Rod's AZ A-108

Got the interior cleaned up, with the stock seats out of the RV.


and a couple shots of the overhead radio mount. Real simple, just a chunk of sheetmetal bent into a C shape, trimmed to fit the base and use the mirror screws.
The CD case is just sitting there, it's not needed for support. Didn't even paint it yet. Maybe when I do the spare cover...

good spot for that......

Here are a couple shot at MATS by a friend on Moparts.
The grille got pushed in during the trip in the trailer.
Scratched the side up on the way back...
It's just a driver though, so I can live with it.
It was fun cruising around, lots of grins and cameras pointed at it.
There was a drag A-100, another 108 sportsman, and a PU that was there 2 years ago.

came out great, sorry to hear about the grill

I also hung a vintage CB radio (23 channel Cobra) under the radio and ran the antenna out the back and up top. The antenna ball seen also went MIA that night (Friday).
It was a fun time, but betwen the computer taking a dump last week, tax time, the weather and damage, it was a tough week.
Hopefully I can clean up and mount the spoiler I picked up at MATS and keep going forward.

She is comming along . Rd looks good what size wheels are you running in the back.8 in .or 10 in. and 14's or 15's...

Sorry i meant rod not rd.....

Rod's just a screen name, no offense taken
Wheel/tire is mentioned earlier, IIRc it's 15X10 in the back 275/60R15. Pretty funny considering it's got a /6 auto in front...

Rod it looks like the 10 in wheels fit fine. do you know the offset, Ifinished the front disc, and the 14 in. cragar ss wheels clear my disc brake set up so i'm going to run the 14 in wheels and tires due to a garage height clearance problem...

dix wrote:Rod it looks like the 10 in wheels fit fine. do you know the offset, Ifinished the front disc, and the 14 in. cragar ss wheels clear my disc brake set up so i'm going to run the 14 in wheels and tires due to a garage height clearance problem...

They fit fine if you jack 'er up!


The offset is a deep reverse from ages back, so I couldn't tell ya.
If you are thinking of 14s, make sure you can get tires (they aren't as popular as back then) and tuck them inside the fenders so you can drop that van over them for clearance. I'm 6'4" and the top of the van is about even with my head at the back. The vent is even higher.

I think it looks great ! A lot of fun to it.

It looks gooooooooood! Bummer about the grill, you cant pull it back almost straight? I hope this next week brings better luck to you.

Very Nice Rod, most of us here have experienced a hick-up or two along the way. If it didn't kill ya, it probly made you better. great job.

Well, got the spoiler sanded down most of the way. It's a nice part, extruded and a true wing profile. The end plates and stands are hard anodized too. I did have one screw break off, so I need to get it out and finish sanding, then get some mounting hardware, 4 strips of rubber and then drill 4 holes in the straight roof to mount. Will post pics when done.
Then it's time to straghten the grille, touch up the boo-boos, and then finally pull the doghouse and whip that motor into shape. I swear, if the broken stud fights me too much, I may just slam in the 360 and auto I've got sitting in the garage!

a good rope, a “come-a-long” and a solid/heavy mass to anchor it oughta fix that pushed in grill.

Thanks, Austin. I did pull most of it out by hand. Next step is to pull an extra out of storage and then attack this one with a hammer and some plywood. I'll tap it from behind on the front edge using the plywood to reach in there and tapping with a hammer. I should be able to get it pretty darn close, using the straight one to gauge the progress.

I sent a friend a picture from the show.
He asked for a before and after, so here it is!

Very nice transformation there Rod. Great idea on the paint scheme.

Big W wrote:...Great idea on the paint scheme.

I'll bet lil 'ol ladies find it offensive.

sweet..........................

dont think we have any "little old Ladies" here as members??

Had more smiles today when I drove it around. Even had a guy at the post office come over and talk for a while.
Got the spoiler installed today.

looking good Rod...

Going to a local show Saturday. If anyone is nearby, you are welcome to come. It's a Mopar show at York Dodge Jeep in Prescott.

http://www.moparsonthemountain.com/

I got second place in the Truck/Jeep class and best dressed to fit the era of the vehicle! Hope to get some pics soon, I didn't bring a camera.