Author Topic: No wagon, but..................... (Read 9255 times)

Eyeball · « **on:** September 05, 2006 4:04 am »

As some of you know Kathy and I headed to Mantoville on Saturday to look and and purchase a '57 Chevy wagon. Kathy has wanted one forever but it was allot rougher than we were hoping and I just didn't think I would have had the time to fix the body. It ran good but the body needed MAJOR repair.

Our friend Jay and his wife had owned the wagon about a year ago and they took us over to the guys house that was selling it. When we returned to Jay's place he said. Hey you should buy my car. It is a 55 with 56 front and rear end. Long story. So we struck a deal on it! I need to change engine but I picked one up from Serious a few weeks ago. It now has a 327 with a 4 speed. Any way here are a few pics and one with the proud new owner.

Serious · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2006 4:55 am »

Wanna put the crossram in it? hell i even got a powerglide that would bolt in =)

CJHacker · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2006 6:10 am »

Sweet

overspray · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2006 1:30 pm »

Cool--I'm thinkin' "Watson" style seaweed flames.

overspray

overspray · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2006 2:35 pm »

OH---and don't forget the matching white fur--around the rearview mirror and in the glovebox. (It's traditional).

It looks like a real nice and fun ride.

overspray

Eyeball · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2006 2:48 pm »

It looks better in the pics than it does in person. Still will be a fun car that the whole family can fit in.

I need a set of 70" lake pipes or dump tubes if anyone has some layn' around.

Wowcars · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2006 2:51 pm »

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I was just going to say that. Should be a good addition to Cruise night on Thursday.

overspray · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2006 2:57 pm »

My Dad sent me this picture. Trading post Solway, Mn. just west of Bemiji.

sundance · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2006 4:00 pm »

i think thats the guy that has lots of stuff for sale all the time

sko_ford · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2006 7:51 pm »

i agree with reed lots o'scalops in say bridge abutment green & seafoam with black stripeing.

Eyeball · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2006 8:16 pm »

I will be getting a green flake roof. As for the rest of it I don't know. The paint will not happen till spring.

Kat · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2006 8:49 pm »

Quote from: "overspray"

OH---and don't forget the matching white fur--around the rearview mirror and in the glovebox. (It's traditional).

Damn, I forgot to add in the fur after I cleaned it...on my way to find it...or buy it, before Thursday...thanks for the reminder!

She's great! I drove her to work today with no problems. She's in need of some TLC but she'll be great for pullin the camper as soon as we get the clutch and motor straightened out.

Tom · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2006 9:13 pm »

Quote from: "Kat"

motor straightened out.

OH NO, not another one!!!!!!

Eyeball · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2006 9:25 pm »

I am going to put the 283 I bought from Serious in it. This one is fine in town but looks like a jet car going down the interstate.

Kat · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2006 9:25 pm »

#5, I guess...she's ok in town but we won't be able to take her to Watertown.