My 96 RMW project...

sounds great Nice milestone getting her back on the road!!!!!

Well, your support keeps me going sometimes! I honestly appreciate it and all the great advise/tips I get.

It was such a good feeling to have it actually move and stop (mainly the stopping part). It is amazing what you can do under a carport with hand tools and fire ants! lol

I am pretty sure I will be able to get the exhaust fabbed up this Sat....crossing fingers! Then I can really take it out for some shakedown runs. I do have to say this, I LOVE the view from behind the wheel with the RMS hood (ornament shaved too) ...really sweet curves and it is awesome looking over that and then looking in the rearview mirror to see all the wagon goodness in the back. I am so glad I did the Sedan clip!!

Congrats man, I know it has been a long road to this point.

I just read this entire thread.

Wow.

That is really impressive.

Thanks! It is still coming together, but nothing has fallen off/blown up yet! That is a plus. lol
I will mention that I fixed my front lights..and all work as they should now! (so Pat can't get on me anymore)

https://s418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/chrisandcarapowell/Project%20WWW/?action=view&current=MVI_9912.mp4

So...I have exhaust now! So glad it went well and its done (for now) I needed to save some $ right now, so the over axle pipes will be made down the road. No rush right now. It really is pretty smooth and deep! I love it!

I will take much better video/sound clips later on for you guys. Here is a rundown of what I have..

SUM-G9001-9 - Summit Racing® Headers
Performance 88314 - Dynomax Header Reducers
53620FLT - FlowTech Universal Off-Road X-Pipes
21504HKR - Hooker Aero Chamber Mufflers

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Wear headphones...sound is not the best...sorry.

Wohoo! Sounds pretty mean. Now get the rest of that woodgrain off there okay?

Spark plug anti-foulers make great O2 sims too. Remove O2, screw in anti-fowler, screw O2 back in..

Chris, can't wait to see 'er in a few weeks!

what's wrong with your dash pad?

Sounds pretty good, Chris!

That guy must have just about shit when he looked under it for the first time. Bet he wasn't expecting THAT!

well i read you almost grabbed your neighbours leg,.?? you fixed the lights so pat won't get on you,. so pat only gets on you in the dark? hmmmmm,...

the old gold run of the mill rusty roady had a high idle one time,. the egr had stuck open slightly,.underneath looks good kid,.

Nick

Thanks!! They were kinda teasing me about the "grocery getter" when I pulled in. Lol But they had lots of questions once it was up in the air

Pat, it is still new..(lol) needs to flatten out! :p


Nick, I appreciate the compliment! I bought an EGR block off plate this week and put it on this afternoon, but that did not solve the issue. Was hoping though.

Time to brainstorm...

https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/engine-f28/ok-i-need-some-brainstorming-on-engine-issue-t1420.htm


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New O rings...new intake manifold gasket..checked everywhere for a leak...can't find anything.

Took some vid and will post up in the engine section. Still acts exactly the same after 15-20mins of perfect driving (but still high idle)

swap in a good reliable LO5

Well, its been awhile. Honestly...with my sister's wedding and some other travel I've done lately...its slow going

I still have not gotten any headway on that engine issue. I might look at it tomorrow, but tomorrow is the last day I have to do anything to the OCC before my trip up to VA. (that is gonna be a fun weekend!)

This project is still going forward, just a little slower at the moment.

Chris, when you get to VA. be sure to back your OCC up to that Fleetwood couch in the garage, drop the tailgate, prop your feet up and take a pic. I remembered after I left

I will do Robert That "couch" of his is one of my favorite places to sit Cara liked it too.


So, high idle is fixed Here is a small update. lol Exhaust clip and drive over coming soon.

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Man now I really wish I made a Fleetwood couch like I planned with my '94.

That couch IS quite comfy.

One step closer Chris! Sure you don't want to drive it up here next weekend?

What is this Fleetwood couch I keep hearing of?

A couch apparently made out of the rear seat of a Fleetwood Brougham.

When I parted mine, I was tempted to do the same, but ran out of time and never did. Thinking about it, it would make an awesome piece in the dorm room now....

rear seat from a fleetwood with the headrests bolted to the sides as arm rests. Pretty comfy!


Mike, take some pics......

Good job Chris, I just read the whole thing for the first time.

I'll post my project soon, its all done.

It's great knowing that you're out there to inspire and motivate me

Love the exhaust tips spitting out and down from the mufflers. It's probably the best/easiest way to leep from damaging them. I haven't found any other solution that I like. Next time I end up doing something requiring me to d some tip-straightening, I may very well just cut mine short.

Can't wait to see it with the wood all removed and bumpers on (and am anxious to see what you decide upon up front).

-Scott


-Scott McGrath
'96 Roadmaster Estate Ltd. - Last of the Great American Wagons
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2762557
ISSCA#2229 BCA#43406 BMD#115

Well, if you end up doing your tips like mine...plan on spending a little $$ to sound deaden the floor in the cargo area. Its not bad, but Mike (BigOldV8) has the same setup and its a lot quieter due to his Hushmat.

If been driving the Roadmaster daily (love it!) and really think I've worked the bugs out of the engine. The last little stumbling issue ended up being the coil.

Also glad my dashmat has finally settled down. Lol Hoping to start the bodywork this fall/winter!!

Chris

If you like that dash mat, do I have your next must have accessory for you sedan nosed wagon......

Hey Chris,glad to see you around again.

Glad the car is bringing you joy after all the hard work.

Thanks Lorne...I am really glad I can at least drive it. Still a sin to look at, but that will change!

Pat, dare I ask!?!? But I gotta know

Chris

Perhaps it is a car bra made of carpet.

Bull horns with carpet on them?

sawzall with carpet grip,.

Nick

Sounds comfy.

red astroturf hoodmat.

Worked on the wagon some tonight. Finally got around to installing the CD/Tape player. Also put in the new stalk. Fixed the back passenger seat pocket too. It was off when I bought the wagon. (busted clips)

Vacuumed/cleaned the interior for the 1st time. Really in nice shape for a 180k wagon...very glad the 2 previous owners protected the mats/carpet/seats! Ran out of daylight, so sorry for the dark interior pics. Ruby Red is so pretty (and I love Limited Cloth!)

Chris

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Lookin' sharp Chris!

I'm with ya on the ruby red. Lookin' good, dude!

Really looks good and I'm jealous of the turn signal stalk! Very pretty interior!

Mike's off to order a new stalk now.

Side note: Mine looks like crap and most of the letters and pictures are worn off of it.

Awesome interior Chris, I am casting my vote now for the exterior color,

I am not listening before you try to convince me of any other.

RE: Turn Signal Stock....haha....and yes.

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Those last two pics make it look like a brochure Makes me wanna head out side with the vacuum and scrub bucket

Can you clearcoat the turn signal stalk before you start washing away those letters with Windex?

Looking great Chris!

sherlock9c1 wrote:

Can you clearcoat the turn signal stalk before you start washing away those letters with Windex?

I don't see why not.

Thanks guys! I do appreciate it!

That is a really good idea Joel...I need to pull that off and clear it. You can get these stalks pretty cheap on E-bay still (I need to grab one for the OCC too) I also have a new brake pedal pad to install also. Fred always told me to check the stalk and pedal pads to see the 'true miles'

Lorne, what is your vote? I would love to have a black wagon someday...but I have to see how the bodywork lines out. Its gotta be right, or just make it white. lol

Basically waiting to see how my year end bonus pans out, then its full speed ahead for the outside. (if it is really good...white/silver. Really REALLY good...black)

Hey man, white looks right on these!!

Good idea on clearing turn signal.

Okay this deserves a bump. I noticed your signature changed. What's going on?

Oh lawd...this is on hold for now. I was hoping people would forget about it! I am gonna store it and focus on the Jadestone wagon right now since it needs very little work to make it right. Just got some new motivation this past weekend!! (plus I just don't have the $$ to finish the '96 since the body is a mess)

Me? Forget?


HA! You funny. I noticed the same day you changed it.

Chris I couldnt agree with you more about the OCC being the best wagon ever.Cant bring myself
to put it up for sale.I just keep fixing it up a little bit at a time.Those wheels really make your wagon pop.What size are the rims and tires?
Keep Up the Mods
Jim Gordon

brokecello wrote:

I would love to have a black wagon someday.

Black wagon with blood red interior would be SICK!!! Nice job... your wife must love you very much to allow you to keep car parts in the back bedroom!

Mark