Lumber Wagon Version VII

When you see a shop as nicely maintained as that you know good things are going to come from it.

Excellent.

The measuring technology.

Is in place on the frame rack.

Weird stuff,sometimes it kinda peels.

Mostly it doesn't.

Precious cargo.
I will never understand how the Volvo engineers figured this stuff out,they all fit with an inch to spare.

Five O clock.
Quitting time.


The Owner of the shop really liked the 145,he said they were hand built and the best cars ever made.
Made my day that's for sure.

It isn't over quite yet.
Back at the ranch...

Still no raccoon eyes.
Plan is to assemble the car,tape them off,bag the car,and then shoot them.

Liftgate hinges,window scraper moldings,and front bumper top trim.

Circling the wagons.

The paint got some UV treatment today to harden it.

If you ever decide to sell this wagon, I demand first dibbs.

So I spot this deck on CL.



With the 82 out of commission I need to revert to lumberwagon version I.

I may have prematurely removed the IPD overload springs in an effort to make the 145 ride better.
Not wanting to sag another set of rear springs.




We have the technology.
Thanks to Jeh's dirt road driving customer for the idea.

8 hours later in oppressive 90º heat we have this.

Bare bones.

The frame is inspected.

LOL

Not a bad stance.

Considering.



Special thanks to s_r_c who showed up in his 244 Turbo and worked all day.

Happy to.
That thing was glowing on the drive back.
It really stands out on the road, in contrast to a car show, where you expect to see some nice cars.

The 82 is going to be sweet if it's up that standard, once it's pressed in to service.

Looks like the tennis ball trick is worth remembering, great job getting it all hauled.

Shifted wrote:

Looks like the tennis ball trick is worth remembering, great job getting it all hauled.

As long as the dog doesn't sense them,
and refuse to come out from under the car.

Wood is good.