Just some proof she's still on the road...

It's been a while since I've taken real care of the old marshmallow, but yesterday she even got a wash and wax with the new wheels! I don't think I've waxed her in 2 years! And it's been quite a while since I've taken pics, too. But anyways, here's a couple not-so-great pics of the old wheels and new tires (275/40 front and 295/35/18's rear), bodywork and paint, and the stance without the airride on the Vogtlands. I've got about a thousand miles on the motor and drivetrain. So far, so good!

I need to take some better pics before I put her away. Hopefully some of the guys at the BADASS Fall Roundup today got some pics I can snag.

Anyways, the pics!




I need to get better ones! Soon, I hope!

Best tire size you can run, IMHO. I have been using that combo for a long time on the SS.

We should meet in North Conway so I can give you the seats!

jayoldschool wrote:

Best tire size you can run, IMHO. I have been using that combo for a long time on the SS.

We should meet in North Conway so I can give you the seats!

I'd be up for that!

No ABS problems running those sizes?Wagon is still one of my favorites Bill and a beauty!

No, they're within a half inch of each other. 275/40's are 26.5" and 295/35's are 26"

Looks as good as evah!

Thanks guys.

Man, have I missed driving this car! And EVERY time I stop and get out somewhere, someone always comes up to me about it! Love it!

Here's a couple pics I snapped when switching the wheels over yesterday.

I can confirm that the car does exist and is still on the road. And it makes a very noisy entrance.

Cadet57 wrote:

I can confirm that the car does exist and is still on the road. And it makes a very noisy entrance.

And an even louder exit...

toomanytoyz wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

I can confirm that the car does exist and is still on the road. And it makes a very noisy entrance.

And an even louder exit...

I'm partially deaf in my left ear now.

Cadet57 wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

I can confirm that the car does exist and is still on the road. And it makes a very noisy entrance.

And an even louder exit...

I'm partially deaf in my left ear now.

What?

toomanytoyz wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

Cadet57 wrote:

I can confirm that the car does exist and is still on the road. And it makes a very noisy entrance.

And an even louder exit...

I'm partially deaf in my left ear now.

What?

What's that now? A PT CRUISER?!

Good to see it on the road. I still like that one a lot, especially the hood.

Did you clean the interior as well??

81X11 wrote:

Good to see it on the road. I still like that one a lot, especially the hood.

Did you clean the interior as well??

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, Mike... I did a quick vacuum and armor all, but the interior is a mess. Black leather rear seat, charcoal 12 way bonnies up front, and blue door handle surrounds... She's a mess inside til I settle up on what I'm doing in there! I think I'll have all winter to think aboot it.

If I can get those unlimited ruby red seats, i may just sell my bonnies... We'll see!

time to update your avatar

toomanytoyz wrote:

81X11 wrote:

Good to see it on the road. I still like that one a lot, especially the hood.

Did you clean the interior as well??

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, Mike... I did a quick vacuum and armor all, but the interior is a mess. Black leather rear seat, charcoal 12 way bonnies up front, and blue door handle surrounds... She's a mess inside til I settle up on what I'm doing in there! I think I'll have all winter to think aboot it.

If I can get those unlimited ruby red seats, i may just sell my bonnies... We'll see!

I can almost see Mike cringing in his seat,oh no a mismatched set of seats and just used armor all!The pain the pain!
Dont be surprised if you get an anxious visitor in the middle of the night with his own cleaning stuff and a generator!

Flasheroo wrote:

I can almost see Mike cringing in his seat,oh no a mismatched set of seats and just used armor all!The pain the pain!
Dont be surprised if you get an anxious visitor in the middle of the night with his own cleaning stuff and a generator!

I can just see his face twitching ........

I like the Armor All low sheen stuff. I hate a shiny interior!

Sprocket wrote:

time to update your avatar

Done!

Ooohhh...look at those rear meats....mmmm

Nice looking wagon. Only thing is, I can't tell the different between the 'old wheels' and the 'new wheels'.....

It was fun reading your Subaru experience a while back. Used to like those - a lot. Not so much since reading your story. Next I notice you're considering a S4 in your future? Just take the money you threw at the Subbie, double it, then throw in horrible engine compartment access for the whipped cream........ I had a used A6 for a while. Money pit. But if you're jumping in, get a S6 instead. Nicer ride and handling.

Marshall

Beautiful car!! I would love to hear it live apparently.. I live in fourbanger county and almost never can enjoy somebody elses loud V8....

Thanks dude! I love your old wagon and what you're doing over there!

And... Holy old thread resurrection!

I'll be sure to post up some pics and vids when she comes out of hibernation and springtime surgery this year.

Daaaam i want my wb4 to look like yours! Love the wheels and just the overall stance of it.

Thanks.

So I searched my hosted video archive and found a lame idle video from just after I got it back together... I thought I had more. Oh well, sorry! Play it through good speakers or headphones.

Thats great!! I was looking through the forum for some sweet pics, and when i found this thread, i couldnt keep quiet.. The whitey is a killerwhale imo.. Really great video too, thanks for sharing!

Here's when I first fired it with the new motor in it...





I coulda sworn I had some vids with the new exhaust on it... Those vids all had the stock pipes, summit turbo mufflers and resonators deleted. But they did have the CIA Tri-Y headers with no cats...

I am still looking....

Love that car...keep working on it!!