Wagon Build - Phase 2

[Jeff W]

Hi all - This is the second chapter of my Wagon rebuild.

Here are the plans:
Move from worn out 170ci to 200ci
Move from 3 speed manual to C4 Automatic
Move from 7.23 (3.5:1) rear to 8" (2.79:1)
Move from Generator to Alternator
Install Progressive 2 barrel Weber
...and the tons of "While-i'm-at-it"

The first block I have been saving for this project was already bored .040" over and needed substantially more. Additionally it was a 1965 block with only the single pattern for transmission mount that would limit future choices. We decided to abandon that block and start the search.

I found a virgin 200ci from a 1967 Mustang in Anacortes, WA. It is disassembled and at the machine shop waiting for attention. They are pretty busy.

I have a large log head from a 1980. Sadly it has a crack where the EGR valve enters and will need to be welded prior to any machine work. That is sitting at the same busy shop.

Roger and I are keeping busy prepping and purchasing until the block is ready.

Roger and I will update this thread jointly - I really appreciate Roger taking on this next phase of the project and making my car a reliable rig.