dirtbike daron Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) hey ive been around forums for a whiile, but just too lazy to post anything so just lurking. Anyways, I finally began a project with my wagon. Its an olive green 70 wagon with a 77xxx miles so im pretty stoked on the interior minus the headliner. The car had sat a while outside so has plenty of surface rust in various places. Other than rust, its a one owner car that hasnt been on the road since the 80's and is pretty decent shape as far as wear and tear. So i got the wagon back to my house a couple weeks ago plotting my attack on this thing and this is what ive come up with so far. started some patch work and por15'd the rockers As far as the IRS goes... i had a sedan that got totaled so i kept the the rear piece that was left from sawzalling the car to pieces. Heres a pic during the mock up. Its starting to fit nicely! Today ive done the final mock up and closed the rockers back up and rust sealed the suspension mounting boxes that were accessible while the IRS pan was out. Tomorrow I'm headed to fill another bottle for welding and hope to have this tacked up for the least so i can start filling in the rest of the wells and floor. Edited July 17, 2009 by ]2eDeYe Hit enter between pics Quote Link to comment
Pedro Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Looks good dude, always had thoughts of doing an IRS wagon since one of the guys over here in Australia put an S13 rear end into his wagon. Shame you didnt get a bit more of that rear cut, but looks like it had a bit hit in the ass. Keep the pics coming, looks good. Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 WOW.!! gonna be nice...its looking good...keep the pics coming, im going to make sure i keep up with this 1 i want to see the finished project... Quote Link to comment
stilltwisted Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 i will be following this thread ,,ive had the same idea for some time Quote Link to comment
WagDatto Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 This is EXACTLY how I figured the "best" way to swap a 510 IRS in... Though while you're going through the headache, I guess you could improve on the suspension geometry everyone complains about! Dope! Quote Link to comment
WICKED JESTER Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 keep the pictures commin i can't wait to see it finished :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 We are doing the same thing to our wagoon. It's going to be cool when they are done :D http://forum.ratsun.net/showthread.php?t=13154 Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 not an IRS fan per se, but I like the fab work :) Quote Link to comment
philcas1987 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 All that work and no mini-tub?. Wouldn't there be alignment issues. Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 mini tub is kind of on the back burner until i know my wheel offset but most likely will be done. Im hoping for no alignment issues. Its awesome how both of the cars measuring across the car from the seams of the wheel wells and all the way down the rockers are an exact fit. Even the taper of the of the wheel well seam as it nears the rocker is perfect. today i tacked everything up and it seems square as hell everywhere ive measured. As you can probably see in the pics, the cargo area of the wagon is about 3 to 4 inches higher than the floor of the trunk area so it will need to be dropped to match which is good because thats where most of the rust is on the wagons anyways. thanks for the replies guys. more pics on the way when i get back from idaho.:D Quote Link to comment
Track Junky Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Cool project, but your avatar makes me nervous lol!! Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted July 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) got alot done in the last week. It takes alot to get everything trimmed up and looking decent enough to weld. Its also real important not to get certain spots to contract as the rockers are getting tons of clamping and welding done. here are some updates... Rockers are coated multiple times and finish welded. tranny tunnel on the wagon is a little taller so had to match that. floor is done too. TODAY i finalllly got around to the wells. The wagon wells are a little more hotdog shaped so they required a bunch of pulling and hammering to patch up but came out nice. Edited July 17, 2009 by ]2eDeYe again with the enter key Quote Link to comment
stilltwisted Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 thats aamazeing ,,it looks like it going together well Quote Link to comment
motavated Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Holly shit it is in. WOWOWOWOW! Please please please include more pics. I love it! I'm I wrong in thinking that this wagon could beat non wagon 510? Why? well I think since the weight is distributed evenly? 50/50 weight distribution? COOOL! You can race it and take your kids too school. AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Quite impressive! Love the welds under the wheel wells!! Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 looking great man... Quote Link to comment
WAGON JON Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Isn't welding fun...a little cut here and a little weld there, you have a new creation!:D Quote Link to comment
dat16v Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Here's a pic of a wagon with an S13 IRS swap. Unfortunately I have no more pics. But you can buy the car. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Very nice! only one recommendation... you may have already thought of... strut tower brace! Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 Very nice! only one recommendation... you may have already thought of... strut tower brace! yes! i think down the road, somewhat of a cage will built to stiffen it up a bit. Quote Link to comment
Cuts metal like mad Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 I am thinking, in this case, without the additional structural stiffness a sedan body offers, it may be necessary... maybe... :D Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 havent done much with this thing in the last 2 months almost because ive been tangled up in a motor rebuild for my truck. here are the most recent pics ive got. lemme know if you have any suggestions or ideas. :D Quote Link to comment
Yakuza Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 awesome....im lovin this thing cant wait to see it done....:D Quote Link to comment
nick_m Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Loving the fab work, your an awesome welder. I wish mine was that good! Quote Link to comment
dirtbike daron Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 thanks dude. look at this way; its a MIG i dont think its anything special. Quote Link to comment
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