no1oldsfan

I love the 64 and the 65. Cheers to you on that 65 save.

Koda. You ain't right 🤣🤣

Rallye469

It's got an *** now!
It's got a nice tail panel, but the bumper and buckets are sad...oh well, always on the look out for better pieces.

A few more pieces and I'll have the front together.
-peter

Koda

That's quite the change between the two.

fleming442

Sweet! I love it!

BackInTheGame

Way Kool!

Tj Pal

Amazing before and after! You just showed how to enjoy owning a classic car without mortgaging your retirement. Well done.

Rallye469

Thanks guys.
And that's the plan TJ...spend as little as possible.

Now I need to get the front on and install the gas tank and new lines and rebuild the carb. Just got my kit from Daytona Parts.
The only thing I might actually pay for is a new headliner as I really suck at it.
-peter

67OAI

Wow, Peter! What a transformation, looking great! Let us know how the Daytona float valve works for you; I've heard both good and bad critiques about it.

no1oldsfan

It really is a great difference. Gives me good hope for my wagon. Very much along the same lines. It's even white. I am looking forward to spring. I can start picking at it. Great job.

no1oldsfan

Great lesson for so many of us. You don't need millions. Just need passion and drive.

Rallye469

Well, this is the last of the fun photos. Everything else will be mechanical tweaks for awhile.

It's not the best front end...but it's an actual front end.
Still having a blast.
-peter

kjr442

The results of all the hard work is amazing.
what will you do at this point to keep the surface rust from coming back? Will wax do it?

Rallye469

Good question KRJ...not really sure. I think the WD40 has left a good film that will last awhile...but waxing might help.
I just plan on keeping it out of the elements for now.

Open to suggestions
-peter

Rallye469

Rebuilding the carb now with a kid from daytona. Fun times!
All parts are clean and assembly has begun.
-peter

Rallye469

Got it all bolted back together and could not believe how easily it fired up.
Cranked on it for about 10 seconds to get some fuel in the bowls and then hit the pedal once. Varooom!!!
It idled smoothly, decent response.

I've never rebuilt a carb and I have to say it was very rewarding.
-peter

kjr442

the WD 40 evaporates and will eventually let the surface rust come back.
I am impressed with the outcome and I know it’s just a for now thing to make it look better. I’m not sure what to use at this point. Perhaps more of the same every now and then.
kevin

Tj Pal

If you can rebuild a four jet, you can rebuild any carb! Lot’s of small parts. Good job.

Rallye469

Just a few progress pics.
Wire wheeled the floorboards, threw on a little POR-15, threw in some thermal barrier I had laying around.
Picked up some sill plates at Carlisle and added the rug I score for 80 bucks.
Not too shabby.

-peter

no1oldsfan

You are killing this build!! One of the coolest threads on here.

Makes me feel like I can get my wagon cleaned up and looking good. Sorry fellas it's an Oldsmobile cousin. It's a Buick. 70k miles. Never been in an accident. I do have all the trim etc.


PS: What's your 70 in front?

Rallye469

Thanks man. That's the Rallye that's in my sig. Drag car...street brawler.
-peter

Rallye469

Got the headliner done, new dual reservoir master, brake lines and wheel cylinders. Still needs some tweaks but it was good enough for a maiden voyage on Saturday. Still in love with it!
-peter

fleming442

Looks great, Pete!

Tj Pal

Lookin good Rallye! Like that steering wheel.

Rallye469

Thanks guys.
TJ, the wheel definitely needs some work. But the cracks aren't too big. It will do!

Also forgot to post some of the other stuff I needed to do to get it on the road.
• I sprang for a brake upgrade, Master/booster, new lines and wheels cylinders.
• Put in new fuel lines. Also had to rehab the tank. Took forever to clean out, degrease and coat, but I guess it was worth it.
-peter

Tj Pal

I actually like the look of the steering wheel, from your pics it looks two tone to me. Didn’t notice any cracks.

stan 65 cutlass

thats a rare wheel, two tone

JRSL69

Absolutely great job on the entire refresh. What did you use to refinish the outside of the gas tank?

Rallye469

Just an update…this thing just keeps getting better.
Decided to buff the paint today to see if I could get some shine. Very happy.
-peter

kjr442

Lol you should be happy, you have made one hell of a nice car out of this.

Tj Pal

Unbelievable transformation for not crazy money!

no1oldsfan

Awesome Awesome job. I can see that car smiling from here. Love it.