Lurking for 3 years, now coming out

1978 NYB · Aug 18, 2017

Can we see a picture of the fender tag too?

Thanks in advance!

Megawattkid · Aug 18, 2017

1978 NYB said:
Can we see a picture of the fender tag too?

Thanks in advance!

Here you go. Engine bay is just like day 1. The wiper motor is out because the plastic bushing on the drive arm broke recently.

cantflip · Aug 19, 2017

polara71 said:
I agree you are not a good source

You wouldn't want me around if I was...

Polara_500 · Aug 19, 2017

That is some interesting fabric in that interior for sure. Not sure I'd have bought it that way when new but I love it now.

live4theking · Aug 19, 2017

What is a really cool interior.

66sptfry · Aug 25, 2017

Welcome

mr. fix it · Aug 28, 2017

Welcome from Niagara Falls, ON area! :canada:

fc7_plumcrazy · Apr 13, 2018

I just checked this thread.
Great Fuselage collection.
I remember both Charles Knee cars well (blue 69 and gold 70) that the guy who bought them sold them one after the other.
More pics of the 71 wagon would be appreciated

Carsten

Megawattkid · Apr 13, 2018

fc7_plumcrazy said:
I just checked this thread.
Great Fuselage collection.
I remember both Charles Knee cars well (blue 69 and gold 70) that the guy who bought them sold them one after the other.
More pics of the 71 wagon would be appreciated

Carsten

Sorry no pics of the interior, it's in really nice condition other than the dash pad.

fc7_plumcrazy · Apr 13, 2018

thanks for the pics.
The primered areas aren't nice it would have been great if it would still be untouched.
A fun project due to being a T-code car and being blue inside/outside.

I am looking forward to hear of its progress

Carsten

Megawattkid · Apr 13, 2018

fc7_plumcrazy said:
thanks for the pics.
The primered areas aren't nice it would have been great if it would still be untouched.
A fun project due to being a T-code car and being blue inside/outside.

I am looking forward to hear of its progress

Carsten

Yes I agree on the primer, the previous owner started to sand it down and then passed away shortly thereafter. A friend of his shot the primer on it so it could go outside

I really wish it still had it's original patina. The only rust is surface rust in the rear well of the 3rd seat. It came with the original title! Shows 50k something on miles which I think may be actual. I'd been wanting/looking for a '70 or '71 wagon for a long time and this one was only 2 hrs away. Lack of woodgrain is the only negative to me.

polara71 · Apr 13, 2018

I stayed away because of the patch panel and him touching any other areas

fc7_plumcrazy · Apr 13, 2018

Megawattkid said:
Yes I agree on the primer, the previous owner started to sand it down and then passed away shortly thereafter. A friend of his shot the primer on it so it could go outside I really wish it still had it's original patina. The only rust is surface rust in the rear well of the 3rd seat. It came with the original title! Shows 50k something on miles which I think may be actual. I'd been wanting/looking for a '70 or '71 wagon for a long time and this one was only 2 hrs away. Lack of woodgrain is the only negative to me.

I agree 100%
To me woodgrain is a "must have" on a wagon.
Despite that it is a great placeholder till the perfect car comes along

Carsten

Fury Pursuit · Apr 13, 2018

Megawattkid said:
Yes I agree on the primer, the previous owner started to sand it down and then passed away shortly thereafter. A friend of his shot the primer on it so it could go outside I really wish it still had it's original patina. The only rust is surface rust in the rear well of the 3rd seat. It came with the original title! Shows 50k something on miles which I think may be actual. I'd been wanting/looking for a '70 or '71 wagon for a long time and this one was only 2 hrs away. Lack of woodgrain is the only negative to me.

Take some "wash" lacquer thinner (it's cheaper) and soak a clean rag with it. (really soak it),..then rub in a circle; "wax on, wax off", and watch the primer wash away. (if it's single stage)

Then you will see if the previous owner sanded or scuffed the area, if your lucky he didn't and you can have your old patina back. Then with a clay bar, or wet sand and your back!

Just a thought.

By the way, thanks for sharing your collection, very cool cars!!!

330dTA · Apr 13, 2018

Just found this thread. WOW, what a collection! I adore the ’70 Imp two-door.

Megawattkid · Apr 13, 2018

330dTA said:
Just found this thread. WOW, what a collection! I adore the ’70 Imp two-door.

The '70 Imp 2 door is my favorite Imp too. I sold the green '73 NY'er to the friend who I picked up the Newport for yesterday. Only car I've ever sold, kind of wish I still had it but eventually you have to let go of at least one or two.

This '63 Imp and '69 Imp were also orphans found at the crusher that escaped death. I drove the '63 off the trailer with the aid of a temp gas can, it's got some bondo and the interior is toast but still a good looking Imp.