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  1. Local Hero

    Tool you have owned the longest and still use regularily

    I'm not sure it's the tool I've owned the longest, but it has a neat story. Back in the late 80s I worked on a local Sportsman Stock Car pit crew. The track is no longer in existence. At the end of the races each night they held "parking lot drags" where you brought your car from the parking...
  2. Local Hero

    OLDS SBO gold engine paint

    https://www.eastwood.com/por15-engine-enamel-olds-gold-pint.html
  3. Local Hero

    GBOTM February's Entries - WAGONS

    I gots a Buick but it's nowhere near the caliber of the rest. Just a token entry.
  5. Local Hero

    Where to drill hole in transmission tunnel to put in floor shift.

    Agree with the above. Factory set-up should use the factory dimensions. But if it's an aftermarket cable set up, it can really be placed almost anywhere since the cable is flexible. Place the shifter where it fits best and is comfortable to reach from the driver's seat. I have aftermarket...
  6. Local Hero

    Bought one I think I’m gonna keep it for a while.

    So..... let's see it!!
  7. Local Hero

    What's the selling price!??

    I got my wagon in November of 2016 in Cleveland OH for $3000. Asking price was $3500. It was running but barely driveable. California body, no rust. Rebuilt SBC, rebuilt Turbo 400, custom Flowmaster exhaust with X pipe. Wiring was a mess, plastic interior parts were terribly faded, bumper...
  9. Local Hero

    Outage 12/16-17

    Yes... what HE ^ said
  10. Local Hero

    1980 Pontiac LeMans Station Wagon - G-T-faux (stuck with it, and can't shake it... like a bad case of herpes)

    Wow! After Turna was sent packing with his Malibu, your Wagon became my favorite car here. (It was always a super close second anyway. 😁) But, I understand your situation and I'm much in the same boat, way too many cars (8) for how much I actually drive. This past summer was the first year...
  11. Local Hero

    Air lyft rear bag system

    I have a pair of those on my wagon. Use them all the time when towing a trailer and hauling heavy loads. I even aired them up to haul 1000 lbs of bagged concrete.
  13. Local Hero

    Any use F Body wheels on a G body?

    This pic is how my Wagon arrived. Not sure what year wheels they are / were. I also don't remember if they're fronts or rears. But I can tell you he had a 1/2" spaces in there with longer wheel studs. I still have the wheels and spacers if anyone is interested. I'm looking to let 'em go...
  14. Local Hero

    If I had to start over...

    I've been at this game a REALLY long time. 40+ years. So I made thousands of mistakes in my younger years and I've also learned that I STILL make lots of mistakes. Case in point, my wagon; I've always told myself to start with the best piece I could afford. Since this car was only going to...
  15. Local Hero

    Ready for winter?

    Normally my wagon is my winter driver. But I have the 2006 GMC 4X4 now that will be son #2's and he's getting his temporary license later this month and will need to be practicing in it. So I'm taking the wagon over to my sister's empty garage space for this coming winter. But not for another...
  17. Local Hero

    Tire rubbing, or something else ?

    I had a situation where a wheel weight on the backside of the rim was just barely contacting the brake caliper every revolution. Eventually it clearanced itself. :unsure:
  18. Local Hero

    2021 Hot Rod Power Tour

    That Ranch Wagon was built by Steve Strope at Pure Vision in CA. It was featured on the Motor Trend TV show as well: "Hand Built Hot Rods." The owner of the car also owns ARP fasteners if that gives you any indication of the price tag on that rig.
  19. Local Hero

    Power Tour & Drag Week back on for '21

    I'll be in Norwalk for the kick-off to Power Tour but that's it. I can't take the time away for the whole week. Oh and I'll be in my Cougar.
  21. Local Hero

    Best sub $100 job you did to your GBody

    Swapped out the 3:73 rear axle the P.O. had installed in favor of a Craigslist purchase of a drum to drum assembly with 2:41 so I can drive over 40 mph anywhere. The guy selling the 2:41 was going the OTHER direction. Trans is only a 3 speed TH-400.
  22. Local Hero

    MONTE CARLO My new ride

    I didn't used to be a fan of that body style but you've got me changing my mind.
  23. Local Hero

    Cleveland

    I'm on the east side. Chesterland, between Mayfield & Chardon.
  25. Local Hero

    Cleveland

    Nice car and cool pic. I know that place too.
  26. Local Hero

    For interest's sake - not mine.....

    I would think it would be easier to just put the ElCo body on a full 4x4 chassis. :unsure:

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