1995 RMW Jade Project Wagon

Since I started really looking the lowest I've found was 120 with free S&H.I have SS upper and
lower control arms coming with pro forged upper ball joints,moog lowers and the stiffer grade
of CA bushings already installed.Also have SS brake lines and a rear axle bearing kit with new
3.73 speed o motive gears and reluctor ring.While I have the front end apart,I might as well do
the steering arm and u joints too!

Nice work.

Well...I'm taking Jade on a little trip this weekend to visit the family. I will stay with my buddy in Louisville and take advantage of his lift while I'm there. Gonna finally install the new steering box! Once that is complete, everything on the front end and suspension (except for the upper control arms and spindles) will have been completely replaced with new parts.

Then it's time to focus on the rollpan installation.....oh, and my new valve covers too!

Chris

The place will be full of wagons,.. bring the caddy,.

What is wrong with your gear box? And how many miles on the wagon? Only ask cus I need a gear box.

1993 Roady-man wrote:

What is wrong with your gear box? And how many miles on the wagon? Only ask cus I need a gear box.

The steering box has about 230K on it. You don't want this one, it's sloppy....just worn out from a lot of love.

I drove the wagon to work today (first time I've driven it since I bought the Caddy) Uh, I think the Caddy spoiled me. Jade is much faster, louder and rides a lot firmer.....which is nice.....but it's good to know I have my old man option avaliable now.

brokecello wrote:

but it's good to know I have my old man option avaliable now.

What exactly do you mean by the old man option?

Tom

*cough*

nothing Sir. I mean....the...executive option. Plush XXL.

That is a nice view there. Looking good.

brokecello wrote:

*cough*

nothing Sir. I mean....the...executive option. Plush XXL.

Oh OK, I misunderstood (ahem).

I have had my Caddy for 8 months and it hasn't been out of the garage until today, and that's just to put the RMW in the garage. I love the wagons, the wagon culture and guys, but for some reason the "love" for the Caddy isn't there, atleast not yet. I'm trying to work through this problem.

I think I'll write to Dear Abby.

Tom

silverfox103 wrote:

brokecello wrote:

*cough*

nothing Sir. I mean....the...executive option. Plush XXL.

Oh OK, I misunderstood (ahem).

I have had my Caddy for 8 months and it hasn't been out of the garage until today, and that's just to put the RMW in the garage. I love the wagons, the wagon culture and guys, but for some reason the "love" for the Caddy isn't there, atleast not yet. I'm trying to work through this problem.

I think I'll write to Dear Abby.

Tom

Tom,
I hate to tell you, but Abby is dead. She was older than us. Probably had a Cadillac too.
Dick

Dick,

I knew the original Dear Abby is gone, but her daughter continues the column.

Tom

how much for the caddy tom?

Dibs!

(that was directed at Tom, BTW)

EDIT: Drat! I didn't see there was a page 2! Pat beat me to it...

Not for sale yet. I'm trying to make this relationship work.

If you love it, set it free. If it loves you, it will return.


...or some such nonsense.

Right, Bill?

Something like that. But all the ones that came back did was prove that they really did need to be somewhere else...

silverfox103 wrote:

Not for sale yet. I'm trying to make this relationship work.

it won't work.....you're better off in a relationship with some money.....

toomanytoyz wrote:

Something like that. But all the ones that came back did was prove that they really did need to be somewhere else...

Any Subarus in your future?

Well give it time! I love the wagons..and if I only had a Fleetwood...I would not be happy. (why I sold the first one I had to buy the AGW back in the day)

Now I have both . They are built like tanks, and you can tell they were the top of the line (even compared to my Limited RMW)

Take it on a little trip Tom, it will change your mind perhaps?

brokecello wrote:

Take it on a little trip Tom, it will change your mind perhaps?

Good idea. If it sits unregistered, makes no sense. It's made to be used.

tom

Got back last night from a bit of a trip with Jade. Took her up to Louisville, KY and back to visit some friends and family.

While I was at a buddy's place...I took advantage of his lift and installed the new steering box. Man, that pitman arm was a PITA!!! Was worth it though, sooo much nicer.









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Here is some random stuff from the trip...

I see why they are called fly away panels Lost this right at the NC border. I did circle back and searched the median for my panel. Found it! Scratched up, but I can repair it. I took the other one off since it was loose too.



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This $19 tub at Lowes easily holds a 4L60E! No spills Transported this up for a friend.




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Some cars I spotted at a couple shows in Louisville






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Stopped on the way back South and visited my parents. Was nice to cruise around with my Mom and Dad (he is driving his white '95 RMW from Fred) It is getting close to 300K. Motor gave up the ghost last month, he put a low mile RMS one in it (sourced it locally at a yard)

that is a big tub to fit the trans and a good idea. that is one set of flame throwers did he light them up?

So De-Wooding runs in the family I see. Sounds like a fun trip.

Man that 68 Pontiac at the car show is INSANE!!

I agree that 68 is fine and would have been cool to see those things light up.

With 3 spark plugs per pipe,its going to be both loud and very bright.I have never seen that kind of set-up with 2 opposing plugs and another downrange.

No, I wish the guy could have fired up that monster....but I'm sure he would melt some nearby cars. Ha!




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Going to re attach the fly away panels (try to save the scuffed up one) and hopefully make it to a cruise in tonight up the road. I also need to work on the Caddy....

Who else is wrenching today? I just installed my new radiator, am rebuilding my cooler lines (replacing the rubber and using double hose clamps), finishing the transmission install, new exhaust manifold gaskets, new coolant hoses & restrictor/tee, electric fan conversion, driveshaft and exhaust. Hopefully it'll roll out of the garage under its own power tonight.

I just went through your entire build, and I just want to say how impressed I am with what you have done. The color choices you made are really cool and very unique. The red interior with the green outside reminds me of 1960's era cars when you could get color combinations like that. And I really like the wood grain color you chose as well. But the killer is the wheels. I was liking your car prior to the wheels, but loving it after you put those on. Congratulations on a very first rate build. Keep up the good work!

Nice dude. That 68 was insane!

Looks like Mike is doing pretty well for himself, too!

And yeah, I'm out wrenching today too. Spent the morning in a 90+ degree boneyard pulling the dash and heater box out of a 318i for my bimmer. And this afternoon I'll be taking the rest of mine out and at least starting the install of my new/used one...

Mark 96 Roady wrote:

I just went through your entire build, and I just want to say how impressed I am with what you have done. The color choices you made are really cool and very unique. The red interior with the green outside reminds me of 1960's era cars when you could get color combinations like that. And I really like the wood grain color you chose as well. But the killer is the wheels. I was liking your car prior to the wheels, but loving it after you put those on. Congratulations on a very first rate build. Keep up the good work!

Hey, thank you!  Sorry I didn't respond sooner...missed it for some reason. You gotta give Jarrod a big thanks for those wheels. It was his idea (and talent) that painted the centers!

I still have a ways to go, but I really enjoy this wagon!  I took a lot of cr@p from some folks about my interior choice, but no one (and I mean this) no one EVER says anything about it in person.  They think it's stock.  It does work well in person!  (just not on paper)  hahaa

Going to AutoFair this weekend, I have some billet valve covers I want to put on....might pull a late night tonight and slap them on.   I will take some pics!

  Chris

I've seen it and rode in it, the interior looks great.  No clashing at all!

Tom

Hey Chris,that one picture of you and your dads wagon together is so cool.Did your dad get the wagon fever from you or was it the other way around?Its so cool that you guys share the affection for our wonderful wagons.

Hi Chris - just read the build pages and you do very nice work hope to see your wagon some day. Jeff

Tom, any more news on the Fleetwood? Are you driving it yet? Paula and I are going to Florida next week, and I can't wait to fire up our 93 Fleetwood, and drive it for the 10 days we are there. I can't figure out how you don't have the "love" for the Caddy like you do for the wagon. It is just such an awesome ride.

Mark 96 Roady wrote:

Tom, any more news on the Fleetwood? Are you driving it yet? Paula and I are going to Florida next week, and I can't wait to fire up our 93 Fleetwood, and drive it for the 10 days we are there. I can't figure out how you don't have the "love" for the Caddy like you do for the wagon. It is just such an awesome ride.

Hi Mark

I have the "love" for the Caddy; it just took a while to acquire it.  In fact I really enjoy driving it now

Excellent.  

Thanks guys! Looking forward to meeting you this weekend Jeff! Flasheroo, my love of wagons comes from my Dad. We grew up with them! Now, I did give him the LT1 Wagon fever though


Ok, so I finally have some new valve covers on! Bought this set on e-bay and am very pleased.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141058686721?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649



I'll need to keep working on the engine bay over time and start getting more polished pieces I guess. I really would like a radiator fan/shroud cover! And some fuel rail covers too...humm...

Looks pretty nice under the hood right now Chris,wagon has come a long way since you brought it home.I wish I had your drive when it comes to these wagons.

Shinny  I hope we get to see Jade this weekend? Really looking forward to the meetup. Just don't laugh to much at my DD Ms. Roadie. She's bone stock with a 20 year old paint job, and will never be a sexy beast like Jade.

Oh yes! Would not bring anything but the wagon this weekend It's no show car..the wood is showing some wear from being outside these couple years now (and the paint is not perfect)

It's just exciting to hang out with other wagon/B body nuts!

So....I"m meeting this guy tomorrow in a parking lot....

He has paint peeling, but if the hood is structurally sound...I think I'll just swap mine for his.

http://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/4103638743.html

Parking lot hood swap!

Nice find. LMK if you find another Impala hood, I need one.

Very cool!!

Cant beat that price anywhere.

Well....seems like everytime I drive North I lose some part off my wagon.  Farewell Rammit Intake.  Thanks to some random pile of junk in the middle of I-40.  Also ran over some small animal, think it was dead though.  Calling it a night in London, KY.  lol.  Will try again tomorrow.  

  Chris

Score! Hope you were able to make the swap.

Bummer about the intake.

I meet him at 2:30 tomorrow! Just gotta get to Louisville in one piece. haha