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    The previous owner of my 55 wagon had the whole...

    The previous owner of my 55 wagon had the whole interior done at a marina. They did the seats, door/side panels and the head liner. It came out really nice. Might be worth a look, I will for sure do...
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    My 55 wagon does this if/when I let it sit for a...

    My 55 wagon does this if/when I let it sit for a bit. Not usually an issue if I am driving it every day, but if I stay home all weekend, when I get in Monday morning the first brake press of the day...
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    I needed the whole wiper set up a few months back...

    I needed the whole wiper set up a few months back and Montana Overland was able to hook me up. I'd shoot them an email and let them know what you are looking for.

    VTWilly
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    LarrBeard, You were very correct, I...

    LarrBeard,

    You were very correct, I disconnected the Fld wire and it stopped charging. After some searching I was able to find an exact replacement for the regulator that I had in there (I like...
  5. Thread: Horn Rebuild

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    So I think I got everything I need to put the...

    So I think I got everything I need to put the horn back into the steering wheel. Pictures below.
    I am just not sure on the wiring and how it works. I'm pretty sure I know where everything hooks up,...
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    12v Alternator Issues

    Okay, so the 55 Wagon has been 12v converted and now uses the alternator pictured below. The green wire connects to the box shown and the red wire attaches to the positive terminal on the fuse box,...
  7. Thread: Horn Rebuild

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    Horn Rebuild

    Well, after a somewhat significant accident, I am on the disabled list and that means bored out of my mind looking for stuff to do. This means more time with the 55 Wagon, with 1 caveat, I can't...
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    well, I managed to get the oil all out, I...

    well, I managed to get the oil all out, I actually have a small pump that runs off a cordless drill. i forgot I had it because I never use it, it came with my boat many years ago, the prior owner...
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    Oil filter housing

    So I have the Wagon back in the garage for a few quick items, and decided to do an oil change since I'm due for one. This is my first change since I owned the Wagon.
    Looking at the outside of the...
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    And..... now I broke the Upper clutch...

    And..... now I broke the Upper clutch control/adjusting rod. ARGH! it completely snapped in half about 10 minuets from the house.
    So, now that I have both those parts on order, I understand HOW to...
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    Good News. It was a (relatively) easy fix. The...

    Good News. It was a (relatively) easy fix. The Clutch Rod (connecting pedal to bellcrank) had come disconnected from the pedal. It was pretty obvious when I climbed under and had someone push the...
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    A funny story, and then I need help.

    So, as you guys know, I have been fighting with the brake system on my 55 Wagon. It has not been fun, however it gave me a chance to clean up a lot of the road grime and crud at the wheels.
    Since I...
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    Is Regular Ethonol Gas Ever Acceptable?

    Ok, So the wife and I were discussing, My 55 Wagon is my every day driver and with gas prices getting out of control we came to the following question:
    What would make you comfortable using regular...
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    Good news, after replacing the Master cylinder...

    Good news, after replacing the Master cylinder and getting a good bleed on the brakes, I am now back on the road!!! Got full braking power at about half pedal so life is good. Added bonus (I guess),...
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    Brake Issue. Master Cylinder?

    So, bit of back story. My 55 Wagon's brakes worked well. With the pedal about half way to the floor, I had full stopping power. One time, there was a pop/bang/noise and the pedal when to about 2...
  16. Thread: Rear Brake Job

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    Well, I figured out where my mis-understanding...

    Well, I figured out where my mis-understanding was. Because they were stuck together, I thought the outer oil seal and the outer grease protector were 1 item. (Left and Center in below picture...
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    I think this is starting to make some sense, I...

    I think this is starting to make some sense, I apologize for making you explain the same thing to me more than once, sometimes my brain doesn't catch up as fast as it used to.
    I am going to order...
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    I see, well, I think I see. I did plan on keeping...

    I see, well, I think I see. I did plan on keeping as much original as possible if it was able to be cleaned up, mostly because that is the cheaper option, haha,
    As far as the seal goes, isn't that...
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    Few more shots of the road grime and crud that I...

    Few more shots of the road grime and crud that I have been dealing with and trying to clean up as I go.

    -VTWilly
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    Rear Brake Job

    Well yesterday we got a bunch of snow here in Vermont, so it was a great day to work on the Wagon in the heated garage. It's been sitting in there since the fall as I didn't intend to drive it this...
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    Well, not to revive a dead thread, (but I'm gonna...

    Well, not to revive a dead thread, (but I'm gonna do it anyway)
    Finally got some time to poke around and see what was up, as mentioned, the spring clips are missing from the shift levers, while I...
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    This setup is not stock. I still have the vacuum...

    This setup is not stock. I still have the vacuum motor under the hood. I have 1 motor per wiper arm and they are not synchronized at all, there is a 2 position switch on the dash, one click for...
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    So, I was finally able to get a semi decent...

    So, I was finally able to get a semi decent picture of the wiper issue under the dash. As you can see, the electric motor (shiny black cylinder) is touching where the hose for the defrost should...
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    Wiper Restoration/Defrost.

    Well, I've been away for a while due to traveling for work, but some of you know I had some interesting things going on with my defroster for my 55 Wagon. Well it gets more interesting. As I intend...
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    I'm not sure exactly where you are suggesting...

    I'm not sure exactly where you are suggesting that it would go, but here is another picture to better show where it is located.

    I do think that there is probably enough room to twist it and get it...
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