Got the Wagon a Christmas present!

[gdphillipswagon]

Hey guys, sorry haven't been on here in awhile. I've been enjoying my wagon, but decided it's time to take it to the Next Level!

Currently:
'72 Chevelle "SS" Wagon
454 BB / 200R4
Coilovers
12 bolt 3.55 rear
Quick ratio steering box
4 wheel disc brakes
SS interior including buckets and a Monte Carlo dash

Two phase renovation:
Phase 1 - Drivetrain, A/C and dash
Phase 2 - Interior including, new carpet, power windows/locks, custom door cards, floor shifter and console, 4 buckets, stereo and Nav

Here's how the Wagon looks now:

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For Christmas Santa bought the Wagon this:

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Unwrapped! LS3 / 495 HP with a 4L70E

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I'll keep you up to date on the progress.

Thanks, have a great New Year!

Gordon Phillips, USAF (ret)
Albuquerque, NM

[1989GTA]

Nice looking car. Following along for the engine swap.

[Later-A-body]

Really nice wagon. Love the wheel choice with the color of the car. That LS swap will transform the car. You'll love it even more.

[wyattroa]

What wheels are those on there?

[Motown 454]

Nice looking wagon, it's going to be a nice build.

[JAWSS]

I love that wagon!! I wish I could find a clean 72 Chevelle Wagon for a decent price. I love your city and have many friends that work at the VA hospital there, congrats on your retirement, I did 10.5 years as a 2T370 vehicle maintenance USAF.

J

[gdphillipswagon]

What wheels are those on there?

Thanks! US Mags, Rambler

[gdphillipswagon]

Thanks for serving! And thanks for you VA buddies! The VA gets a pretty bad rap, but I have gotten nothing but great care there!

[Godbolt]

That is a great looking wagon. The problem with is forum is that I see so many cool cars. I want a truck, a wagon, and everything else in between!

[KiwiStarChief]

That is one great looking wagon, especially with that colour and wheel combo.

[Rebob]

Nice!! Looks like you've been a good boy this year ��

[mckemy442]

Amazing ride, just when you had it done and were enjoying it..... rip it apart. I love this hobby, keep up the good work!

[gdphillipswagon]

Out with the old...

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[Radlark]

What wheels are those are they the US mags?

Great looking wagon btw.

[gdphillipswagon]

What wheels are those are they the US mags?

Great looking wagon btw.

Thanks!

Yes US Mags, Ramblers

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Good to see another sweet long back! Great looking ride!

[hangn69]

What are your plans regarding the fuel tank for the conversion

[Schwartz Performance]

Cool parts! Where'd you get them?? ;)

[gdphillipswagon]

Cool parts! Where'd you get them?? ;)

Yes, I will take this opportunity to recognize and thank Dale @ Schwartz Performance for selling me ALL the parts for this project

Great prices, fast delivery. Give Dale a call!

"Let the Schwartz Be With You!!!"

Gordon

[gdphillipswagon]

It's been awhile since I started purchasing the parts, but the wagon is being torn down for the rebuild to include:
all new powertrain
paint & body with a new color
new custom interior

Here are some progress pics...

[Radlark]

Wow I can't wait to see this done!

[gdphillipswagon]

What are your plans regarding the fuel tank for the conversion

Missed this question from a few months ago.

Unfortunately the wagon fuel tank is really unique - its a "suitcase" sized tank mounted right behind the left rear tire. I haven't found a manufacturer that build an EFI tank for the wagon. I think my only options are an external pump, or mounting an aftermarket fuel pump assembly into the existing tank, such as Aeromotive's Stealth systems.

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[Radlark]

I had a wagon as well and I used a universal in tank pump from pumps inc.....there also was another guy who modified his original wagon tank to accept the the same pump, I lost my pics of how I did it, I will search my threads and try and find the other guys setup.

[focused313]

car is looking good

[hangn69]

Any news on pictures I have a wagon and looking to do a similar conversion

[gdphillipswagon]

Another update...
Door drip rails (rain gutters) removed and smoothed
All emblems removed
Wheel well trim removed and holes filled
Firewall smoothed
Prepping for paint

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[Motown 454]

Steve Rupp built a 71 wagon Maybe you could shoot him a PM and ask what he used. He has some good connections and might know something we don't for your fuel system.

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Nice looking wagon !!

How wide are the wheels ? Front and rear please .

Getting ready to do a 71 El Camino .

[usc2001gc]

Love the stance and ride height. What's the suspension setup? Putting a 5.3 in a 72 Chevelle wagon now and trying to plan my suspension. I was able to modify my factory sending unit to install an in tank pump.

[ChevelleNV]

Love the wagon...If you haven't solved the fuel tank issue, you might want to consider a surge tank... Radium Auto makes some real cool stuff. Im using one of their fuel cell surge tanks one http://www.radiumauto.com/Universal-Fuel-Surge-Tanks-C54.aspx

[gdphillipswagon]

Nice looking wagon !!

How wide are the wheels ? Front and rear please .

Getting ready to do a 71 El Camino .

Front: 18 x 8
rear: 19 x 9.5

[gdphillipswagon]

Love the wagon...If you haven't solved the fuel tank issue, you might want to consider a surge tank... Radium Auto makes some real cool stuff. Im using one of their fuel cell surge tanks one http://www.radiumauto.com/Universal-Fuel-Surge-Tanks-C54.aspx

Surge tank looks like an option, as is an external pump. But think my first choice will be an attempt to modify the existing tank with a new internal high pressure pump.

I'll let you know how it goes.

G

[gdphillipswagon]

Love the stance and ride height. What's the suspension setup? Putting a 5.3 in a 72 Chevelle wagon now and trying to plan my suspension. I was able to modify my factory sending unit to install an in tank pump.

Coilovers on all four corners.

[gdphillipswagon]

In for paint last week - a few pics

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[gdphillipswagon]

Hood accents...

[gdphillipswagon]

Clearcoat.

Cutting and buffing next!

[ProTouring442]

Very nice!

[gdphillipswagon]

front brakes this weekend (thanks Dale @ Schwartz Performance!)

Gordon

[gdphillipswagon]

Pics

[Motown 454]

Paint looks slick! They did a nice job. I like the graphics.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Wow, what a transformation. Liked the old paint, but really love the new.

[Schwartz Performance]

Dang, that color looks great Gordon. Thanks for keeping the build thread going, love seeing it come along! & Thanks for the business too!

-Dale

[gdphillipswagon]

Rear end cleaned, painted and detailed.

[gdphillipswagon]

Rear diff installed. Working on the exhaust - Magnaflow AS Builder's Kit

- - - Updated - - -

Stainless Steel

[gdphillipswagon]

So we made it to SEMA!

A huge thanks to:
Pilkington Classic Glass
Rocket Wheels
Magnaflow Exhaust
Luce Customs - Caleb Luce
Jay Walton Automotive145756145755

[beater65]

Wow, that interior is amazing.

More pics please