1995 RMW Jade Project Wagon

Very nice wagon / wheel combo

brokecello wrote:

Well thanks!  I appreciate the compliments...and Jarrod...I already know I want you to WB4 this puppy someday   

Yes Ray...yes.  You are right! I have those springs in my Amazon cart, just need some scratch.

Baddest wagon in CarISSMA? Don't think so! LS rules and you haven't seen Chad's new SS Wagon!

 Chris

Chads got to get on here and post it up......

Hey Brokecello, I really like what you've done with your car. I was wondering if you happen to have an email for the guy that you got your black wood from? I clicked on the email link you posted awhile back and all he has on ebay these days is some kind of chrome strips. I would like to change my tan wood out with a dark grey or black wood like yours. As an alternative, do you know anyone else that sells black/grey wood? Thanks much.

Studebricker wrote:

Hey Brokecello, I really like what you've done with your car.  I was wondering if you happen to have an email for the guy that you got your black wood from?  I clicked on the email link you posted awhile back and all he has on ebay these days is some kind of chrome strips.  I would like to change my tan wood out with a dark grey or black wood like yours.  As an alternative, do you know anyone else that sells black/grey wood?  Thanks much.

This is the current seller now (slionhkltd)  HERE is an auction for the same stuff I bought.  

**KEEP THIS IN MIND**  This stuff is not the same quality as the factory DI-Noc stuff.  If you plan on using your wagon for an everyday daily driver...putting it through carwashes and sitting outside all day...don't get this.  You get what you pay for.   Should cost you about $110 shipped to do the whole car with extra material left over.

My wagon sits under a quality outdoor cover when not being driven and I only handwash it. The woodgrain overall has held up well except for a panel that I didn't prep right.  In the end, I was glad with what I got since I was on a tight budget at the time.  Eventually I will WB4 the wagon (or remove the wood and do another theme in that area)   

You can buy the 3M DI-NOC Black Walnut wood...but it will cost several hundred dollars more. I think I had a quote of $800 from a local sign shop for materials.  

THIS seller on e-Bay offers it.

  Chris

Thanks for the info, Chris. I guess I understand that 3M is probably a better product, but on that link it even says it is only good for 3-5 years, which is what the "no-name" brand also states. I was expecting the 3M stuff would have a longer life expectancy for outdoor use.

Anyway, I'll think it over before I buy one or the other. If I really clean up the garage I COULD probably fit the Roady in there -- will just take some major junk rearranging...

Cool, be sure to post up some pics after you decide! Another option I was weighing too was painting the wood area satin black and trying to "wood grain" it with a paint brush.

BUT, I just saw Jarrod (here on the forum) airbrush some wood grain that looked amazing....

Love the dark woodgrain, it should have been a factory option for these cars.

Chris, I'm getting ready to order my vinyl wood and so I've been looking at a lot of youtube videos on how to apply auto wraps and so on, but there seems to be a lot of variation. Can you tell me what tools and the basic process you used to apply your wood? Thanks much!

Studebricker wrote:

Chris, I'm getting ready to order my vinyl wood and so I've been looking at a lot of youtube videos on how to apply auto wraps and so on, but there seems to be a lot of variation.  Can you tell me what tools and the basic process you used to apply your wood? Thanks much!

I know there are several ways to apply it...but the seller of this product recommended a dry installation. Had a friend help hold the piece (made sure the wood grain was lining up with the other panels and level) and peeled back a foot or so...and put it on with my hand and a microfiber towel. I also did this in a cool and out of the sun area. It will shrink some over time, so make sure you leave enough tucked into the edges. I did use some heat on the gas filler door though.

I'm by no means an expert. Reach out to Pat (buickestate) and kadonte as they have done this too (and with the nicer wood).

Chris

Wow, and i'm trying to get rid of my wood on the box wagon

Well, had a great time with the wagon in VA this past weekend!  I was also very fortunate to earn an award by my peers...so that was really a great honor. I also feel like I accomplished what I wanted (most everyone has seen this version of the wagon now I think...)  

Here is a pic of my wagon celebrating by spending the nice in Mike Ps sweet garage Sat night. Man I want a garage!!

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So...phase two starts  

Each time I see JaySS and his wagon...I notice something new.  This time was no exception!  I loved his custom luggage rack but it was his carbon fiber roof that really caught me by surprise.  I loved it!  My woodgrain has kinda reached the end of it's show life, so I just ordered a sample of the 3M Carbon Fiber Vinyl.  

*Long life with excellent UV durability: Up to 9 Yr Outdoor/ Unlimited Indoor
*Stretchable with heat conform to contours easily
*Stands up against water, dirt, grease, salt, mild acids and oil

I will do a panel and see how I like it.



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Also, I decided it was time to lessen my AC line vulnerability issue (but I still didn't want to drop 1K+ for Tri-Ys) and ordered a set of BBK shorties. I'm also putting the cats back on....and little Diva was happy to hear that. LOL!

nice cat(s)
Pete

New meaning to cat-back system...

You cat likes her new shiny toys.

Lol!  She is always curious.  The other cat (we have two Torties) could care less.  Ha!

 Well, I looked around and saw 3M has several types of designs for the 1080 series.  Black, Anthracite (CF201) and White (CF10) Carbon Fiber as well as several "brushed" colors.  I ordered samples of all.  I'm wondering if a brushed black or metal design might look nice too. The white might be a nice touch on the hood of my Caprice Sedan...

It will also come down to price.  From what I have seen so far, the black carbon fiber is the cheapest to get in larger amounts.  (which is what JaySS had said)

A local vinyl shop quoted me about $1K to print a custom design on 3M material. I would really like to re do this for $300 or less if possible...

  Chris

brokecello wrote:

A local vinyl shop quoted me about $1K to print a custom design on 3M material.  I would really like to re do this for $300 or less if possible...

  Chris

just do 1/3 of the car,....

New vinyl has been purchased...but no work has been completed yet since we decided to sell our house and buy a new one (final deal still in the works).  BUT, I will (hopefully) once again have my own garage! Which means the Wagon can live like a king and I can piddle with it anytime I can :-)

Until then...the wagon will haul boxes to the storage unit....we start packing up our house today.

But.... will you have high-speed Internet?


Congrats on the new digs.

Stingroo wrote:

But.... will you have high-speed Internet?


Congrats on the new digs.

Ha...actually...no. Builder is working on that. Sigh.

Oh.... oh my.

Offer accepted and a lot of my stuff/parts were moved into a storage unit in preparation for our home going on the market....we should move into the new place by the end of Jan if things stay on track.

I'd post pics...but for some reason the auto host feature isn't working right with my iPhone.

Congratulations (I hate moving). Jeff

Well, closing on the new house was pushed to Feb 10th. Nothing new on the wagon...I have the new vinyl roll, new headers, AC line and strobe lights (like I installed on my Caprice) ready.

Side note, I ended up messing up a Disc on my back...just had a MRI Mon and waiting to hear options from the Dr. Hopefully they can fix me up so I can move and get back to modding Jade.

Chris

Chris hope your back is ok and it's an easy fix. Nothing fun about back issues. Feel Better!

-Mike

Hope you are feeling better Chris. Jeff

Thanks guys! I have an appt with a Neurosurgeon Wed and hopefully things progress from there! Right now it's looking like a Discectomy will do the trick.

Some of what caused this was all the loading and unloading of my equipment from the Caprice trunk...so...the B4U will be up for sale soon and I learned my lesson. If I can find another wagon (or trade someone for one) I will...otherwise I will buy a little SUV for my music stuff/daily.

Lessons learned.

Good luck with that... I was informed today my new doctor wants me to see a vascular surgeon. Jeff

Hi Chris

Sorry to hear about the back. I'm sure you'll be on the mend soon. I know you'll be moving soon, be careful. I've moved several times, when I needed help I went to the local high school and asked if there were any boys who wanted to earn a few bucks (preferably weight lifters). I think I would hire about 4, that way there was no need for anyone straining. It worked out good for me.

Tom

Well, slowly starting to dabble with the wagon now that we are moved in!  BBody buds from CarISSMA have stopped by to lend a hand too.  

This past week/weekend saw the fuel rail covers, TB cover and TB plate installed. Now that the wagon will not sit outside anymore...I can really polish the intake and valve covers and they won't dull so fast

 Also started the de-wooding process (That's Bob Pettit helping).  I hope these pics show up...let me know!  I can see them!  

How's your back?

Please, before you have surgery, seek a second opinion, and see a physiotherapist that specializes in back therapy. I dealt with three herniated discs. Lost movement and feeling in one leg. Terrible pain. Saw the best surgeon in town (the team doc for the Ottawa Senators), and I thought for sure I would be going under the knife. He sent me for physio, and it made all the difference. Two and a half years later, no surgery, and I've had no recurrences. Just be aware that there are options.

jayoldschool wrote:

Please, before you have surgery, seek a second opinion, and see a physiotherapist that specializes in back therapy.  I dealt with three herniated discs.  Lost movement and feeling in one leg.  Terrible pain.  Saw the best surgeon in town (the team doc for the Ottawa Senators), and I thought for sure I would be going under the knife.  He sent me for physio, and it made all the difference.  Two and a half years later, no surgery, and I've had no recurrences.  Just be aware that there are options.

Seconded. I'm scared as hell of surgery for the two messed up discs I have.

It.s best to put your back pain behind you,..

Well...where I was..if I didn't have surgery...my next step would have been the loss of bowel function. Keep in mind Im married to a Chiropractor.  I believe in alternative methods...but when you can't use your right leg, feel your leg and foot...and right ass cheek...and the MRI shows a blown disc and bone spurs mashing the nerve nearly flat....you gotta get it fixed.  (and my goods were starting to tingle at the end) lol

I can walk again, but cant lift more that 10lbs for a bit and full strength in my leg/foot should come back in about 4/6 months as the nerve heals.  Glad the neurosurgeon did what he did.

brokecello wrote:

Well...where I was..if I didn't have surgery...my next step would have been the loss of bowel function. Keep in mind Im married to a Chiropractor.  I believe in alternative methods...but when you can't use your right leg, feel your leg and foot...and right ass cheek...and the MRI shows a blown disc and bone spurs mashing the nerve nearly flat....you gotta get it fixed.  (and my goods were starting to tingle at the end) lol

I can walk again, but cant lift more that 10lbs for a bit and full strength in my leg/foot should come back in about 4/6 months as the nerve heals.  Glad the neurosurgeon did what he did.

That last part doesnt sound too bad...

Yeah, when it comes to losing bowel or bladder function and losing feeling in your goods, you gotta do what you gotta do. Been there, got more than one opinion and had one hell of a urology surgeon in the end and have been back to normal for several years. I should start seeing a chiropractor, my lower back is slowly getting problematic and its been nearly 10 years since I broke my pelvis, its going to keep going down hill.

stewzer55 wrote:

Yeah, when it comes to losing bowel or bladder function and losing feeling in your goods, you gotta do what you gotta do. Been there, got more than one opinion and had one hell of a urology surgeon in the end and have been back to normal for several years.  I should start seeing a chiropractor, my lower back is slowly getting problematic and its been nearly 10 years since I broke my pelvis, its going to keep going down hill.  

So moving to "Bong Street"was for purely medical reasons?

Hahaha, nah my avatar is the name of a street on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, leading to the museum. Richard Bong was the USAAF top Ace in WWII in the Pacific, died in a crash testing aircraft right after the war.  He won the Button, shot down 40 Japanese in a P-38. I do not partake in the recreational or medicinal use of that drug. Whiskey and beer sparingly and thats it for me.

Update!  

The new Carbon Fiber Vinyl was finished Sat.  I helped some...but mainly watched my buddy Robert and his wife to the magic.  Robert wraps race cars and police cars for a living.  it was pretty cool to see him in action.  Waaaay better than when I tried it.  This stuff is 100xs better quality than the first product I used.  

We lost Jessica around 1am....she fell asleep.

That looks awesome!

Chris that turned out very nice hope to be seeing her in the flesh soon.

Way to step it up! Very nice!

That looks cool!! I can't tell in the pics, is it a smooth or rough finish?

- Mike

Wagon looks great Chris and best of luck healing and hopefully getting back to 100%.Dealt with everything you mentioned for the last 20 years and once back problems start they rarely ever completely go away so take care and do what the wife tells you to do!





within reason"wink wink"

Looks awesome!

Thanks guys! It feels good to check that off the list!

The texture is there...not smooth...just a tiny bit of texture to the pattern (which makes it look a little more realistic I guess). lol

Chris

Looks sharp! Thats a lot of dggm in that second pic.

MacMasterMike wrote:

Looks sharp! Thats a lot of dggm in that second pic.

Thanks!  Yeah, the SS (Bill Harper's old car) belongs to my buddy Heath and the Caprice Wagon (used to belong to a guy on here and a friend of Sprocket's) is my buddy Chad's.  We are all in a local club (CarISSMA) and it's nice to have like minded friends who can wrench on each others cars!  

 Chris

chris wagon looks great