Got a couple minutes to putter around with the 63 Wagonaire I bought at York this year. For the back story, here's the original thread, with a couple pics:
I had it running by feeding it gas from an old gear oil bottle last time I played with it. So today I rigged a line from a gallon gas can into the fuel pump pickup. It would run right along as long as I hand-fed it gas, but the pump never picked up. I assume the pump is shot.
The pictures show two really low-profile tires on the rear that George put on just so it would roll. I had two new 205s mounted on rims, so I put those on. That leveled out the car a lot better; the rear now seems about right, but it's still high in the front... don't know why.
I got a better look underneath. Someone had repaired the lower rear quarters on both sides; one is in primer, one in bondo. After having a closer look at it today, I see that whoever did the work did an excellent job! Metal outer panels welded in to the original, solid inners. The bondo is just finishing the seams off; not very thick. Professional looking work! The frame is all clean; no rust or swelling anywhere. Other than the aforementioned RH floor and rocker replacement needed, everything else underneath is solid and straight.
I mentioned that it sounds great- quiet, and no lifter noise. Today's inspection revealed a complete brand new exhaust from engine to tailpipe, with the stickers still on everything! Front disc pads, rotors, and calipers look good.
Next thing will be to get the fuel pumping, then clean the tank if necessary. Then see if I can get some brakes on it. If I can do that, I'll see if it will go up the road!
The homely old thing is definitely a diamond-in-the-rough[^]
Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
"With your Lark you're on your own, free as a bird, alive as a Lark. You've suddenly discovered that happiness is a thing called Larking!"
I had it running by feeding it gas from an old gear oil bottle last time I played with it. So today I rigged a line from a gallon gas can into the fuel pump pickup. It would run right along as long as I hand-fed it gas, but the pump never picked up. I assume the pump is shot.
The pictures show two really low-profile tires on the rear that George put on just so it would roll. I had two new 205s mounted on rims, so I put those on. That leveled out the car a lot better; the rear now seems about right, but it's still high in the front... don't know why.
I got a better look underneath. Someone had repaired the lower rear quarters on both sides; one is in primer, one in bondo. After having a closer look at it today, I see that whoever did the work did an excellent job! Metal outer panels welded in to the original, solid inners. The bondo is just finishing the seams off; not very thick. Professional looking work! The frame is all clean; no rust or swelling anywhere. Other than the aforementioned RH floor and rocker replacement needed, everything else underneath is solid and straight.
I mentioned that it sounds great- quiet, and no lifter noise. Today's inspection revealed a complete brand new exhaust from engine to tailpipe, with the stickers still on everything! Front disc pads, rotors, and calipers look good.
Next thing will be to get the fuel pumping, then clean the tank if necessary. Then see if I can get some brakes on it. If I can do that, I'll see if it will go up the road!
The homely old thing is definitely a diamond-in-the-rough[^]
Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131
"With your Lark you're on your own, free as a bird, alive as a Lark. You've suddenly discovered that happiness is a thing called Larking!"
)] But since the Wagonaire showed up and she saw that sliding roof, she's thinking about that. (Personally I prefer the Wagonaire, Lark nerd that I am
), but time will tell.
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