Bagging an 86 Olds Custom Cruiser

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  1. TylerTJ

    TylerTJ Active Member

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    Not running any. These bags ride so nice I don't even need them. It is a little bouncy, but really not too bad. IMG_2689.JPG
     
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    Just finished installing my E & K rear bumper fillers. They fit ok. None of the holes were in the right spot, and it took a bit of heating and bending to get it to fit alright. IMG_2851.JPG IMG_2853.JPG
     
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    By the way, does anyone know of anyone who reproduces the rear impact strip? Can't find anything anywhere...
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Looks good. It may not be perfect, but it certainly makes the car look complete.
     
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    Agreed. Looks much better with the fillers now.

    For the rear impact strip, maybe some type of flexible rubber strip is out there, of the correct width, that would work.
     
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    Wow, that is a trick looking wagon. Those wheels really set it off....Nice job!
     
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    I had to when I saw it...
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    Definitely liking the blue on wood.
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    Ah yes! Did you see that caprice out and about? It's also a fine looking ride, maybe you could coax the owner into joining the forum! The fillers look good too! As for the rubber on the bumper, you'll find it. Frequent your local yards it's out there Jerry!
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    I don't see why you wouldn't have. Cool photo.
     
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    I see it parked there all the time. It's in really good shape. Although I believe he just uses it as his daily driver. Well, maybe if I see him someday I'll talk to him about it.
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    ^^^i bet the owner would love to see what you've done to your wagon AND might have some leads on parts and such in your area. If your lucky the owner is an attractive member of the opposite sex roughly right around your age. If your not lucky it's some weirdo still living in his mothers basement probably driving the same wagon he drove in his glory days when he would use it to transport the band equipment before billy got married and Johnny got hooked on dope. Great picture!!!
     
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    Well, had some clearance issues and the frame started rubbing holes in my front airbags :( got that all sorted out this weekend, and now everything is looking great. Time to start finding LS conversion parts :yahoo:
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    Now all I need is a Electra Wagon and a Caprice wagon... I need you guys to help me decide what I should do with this thing. It runs awesome but transmission is garbage. It's a little rusty and the interior is garbage, but it could be a cool drag car project?? If you need any parts let me know. IMG_2173.JPG IMG_2169.JPG
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    What's the story on the Pontiac?
     

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