: Who has what kind of wagons?
Rich-L79 Mar 23rd, 04, 7:06 PM I suspect many TC folks have wagons that I don't know about. Let's start a thread to learn who all has a wagon and what you have.
**I own a 1965 2-door wagon. It is a basketcase project. In the end it will have 4-wheel disc brakes, an El Camino frame, a built 427ci, 4- or 5-speed and a 12-bolt posi. Check out the link in my signature line if you want to see the project thus far.
cky12k Mar 23rd, 04, 7:16 PM I just got a 71 4 door wagon, that has a 350 from a 70 Vette and 700r4 tranny, when done will be red with limo tinted windows, trying to get pics smile.gif
Patrick O'Rourke Mar 23rd, 04, 7:17 PM 72 Greenbrier here.
65wagonman Mar 23rd, 04, 7:20 PM hi ihave a 65 two door with disks and a327 l79 look a like eng and 700r4 355 poise 10 bolt
black72 Mar 23rd, 04, 7:39 PM I have a 1965 Chevy Impala wagon.....optional hide-a-way 3rd. row rear seat....originally a 327, now a 400sb with TH350 and 12 bolt....dual Flowmasters.
Alan
DanD Mar 23rd, 04, 9:55 PM I have a 67 with an LT-1, some of you may have saw it at Chevellabration last year. Here's a link to my page that shows some of the progress
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/2849/wagon.html
daveseitz Mar 23rd, 04, 10:18 PM 65 2dr the EXTREEM Basket case graemlins/sad.gif
65convertible Mar 23rd, 04, 10:21 PM Just bought 66 wagon,driver project while the convertible is put away til the sun shines. Injected 383/th350 going in soon...
NELANDJZM Mar 23rd, 04, 11:21 PM I bought a 70 concours about 2 years ago and let it sit until i was done with my astro blue 70ss396. The ss has been done for about 9 months now, and this past november i started a full frame-off on the wagon. When its done it will be black with white SS stripes, big block,bench seat 4spd 373 12 bolt posi, black interior. I hope.
uffdahappens Mar 24th, 04, 1:12 AM I have a 68 Nomad with 34000 original miles. It was sitting out in a field in New Mexico for 20 years. Light surface rust here and there, with a few dings. Paid the man $1200 and drove it on to the trailer. I have alot of plans for it, but I have to build my wife's 1950 Studebaker pickup first. I figured for $1200, I couldn't pass it up.
CranberryRed Mar 24th, 04, 1:29 AM I have an all original 70's concours 6 cyl, only option is an AM 8 track and . . .well . . .that's it for options.
you guys gonna let me and my 81 wagon play here? smile.gif
Patrick O'Rourke Mar 24th, 04, 10:02 AM an 1881 wagon sure, why not! never know might have been used in the big one.
64malibuwagon Mar 24th, 04, 12:00 PM Hey guys heres my beast
http://photos.yahoo.com/chevrolet721
64 malibu 4dr. wagon
Interior needs work but pretty solid car other than that, both engine and tranny rebuilt within 10k miles.
rearend gone thru
power discs up front with 2" drop
is for sale but dont know yet if i want to get rid of it and havent had any offers.
327/th350
gene c Mar 24th, 04, 8:43 PM 66 Malibu Wagon 350 w/ T350 3:08 12 bolt posi currently in the process of getting body work done. Gene..........
68Nomad Mar 25th, 04, 8:14 PM 327/275 PG.
Lots of rust im considering finding another one and using my current baby for parts, as it stands i need new floors throughout, 1/2 a front clip and rear quarters. Oh and a tailgate. :( I love her to death but in the end it may be more practicle either to get another one, or sell it and try and find a coupe. Pics in sig i think....
Uffdahappens: Quite a steal, i wish i could find sterling examples likt that in my neck of the woods.
Luuuke Mar 26th, 04, 3:13 AM tongue.gif I'm the proud o/b of a '70 greenbriar. It's HOC's purple on the longroof and hood and pearl essence shark on the side. SS/dash, power buckets from '91 vette. no third seat though, needed roon for the batt/cell in the cargo space. It's got a lovely 3:55-12bolt :eek: which take it's power from a M-22-rock krusher :eek: tranferred through the centenforce clutch :eek: to a very tallented 496 chevrolet. :D
sswagon70 Mar 26th, 04, 10:24 AM I have a '70 Concours 'project', 350/350. Still in primer, pictured in phtoto section of wagon section. hoping to make a 'SS' clone wagon out of it. If anyone needs seats, I have some that I am desperately trying to unload (cheap). Just e-mail shusak@vbg.org
Cam Sweet Mar 26th, 04, 4:19 PM 64 2dr here, pretty rough. Next in line, right after the 64 EL Camino, 63 NovaSS for the gf, an acre of land, a house, a job, a gf.........
:rolleyes:
Future plans include a 454 and th400 and 12 bolt
Cam
TimC Mar 26th, 04, 4:45 PM No wagon yet.
I've been looking for a 68 - 72 wagon with a big block for awhile.
My last wagon was a 70 Pontiac Executive, 455, TH400. We gutted that one to swap the powertrain into a 66 Tempest.
64 Pete Mar 26th, 04, 6:06 PM 64 two door wagon.
Not bad shape. Bought around '90.
Saw some real horror stories here in Pennsylvania. :eek:
Was running a 250 six and 4 speed.
Next comes a 292 and T-350.
4 barrel, cam, headers, etc.
Going to be confined to the strip for a while.
johnyac Mar 26th, 04, 7:53 PM 1965 300 2dr wagon. Also a major project but worth the time to date.
Was the original 230 w three on the tree.
Now 250 w/350 trans.
Eventually I would like to install the original six back into it with a 700r4. Or if ever found "cheap" a year correct 1965 327.
http://home.att.net/~johnyac/24A.jpg
If anyone needs help building the rear window post I made a set for mine. check out these two links:
Before (http://home.att.net/~johnyac/passenger.jpg)
After 1 (http://home.att.net/~johnyac/newpillar1.jpg) After with primer (http://home.att.net/~johnyac/findrvr.jpg)
John C.
Pensacola FL
Mello Yellow Mar 26th, 04, 11:26 PM 65 Chevelle Wagon and just aquired a 68 Biscayne wagon. 350 w/700r4 2.73 gears will be my cruiser. After fighting to get my BF goodrick drag radials to fit my 65 this Biscayne has some wheelwells to fill. Needs a 502 for motivation.
FO_FDYFO Mar 26th, 04, 11:33 PM Originally posted by FIG:
you guys gonna let me and my 81 wagon play here? smile.gif FIG, I would'nt kick you out. A nice guy like you, well we will just excuse you even if you only have an 81. :D
FO_FDYFO Mar 26th, 04, 11:44 PM opps i forgot to add, if you havent noticed i am the moderator of this forum and the wagon page. i also have my own web page with my wagons on it www.einstyn.com (http://www.einstyn.com) i am mostly into 70 wagons. i have 6 at the moment 69 - 72 and 3 convertibles.
dabuickman Mar 27th, 04, 8:24 AM 65 2dr wagon. originaly a v8 manual. ex drag car i bought it 4 yrs ago with no motor or trans. it has a 12 bolt 4.56 posi. going with a pro touring theme,4 wheel discs, 17 rims, aftermarket gauge cluster, etc. i have a 427 bb and a 200 4r trans from an 87 buick gn, also a 3.55 12 bolt posi rear for it. i am debateing with going to a ls1 engine and using the bb in my 66 hardtop. not sure yet. Rob
JimN Mar 27th, 04, 6:11 PM 65 four door wagon I've had it for about 14 years now. Pics are in my sig.
wagonman1967 Mar 30th, 04, 1:57 AM Gotta 67 Wagon Ive owned for many years.Its curently going through its 3rd go round. 327 4sd 373 12bolt posi.I sold my Mopar to finance this project. 70 Charger or 67 chevy waqgon??? Go figure!!!!
Sgt_Rotti Apr 2nd, 04, 12:20 AM I got a 69 Concours I picked up a couple of years ago. It's in the garage now and I started to replace the front fenders and hood (new SS hood). The tailgate is going need a new skin, I guess thats a typical rust out area from the drain holes being blocked.I got a brand new set of cragars and BF radial Ta tires,off eBay.I'll get some pictures and post them soon.
Tony D
ACES1 Apr 6th, 04, 11:34 AM Gotta '72 Nomad that's been given the SS treatment, plus EFI'd 502, richmond 5-speed and 2.56 12-bolt posi. Baer discs all around, Hotchkis suspension, and 17" Billet Specialties hoops.
Latest project is a '66 TWO-DOOR wagon that was built by ACES Member Ken Memmel. It's been pretty much restored back to "original" condition, but all that's fixin' to change. Gonna go with a 330hp GM crate engine, 700R4, and 12-bolt posi w/3.31 cogs. Four wheel discs and 17-inch American 200S wheels, plus Hotchkis parts with a slight slam, flames and tinted windos. It's red with a red bench seat (w/armrest), factory A/C, tilt wheel, and it'll soon have a killer sound system.
Look for it at the ACES events this summer, as I've had my fun with the Silver Bullet (above) and wife says there's no room for two wagons. So the '72 is officially up for sale.
Chuck
LoWagnChevL Apr 7th, 04, 1:28 AM Have a 71 nomad 28,000 original miles. Was 307 power glide, 3:36 rear gears, power steering, am radio..---->Now Sedan Delivery, 355, 375+HP w/700R4,3:73 rr gears, converted front clip to 69, 2" drop spindles w/disk conversion front, rears 11" drum.....when complete, air ride all around, all shaved, 18's(real soon)...... With a lot of help from TEAM CHEVELLE MEMBERS.. graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Still need to complete interior. Here are some pics: http://community.webshots.com/album/126489970nkohRN?217
1969 Chevelle (was 350 2 bbl/350 10 bolt Concours) Now SS396
Lemans blue with black interior. Factory bucket seats.
PS, PDB, AC, Dual action gate.
396 built to 350 hp specs. All under hood factory correct. 35K on rebuild and driven every day !
TH400 with -2 shift kit.
12 bolt 2:73 non posi
big front sway bar
rear sway bar/boxed arms
SS hood, SS wheels, all SS emblems. Malibu trim removed. Wheel well molding added. Gate painted black between trim strips. Orig black CA plates.
Future plans call for tilt column, console and floor shifter, power windows and finish interior color conversion to black. Factory SS exhaust tips. I'm looking for the PW if anyone has setup to sell ??? Also need good black door panels.
This car looks like a factory built SS396 stawag. I get tons of looks and people always talk to me about it at gas stations.
I know a few people kink their necks when I'm driving around. Lotsa dropped jaws and odd looks.
The only thing I regret is not being able to hear some of the comments from the people in the cars I blow by on the freeway :D
I get the comment all the time....."that must be a rare one". I have yet to have the guts to tell them some BS story like it's one of 3 factory prototypes or something. My grandpa ordered it special or ??? I think about half of them would believe it ;)
Nate
Ima 71nut Apr 10th, 04, 7:36 PM Our Silver Streak is a 1971 Coucours Estate 8 passenger, Nevada Silver with black stripes, black interior with a Riviera front seat. The drivetrain is a HO454 GENIV, Richmond 6 speed, Ford 9-inch with 2.86 gears, four-wheel disk brakes. Exhaust is routed through 2 1/2" pipes and flowmaster 50 series RV mufflers. Edelbrock 16 X 8 409 wheels, with Goodyear Eagle GTII 245/50SR16 tires.
1971 Concours Estate (http://http:\\macc.chevelles.net-images-sswagon.jpg)
John W.
THE BRONZE Apr 10th, 04, 11:45 PM I have a 66 Wagon parked next to my 69 Chevelle, only its a Buick Special. Still an A-Body, but a pain to find pieces for.
flywheel Apr 19th, 04, 10:39 AM I've got a 72 Concours 350/350th 12bolt 2.73 basically stock waiting till I finish the Elky.
Was pictured in my signiture but is gone now. :confused:
graemlins/waving.gif
Rick
Rick Tucker Apr 19th, 04, 2:48 PM I have a 69' Greenbrier 9 passenger w/67k original miles. White with saddle interior, 307/th350 with 2.73 12 bolt built in Baltimore in June of 69' amd delivered to the Red Cross. A year later, an elderly man in Indiana bought it from them. Apparently drove it very little. Occasionally skimmed the sides on his garage door frame. He had Sears ad an underdash A/C in 1977. Around 1999, a family friend (and Chevelle enthusiast) bought it and took it in for paint and carpet. Then sold it to me with 60k miles on Ebay in 2001. Every single item that held liquid leaked due to sitting so much and made big mess. I'm in the process of taking care of all that. I can't bring myself to modify this car in any way, except for adding Ralley's and a Quadrajet. I'll post a photo or 2 as soon as I'm done tinkering with it.
gearheads78 Apr 28th, 04, 8:18 PM I have a 67 Wagon pro touring project that has been on the back burner for the last year. That long roof is making a really good shelf right now.
current project:
http://www.deadzoom.com/member/gearheads78/inshopstart.jpg
past wagon:
http://www.deadzoom.com/member/gearheads78/wagontest.jpg
71-307 Apr 29th, 04, 10:25 AM dang anyone want to trade a 65-67 Wagon for my 71 4 door :D . man im starting to think that i would take a wagon over a 2 door anyday. well unless if its a 68 then i would have to think about it. ;)
rpol89 May 1st, 09, 9:38 PM 68 Malibu ex-drag car in progress. Hope to return to the street someday.
66 Nova 350/350 cruiser.
95 Olds Ciera daily driver.
heinzh May 2nd, 09, 9:40 PM I have a 70 Concours wagon with original 307/turbo 350. It is also an original Astro blue car.
Scotch May 2nd, 09, 11:26 PM You know about my Pro Touring '67 4-door. Pics in the sig below. 545 hp 383, T56 6-speed, 3.89-geared Currie 9-inch on 17x8s. Lotsa suspension mods.
Fun !!
64SS427 May 3rd, 09, 1:06 AM I had a long roof 64 Chevy II. Bought the car with a reasonably straight body and no rust, shot interior and a running 230 and 3 on the tree. I built a nasty 250, big cam, headers, 194 head for compression, 1.94/1.50 valves, homemade intakes, 3 of them, to mount 3 stock carbs, muncie M21 behind it and 3.08 1 legger. Attempted to shave the rear door handles, very poorly, I was only 20 and didn't do bodywork, the rear glass went up and down with the special turning piece on the end of a st of vice grips.....It as loud and fast for what it was, the body was good. Eventually the timing gears let go and I parked it in the backyard until the wifey bugged me too much and I sold it for parts.
I only had 1 kid then, I have 4 now, the oldest was then the only and maybe 3 or 4, now he's 18. I need another kid hauler and have my ears open for another wagon, but I have 5 rigs now and no more room....
Devin
Robinls5 May 4th, 09, 10:16 PM I have a 70 Nomad, Was a 307-350-T. Now its red with " ALL " the 70 SS Stuff-Green 70- SS dash, 70 buckets, complet 70 SS interior, 3 spoke wheel, Green AM/FM, Fac A/C,Ps-PD Brks-468 engine--700R4--70 SS wheels--12 bolt rear--Doomed hood--70 SS 454 El Camino front clip with the 454 H.D. Core support,
Driving it to CB-09 from Pittsburgh, Pa. Just installed (and well hidden) Cruise control,, Electronic with servo.
The good lord willing:yes: and the creek dont rise, We will make it to Goodlettsville again....
Click on the BLUE " 70 " to see my buggies.
Bob
pestwagon May 5th, 09, 12:41 AM I have a 64 Tempest wagon with 326 HO motor, TH400, vintage air, discs, front and rear sway bars, restored am radio (plays am/fm with aux inputs) 6 seat belts, white on red interior. Looks stock but its not!
dbasdan May 5th, 09, 1:04 AM 64 2 door project
65 2 door project
65 4 door project
66 4 door project
69 Concours driver
70 Nomad driver sold - Pleasanton/Livermore/Dublin (was green 10 years ago)
70 Concours almost driver
72 Greenbriar 9 pass. driver sold - went to Ontario Canada (green 3 years ago)
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DROPTOP L-89 LS-6 May 7th, 09, 1:39 AM I,ve got a couple
1972 Concours Estate yellow original paint interior etc drove it to the Aces northeast nats last year ca car rustfree was in picts
1971 Concours Gold original paint 454 TH400 etc the nicest original interior you will ever see !!!!for sale
1972 Concours currently being resto'd for sale
1972 Nomad from Az
1971 Concours estate for sale
1979 Malibu dad bought New !!
1963 Chevy II 400 wagon under resto dad bought new !!!
1954 Chevy Tin Woodie 210 wagon gettin rat rodded from Az
Jim
wagman May 7th, 09, 8:23 PM hi, i have a72 greenbriar 2 seater 25k org mi. 307 with th350 trans runs great starts every day summer or winter. need help on specs needed to convert col. shift to floor. thanks wagman
4spdcamino May 10th, 09, 10:41 AM 70 Concours(the wife's car) 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 12 bolt posi, factory air, functional cowl induction hood, Holley fuel injection, Corvette electron metalic blue with black stripes, jeep steering box. Still need to do the interior but waiting till the fall when its off the road.
chuck5180 May 10th, 09, 1:30 PM 69 concours,350,posi, factory air, , black, was factory gold paint will be at good guys indy
Lionel-n-Chevelles Aug 11th, 09, 2:39 AM Hi Rich,
I have a 1955 Chevy Nomad which is getting a 427 Small Block, 200 4R and 1957 Olds 3.64 Posi Rear. I have a Wilwood 4 Wheel Disc Brake Setup and Old School 15x7 Torq Thrust D Rims from the early 70s.
Rigo Aug 11th, 09, 3:50 PM Howdy,
I have a 1964 Chevelle Malibu 4 door wagon. 383 cu SBC with a 700R4 trans. More protouring than stock. Front disks, Hotchkis TVS system, 17" rims, CPP 500 series steering box, 3:73 Posi ten bolt rear, Dual 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers.
Scotch Aug 11th, 09, 11:41 PM That sounds a lot like my 67 Steve- any pics?
65turbowagon Aug 16th, 09, 5:16 PM 1965 2-door here. Under the knife right now awaiting a Single Turbo LS2/4L80E!!
Daryl Lane Aug 16th, 09, 10:57 PM '65 4dr Malibu Wagon - currently apart for the second time. 327 power glide custom front end - 82 Camaro spindles and disc, Global West upper control arms, "XX" front springs with "XX" 1 an 11/16" front sway bar. "XX" a place in Torrance or Lakewood years ago did GTO road racing stuff??? Major Brain faid..:mad: :confused: Away when it ran it was like driving a Go-kart or one of my BMW race cars..:yes:
Other chassis work done to it also.
Mr69 Aug 20th, 09, 5:07 AM I have a 1969 Chevelle Concours 4 door sta wag, converted to look like a factory SS396. Was originally Olympic Gold with tan interior, a 350 2bbl TH350 and 10 bolt.
Now 396/350hp, TH400, 12 bolt 2:73. PS, PDB, AC, tilt, console/buckets, Lemans Blue, black interior, 14x7 SS wheels front and 15x8 SS wheels rear. Dual exhaust, rear sway bar, big front sway bar.
This car came originally with air cond, dual action rear gate, power rear window, PS and PDB.
Modifications to body include removing Malibu side moldings, adding wheels well moldings, SS396 emblems, and an original GM SS hood.
For all intents and purposes, this car appears to be a factory made 1969 SS396 Chevelle sation wagon.
I bought this car around 1989, sold it to a local gentleman, who had it for 2 years. A very good friend and I tracked him down and he bought the wagon back from him and then about 6 years later I bought the wagon from my friend. I have pictures of my friend when we were removing the 350/TH350 and putting in the 396/TH400 and 12 bolt rearend around 1992-1993.
When I bought the car, I got it from the 2nd owner and it still had all 4 original T3 headlights on it. I've been considering selling this car but it would have to go to a good home. If interested, email me.
JAYARTER Aug 21st, 09, 2:12 AM 1965 malibu wagon, orginal black tag california car. I'm
2ad owner. Found in back yard last year. Orginal owner
died..husband put up on jack stands and left it sit
no rust, minor dents, surface rust, all glass is good, appears to be factory tinted, a/c car no power steering, 350,power glide
orginally 283 car
jay
Rigo Aug 21st, 09, 5:23 PM I own a 1964 Chevelle Malibu four door station wagon.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Riggins1269/64MalibuWagon?authkey=Gv1sRgCKvlpMTYr6mfCg&feat=directlink
john5469 Aug 21st, 09, 6:12 PM I,ve got a couple
1972 Concours Estate yellow original paint interior etc drove it to the Aces northeast nats last year ca car rustfree was in picts
1971 Concours Gold original paint 454 TH400 etc the nicest original interior you will ever see !!!!for sale
1972 Concours currently being resto'd for sale
1972 Nomad from Az
1971 Concours estate for sale
1979 Malibu dad bought New !!
1963 Chevy II 400 wagon under resto dad bought new !!!
1954 Chevy Tin Woodie 210 wagon gettin rat rodded from Az
Jim
Jim, What is the admission price to see/tour your collection museum?
Mr69 Aug 25th, 09, 11:17 PM Jim, What is the admission price to see/tour your collection museum?
I bet you bring a part he needs and your tour fee is paid !;)
FO_FDYFO Aug 26th, 09, 3:14 PM wow this thread was brought back from the dead. it started years ago.
i have so many now i cant remember them all. this is a bad thing not a good one.
i still drive a 72 wagon every single day though.
Autoguy Aug 27th, 09, 1:28 AM Picked up this 65K mile '67 Wagon back in June..... Owned by a Chevy Dealer from 1966 through 2007. Factory Number matching 283 2v/Powerglide. Factory AC, Tilt Wheel, Power Rear Window. Have tons of documentation with the car as well.
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Autoguy Aug 27th, 09, 1:38 AM http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/autoguy/IMG_2154.jpg
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Frizzboom Aug 27th, 09, 8:45 PM Just saw this thread and realized I never threw up any pics of my 69 concours. Last year disc brakes, suspension, lowered 2", rims and tires. Looking for an LS engine this year then bodywork and paint (butternut) in 2010.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/Ma3tt/IMG_3544.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh153/Ma3tt/IMG_3530.jpg
Mr69 Aug 27th, 09, 11:58 PM wow this thread was brought back from the dead. it started years ago.
i have so many now i cant remember them all. this is a bad thing not a good one.
i still drive a 72 wagon every single day though.
That's very cool Pete.
I should be driving mine again real soon. Just putting front end back on now.
Gotta break in cam and install carpet.
It's insured and tagged.
I'll get paid up on here and post pics when it's running.
wasa6 Sep 1st, 09, 11:36 AM just picked up a 72 concours out of California, basically rust and rot free, with factory air conditioning, and what looks to be factory paint.
waiting for a 468, 700R4, and 12 bolt posi w/ 3.90 gears
lhkustoms Sep 15th, 09, 2:14 AM Ive got a 65 2dr wagon 300 I've owned it for 5 yrs and havent started restoring yet but that day will come as soon as im finished with my 67 300 deluxe
tommycomfort Sep 15th, 09, 2:00 PM Our wagon is really just our fun cruiser and autocross car. We have a full blown project with out 66 hardtop, but the wagon is getting more time and money right now...
Scotch Sep 15th, 09, 11:28 PM LOL Tom...! My '65 GTO project got stuck on the back burner since I jumped into the wagon. It was supposed to be the tow vehicle for the Poncho, but I went a little bit overboard. Now that it's almost done, I'm looking to jump back into the GTO...
I totally dig your wagon! It's a lot like mine, I think.
tommycomfort Sep 15th, 09, 11:39 PM LOL Tom...! My '65 GTO project got stuck on the back burner since I jumped into the wagon. It was supposed to be the tow vehicle for the Poncho, but I went a little bit overboard. Now that it's almost done, I'm looking to jump back into the GTO...
I totally dig your wagon! It's a lot like mine, I think.
Scott,
I would say your wagon is many levels above ours, but we have done some very similar things. Somewhere down the road we will worry about doing some paint and body, but for now it has been all suspension and drivetrain mods. We'll be running the Run thru the hills event in Pigeon Forge, TN this weekend, so we'll see how it all works out...
Our battle cry is currently "Finish the 66 by May 1st 2010 or bust!" Sure that sounds kind of like it has for last couple years, but this time we really want to mean it!
Tom
Scotch Sep 15th, 09, 11:43 PM LOL Tom- the paint is relatively new to me. I ran it in white primer for years. There's no shame in that game!
72SS454Wagon Sep 17th, 09, 11:39 PM A 1972 very clean Concours. Picked it up for one heck of a deal at $1,800.00 and it has a great running small block.
By summer 2010....Cranberry Red, black stripes, cowl induction flapper hood, SS spoke wheels ('71-'72 SS wheels),12 bolt 3.73, 454 and some SS badges.:cool:
Chevy should have made SS wagons...oh well, guess I will instead.
This is gonna be fun!:D
Hutch85 Sep 18th, 09, 12:48 PM Tom, your '64 looks great - I like the stance it has. Can I ask what springs you're using? I checked out the mods in your signature link, would love to see your custom dash.
Mike (72SS454Wagon), your plans for your '72 sound awesome, can't wait to see pics :)
JAYARTER Sep 19th, 09, 2:14 AM Greetings from Arizona,
I have a California black tag 4 door station wagon that I bought from the husband of orginal owner. been on blocks last 10 years. orginally had
283, power gluide, 12 bolts, factory a/c, no power steering, special orders that way. Its in need of alot of tlc..body has no rust very few dents, 90% of chrome in car if I keep it I want to make it our round town grocery getter. nothing could be cooler
jay and bj
72SSWagon Sep 19th, 09, 10:08 PM I've got a '72 Concours. Original 350 motor. Just picked up a Buick GN 200r4 tranny to swap for the TH350. Lowered 2" in the front with new disc brakes. Pics in the members area under "green machine".
Bob
Whittaker Sep 22nd, 09, 12:45 AM Our 66 Wagon
tommycomfort Sep 22nd, 09, 8:05 AM [QUOTE=Hutch85;2533324]Tom, your '64 looks great - I like the stance it has. Can I ask what springs you're using? I checked out the mods in your signature link, would love to see your custom dash.
Thanks Mike,
The suspension mods actually worked very well at the Run thru the Hills autocross. Now if I just had more motor and more skill. The springs are Hotchkis front and rear. The rear sit so low because wagons and el caminos weigh more in the rear. The front springs have some coils cut to match the rear ride height, but it still has a very decent ride. I also just replaced the lower A-arms that had poly bushings with reinforced stock arms with Del-a-lum bushings. No more squeaks!
Here's the best dash picture I can find. It is not so impressive since it was one of the first custom fabrication deals I tried.
Tom
Whittaker Sep 22nd, 09, 12:28 PM Here is a link.
Whittaker Sep 22nd, 09, 12:36 PM http://rides.webshots.com/album/299776848JNhGdu
blue55 Sep 22nd, 09, 1:06 PM Picked up a '68 concours a few months ago from original owner. Has factory air, power windows and needs lots of TLC. I was impressed how well it handles on the freeway. The skinny tires track nice and straight.
Hutch85 Sep 23rd, 09, 12:46 PM [QUOTE=Hutch85;2533324]Tom, your '64 looks great - I like the stance it has. Can I ask what springs you're using? I checked out the mods in your signature link, would love to see your custom dash.
Thanks Mike,
The suspension mods actually worked very well at the Run thru the Hills autocross. Now if I just had more motor and more skill. The springs are Hotchkis front and rear. The rear sit so low because wagons and el caminos weigh more in the rear. The front springs have some coils cut to match the rear ride height, but it still has a very decent ride. I also just replaced the lower A-arms that had poly bushings with reinforced stock arms with Del-a-lum bushings. No more squeaks!
Here's the best dash picture I can find. It is not so impressive since it was one of the first custom fabrication deals I tried.
Tom
Thanks Tom, sounds like a great setup. Suspension work/upgrades of some sort are on my to-do list, I figure I may as well tackle it sooner than later. Nice tip regarding the Del-a-lum bushings, I used poly bushings in my T-Type and suffered thru squeaking occasionally (quick, turn up the stereo!).
Your dash looks cool, I like how you've kept the layout of the stock dash but added to it - perfect spot for gauges above the radio on a non-A/C car!
Cheers,
quietdude Oct 3rd, 09, 7:02 AM I have a 65 malibu wagon 4dr with some nos parts, including qtrs, also a 70 Concours wagon in great shape, but hit in the rear, and a 72 wagon also in great shape with a new motor and just about every other piece that could be changed is changed. have had all these projects for to long and need to get done. I have the ability but not the cash at this presnt time, but this winter one is getting pulled in to br done.
cuisinartvette Oct 5th, 09, 11:39 AM Wish more would post pics of these rides they list, dig wagons
Autoguy Oct 5th, 09, 1:34 PM Wish more would post pics of these rides they list, dig wagons
More pics of mine here... http://www.ridergraphix.com/67MalibuWagon/
Just had a Magnaflow Dual System Installed last week.
chader Oct 5th, 09, 11:39 PM just purchased a 1967 Beaumont station wagon Custom. Driver but in need of lots of money. I wanted a S/W for me and my family to cruise in and being a very low number Canadian car I thought this was perfect. Plus it was the same car my dad had for our family car in the late 70's
zman1969 Oct 9th, 09, 9:12 AM I have a 72 Concours project -will be a parts hauler/wifes car
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t35/zman1969/P1010281-1.jpg
and also a 64 that my son and I will build ls1/auto, it will be a ratrod
pritchard1970 Oct 9th, 09, 12:53 PM I got a 1970 Wagon, now with a 12 bolt, tube suspension front and rear, four wheel disc brakes......almost done and look forward to getting her back on the road....I love that car....
pritchard1970 Oct 10th, 09, 11:31 AM Fyi,,,ur link doesn't work
Autoguy Oct 10th, 09, 12:32 PM Who's link are you referring to?
dirtrocker Oct 21st, 09, 7:07 PM I have lots of wagon parts LOL
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3319/img072ne2.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/i/img072ne2.jpg/)
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1258/img071sw4.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/i/img071sw4.jpg/)
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