63 Wagonaire 1...some assembly required

[Dick Steinkamp]

We got home from California last night and I dug into the Wagonaire this morning. My son in law had helped the driver unload it and stuck it in my shop. This is what I found...







In spite of what looks like a jumbled mess, it was packed quite well. I couldn't find anything damaged or broken...including additional glass for the rear quarter windows and tailgate.

I unloaded the car and stacked the parts on the sides of the garage...





There were many duplicates and triplicates in some cases of trim parts including grills and shells, tail lights, power window motors. Also an extra rust free tailgate and window, an extra water cooled FOM, an AC system, new, complete, Turner front disc set up, the roof rack I had hoped was there , NOS or rechromed bumper wing tips, a full new rubber set, new Edelbrock 1404 on the proper manifold, and many other GOOD surprises.

I pushed the car out of the shop and washed it...





I don't know where Pat gets his body and paint done, but this caliber of work would cost several times what he told me he paid for it if done here. The body is super straight. I had intended to cut and buff the base/clear job, but the orange peel so minimal, I will probably just run a buffer over it prior to reassembly. Not only has the white been repainted...and COMPLETELY including jambs and underhood, but the BLUE interior color has also been redone...







This car has never had ANY rust anywhere...





...absolutely priceless for a 59 year old car.

Here's the motor...



I'm not sure of the sequence I will attack this one, but the plan will develop as I get into it.

Should be fun!

[Roscomacaw]

Aw hell, Dick! You'll be toolin' around in that next week!

[Skinnys Garage]

...absolutely priceless for a 59 year old car.

Wow! What a way to start a project - with everything clean and no rust! But I hope you added wrong, otherwise I lost 10 years somewhere and I need every minute to fix all my rust.

[mbstude]

Dick, I've lost almost all desire to read and post on the forum, but had to chime in on this one. It's great to see you back with a Stude project. It being a station wagon.. There's nothing cooler. I'll be following along and watching closely. Can't wait to see it unfold into a real nice car.

[Bullet]

I can see it already, it is going to beautiful!!! Wish I was there to help.

Mark

[Dick Steinkamp]

But I hope you added wrong, otherwise I lost 10 years somewhere and I need every minute to fix all my rust.

OK...49 years . It's that durn subtraction thing that got me.

[Dick Steinkamp]

Aw hell, Dick! You'll be toolin' around in that next week!

Yep...in my dreams

[Dick Steinkamp]

Dick, I've lost almost all desire to read and post on the forum, but had to chime in on this one. It's great to see you back with a Stude project. It being a station wagon.. There's nothing cooler. I'll be following along and watching closely. Can't wait to see it unfold into a real nice car.

Thanks, Matt. I agree. Long roofs rule!

[Dick Steinkamp]

I can see it already, it is going to beautiful!!! Wish I was there to help.

Mark

Come on up, Mark. I'll keep you busy!

[irish]

Nice to see such a solid car, especially a wagonaire, that's going to be restored. Good luck and have fun with the project Dick.

Joe

[Corvanti]

Dick, I've lost almost all desire to read and post on the forum, but had to chime in on this one. It's great to see you back with a Stude project. It being a station wagon.. There's nothing cooler. I'll be following along and watching closely. Can't wait to see it unfold into a real nice car.

please keep posting, Matthew!!!

if i see you have posted, i go to it because i usually learn a lot.

totally agree also. looking forward to Mr. S's rebuild pics!!!

[pdrnec]

Sounds like you're happy with it Dick - I'm glad. I was beginning to think it would wind up going to the crusher.

When you have 60 1 1/2 ton Chevy vans on the road driven by a bunch of youngsters you wind up needing a lot of paint & bodywork. I have had a relationship with a local body shop for years, they got all my business - and being the good people they are, they repaid me by giving me a good price when I wanted one of my cars done.

They have always done stellar work - they also did the 63 Cruiser on ebay now (shameless plug http://tinyurl.com/63Cruiser ) so if anyone wants a VERY solid, rust free car with a zero time motor and a paint job like Dick described, help a brother out and get a good deal for yourself.

Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[stude dude]

We got home from California last night and I dug into the Wagonaire this morning. My son in law had helped the driver unload it and stuck it in my shop. This is what I found...







In spite of what looks like a jumbled mess, it was packed quite well. I couldn't find anything damaged or broken...including additional glass for the rear quarter windows and tailgate.

I unloaded the car and stacked the parts on the sides of the garage...





There were many duplicates and triplicates in some cases of trim parts including grills and shells, tail lights, power window motors. Also an extra rust free tailgate and window, an extra water cooled FOM, an AC system, new, complete, Turner front disc set up, the roof rack I had hoped was there , NOS or rechromed bumper wing tips, a full new rubber set, new Edelbrock 1404 on the proper manifold, and many other GOOD surprises.

I pushed the car out of the shop and washed it...





I don't know where Pat gets his body and paint done, but this caliber of work would cost several times what he told me he paid for it if done here. The body is super straight. I had intended to cut and buff the base/clear job, but the orange peel so minimal, I will probably just run a buffer over it prior to reassembly. Not only has the white been repainted...and COMPLETELY including jambs and underhood, but the BLUE interior color has also been redone...







This car has never had ANY rust anywhere...





...absolutely priceless for a 59 year old car.

Here's the motor...



I'm not sure of the sequence I will attack this one, but the plan will develop as I get into it.

Should be fun!

Hey Dick, whats stamped on the little tag hanging off the main body tag? Does it say "TT" for twin traction?

[Roscomacaw]

No, it says "XX", and there's no telling what that stands for. I've got one of those little tags with just a "G" on it. Took it off a 61 Lark 4dr.

[starliner62]

Isnt there a song... Jealous, jealous again!!!!