of the door limit strap bars needs to be turned around so the door doesn't swing as far. Owner The upper switch at this end of the dash does nothing. A lot of dash problems were simply painted over, including at least one piece of mas… Owner A lot of dash problems were simply painted over, including at least one piece of tape over the wiper knob. I think at least one of the door… Owner I think at least one of the door limit strap bars needs to be turned around so the door doesn't swing as far. But the chairs have REALLY-ni… Owner I think at least one of the door limit strap bars needs to be turned around so the door doesn't swing as far. We haven't attempted to apply… Owner We haven't attempted to switch the tank valve yet. Owner The window gaskets are shot, but so are the few other body seals that are installed. There's a box full of new seals. The front headliner i… Owner The window gaskets are shot, but so arethe few other body seals that are installed. There's a box full of new seals. The front headliner is… Owner All the handles are heavily pitted. I haven't attempted to use the locks - I don't even know if there's a key for them. Owner The VIN plate indicates Medium Orange Yellow was the original color; the 4500# wagon was built January '74 with a 302ci & C4 for the Phoeni… Owner The VIN plate indicates Medium Orange Yellow was the original color; the 4500# wagon was built January '74 with a 302ci & C4 transmission f… Owner A lot of dash problems were simply painted over, including at least one piece of tape over the wiper knob. I think at least one of the door… Owner The passenger seat has been re-mounted on this heavy plate. Owner The window gaskets are shot, and most of the door & body seals have large leaks. Owner The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the Right headlight is loose in its bucket; the bumper is bent & mi… Owner The hood looks OK, but the bedliner goes out to the surface of the paint on the vent louvers. The prop rod is mangled. Owner The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low. [u… Owner The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low. [u… Owner The battery is being kept away from shorting against the body by a 2x4; the coolant overflow hose is split & loose; the PS was very low. [u… Owner The core support is bowed forward; and the hood pins are not installed well, or in good condition. Owner More reasons NOT to have true-duals in an eB: the t-case can't be drained, and the e-brake can't be adjusted. [url=https://www.supermotors.… Owner This purple/violet wire should be on the ignition switch, but its only purpose is to test the BRAKE warning bulb (which isn't working, and… Owner The steering column lower bearing is essentially gone, but it doesn't affect alignment or handling. I just allows the steering wheel to wob… Owner After a few months of driving, the coolant leak from the thermostat cover became too severe to ignore. This is just one more reason to hate… Owner Fortunately, the intake manifold isn't damaged. I also chased the threads. I've ordered a new cast Iron cover (Four Seasons 84831) and I'll… Owner This crappy imported t-stat cover required a LOT of grinding & filing of the nipples so the hoses would seal. Then it was painted DupliColo… Owner The driver's vent window pivot bolt has always been broken, so I pulled the door apart and disassembled the frame. The L-bolt's spring is r… Owner Using vise grips to keep the pieces tight, I set the rivets for the L-bolt & latch; then flattened them. This glass tape is too thin to hol… Owner The vent window assembly goes into the door with only the door latch, window regulator, & (loose) glass. Then the upper/rear glass run goes… Owner The starter engages regardless of shifter position, and the reverse lights don't work, so I tested the NSS. Big surprise - it failed. So I… Owner The cobbled-together engine & brackets resulted in the alternator pulley being about a half inch behind the water pump pulley, making the b… Owner