Bagging an 86 Olds Custom Cruiser

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  1. TylerTJ

    TylerTJ Active Member

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    So, the journey has commenced!

    This has had always been a dream of mine, and I absolutely love the car. It's my first car and I've had it for just about a year now. Although the engine is extremely weak, it is such a blast to drive. But I've got something in store for her, and I think you all will enjoy it.

    Bags. Yep, all 4 corners. So far the parts I have are as listed:
    • Dual Viaair 444c compressors
    • 4 bags and brackets
    • heavy duty valves
    What I need:
    • Tank
    • Air line
    • Shock relocation kit for front(maybe)
    I am going to keep this thread updated and the thread will continue in this form:

    Day 1: Teardown

    So, not much progress today but I've gotten the stock suspension torn out and test fitted the rear bags. I'm shocked that all that was holding the rear springs in was the weight of the car! Once the bags were test fitted in the rear, I was surprised to find theat there is a lot more clearance in the wheel wells than I originally anticipated. Could I fit 20s? What wheel and tire combo do you think would work? 30 years of driving and sitting left the parts a challenge to get apart, so the daylight was gone real quick. Anyways, I can't wait to continue! Thanks for reading.[​IMG][​IMG]
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  2. Grizz

    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    It do look good. While your down there looks like you could use ball joints, control arms, sway bar links, it all looked pretty tired from the pics. What motor you got in it now?
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    All of the above----^^^^^^^^^
    Welcome to the group. :Welcome:That looks like a great wagon and a nice project already begun.
     
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    Yep, ball joints are already on the way (there was nothing left). Sway bar links, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, and wheel bearings will likely be replaced. They've never been replaced before.

    I still have the Olds 307 in there, but I want either a 455 of an LS1. That is not in the near future though, as I have to pass DEQ.
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    Oh yeah, aaaaannnd welcome
     
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    :Welcome: TylerTJ. Nice looking wagon. I have your car's Chevy cousin ('87). I'm a "keep it stock" kinda guy, but am looking forward to watching your thread here. Good luck!
     

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    Thanks for sharing. I am planing to the same with mine.... so im real curious how you are going to place your shocks up front. Please post some pics of the build.
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    I think I remember you looking for fender trim. There is an 86 olds for 1000 in Canada on the for sale forum here. Looked like a decent parts car, and maybe the owner could work with ya on the delivery since you're a fellow wagonite
     
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    Niccce!

    :Welcome:
     
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    Nice!

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    Nice!

    :Welcome: aboard.
     
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    Nice!

    :Welcome: aboard.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    What did she say?:biglaugh:


    By the way this title confuses me.

    I'm not a hunter but I often here about hunters 'bagging' a deer, a bear, a rabbit, etc. Please don't shoot this wagon!
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    I thought it was just me. My first thought was a bike with saddle bags.
     
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    I was having a little trouble last evening...but I think I got my point across...:D
     
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