Deciding on what to buy to build as a sleeper

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pagrunt

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Doug,
If I'm not mistaken, B-body wagons and police/ fire dept models used the 5x5 wheels, most of the other models used the 4.75 x 5 pattern. The steelies on my wagon are from several different B-body models and of course they're 4.75's. The later body style B bodies were all 5 x 5's.
Also that should include taxi's. I've come across some B wagons that did have the 4.75 pattern. There might be some non-service sedans that had the heavy/severe duty brake option out there too.
 

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And hopefully this doesn't step on anyone's toes who might of been looking but this Bonneville wagon is cheap as of now, nice options and looks clean. Nice one to start with it seems: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335822911&icep_item=133329241033
It looks like the wasps found a safe place to make a nest until now.

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Ratchet

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I’m sure that wagon is not as nice as the owner is trying to make everyone believe. I was noticing some flaws in the re-paint job. However, that’s fairly typical of eBay cars.
Caveat emptor!
 
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timo22

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I originally planned on making a sleeper but instead tried to put it together with used parts I had accumulated.
I upgraded the drivetrain and suspension. The car has all the F41 pieces, Monte SS steering box, blazer front brakes and a 7.5 posi. I screwed up the stock look with some wheels and a rear spoiler.
I just celebrated one year with the Bonny as my daily. I must say after 20 years of driving new Camrys, it was a little different. It hasn’t been trouble free but I’ve been able to use it as my transportation . Although sometimes, I wonder what the heck am I doing ? The bottom line...it’s been AWESOME !

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Longroof79

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The Bonneville wagon does look pretty clean overall. I'd be concerned about the condition of all the doors underneath....and perhaps some of the other rust prone areas. I like the fact that the car is complete. It's a V-8 car. The interior is intact. It should be a good candidate to start with. It looks like it's missing the rear bumper fillers.
He could've knocked the wasps nests off and cleaned up the interior a bit.
 
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The Bonneville wagon does look pretty clean overall. I'd be concerned about the condition of all the doors underneath....and perhaps some of the other rust prone areas. I like the fact that the car is complete. It's a V-8 car. The interior is intact. It should be a good candidate to start with. It looks like it's missing the rear bumper fillers.
He could've knocked the wasps nests off and cleaned up the interior a bit.

theft deterrent..... :)
 
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fleming442

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View attachment 136145 I originally planned on making a sleeper but instead tried to put it together with used parts I had accumulated.
I upgraded the drivetrain and suspension. The car has all the F41 pieces, Monte SS steering box, blazer front brakes and a 7.5 posi. I screwed up the stock look with some wheels and a rear spoiler.
I just celebrated one year with the Bonny as my daily. I must say after 20 years of driving new Camrys, it was a little different. It hasn’t been trouble free but I’ve been able to use it as my transportation . Although sometimes, I wonder what the heck am I doing ? The bottom line...it’s been AWESOME !

timo22
Chicks dig the Bonnevilles!!!
 
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