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Offline Weldar

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #60 on: November 25, 2011, 05:23:58 PM »
First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. We traveled safely from western Wyoming to SW Nebraska for the holiday. Nice weather for driving. Secondly, I picked up the block, heads, parts, etc., from Wells Engine and Machine and I am excited. Still want to get the rear axle back together and on the frame before starting building the engine though. Anyway, here are a few pics.

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #61 on: December 11, 2011, 07:01:27 PM »
Quote from: dsags on October 01, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Dwaine, looking good. Show us the completed rear axle when its done. Should be as nice as the front suspension pieces which are sweet.

Dan

Rear axle complete and ready to install onto the frame. Tried my hand at the assembly line markings and don't think they turned out to bad. Went ahead and painted the pumpkin rather than painting it cast gray. Getting kinda fuzzy on how accurate a restoration can be after already painting the frame, control arms, ect. Anyway, I like it. Going to beef up my frame rollers and then install the axle. After that plan is to do a general shop clean-up and start on the motor.

Also posted a pic of a nice Mule deer that was in back of the house this morning. I love Wyoming just wish the NAPA was closer!
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #62 on: December 11, 2011, 09:26:36 PM »
Nice rack. The rear axle is nice too.

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #63 on: December 12, 2011, 09:23:03 AM »
Dwaine,

Looks great. Are those original GM brake drums, or did you buy them aftermarket?

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #64 on: December 12, 2011, 06:49:58 PM »
[quote author Mark Ascher link=topic=774.msg6510#msg6510 date=1323703383]
Dwaine,

Looks great. Are those original GM brake drums, or did you buy them aftermarket?

Mark
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Mark - These are the original drums and backing plates, blasted and painted with Bill Hirsch Cast Gray. Brakes parts through NAPA.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #65 on: January 31, 2012, 08:41:44 PM »
Just ordered interior components (seat covers, foam, panels, carpet, etc.) from Legendary. I've been talking with them for a while and they honored the recent discount. Did find out that they don't reproduce the 14" front arm rests, they only make the standard 11" A body arm rest. Interesting. Mine are not in to bad of shape so if the vinyl matches close enough I'll reuse.

Also ordered some trunk floor patches from Ames. They make ones that replace the area near the rear body brace and it also has the body brace bracket already welded on. I am very impressed at how well they match and fit. Got the TIG machine dialed in nice.

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #66 on: October 07, 2012, 06:36:16 PM »
Have been making slow (very slow) progress over the summer with work including 1/4 panel/trunk pan repairs plus repairing sins of the past. Did some light blasting the other day on the firewall and uncovered these markings. The car was originally white (C) with black (A) top so I guess this was used on the line going to paint. The C/A is on both sides. Also found 4443, not sure what the 32 would be. Below the C/A is what appears to be someones initial. I know finding these markings is really no big deal but I really enjoy it as it makes me wonder about the guy who put them there.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #67 on: December 09, 2012, 05:36:37 PM »
Still plugging away at this. Making progress on the frame with fuel/brake lines installed (from Inline Tube). In addition, I've installed the front disk brakes (also from Inline Tube) with a Nailhead accent. Although we will so how it all works, I've happy with the fit of all these components and the support from Inline Tube has been good.

Will soon have wheels and exhaust bought and plan on assembling the motor over Christmas break. Want to get the body back on before spring.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #68 on: December 09, 2012, 07:24:15 PM »
 :headbang:Any progress is good.
Like the color on the calipers, nice touch.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #69 on: December 21, 2012, 06:23:23 PM »
To quote Phil the Duck Commander "Happy, Happy, Happy"

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #70 on: January 24, 2013, 07:52:15 PM »
Quote from: Welder on December 21, 2012, 06:23:23 PM
To quote Phil the Duck Commander "Happy, Happy, Happy"

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #71 on: January 24, 2013, 10:42:42 PM »
I like the three "before" pictures better than the "after" one. Looks great though.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #72 on: January 25, 2013, 08:10:34 AM »
Dwaine,

Might have missed in an earlier posting but are you running roller rockers on that engine ?
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #73 on: January 25, 2013, 06:55:07 PM »
Quote from: dsags on January 25, 2013, 08:10:34 AM
Dwaine,

Might have missed in an earlier posting but are you running roller rockers on that engine ?

Dan - No, but might be a future upgrade to consider.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #74 on: September 01, 2013, 03:02:09 PM »
Cam broke in. Engine temp steady below 190. Smooth running. Motor start-up with the help of my Dad, it has been a good day.

http://youtu.be/a7Al3WADQUA

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