ACC Builds: 61 Parkwood Wagon & 67 Delmont

[ChiefRocka]

These are two different returning customers ...

The 61 is in for a fresh 350 and 700R4 swap (currently, a daily driven column 3-speed)
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Previous work included some March products, Vintage A/C, and some other odds and ends.
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Customer complaint was oil consumption. It idled and ran REALLY well, but a compression and leakdown tests yield two low cylinders.
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So we opted for a NEW 290HP GM crate engine.
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The 67 Olds 'Delmont' 88, low mileage, minor 'frame-on' build (suspension, wheels, engine detail, paint and interior)

[ChiefRocka]

61 leakdown ....
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Blowby for days ....
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Diassembly begins ....
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A couple helpers on board.....
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Off to SAN JOSE STEAM CLEAN for a cleaning ....
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Rainstorm on the way back ... Filthy !
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Washed next day ...
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Strip compartment slightly .... Fenderwells previously coated ...
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[ChiefRocka]

67 OLDS DELMONT Hi Compression 425 , 2 brl (??)
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This guy shares little with another GM as far as parts go. "Rare Parts" was given a call for some.
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Front suspension overhaul.....Brakes....Shocks....Undercarraige cleaning...."Altitude" adjustment....Wheels/Tires....
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NOTICE HOLE IN SPINDLE....SPEEDO IS DRIVEN BY CABLE ATTACHED TO DUSTCAP....SIMILIAR TO A VOLKSWAGEN !!! (never saw this before)
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[ChiefRocka]

Good to see ....
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[ChiefRocka]

WHEELS:
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One turn yield perfect results....
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Better now ....
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[lolife99]

You guys do good work!
Love the wagon!

[ChiefRocka]

Next up of the Delmont was the fuel tank saga ...
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A direct replacement fuel tank was not available...so we opted to try a readily available '67 Impala tank.
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After some mods ... I made it work. Reloation of return nipple (I love nipples) and swapping of the fill necks.
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Tanks ....
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[72BlckButy]

Love that wagon!!

It's only lowered with springs right? Air ride would take it to the next level.

[67ChevyRedneck]

I remember your moving thread, great to see you're busy! I LOVE that wagon!

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by lolife99

You guys do good work!
Love the wagon!

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Love that wagon!!

It's only lowered with springs right? Air ride would take it to the next level.

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I remember your moving thread, great to see you're busy! I LOVE that wagon!

Thanks !! Yep, wagons are my favorite. I owned several '64 Impala Wagons and a '63 too.

The wagon has adjustable coilover in the front (stock A-arms) and stock cut springs and air-shocks in the rear. Evidently, this wagon did have air-ride once before.

[ChiefRocka]

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Blue tape marks contact area spot on body. The return nipple had to be moved in order for stock straps to work. The return line enters the tank, and it tacked inside to the rear of the tank.
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The line was relocated to the center, next to the fuel line:
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Curved line to clear sender....
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[ChiefRocka]

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I used the MIG on the fuel neck...
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Using the Leakdown Tester, I had this tank looking like a ballon ! Took care of a little pin-holes in the neck....
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[ChiefRocka]

I used what I had available for contact area protection, in this case some knock-off DynaMat ... On the body itself, I had welded 1/4" strips along the bottom of the saddles, and a 1" tube across the back to get the tank to fit just right .... Matting was also applied there ....
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Also, the carriage bolts were relocated rearward a tad. 7/8" access holes were drilled from inside the truck, in order to drop the carrriage bolts in thru support. Some stainless plugs will be used in truck....
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[ChiefRocka]

(notice some thing in the first picture I forgot to do ?? ......)
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Another nipple shot .....
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[ChiefRocka]

More progress on 61 Parkwood ... Crate Engine Prep and Install:
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Seem like all the threads on this Mexico crate engine had to be chased ... not just paint, in some spots ...
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Weld these two together, head to head, to make a balancer install tool:
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WE have used these starters before, and are very happy with them:
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Customer supplied 700R4 ... ready to go ...
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[Jonboy]

Looks good. I would swap out that oil filter for a good one (like a delco or something) before you fire it, though.