My '64 Rambler wagon build!

[Tripper]

It's no secret I prefer Rebel Wire wiring kits! I like the setup, the wires & definitely the size of the print they use on their wires since these old eyes have trouble reading other companies' kits! I can actually read Rebel's wires without a magnifying glass & they have great instructions! And their tech, Jeremy, is the best! I've made mistakes in the past & Jeremy knew exactly what I did wrong & solved my problem on the spot! And no, I'm not getting paid to say this & did not get a free kit either, but Rebel is offering free shipping if you're a RRR/UDS member! I got the 9+3 kit & I did get free shipping!

http://www.rebelwire.com

I always rewire my cars & this wagon is no exception, the rats nest under the dash was so screwed up even I couldn't figure out how they made the car run with it! I should get the kit in a few days & will begin tearing out all the old stuff over the next few days!

The manual steering box is toast & it appears they only have rebuilt power steering versions for sale but will rebuild your old one. I hope they don't take forever!

I'm trying to get a 700R4 ordered today but am playing phone tag with them!

Things are starting to move along & I look forward to getting it back on the highways & byways!

BoB

[earthman]

Keeping the rear axle? What have you got in mind for wheels?

[soltz]

Sounds like a good plan

I have to get rid of my 700R4 it's to long for the Bug need a 350 I think If you were closer I'd give you a deal

[Tripper]

Originally Posted by earthman

Keeping the rear axle? What have you got in mind for wheels?

Gonna go with black center Torq Thrust II's!

Originally Posted by soltz

Sounds like a good plan

I have to get rid of my 700R4 it's to long for the Bug need a 350 I think If you were closer I'd give you a deal

2004R's are shorter but still OD!

I was working on cleaning out the rats nest wiring on the wagon & finally got down to this! Guess that's called... basic!

BoB

[Flipper_1938]

Originally Posted by Tripper

I was working on cleaning out the rats nest wiring on the wagon & finally got down to this! Guess that's called... basic!

BoB

Ignition, headlights, taillights, brake lights, radio, wipers ....what else do you need?

[Tripper]

It's always a bummer to deal with wipers if they're dead! Hooked a battery up to the wiper motor on the wagon & was pleasantly surprised!

Wipers... yeah!!!

BoB

[soltz]

Gat love wipers
Thanks for the info, 200R4

[Old Iron]

Wipers are definitely a luxury that I make sure works.
The 200r4 trannies are a good choice but, getting a bit hard to find.
Are you leaving the six banger in it"
Is the drive shaft the weird splined hook up one on the rear end or does it have u-joints?

[05snopro440]

Always nice when old electrics come to life!

[Tripper]

Originally Posted by Old Iron

Are you leaving the six banger in it"
Is the drive shaft the weird splined hook up one on the rear end or does it have u-joints?

Iron, It didn't have a motor/tranny which is what I prefer! Gonna have a SBC/700R4! I'm really building it for Mrs Tripper so it'll be a reasonably quiet cruiser that'll burn regular!

The motor is a '73 350 block with a 307 crank which yields a 327... a destroked 350!

BoB