Durability - Definition

Subject: Durability - Definition Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:48 pm

Hi, My name is Mike and I have a problem....

A local club member decided to sell his wagon. I made the mistake of asking about it.

'96 WWW Limited with Maroon CLOTH. 178K miles, been sitting for two years, no ignition key, dead battery and who knows what else.

Drove two hours to look at the car, a little scale but far from a rust bucket. Made a deal, had it towed home. Stopped by my local dealer today, got a key made (they're "down" to $25 now!!) and stole a battery from another wagon.

Dumped a bottle of 'dry gas' in it and five gallons of fresh fuel from the mower can (fortunately the car was on E) and turned the key.

Turned over several times, coughed a bit and died. Waited, tried again, fired ran rough, died. Black smoke from the tail pipes. Waited, tried third time, fired up and ran! I LOVE THESE CARS!

Had a nice little pink fountain from the front bumper where a previous botched tow job had punctured the trans cooler. Drove it into the garage quickly to begin some work.

Big pics, click at own risk. Wink

Messy messy messy!
https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/roady1.jpg

Oil change and replaced cooler with a spare I just happened to have.
https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/roady6.jpg

Backed the car out of the garage, now running nicely, no lights on the dash. Aired up the tires, added a can of refrigerant.

Simple Green and a scrubby brush in the engine compartment.
https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/roady7.jpg

Washed off two years of dirt and dust.
https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/roady9.jpg

Drove it down the driveway, brakes a little sticky but work well. Nice car! bounce

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:59 pm

Mike, you DO have a problem. Spending $$ on yet, another wagon, while the garage STILL doesn't have doors Laughing

Posts : 850 Join date : 2008-11-05 Age : 62

That looks like a good problem to solve Mike.

Is the interior good?

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:32 pm

You have the touch!

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:09 pm

Very nice looking in the pics, good score.

You gonna flip it or hang onto it?

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:28 am

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:30 am

sell it to our wagonless wagon forum member.....but he can't WB4 it.... scratch

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:05 am

This one is not a keeper, for me anyway. Nice car though, I think it'll clean up very well. The interior is in really good shape too.

I'm going to sell it, hopefully. Wink

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:14 am

buickestate wrote:: sell it to our wagonless wagon forum member.....but he can't WB4 it....

...mapquesting Front Royal, VA from here (last time it was from Louisville tongue

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Looks like I might see you Sun for a little wagon fondling! affraid

Don't know about the wood...but I know I got plans afro

Chris

ps. How could you NOT love a face like this?? Lol lol!

Poor wagon is like "WTHeck" I was sleeping so well for 2 years...haha. And someone already swiped the front plate holder!!

.

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Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:17 pm

DBeaSSt wrote:: Hi, My name is Mike and I have a problem....:

just "a" problem! Ha!

Posts : 116 Join date : 2009-03-08

like they say .. a little zanio .. but really it is coming around

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:55 pm

buickestate wrote:: just "a" problem! Ha!

Don't you have a wagon to work on? Or was that a wagon to pick up....

A few update pics. Daylight makes for much better pictures...

https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/www3.jpg

https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/www4.jpg

Mmmm, cloth Limited seats....
https://2img.net/h/i159.photobucket.com/albums/t136/dbeasst/96WWWLtd/www8.jpg

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:34 pm

Mike

It looks like you got yourself a good one and I'm guessing at a good price.

Tom C.

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:24 pm

who put the '94 rims on it?

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:43 pm

sherlock9c1 wrote:: who put the '94 rims on it?

I asked the seller about that. He seemed quite shocked that those weren't the 'right' wheels. Laughing

So, must have been the original owner.

Got the THREE LAYERS of floor mats out of it yesterday. Man there is some nice carpet under there!

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:55 pm

DBeaSSt wrote:

sherlock9c1 wrote:: who put the '94 rims on it?

I asked the seller about that. He seemed quite shocked that those weren't the 'right' wheels. Laughing

So, must have been the original owner.

Got the THREE LAYERS of floor mats out of it yesterday. Man there is some nice carpet under there!

Yeah Mike, you can see the wheel swap on the Word Doc you sent me...(the pics from where your friend bought it from the original owner)

The 96 had a For Sale sign in every window, and in the background you can see the 94 WWW sitting in the driveway with the 96's wheels on it. LOL! I guess original owner got that 94 wagon and swapped the wheels because he liked them better or something. Sneaky.

So that wagon has been sporting wrong wheels on it for about 8 years. lol!

Chris

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Thu Jun 11, 2009 1:09 pm

Got the pic....Oh and the hood ornament likely ended up on that '94 I bet! LOL!! "Collector's Edition" '94 baby!

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Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Sat Jun 13, 2009 3:09 pm

Wish me luck guys! I am heading up tomorrow to Mike's to check this wagon out. If it is what I am looking for...I am back in the game!! Wink

Chris

Posts : 850 Join date : 2008-11-05 Age : 62

GL and hopefully you are back in the game.Not that the red one doesn't qualify its just that Pat is complaining that he had the first topless wagon idea,you understand rite? Razz

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:42 pm

Hey Chris, the turn signals work now! bounce

See ya tomorrow. Cool

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:32 pm

lornejay1 wrote:: GL and hopefully you are back in the game.Not that the red one doesn't qualify its just that Pat is complaining that he had the first topless wagon idea,you understand rite?

Lol..yeah...I understand! It is not flat black with cool wood flames though. He is safe!

Sweet Mike! Looking forward to seeing you and the wagon tomorrow! Cool

Cara will be with me too, so you can meet my better half! queen

Chris

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Sun Jun 14, 2009 4:20 pm

Chris left a little bit ago. I'll let him comment but I did introduce he and his wife to some of the best frozen custard in existence. Wink

Posts : 850 Join date : 2008-11-05 Age : 62

Mike,I confess,I had to google it as I had no idea what it was

An unknown food critic once said a frozen custard stand is 'where God gets His ice cream'. For thousands of frozen custard fans, this is probably not an exaggeration.

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Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:38 am

Funny! Pat didn't know what it is either. In essence, take ice cream and use cream instead of milk. Gives it a much richer texture and flavor. Unfortunately it also gives it much more fat. Wink

But sure tastes good!

lornejay1 wrote:: Mike,I confess,I had to google it as I had no idea what it was

An unknown food critic once said a frozen custard stand is 'where God gets His ice cream'. For thousands of frozen custard fans, this is probably not an exaggeration.

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:21 pm

...I want my wagon... Suspect

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:14 pm

brokecello wrote:: ...I want my wagon...

Wasn't it on ebay a while ago? about six or seven months ago?

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:39 pm

buickestate wrote:

brokecello wrote:: ...I want my wagon...

Wasn't it on ebay a while ago? about six or seven months ago?

No, that was a certain Cruiser someone won't pickup. On ebay tonight... Suspect

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:45 pm

But did you get PAID for it?

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:46 pm

Hey now! My wagon is all $$ for! I just need to get it. WHAT? Blue is going on Ebay?

Dang. Deposit lost eh?

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:08 pm

brokecello wrote:: Hey now! My wagon is all $$ for! I just need to get it. WHAT? Blue is going on Ebay?

Dang. Deposit lost eh?

Money? What money? Razz

Subject: Re: Durability - Definition Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:03 pm

DBeaSSt wrote:

brokecello wrote:: Hey now! My wagon is all $$ for! I just need to get it. WHAT? Blue is going on Ebay?

Dang. Deposit lost eh?

Money? What money? Razz

Daaayyyuuumm.....well...I got the title in my hands at least. LOL!

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