Can anyone point out a post here or tell me what are wagon only parts, and more importantly where to get them?
Obvious ones are the gas tank(from what I read here), headliner, and tail lights.
If it matters I have a 74.
Thanks,
Russ
rear interior panels, doors - door trim and body trim from doors back - sure there is more!
Rear suspension is somewhat different..............exhaust further back............rear electrical harness for sure.
Thanks. I hadn't realized that the rear suspension would be different.
all the other stuff so far makes sense.
Russ
rear springs - longer and handle more weight - not much more!
Chrome all over the place :) The roof is different of course :)
Let me know if you need the chrome moulding, have some extras from Dave!
Shiny stuff? What's that? :P
right now I am not even sure what this thing is supposed to have. Between being a wagon and a 74, I am just about totally lost. :-[
Thanks,
Russ
Quote from: russosborne on July 03, 2014, 03:42:42 PM
Shiny stuff? What's that? :P
right now I am not even sure what this thing is supposed to have. Between being a wagon and a 74, I am just about totally lost. :-[
Thanks,
Russ
LOL look at the pictures of the wagons here :)
Longer travel in rear end of wagon to be able to load vehicle with more weight. Rear shocks are different too. Fronts same as other.
Shocks, that is important.
Thanks!
Russ
russ ,easy fenders forward are the same doors back are different seats ,door panels and dash area are the same. glass windsheild same what parts do you need?
I know on my '80 hatchback the rear bumper mounting is different than my Sedandelivery, but the bunpers themselves are interchangable.
The rear shocks for sure are different length. I do not know if the shock rate is altered also. Being cheap like I am I have altered a "regular" shock and it works well on my wagon (regardless, do at your own risk).
I simply use spaces at the top and bottom to compensate for 1-1/2" (max you can get) of the 2" extra length that the wagon shock has. This keeps the shock "centered" and frankly I have never had a situation where I have noticed them bottoming out. The wagon rear shocks are harder to find (though available) and typically cost more. The picture shows the spacer on the bottom, but I have one on the top too. In fact, if you have a bunch of shock washers stacking them will accomplish the same thing.
A good alternative for wagon rear shocks are Late 70's Pontiac Firechicken. Also available as a coil over and adjustable. Length is right.
Any more specific years/model of Firebird (and I assume Camaro too)?
Quote from: OhSix9 on July 15, 2014, 07:52:25 PM
A good alternative for wagon rear shocks are Late 70's Pontiac Firechicken. Also available as a coil over and adjustable. Length is right.
Firebird shocks have a tie bar upper mount & stud lower. They won't work. Try a set of these on sedan shocks.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1290/overview/ (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1290/overview/)
If you gotta, you can cut the top off and weld on other, I did on my '80 when I couldn't find shocks for it. I've even rewelded bottoms but much riskier since sealed shock body there, you need a welder with patience to do it correctly.
I am pretty sure that the doors are different on wagons- at least in the area of the window frames.