Starting to Plan for the 2014 Hot Rod Power Tour....

[martyo]

This will be our third Hot Rod Power Tour and I always like taking an air conditioned station wagon on the trip.

So here is what I am putting together....

We will be swapping in a fuel injected motor and AOD into our already pinstriped 1966 Ranch Wagon:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/DSC00266_Large.jpg?m=130695795 0

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/DSC00265_Large.jpg?m=130695794 9


My buddy Tony already tackled the Mexican blanket dash cover and seat covers:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Dash.JPG?m=1331044493

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Seat%201.JPG?m=1333331 247


I am using the 341 and AOD out of my '91 Church Van for power.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Church%20Van.j pg?m=1388078061


And of Course I always get an EVTM when we start one of these swap projects since I will be using the processor and harneses from the Church Van.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20EVTM.jpg?m=138 8078059

Got our fuel pump:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Fuel%20Pump.jp g?m=1388078057

And our intake (which is already off to the powder coater):

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Intake%20-%201.jpg?m=1388078059

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Intake%20-%202.jpg?m=1388078059

[martyo]

The valve covers were already powder coated so we can test our our color scheme:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Valve%20Covers .jpg?m=1388083641

Our power front disc brake kit arrived already as well:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Brakes.jpg?m=1 388078060


After the First of the Year, we will pul apart the Church Van and then start taking apart the existing drive train in the Wagon.

Then all of the reassembling will begin.

This should be a fun, low-buck project.

Anyone else going on the Tour and/or putting something together for it?

[a_d_a_m]

Anyone else going on the Tour and/or putting something together for it? Yeah, dad and I are taking the Marauder for 2014. The to-do list is pretty long, but at the very least I'm hoping to throw a set of mufflers on it, install the Addco rear swaybar I bought from RoyLPita, and have the roof and hood paint addressed.

We had been talking about buying and building an easy project (some ideas were a mid-'70s Mopar a la Cordoba, some goofy AMC product, or maybe a '60s full-size Pontiac with an engine swap). But we then decided that we should take a 'known entity' for our first Power Tour so we can see how it goes. Plus, it'll have A/C. :)

If we like it good enough, and it's in the budget, we'll likely build something for 2015.

[a_d_a_m]

Side note: that's a badass Ranch Wagon. If we happen to cross paths, I am sure my dad will talk about the time he 'borrowed' my grandma's Country Sedan and hooned it around the block. He was 14.

[martyo]

Side note: that's a badass Ranch Wagon. If we happen to cross paths, I am sure my dad will talk about the time he 'borrowed' my grandma's Country Sedan and hooned it around the block. He was 14.

I look forward to that!!

[a_d_a_m]

I hope you'll be bringing some MO's Speed Shop stickers along? :D Pretty please?

[martyo]

I hope you'll be bringing some MO's Speed Shop stickers along? :D Pretty please?

of course, but remind me in June!!!

[a_d_a_m]

That's a deal.

[Mike M]

This will be our third Hot Rod Power Tour and I always like taking an air conditioned station wagon on the trip.

So here is what I am putting together....

We will be swapping in a fuel injected motor and AOD into our already pinstriped 1966 Ranch Wagon:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/DSC00266_Large.jpg?m=130695795 0

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/DSC00265_Large.jpg?m=130695794 9


My buddy Tony already tackled the Mexican blanket dash cover and seat covers:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Dash.JPG?m=1331044493

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Seat%201.JPG?m=1333331 247


I am using the 341 and AOD out of my '91 Church Van for power.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Church%20Van.j pg?m=1388078061


And of Course I always get an EVTM when we start one of these swap projects since I will be using the processor and harneses from the Church Van.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20EVTM.jpg?m=138 8078059

Got our fuel pump:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Fuel%20Pump.jp g?m=1388078057

And our intake (which is already off to the powder coater):

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Intake%20-%201.jpg?m=1388078059

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Intake%20-%202.jpg?m=1388078059


AZ car...Woot!

[martyo]

AZ car...Woot!


i was wondering when you'd show up!!! :D

[Spectragod]

I am using the 341 and AOD out of my '91 Church Van for power.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Church%20Van.j pg?m=1388078061






This looks like the van I saw Jerry tooling around Woodward in.......:rolleyes:

[bigcowl-imp]

Looks great.....

[babbage]

Looks great Marty. How fast/quick will this wagon be with the upgrades?

[martyo]

Looks great Marty. How fast/quick will this wagon be with the upgrades?

This is not a light car but the 351 should put down decent power.

I won't know how fast it will be until it is done, but I think it will be decently fast when it is done.

[88LTDCV351]

Love the wagon.

[Black Terror]

Plan on taking the Marauder again. Not sure about any changes at this time.
Looking forward to the tour.

[STEPS]

Hey Marty this sounds like a good time
I'm talking to my wife about it now.
would be Taking my 03 MM#230 trilogy
Is anyone else interested in going?
Happy New Year

[STEPS]

Hey Black Terror have you done this run before ?

[JBeezy]

I'm interested. They pass right by my house on I-59 from Birmingham, Al. Towards Tennessee


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[martyo]

Hey Black Terror have you done this run before ?

Bill and his bride spent their honeymoon with us simpletons on the Tour last year!!

You should come Steve. You will love it.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Awesome MartyO..another wagon..me likey wagons..I think they make great sleeper hotrods. maybe I'll be able to participate in some of the WV. and Ohio portions of the tour.

[martyo]

Hey Black Terror have you done this run before ?


Awesome MartyO..another wagon..me likey wagons..I think they make great sleeper hotrods. maybe I'll be able to participate in some of the WV. and Ohio portions of the tour.

I sure hope so!

[Black Terror]

Hey Black Terror have you done this run before ?

Yes, went with Marty's group 2013. Had a blast.

[fairlane347]

Cool wagon!! My dad had one when I was a kid. You know I am a Ford guy. My dad and I are doing the whole tour this year. We bought a car cheap just for the tour, its a 1962 Mercury Montery 390 big block and 3 speed on the colum. We are getting it preped already. We will have to meet up and have a :beer:

[martyo]

Cool wagon!! My dad had one when I was a kid. You know I am a Ford guy. My dad and I are doing the whole tour this year. We bought a car cheap just for the tour, its a 1962 Mercury Montery 390 big block and 3 speed on the colum. We are getting it preped already. We will have to meet up and have a :beer:

Heck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

[martyo]

Got the intake back from the powder coater. The accents match the valve covers:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-44.JPG?m=1389233082

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-48.JPG?m=1389233082


This past Monday we broke down the church van. We got the motor, trans, processor and harnesses out.

Here is the van just before we pulled the motor:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-32.JPG?m=1389233077

Not bad for a day when we were also finishing up the AC and stereo install on the '68 Road Runnner and servicing the new 1992 Cadillac!!!

Meanwhile, the new front suspension components should be on my door step tomorrow.

This coming Monday's plan is to break down the and clean up the van motor and hopefully start pulling the motor and trans from the Ranch Wagon.

Progess!!!!!

[ROBERT P]

ROBERT P GOING ON POWER TOUR WITH 2004 SILVER MM.

[martyo]

ROBERT P GOING ON POWER TOUR WITH 2004 SILVER MM.


ROBERT P ,GOING ON POWER TOUR WITH 2004 SILVER MM FROM SOUTH NJ.

So good you had to say it twice!!!

[martyo]

Well yesterday we did not get to put a full day in because I was dealing with some business stuff and then emissions issues on one of my cars in the early part of the day.

The good news is we got the old motor and trans ready to yank out of the wagon and snatched it out just before it started to rain. Anyone need a 390 motor, C6 trans, or parts?????

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-33.JPG?m=1389669223

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-19.JPG?m=1389669236

And the "black hole" (the temporarily empty engine bay):

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-50.JPG?m=1389669228

And here is the old motor and the "new" sitting on the floor. Next Monday if it doesn't rain and I can make room in the shop, we will do the front suspension parts (my kit for that arrived last Friday) or if it rains we will work on getting the 351 and trans dressed and ready to be dropped in.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-34.JPG?m=1389669237

[jwibbity]

maybe one of these days you guys will be ripping apart my car like that......:D:D

[martyo]

maybe one of these days you guys will be ripping apart my car like that......:D:D

Bring it on!!!!!!!!!!!

[2ndmm]

I cannot believe someone would write free candy on the side of a church van, that looks like something Brandon would do......

[martyo]

I cannot believe someone would write free candy on the side of a church van, that looks like something Brandon would do......

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[martyo]

Chugged away at it some more yesterday.

Our plan was to do the front suspension, but unfortunately they sent me the kit for a Ranchero rather than a Ranch Wagon. After a few calls back and forth with the supplier, they came to understand the difference and sent me a new kit today so I should have it by the weekend. The downside is that the Ranch Wagon kit does not come with new upper an lower arms so we will have to clean up the old ones and reload them with new ball joints. Not the end of the world but it was not one of the places we planned on spending time. Oh well….

Anyway, we got the outdated single bowl master cylinder out and also cleaned up a lot of the wiring cleaned up under the hood and we will redo what is needed after we tuck in the 351.

We also removed the fender liners and brought them to the paint shop for blasting and painting. I am doing them in a sen--gloss black. I will say while we were stripping things down I was impressed to see how good the condition of the frame, floor plans, and body are in this car despite its outward patina appearance.

We also pulled the heater box off the firewall. It is in bad shape and needs to be either repaired or replaced. Today I was able to find one in Canada so I bought it and it is being shipped down. Sometimes finding the parts for these cars is a battle that could not be won without the internet!

The heater box:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Heater%20Box.JPG?m=139 0313767

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Heater%20Box%201.JPG?m =1390313765

What is left under the hood:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-52.JPG?m=1390358121

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-55.JPG?m=1390358122

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-56.JPG?m=1390359365

We also cleaned up the 351 and started reassembling it. The valve covers are on and so is the lower intake. I **** the upper on there so that I could see how it would look when bolted all together. I will also be dusting the trans with fresh paint before it is reinstalled.

The engine as it sits now:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-53.JPG?m=1390359366

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-39.JPG?m=1390359366

[martyo]

The good news is that I got home and my wife was complaining that there was a heavy box on the front steps waiting for me. Yahooooo! Suspension parts!!!

I know what we will be doing on Monday!!!!!

In the meantime, I think I have rounded up the rest of the brackets that I need for the front of the motor, plus I got new dipsticks (did I mention how loooooong the dipsticks in the donor van were??).

Looks like we should have plenty to do on Monday.

[TooManyFords]

While you're out shopping on the Internet, get a better camera. :P

[martyo]

While you're out shopping on the Internet, get a better camera. :P

All I use is my iPhone 4S until I have time to upgrade to a 5c.

[martyo]

Busy day today although I don't have a ton to show for it.

I got my floor covering ordered from ACC. It will be a blue heavy molded vinyl. They warned me it won't be easy to install but they said it would be worth it. I am going with this instead of carpet because it will go with the theme of the car better. Also because this car will not get a permanent spot in the shop I feel like the vinyl will hold up better.

I also ran down some more blankets so that I can finish up the interior by doing the rear seat cover. I ran short when I had the prior interior work done so I am happy I solved that problem.

We also picked up the fender liners from being blasted and repainted. They came out great and will look good tucked back in the car.

We did get some mechanical work done too.

We pulled apart the passenger side suspension and rebuilt it, which included stripping away 50 years of caked on dirt and beating out factory ball joints and bushings. NO FUN!!!!!

The plan next week is to get the driver side suspension done and hopefully build up the front disc brakes. Then we will mount the power master and do the hard lines for it.

Then it should be on to installing the engine, trans and electronics.

Here are this weeks pics:

The suspension as we started:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-54.JPG?m=1390874486

The suspension torn out and the frame rails cleaned and painted:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-57.JPG?m=1390874485

The finished passenger side suspension:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-40.JPG?m=1390874486

[fairlane347]

Looking good! I fixed the gas gauge on the 62 Mercury we are driving so we don't have to guess. I am looking forward to the ride in warm weather:banana2:

[martyo]

Looking good! I fixed the gas gauge on the 62 Mercury we are driving so we don't have to guess. I am looking forward to the ride in warm weather:banana2:

Pictures! We need pictures!!!!!

[martyo]

Yesterday we got the driver side suspension rebuilt (thankfully it went faster than the passenger side).

We also hung the disc brakes - I think they came out looking pretty good.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Discs.JPG?m=1391518414

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Discs%201.JPG?m=139151 8414

I was able to round up almost all of my steering components and the last few bits and pieces shoudl arrive during the week.


We also set the motor in the car to test fit it and the transmission. We ran into a few snags. The rear sump oil pan will NOT work so last night I had to order a front sump pan, new oil pick up and a fresh oil pump while we are there.

Here is how the motor looks sitting in the hole:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Motor%201-1677153673.JPG?m=1391518414

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Motor%202-957978992.JPG?m=1391518414

Next Monday I have to play a lawyer on TV so I won't get to do much but Jeff said that he would work on fabbing the motor and trans mounts up so that we can keep moving.

The car is really taking shape.

Oh, and my vinyl floor covering came in and looks great. I cannot wait to get it installed. I think it is a good look for this project.

[Mebot]

Next Monday I have to play a lawyer on TV

What show and channel? Can we tune in?

[fairlane347]

Pictures! We need pictures!!!!!

I will see if I can upload something.

[martyo]

What show and channel? Can we tune in?

It will be live all day!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Make sure you stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before:lol:

[martyo]

Make sure you stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before:lol:

On the government dime!!!

[martyo]

Well, despite the lousy weather, my heater box issue is solved.

My painter buddy who does all of my paint work for me repaired the box with fiberglass and sent me some pictures (we are housebound because of the weather down here).

I think it looks great:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/albums/Ranch-Wagon/image-31.jpeg?m=1392251385

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/image-32.jpeg?m=1392251386

[Gryphonzus]

Looking really good Marty!

[martyo]

My grill and hard to find in gopod shape marker lights came in:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Grill%205.jpg?m=1391722322

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Wagon%20Marker%20Light s.jpg?m=1393335350


The motor and trans are now set in place, the headers are mounted, and the front brackets are almost all on (power steering still needs to be done).

Getting the motor to fit, particularly the oil pan, was harder than I thought it would be, but with some cutting and welding, it is done.

Motor pics:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Motor%203.JPG?m=139333 5350

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Motor%204.JPG?m=139333 5350

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Motor%205.JPG?m=139333 5349

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Motor%206.JPG?m=139333 5349

Next we move on to finishing the front dress on the motor and radiator install and then we will begin doing the wiring and the processor install.

I think (hope) we are still on track to have the car together and rtunning by about the end of March.....

[TooManyFords]

Are those headers on the wrong side?

[martyo]

Are those headers on the wrong side?

Watch and learn my young Padawan....

[TooManyFords]

So the correct answer was, "Why yes they are!". :D

[Pops]

Need steering box clearance Marty?

[TooManyFords]

I'm thinking Jeff let him do some work in the shop and he accidentally put the motor in backwards.... :D

[Pops]

I'm thinking Jeff let him do some work in the shop and he accidentally put the motor in backwards.... :D

You may have it John!:bunny3:

[martyo]

So the correct answer was, "Why yes they are!". :D

No, because you said they are onm the "wrong" side - what you should have said is "Did you swap sides?" :P

[martyo]

Need steering box clearance Marty?

Yep!

We did not have clearance Clarence.

[martyo]

I'm thinking Jeff let him do some work in the shop and he accidentally put the motor in backwards.... :D


You may have it John!:bunny3:

Hush, the two of you chuckleheads!

[Pops]

Hush, the two of you chuckleheads!

Just trying to help Marty! So are you one of the spelling cops now!:depress:

[martyo]

Just trying to help Marty! So are you one of the spelling cops now!:depress:

Not yet, the pay is too low!

[TooManyFords]

Since they're already pointing forward, might as well put twins on it...

Just sayin'

[RacerX]

That's what I was thinking. What size twins? :)

[martyo]

Since they're already pointing forward, might as well put twins on it...

Just sayin'


That's what I was thinking. What size twins? :)

Feel free to PayPal me funds!

[martyo]

Well last week was a bust because the weather was lousy and I had a million errands to do. The good news is that I went to Summit and gathered up a bunch of parts for my race car project and now I have just about everything we need to get that rolling.

This week was a different story. We got an early start and got a good bit done. We swapped in a small size starter, got the fender liners back in and secured, did the entire front dress on the motor (AC/PS/Alternator) including sizing and hanging the serpentine belt, and we also got the fuel rails and injectors set up (no thanks to my eBay intake LOL!!). It took a good bit of time to get the front dress done because we had to fab up our own AC bracket but it came out great.

We also test fitted the underdash AC unit and I think it is going to work well. Oh, and we also reinstalled the heater box, heater core, and heater relay and related wiring.

Last night I ordered some more parts - the AC condensor, various fuel fittings, and some exhaust bends and flanges so that we can finish up the exhaust.

The car is finally starting to take shape. Hopefully next week, we will start the wiring although I may fit the AC condensor and radiator first.

I forgot to get pictures as we were wrapping up but I will make sure I take some next week.

[Zack]

If you are going to the Crown Point portion of the tour, that's 15 minutes from me. See you there.

[martyo]

If you are going to the Crown Point portion of the tour, that's 15 minutes from me. See you there.

I'll bring my pest repellant! :P :D

We are supposed to do teh Long haul this year. We will see. The younger guys are more optonistic than me!

[Black Terror]

We are supposed to do the Long haul this year. We will see. The younger guys are more optimistic than me!
We are looking forward to doing the whole tour, hope it works out.

[martyo]

We are looking forward to doing the whole tour, hope it works out.

You're making me look bad Bill!

[martyo]

Well we got a good bit done today.

We installed the AC condenser and drier and ransome of the AC lines.

We installed the radiator, electric fans, and catch can.

We installed the battery and fab'd up the hold downs for it. We also installed the solenoid and darted some of the main power wiring for the car. We also started working on the engine harness and got the injectors wired.

The car is starting to move along pretty well know. I think we are on target to be done by the end of April (keeping in mind that we generally only work on this project on Mondays.

Here are some progress pictures. Because everything in the engine compartment is black they came out a bit dark. Next week I will try to light it better.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-59.JPG?m=1395096716

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-43.JPG?m=1395096718

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-26.JPG?m=1395096719

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-61.JPG?m=1395096719

[CWright]

Well we got a good bit done today.

We installed the AC condenser and drier and ransome of the AC lines.

We installed the radiator, electric fans, and catch can.

We installed the battery and fab'd up the hold downs for it. We also installed the solenoid and darted some of the main power wiring for the car. We also started working on the engine harness and got the injectors wired.

The car is starting to move along pretty well know. I think we are on target to be done by the end of April (keeping in mind that we generally only work on this project on Mondays.

Here are some progress pictures. Because everything in the engine compartment is black they came out a bit dark. Next week I will try to light it better.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-59.JPG?m=1395096716

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-43.JPG?m=1395096718

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-26.JPG?m=1395096719

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-61.JPG?m=1395096719


It's coming along nicely! I might try to make a leg of this event depending on my son's baseball schedule.

[martyo]

It's coming along nicely! I might try to make a leg of this event depending on my son's baseball schedule.

New guy buys the Diet Mountain Dew!!!! :beer:

[martyo]

Stripped the donor harness from the van down this evening to get ready for wiring the wagon.

It is amazing how much gets stripped out of the factory harness like the HVAC blower, headlights, etc. I wish that I had taken a "before" picture, but here is the "after"picture that we need to start with next week when we start wiring the car:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo-29.JPG?m=1395281912


Wish us luck!!! :D

[martyo]

Well today was a good and productive day.

We got an early start and got a lot done. We got more than 90% of the wiring done and the car is just about ready to crank. Next Monday it should fire off if everything goes according to plan.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-44.JPG?m=1395711257

In addition to the wiring, which took a pretty good hunk of the day, we also plumb the trans cooler plumbed, the fuel system plumbed and wired, the intake and throttle body are mounted, and some of the vacuum lines have been run.

We also made part of the shift actuator linkage and it came out great.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-27.JPG?m=1395711256

With some more hard work, we should have the car on the road in just a few more Monday's worth of work.

[martyo]

I spent the week gathering up a few bits and pieces here and there (sensors, power steering lines, etc.). I also got my buddy to run my driveshaft over to the drivesahaft shop - I am not sure it is salvageable but at worst they will build me a new one from my old one. It needs to be shortened up.



There is a light at the end of the tunnel - I am just not sure if it is on a freight train rushing towards me!

[TooManyFords]

Please take those hood hinges off and paint them before putting the hood back on.

[martyo]

Please take those hood hinges off and paint them before putting the hood back on.

Do not mess with my patina theme old man!

[rayjay]

Great thread. Subscribing.

You keepin her Marty?

[martyo]

Great thread. Subscribing.

You keepin her Marty?

This one will be part of my permanent collection.

I picked up the driveshaft yesterday, and ACT sensor and some odds and ends today so with any luck we should crank it on Monday!

[martyo]

Buttoned up the fuel and the electrical system.

Got a chance to turn the key and she fired right off!!! Boo yah!

Pulled all the interior out and sent the seats out for covering.

Also neatened up the trans tunnel so next week we can patch it back in and get ready to wrap up the interior.

With any luck in a couple of Monday sessions, we should be able to road test her.

I am stoked!

If I need how to post a video, I would post the cranking video. LOL!!

[chief455]

KtoBfn7xKYE

[chief455]

Fired right up!

[martyo]

Fired right up!

Thanks for posting the video Geoff!

[martyo]

This was a good week.

My boy Tony got my rear seat cover stitched up with a quickness. I think it came out great!

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%20Back%20Seat.JPG?m=1396 962074

This weekend Tony and I will be installing the sound deadenerand stretching out and installing the rubber floor covering that I want to use in the car and hopefully buttoning most of the interior up. I will post pics of that. I am expecting it to be pretty difficult because the rubber material is pretty heavy.

I wasn't able to work on the car yesterday but my partner Jeff helped me keep the progress going. He fabricated and installed the new trans tunnel. It looks awesome:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%204.JPG?m=1396961631

He also found a great place for the gauges. He cut them into the dash just below the ash tray. They came out great!

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%203.JPG?m=1396961631

He installed the oil and trans dipsticks which required a little bit of tweaking:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%202.JPG?m=1396963112

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/Ranch%201.JPG?m=1396961631


Jeff also got a bunch of the brakes plumbed and installed the proportioning valve. Tomorrow night we will fabricate the brake rod and maybe finish up the last of the brake lines.

Our plan for next Monday is to finish up the exhaust since all that is left is teh hard part! :D

Another couple of days' work and we should be putting test miles on her!

[TooManyFords]

Shotgun!!!!

[martyo]

Shotgun!!!!

I wish you would come!!!

[TooManyFords]

So do I!
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[martyo]

So do I!
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http://static.bootic.com/_pictures/167682/mountain-dew-it-green-heather_1.jpg

[martyo]

Got the brake rod for the master cylinder sized and mounted this evening. Brakes lights are working too. Also mounted the PCM under the dash and started fitting for the AC head unit's location.

On Monday we will weld up the header to exhaust piping and flanges. Then use a few wire nuts and get the car ready for its first voyage.

The car is coming along!!!

[chief455]

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINISHED PRODUCT - THE WAGON IS COOL!

Please post pics of those reversed headers when your done ;)

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Just kinda wondering out loud, but if I'm unable to attend Carlisle, I'm interested in being a part of this. Probably just drive from Charlotte to Knoxville. I do have a few questions, though....

Will driving just a N/A, slightly modded MM be 'acceptable'?
Is just driving the first leg ok?
Are there more specifics on departure/arrival times out yet?

Thanks for your input.

[martyo]

Just kinda wondering out loud, but if I'm unable to attend Carlisle, I'm interested in being a part of this. Probably just drive from Charlotte to Knoxville. I do have a few questions, though....


Ask away....



Will driving just a N/A, slightly modded MM be 'acceptable'?
Is just driving the first leg ok?


Absolutely! People show up in everything and anything and most people do not do the full Tour, although a lot of people do. We usually do half of teh Tour - this will be our first Long Haul - I hope! :P

This is the biggest car show you will ever attend. Period. You will love it.

One year I am going to buy a limo and do the Tour in that. Seriously.


Are there more specifics on departure/arrival times out yet?


All the dates and times are all set. But the are no absoulte deadlines.

Look here:

http://www.familyevents.com/event/229



Thanks for your input.

No problem! And come on!

[martyo]

Well, I started my day getting ready for my interior guy to come over and do some work on the Wagon.

I had to lay out the rubber floor mat so it could loosen up in the sun.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/albums/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-29.JPG?m=1397355531

The I cleaned up the interior and got it ready for the interior guy's work:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-66.JPG?m=1397355520

The he laid in the hush mat to help quiet down the interior:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-28.JPG?m=1397355520

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-46.JPG?m=1397355529

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-63.JPG?m=1397355535

Then some jute padding was laid down:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-63.JPG?m=1397355547

After that the rubber mat was laid in and fitted. Then the rear seat was installed. The front seat will be kept out until we finish mounting the air conditioner and some under dash work on Monday. I must say I am really happy with the way the interior is coming out.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-45.JPG?m=1397355532

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-64.JPG?m=1397355543

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-65.JPG?m=1397355532

I almost forgot. I also got the brackets cleaned up and straightened out and got the grill installed.

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-61.JPG?m=1397355543

[martyo]

Well yesterday was a pretty productive day and by the time the day was done we were able to back the car in and out of teh shop.

We got the fan cicrcuits sorted out wired except for the AC turn out which we still have to wire in.

The brakes plumbing is finished and bled. So now we have plenty of braking power - discs up front and drums out back with a poweer master. We even have the brakes lights working. :D

We fabbed up theflanges and down pipes for the exhaust and welded them up. Now we need to just build the H pipe and weld in an 02 bung.

I also got some baby moon hubcaps and tried them out. I like them with teh steel wheels, so I think I will stay with a white steel wheel, teh baby moons, and just put some fresh tires on before the Tour.

Tomorrow night I hope to get the throttle cable in and maybe do a few other small items.

It is really coming along and I cannot wait to start putting the test miles on!

Here are some pics from yesterday:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-50.JPG?m=1397528307

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-66.JPG?m=1397528312

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-67.JPG?m=1397528308

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-65.JPG?m=1397528315

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-48.JPG?m=1397528319

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-31.JPG?m=1397528315

[martyo]

So last night we completed the exhaust, including the H pipe/balance tube, except for the 02 bung and two hangers which won't take terribly long to complete. I must say despite the crazy "backwards" headers, the exhaust came out great! It sounds really good both inside and out of the car. This can be tricky with wagons because the long exhaust systems always seem to want to drone but I don't think we will have that problem.

We also fabbed up a throttle bracket and return spring arangement and installed the Lokar throttle cable. The pedal pressure seems about right but until I drive the car some it is a little difficulty to tell.

I can't wait until next week - we should be able to get pretty far in wrapping up the car except maybe for teh AC lines because I will be bringing the car to our local hydraulic shop that also makes up our AC lines.

I am pretty excited about taking the car for a test drive and it is getting close!!!

[Mebot]

I need to go back and re read everything but I thought you were modding an old conversion van for the power tour?

[martyo]

I need to go back and re read everything but I thought you were modding an old conversion van for the power tour?

Nope. I took a 351W and E4OD and processor from a Church Van for teh power plant for the Pverty Wagon.

[RubberCtyRauder]

Nope. I took a 351W and E4OD and processor from a Church Van for teh power plant for the Pverty Wagon.

You mean Synagogue van right?;)

[martyo]

You mean Synagogue van right?;)

I wish but they are as rare as hens teeth here in the Baptist South!

[71cyclone]

Yes //Bless you My SON $$$ My dad had a 1966 in white just like yours with a 390 2 barrel back in the day ..

[chief455]

You mean Synagogue van right?;)
When it say's 'FREE CANDY' it's a rape van, sorry.:depress:
Glad you ripped it's heart out :P

Where is our weekly update??

[a_d_a_m]

Can't wait to see that in action this year! I've already done my rear sway bar and brakes; just waiting on paint.

[martyo]

Where is our weekly update??

It is official, the car runs and drives.

Last night we started verifying all of the sensors with a break out box and found a few things that needed some cleaning up but we worked late and made a lot of progress.

On Monday i hope that we will get the last nits and picks sorted out, although it is always hard to predict how long chasing the little electrical gremlins will take.

Meanwhile the car fires off on a half a spin and idles and runs really smooth. It is time for me to fill the tank and cruise it.

If all goes according to plan, we will have it at the alignment shop next Monday or Tuesday and then off to teh hydraulic shop to have our AC line fittings done.

I am close to having the car in shape for me to use it as a commuter like I did with last year's car so that I can stress test it.

[martyo]

Can't wait to see that in action this year! I've already done my rear sway bar and brakes; just waiting on paint.

I just got bad news this week about my time available for the Tour. I have to come back to Atlanta to teach a course so after West Virginia I will have to head home, so now Long Haul for me this year. Boooooo!!!!!!

[a_d_a_m]

That's okay (well, I mean, it sucks but you know what I mean), I'm sure I'll see you somewhere between Charlotte and Charleston!

[martyo]

Today was a work on the details day.

We got a bunch of wiring straightened out. We tested all circuits and got them all working (including the turn signals, the hazard lights, and the horn - we still need to get the back up lights working). Unfortunately, we found that the EEC (the processor) is not unction in properly which is probably what caused them to place the Church van in purgatory in the first place. I ordered a new EEC today and with any luck I will have to tomorrow.

I also got the front passenger door lock straightened out and the door now opens and closes as it should.

With any luck we will have the new EEC installed this week and then this weekend I will be able to get the last of the interior trim issues straightened out and start putting some test miles on the car.

Then, the plan for next week is alignment and AC lines and then charging the AC system.

I am hopeful that the car is almost wrapped up!!

[chief455]

weekly update = yeah! hopefully she run's the road as planned right out of the gate. It's a cool wagon, Gasmonkey can't build a petina mobile and Powertour it as well ;)

[martyo]

weekly update = yeah! hopefully she run's the road as planned right out of the gate. It's a cool wagon, Gasmonkey can't build a petina mobile and Powertour it as well ;)


Thanks for the kudos !!

[rayjay]

Please post lots of pics of the finished project MartyO. :cool:

[martyo]

Please post lots of pics of the finished project MartyO. :cool:

Shall do!!!!

[martyo]

The new EEC cleared up a lot of problems.

They are calling for good weather Monday. I hope to drive the Poverty Wagon to the alignment shop!!!

[martyo]

My buddy Tony just about wrapped up the interior for me on Saturday. He has just a little bit to go but cannot finish until I get a bit more of the floor covering. Nonetheless I thought I would show off some pictures of his work. Here is how his interior looks now:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-72.JPG?m=1399255353

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-73.JPG?m=1399255353

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-72.JPG?m=1399255356

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-73.JPG?m=1399255359

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-51.JPG?m=1399255363

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-32.JPG?m=1399255354

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-71.JPG?m=1399255364

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-71.JPG?m=1399255367

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-70.JPG?m=1399255369

[martyo]

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-69.JPG?m=1399255371


And since it is a Ranch Wagon, I hung my Cow Girl from the mirror: :D

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-70.JPG?m=1399255369


Tomorrow we work work on wrapping up the stuff to get the car running and I will post up again after that.

[chief455]

Wild, wild west 'ombre ;)

[martyo]

Wild, wild west 'ombre ;)

Each car needs a theme!

[71cyclone]

Man / Love that Wagon, My dad had a spankin brand new one back in 66 [ slight upgrade , country sedan ] with the 390 2 barrel same color and interior minus the 'Santa Fe upholstery package '..Keep us posted .. " I showed my Dad ,"[ A 92 year old F:beer:ord man ]

[martyo]

Well yesterday we wrapped up everything but the AC. Most of it works as it should except for a few issues with the stereo so I need to go see what I screwed up but I am sure it won't be a big deal.

I have all of the AC fitings and ordered the lines today. We will mock them up and then get one of the local shops to crimp the fittings. Once that is done, we will assemble the AC system, vacuum it down, and charge it.

We put some test miles on the car yesterday and dropped it off at the alignment shop for the alignment and new tires. That should be wrapped up today (the tires had to be ordered). For road trips like this, I like a good tire and so they are getting me some BFGs.

The car ran very well during the test miles. The converter locks and unlocks when it should and the trans shifts well. The Over Drive cancel even works.

The car is no rocket ship but it has plenty of power. I was concerned that when we put the shortyer runner intake on it we would lose too much bottom end torque but that does not seem to be an issue so we can stick with the 3.00 rear gear which should help with the gas mileage while we are on the Power Tour.

Once the AC is wrapped up, I will put some city miles on it to give it more of a shake down. My early imoressions are that the car came out even better than I expected.

I will post more pictures soon!

[a_d_a_m]

I love the interior on that thing!

[chief455]

My early impressions are that the car came out even better than I expected.

Good news! It'll be a fun tour in the blanket wagon ;)

[martyo]

Good news! It'll be a fun tour in the blanket wagon ;)

That made me laugh.

[martyo]

I love the interior on that thing!

I appreciate that.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Marty, its not too late to adopt me. I can live in one of your garages and eat scraps....

[martyo]

Marty, its not too late to adopt me. I can live in one of your garages and eat scraps....

Come on. We can hang out and watch the Zack Channel on the CCTV!! :P

[martyo]

Took it to dinner last night!!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10259332_10152020128971566_739 8663779686444170_n.jpg

[chief455]

Took it to dinner last night!!!



Taco's? ;)

I love that car, man!:banana:

[RubberCtyRauder]

Taco's? ;)

I love that car, man!:banana:

Matzah Taco!

[martyo]

Matzah Taco!

Smart azz!!!!!!!

[martyo]

Taco's? ;)

I love that car, man!:banana:

That is lunch for tamale!

[RubberCtyRauder]

Smart azz!!!!!!!

A little Friday night humor for those of us that work 2nd shift

[chief455]

A little Friday night humor for those of us that work 2nd shift

Me encanta comer tacos en mi manta vagón por la noche después del trabajo :bandit:

[martyo]

Me encanta comer tacos en mi manta vagón por la noche después del trabajo :bandit:

LOL!

Update your damn signature!!

[chief455]

LOL!

Update your damn signature!!

Done.;)

Will update again, next week:drive:

[rayjay]

Took it to dinner last night!!!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10259332_10152020128971566_739 8663779686444170_n.jpg

Sweet. Bridge in the background looks like one in Conway, SC.

[martyo]

Wrapped up all the details today and git the AC blasting ice cubes!!! I got an under dash unit that is awesome and only ran 119 bucks to my door. It makes the Wagon an ice box!!!

Here are a few pics of the AC, the gauges, and under the hood. As you can see my voltage is a little low so I ordered up a new alternator which tosses out some more umph and will be adding it in soon. On the other hand the motor is running super cool and never gets above 165*! We will see how it holds up tomorrow when I run it into the Atlanta rush hour traffic!

The AC and proof that it is blowing cold:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%204-33.JPG?m=1399949404

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%201-75.JPG?m=1399949401

Under the hood:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%203-52.JPG?m=1399949407

The in-dash gauges:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/resizes/Ranch-Wagon/photo%202-74.JPG?m=1399949405

Oh, and here are some custom stickers that I got to put on the Poverty Wagoon and the other cars in this years crew:

http://legalknevil.com/gallery3/var/albums/Ranch-Wagon/Poverty%20Tour%202014%20Sticke r%205-12-14-2.PNG?m=1399949406

[rayjay]

Schweet Marty!

[svtrichie]

What ac unit is that?

[prchrman]

very nice, especially the wheels and caps.

[martyo]

What ac unit is that?

Meantr for an RV/mini bus.

eBay = $119 to my door in two days!!!!!

It blows better than a cheap hooker!!!

[a_d_a_m]

Very cool, Marty.

I just got word that my car will likely not be able to get painted before the Tour. Now I'm debating whether to take it with the dumb crappy paint, or just take my dad's '03 Mustang.

[martyo]

The finishing touch!

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10301440_10152028968551566_858 4214213657479243_n.jpg

[TooManyFords]

I need one of those stickers on the left. hehehe!

[rayjay]

Come on Marty, sell me the car after the tour :D

[martyo]

Come on Marty, sell me the car after the tour :D

I would do that.

I will be building another one next year anyway. :violin:

[martyo]

I need one of those stickers on the left. hehehe!

Let me know if you're serious.

[TooManyFords]

Let me know if you're serious.

Yes, and where's my mechanics shirt??

[martyo]

Yes, and where's my mechanics shirt??

You're all about free!

[lji372]

Hey Marty, did this guy run with you last year?

38421

[martyo]

Hey Marty, did this guy run with you last year?

38421

No sir.

......

[camelgrundle]

Awesome build. Thanks for sharing!

[a_d_a_m]

Man, I want one of those Poverty Tour stickers! That's great.

[svtrichie]

Man, I want one of those Poverty Tour stickers! That's great.

Me too. Maybe next year I will get my beater on the road.

[martyo]

Me too. Maybe next year I will get my beater on the road.

What are you waiting for?

[svtrichie]

What are you waiting for?

Two kids under 4 that keep me busy. And doing a complete swap. It will end up with a Vortech 302, aluminum heads, T-56, 04 cobra brakes front/rear, coilovers front/rear, tubular k-member....

[martyo]

Two kids under 4 that keep me busy. And doing a complete swap. It will end up with a Vortech 302, aluminum heads, T-56, 04 cobra brakes front/rear, coilovers front/rear, tubular k-member....

I like the way that sounds!

I saw a Scaremont the other day and I have to say it is my plan to build one of those.

[2ndmm]

so Marty, is that still a 9 seater or does the speakers take up that precious space? Really cool hombre!!
Tony

[martyo]

so Marty, is that still a 9 seater or does the speakers take up that precious space? Really cool hombre!!
Tony

This is a Ranch, so no rear seats! And yes, the subs do take up a bit of space!!!

I had to work in Atlanta today so Jeff is home working on a few tweaks on it today. The car now has a remote start!!! LMAO!!!!!

We are rolling out Friday before dark!!!!

[fairlane347]

I have my 62 Mercury 4 door ready to roll, I will watch for you car and say Hi if I see your car in NC. It will be a fun time.:beer:

[martyo]

I have my 62 Mercury 4 door ready to roll, I will watch for you car and say Hi if I see your car in NC. It will be a fun time.:beer:

We will be rolling in Friday night.

Here are two of our cars. Another one is still a work in progress!!!

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/q79/s480x480/10346632_10152065285486566_436 1853711169526773_n.jpg

[a_d_a_m]

I love that AMC!!!

[martyo]

I love that AMC!!!

It was mine for like 12 hours but one of my employees "had to have it" so I let him. :(

[a_d_a_m]

There's one that floats around here in a dark green metallic. Dude's got the fattest tires possible on it and is running NASCAR-style wheels on it. No idea what's under the hood because I've only ever seen it in traffic, but I may have fallen in love with that car...

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Sorry I'm late to the party....when exactly does the power tour leave Concord to start the trek? Who's showing up and when and what hotel is the party at Fri/Sat night?

[martyo]

There's one that floats around here in a dark green metallic. Dude's got the fattest tires possible on it and is running NASCAR-style wheels on it. No idea what's under the hood because I've only ever seen it in traffic, but I may have fallen in love with that car...

The one in the picture has a 302 and a 5 speed. Ford stuff. You know how that goes.

[martyo]

Sorry I'm late to the party....when exactly does the power tour leave Concord to start the trek? Who's showing up and when and what hotel is the party at Fri/Sat night?

The hotels are scattered around. It is the biggest car show you could ever dream of.

[a_d_a_m]

I'm at Wingate near ZMax Friday and Saturday night.

[martyo]

I will arrive in Charlotte late Friday night here:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charlotte-North/Univ Research Park
8340 North Tryon St. | Charlotte | NC

[a_d_a_m]

Oh, dammit, that's a haul! Maybe I'll catch up with you Saturday.

Or, stop by our hotel parking lot on Friday night after you check in - the street I'm on has about 8 hotels on it, sure to be a ton of cars. :D

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Having grown up in that area and the fact that my Mom lives 5 minutes from Lowe's Motor Speedway, I am familiar with what is where around there. I'd like to join you guys and do the Concord-Knoxville leg as well as any 'pre-game' activities. Just need to know time of departure and arrival of the first leg so I can figure out when I want to get there. After the tour reaches Knoxville, I plan on coming back here to Asheville.