Restoration of my families grocery getter

thrashingcows · Feb 17, 2017

Sure come a long way. Glad you decided to save the ol' wonderwagon....great that you have a long family history with the car.

65sporty · Feb 18, 2017

The paint is looking great, quite the save. Your family will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.

Wonderwagon · Feb 18, 2017

thanks all

bluefury361 · Feb 18, 2017

Mike, I,m still interested in the long painted moldings above the rear side glass if you end up with extras.
Will.

Wonderwagon · Feb 19, 2017

Not there yet, but will be in Tempe, will be thinking small parts for myself, and will be looking for these for you if desired, at Desert Valley Auto. Same goes for anyone else if they have a short list. Looks like I have a full day off plus Mr normal work day. Have to see how things work out but feel positive about a visit

crazyboutwagons · Feb 19, 2017

was at DVA about 15 yrs ago then again about 3yrs ago difference between night and day last time stuff was so much more expensive the 2nd time( price of fame). had a better luck at another place it was called Hidden Valley Auto Parts in Maricopa,AZ 520-568-2945

kmccabe56 · Feb 20, 2017

Wonderwagon said:
Well the Blue car is at the shop, now to wait until the car gets back in line for work to start. Thought I would share the window sticker.

Trailer towing package !!!! BONUS !!!!!!!!!!!!

Wonderwagon · Sep 9, 2017

So went to the shop on Friday, with a trunk full of disc brake conversion parts, the Challenger swallowed it all. Had a long talk about paint color on the various front end components, will resend the other thread that I posed the question in to the shop, to the shop. looked at the original stub frame, ends are definitely rusted out, the surprise was the front body mounts rusted through.

Wonderwagon · Sep 15, 2017

Donor stub frame stripped ready for color prep and color

Wonderwagon · Dec 27, 2017

Breaking, UPDATE Sorry got excited. I am home for a week and had an opportunity to stop by the shop. Progress on the front end and rear end Of course have some snappies. Powder coating on stub frame looks great, some parts painted, such as ball joints to avoid the backing, that could destroy the rubber boots. Rear end cleaned up nicely, will be changing over to a closed rear end. Will go with the Auburn set up. Axial shafts look good, splined end are very clean. So far shout out to Craig at Mobile Parts, things are going well, thanks so far