So to keep motivated with my build, I've decided to do a VLOG. Camera shy and nervous - it keeps me motivated. Buy wanting to document the builds progress with video as well as pictures, it motivates me to build the wagon, in turn motivating me to do the VLOG - Yeah...
(Before anyone hates - I've called this wagon "Wagon Attack" For years now as in "Time Attack" - Not to be confused with Matts Awesome Wagon Attack Videos)
There was lots of seam sealer around the rot, so i used a grinder with a wire wheel and got rid of it all. Since it was in Minus figures temperature wise at the unit today, i used the cold weather to remove the all the sound deadening.
whilst removing the deadening from the drivers side...this appeared...
Started prepping the engine bay aswell. bought a Mini DA Sander that uses 2" Discs, making working on the engine bay a breeze!
And all tucked up till next weekend...
Have made some new plans with the wagon now - I wanted it ready for Dyno Weekender in march - But that isn't going to happen as i feel i would be rushing the build.
Will be using an ITR Master cylinder and booster, and converting all the brake lines to AN3 and tucking them behind the dash. I know its expensive - But i cannot find the Metric fittings i want for the bulkhead fittings (Tee and Elbow). these are readily available in AN Fittings. So will be hidden bling...
Here is a schematic I made.
And I'm thinking of playing with the fuel feed line as well. as space is tight with the supercharger for the OEM Fuel line as it is. I had bought a compression olive fitting to convert the OE line to AN Fittings using a remote filter, But I think I'm going to do it this way as pictured below using a swept 90 degree bulkhead fitting. This will allow the fuel line to protrude slightly from the bulkhead, allowing me to use a 90 elbow right off the firewall to make things a little tidier. (although I'm thinking of binning the stainless hose as pictured. and just re-flaring the OE Fuel line right into the firewall.
Love tucking the brake lines/MC behind the dash idea. I'm doing this to my hotrod and I will be keeping an eye on this to see how it comes out in the Wagon. :encouragement:
Man just so you know, these episodes are an inspiration to keep on working and spending money on a wagon that has been sitting as a project car for more then a year now.
Man just so you know, these episodes are an inspiration to keep on working and spending money on a wagon that has been sitting as a project car for more then a year now.
Good to hear man! i find the videos a very good way to motivate myself! i actually cant wait to film a new episode every weekend! which means i need to work on the wagon to get the footage
Give it ago! lots of people will laugh (As they did with me), But i do it for myself
So, update time. some better lit pics of the rust.
also test fitted 300mm EP3 front brakes on VT Hubs. Direct bolt on, and they fit under 15" Rotas which is a bonus! There is roughly 4-5mm clearence at the closest point.
attached the drivers side inner arch with a wire wheel on my grinder just to check for any more rust before it goes to Joe. Lukily there was None.
Prepping it for moving the next day.
Then the following day, I had arranged for it to be moved by a friend, and then my cousin...But both went to autosport, so left me without transport and trailer...so, i managed to borrow a trailer, and the Beater has a Towbar....so....
Tada!
Now the best tow vehicle by any means, but she wasnt as bad as you may think! it towed really well with 4WD engaged
The sad news is, progress stops dead here for a few months. As i have just bought a house and that will take up my time for the next 2-3 months :not top:
I listened to "The Lost World" by:Klim Beats and WOW! I could keep that album on repeat all day. With out a doubt an album to chill too and i also subscribed to his soundcloud which is a sick channel. I LOL @7:37s on episode 13 just like Minion3425 good one hahaha.
I listened to "The Lost World" by:Klim Beats and WOW! I could keep that album on repeat all day. With out a doubt an album to chill too and i also subscribed to his soundcloud which is a sick channel. I LOL @7:37s on episode 13 just like Minion3425 good one hahaha.
He has some good stuff. i've bought 3 of his albums
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Engine out.
And then disaster struck...
Took out the Dash and carpet to get a better look into the rust. Yeah....
And whilst prepping the engine bay, i found this...
yup, rotten right through the rail aswell...So, that is going to hinder progress by about 4 weeks whilst i get it all welded...
:not top:
So to keep motivated with my build, I've decided to do a VLOG. Camera shy and nervous - it keeps me motivated. Buy wanting to document the builds progress with video as well as pictures, it motivates me to build the wagon, in turn motivating me to do the VLOG - Yeah...
(Before anyone hates - I've called this wagon "Wagon Attack" For years now as in "Time Attack" - Not to be confused with Matts Awesome Wagon Attack Videos)
Episode 1
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Episode 2
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Removed the fuel lines in a single piece.
Heres lots of pics of the rot.
The whole seam is rotten...
There was lots of seam sealer around the rot, so i used a grinder with a wire wheel and got rid of it all. Since it was in Minus figures temperature wise at the unit today, i used the cold weather to remove the all the sound deadening.
whilst removing the deadening from the drivers side...this appeared...
Started prepping the engine bay aswell. bought a Mini DA Sander that uses 2" Discs, making working on the engine bay a breeze!
And all tucked up till next weekend...
Have made some new plans with the wagon now - I wanted it ready for Dyno Weekender in march - But that isn't going to happen as i feel i would be rushing the build.
Will be using an ITR Master cylinder and booster, and converting all the brake lines to AN3 and tucking them behind the dash. I know its expensive - But i cannot find the Metric fittings i want for the bulkhead fittings (Tee and Elbow). these are readily available in AN Fittings. So will be hidden bling...
Here is a schematic I made.
And I'm thinking of playing with the fuel feed line as well. as space is tight with the supercharger for the OEM Fuel line as it is. I had bought a compression olive fitting to convert the OE line to AN Fittings using a remote filter, But I think I'm going to do it this way as pictured below using a swept 90 degree bulkhead fitting. This will allow the fuel line to protrude slightly from the bulkhead, allowing me to use a 90 elbow right off the firewall to make things a little tidier. (although I'm thinking of binning the stainless hose as pictured. and just re-flaring the OE Fuel line right into the firewall.
Episode 5!
Give it ago! lots of people will laugh (As they did with me), But i do it for myself
also test fitted 300mm EP3 front brakes on VT Hubs. Direct bolt on, and they fit under 15" Rotas which is a bonus! There is roughly 4-5mm clearence at the closest point.
attached the drivers side inner arch with a wire wheel on my grinder just to check for any more rust before it goes to Joe. Lukily there was None.
Prepping it for moving the next day.
Then the following day, I had arranged for it to be moved by a friend, and then my cousin...But both went to autosport, so left me without transport and trailer...so, i managed to borrow a trailer, and the Beater has a Towbar....so....
Tada!
Now the best tow vehicle by any means, but she wasnt as bad as you may think! it towed really well with 4WD engaged
Unloading...
At Joes about to go into the workshop.
Empty load ready to go home!
And thats it! turn around is 2-3 weeks!
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I have protection and it was worn
Episode 8 live!
All done!
The sad news is, progress stops dead here for a few months. As i have just bought a house and that will take up my time for the next 2-3 months :not top:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykaMc0uEBss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9spth4PZcI
Episode 15.
He has some good stuff. i've bought 3 of his albums
https://www.facebook.com/WagonAttackUK/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums
I really am curious exactly where youll route and use adapters though. Excited to see. Keep up the good work!