The Doc & Kim 69 build

[jaros44sr]

happy birthday......

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice garage find. I just read through your thread. I'm waiting to see both up and running.

[zicc1835]

thanks everyone for your kind comments. I need a break from the trucks for a few so this will be a positive distraction. I had Bob the former owner over yesterday, he wanted to look through the glove box and spare tire compartment. He found a tool bag in the spare tire well and said his Mom made the tool bag and he wanted to keep it ( he is 86). I invited him to come an participate in breathing life back into the wagon. He agreed and before I took him back home we greased the hood hinges and put a battery in. Wouldn’t you know it head lights signals stops backup lights horn all worked......amazing.... on another note I joined the trifivechevys.com forum.....you have no idea how great this forum is compared to others its not as user friendly so far and just want to say thank you to this forums community and moderators
thank You
Jess

[zicc1835]

appreciate that thank you

[jaros44sr]

That wagon is a time capsule, I'd wash it and call it good, after a safety item check. White wall snow tires are cool. Good luck with it and keep us posted on progress

[cornerstone]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That wagon is a time capsule, I'd wash it and call it good, after a safety item check. White wall snow tires are cool. Good luck with it and keep us posted on progress

What HE SAID ^^^X2! Thats what I would do also, keep the time capsule just that, only new rubber parts and saftey items upgrades. What are the guys saying on the tri 5 forum about the rarity of the find?

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

What HE SAID ^^^X2! Thats what I would do also, keep the time capsule just that, only new rubber parts and saftey items upgrades. What are the guys saying on the tri 5 forum about the rarity of the find?

here is a quote from the tri5 board..

hi NJ and welcome. good to have you here. doesn't get any better then a survivor, there that way only once. congrats, looking forward to pics.

so surprisingly there is no fee thus limited support the photo option wasnt working when I joined since been fixed by Sid I take it he is the force behind the whole forum and can appreciate his dedication Im new kid on the block and tooling around and getting more familar .....so I got under her/him the Grocery Getter
to get the Fuel tank out Bob filled it before he parked it ...there is a plug in the bottom of these tanks from factory ...thank God I got all 17 gallons of varnish out.... on the wagons the tank is up over the spare tire well and you need to drop the shocks to get the clearence or for the tank to get by the rear ...maybe..well just not enough room ...so with some advice from TRI5 board members I have to move ther rear forward undo u bolts drop drive shaft you guys no the drill slide her forward on the perches etc. ill have pics today im going to see if i can it out

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

What HE SAID ^^^X2! Thats what I would do also, keep the time capsule just that, only new rubber parts and saftey items upgrades. What are the guys saying on the tri 5 forum about the rarity of the find?

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

That wagon is a time capsule, I'd wash it and call it good, after a safety item check. White wall snow tires are cool. Good luck with it and keep us posted on progress

Im going to do just that ...no mods make it safe and just have fun driving her/him.. not sure which gender yet definitely a grocrey getter and there is a story behind that from “Bob” that I will share when I have time to do a little research @ the library

[zicc1835]

new tank in.....with new sending unit and filler tube...if i wasnt travling next week she would be running

[jaros44sr]

Nice work Jesse, are you going to pull the carb apart, and replace fuel lines. That sending unit was looking well past its working life.

What engine does it have in it?

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice work Jesse, are you going to pull the carb apart, and replace fuel lines. That sending unit was looking well past its working life.

What engine does it have in it?

Yes sir I’m going to do all that .....plugs are out soaking cylinders for the week carb coming off for rebuild it’s the 265 78k on the motor and Powerglide 😎 bought some new sneakers for her from Coker last night 😉

[Ol Blue K20]

It's looking beautiful keep cleaning it up. ....

[cornerstone]

I think it's safe to say you have made Bob PROUD to have sold his baby to you! What a noble gesture... I've got warm fuzzies right now

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

I think it's safe to say you have made Bob PROUD to have sold his baby to you! What a noble gesture... I've got warm fuzzies right now

thanks for saying so.....
I get them when i see him .I need to stay close to him ,lot of years of experieces in there that are very interesting and informative.

[Stickman]

Your a fine gentleman for taking care of Bob and putting that smile on his face, can you imagine the memories. That color combo is outstanding. I'll bet there are guys on that other forum that are just ……… themselves!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by Stickman

Your a fine gentleman for taking care of Bob and putting that smile on his face, can you imagine the memories. That color combo is outstanding. I'll bet there are guys on that other forum that are just ……… themselves!

I do Appreciate your comments I’m making some memories of my own thanks to Bob
I stopped by Bobs today the only sibling left is his stepdaughter she doesn’t come around to often Bob says she lives out of state. He told her he went for a ride and she said when she visits she wants a ride too.....she has never seen it out of the garage so I’m continuing cleaning and shining ....makes my day this is a once in a lifetime rewarding experience thanks for letting me share
Jess

[jaros44sr]

Jesse, That Old girl really shines, nice work.It is a rather different color scheme, but it does look nice together.

Are all the mechanicals working?

Now back to your truck lol

Looks like you got rid of the snow tires

[ScottH]

Project looks great Jess, should b an exciting spring.
When u get a chance, drop me a PM on the cover u have on the 55, would like some info on it.

Thanks
Scott

[zicc1835]

took Bob original owner and his daughter out for a spin today she lives in florida and told Bob when she comes up she wanted a ride .....she never saw it ever out of the garage it was in the high 60s to day in NJ

[zicc1835]

sent the 700r4 out for a rebuild cleaned and put some powder on the pan today small steps I pic up the trans tomorrow.

[zicc1835]

more jewelry on the motor..... I call it home chrome

[ScottH]

sweet

[cornerstone]

Home chrome! Looks fantastic!!

[zicc1835]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Home chrome! Looks fantastic!!

im getting better @ it

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Home chrome! Looks fantastic!!

I agree.