White the f*ck
503Wagon
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So.....long story short, I bought a wagon off a fellow PNW owner. Steve posted his wagon for sale on the forum and I have always wanted a third gen wagon. Wife and I rolled over to his place and bought it off him. The wagon is pretty dang clean and well maintained. Steve did a great job starting her and I plan on doing her right. First I'll start off with a couple of photos I jacked from Steve.
I'll take some more photos that better showcase how clean the interior is. Did a few minor upgrades to the car once I bought it. Needed a new ignition switch. Every time you turned the key on it would pop the number 4 fuse, causing the vehicle not to charge. Few tests later and we found the issue.
Also replaced the tires, 185/60/14 junk rollers for now. I've got an order in with my work for some 165/65/14's.
Also fixed the front swaybar link pins, they were rattling all about.
Finally had a reason to finish up this little gem.
Dont mind the junk iPhone photos. I'll get a better one with the real camera on my day off.
Also upgraded the door speakers.
Should be doing more work on wednesday, my one day off. I'll keep ya'll updated!
I'll take some more photos that better showcase how clean the interior is. Did a few minor upgrades to the car once I bought it. Needed a new ignition switch. Every time you turned the key on it would pop the number 4 fuse, causing the vehicle not to charge. Few tests later and we found the issue.
Also replaced the tires, 185/60/14 junk rollers for now. I've got an order in with my work for some 165/65/14's.
Also fixed the front swaybar link pins, they were rattling all about.
Finally had a reason to finish up this little gem.
Dont mind the junk iPhone photos. I'll get a better one with the real camera on my day off.
Also upgraded the door speakers.
Should be doing more work on wednesday, my one day off. I'll keep ya'll updated!
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Nothing super crazy. Mostly just OEM plus. I'll run the stock motor until it dies. Looking for some wheels....interior upgrades....fix up the suspension a bit.
Clean looking ride!
just spit coffee all over my keyboard... thanks
lol
I'm torn between which I like better. The third gens just have so much swagger and character.
I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions for you.
Yes yes he is. I've got the upmost respect for him! He still has visiting rights lol.
They grow on you, grow and grow and grow until you love them like your precious.
I'll take some tomorrow Bill, its my day off.
Actually pulled it out of a local junk yard. I think i have some before photos, let me dig them up for you.
It's my day off too!!! Let's dance!
Merry Christmas to you too!
Also got my new head unit installed and squared away. Gotta have that bluetooth connection. I hate wires.
Lastly, made a trip to The Home Depot. Needed some MDF to start building my small sub boxes. Who needs a truck when you have a wagon? Use them roof racks boys!
Now to start cutting and building.
Also washed her tonight, single stage paint still has grease prints all over it. Really needs a good cut and buff...or just a complete paint job. I think I'm leaning towards painting her. Champ white anyone?!?
Thanks Bill, I'm really hoping to get some paint laid on her this summer. Hopefully I'm fully staffed at work and will have the time.
Problem is I've already had a couple of bright white cars lol.
Wagon came with the under seat tray. Or at least one that goes under the seat. Just kind of slides under...idk if it's factory honda or just happened to fit. Same thing with under the mat in the truck, has a nice plastic tray that fits under the carpet but on top of the spare tire.
ill try to get some interior shots with my camera tonight or tomorrow. It could use a good scrubbing.
Rubbing the rear beam on the spare tire well....
Exhaust rubbing on beam...
pulled out the ground control sleeves to investigate.
Cleaning up the edges after cutting off the nastiness that was the sleeve. Hacked off about an inch and a half of the sleeve.
Why did I cut off a chunk of them you ask?
Because they were beating up the unibody every time I hit a large bump. This was the top of the sleeve.
The car rides SO much better now. Much more smooth and less noise as well.
Thanks man. Next up is re-wrapping the OEM pods and the cargo cover. Hoping to get that done here in the not so distant future. Also have a couple of 6 inch sub boxers to make as well.