Pro-Touring Wagon project

[Radlark]

Well here is my base line of what I am starting with this will have

2003 4.8 (have u seen the gas prices)Vortec LS based motor from a Tahoe
Tublar Upper/lower control arms
4-weel baer brakes
QA1 coilovers
etc,etc,etc

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I am having John Mcbride do a rendering for it when he has the time!

[Bill Howell]

Very nice. I want to do a wagon soon.

[Clean Cut Creations]

We just finished some updates on Chuck Hanson's '66 chevelle 2-door wagon. Take a look at the build-up page for more pics.
http://www.cleancutcreations.com/chchevelle.html

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[Radlark]

i have been checking out that build up nice work!!!

[homerneedspeed]

it looks perfect just how it is, old chalkboard paint and all. i've been called crazy but i wouldn't even touch the body if it didn't have rust or dents. i love the look of a matte paint and polished trim/ wheels.

[Lowend]

Wagons rule!! I helped a buddy do a 65 Ford Falcon wagon a few years back and that car was awesome

[jy211]

glad to see more wagon's!

[Steve Chryssos]

Love it!

[kursed56]

The looks great. You guys are lucky out west. That thing looks solid.

Just looking at the rear shot, I wonder if anyone has ever thought about doing a 4 door El Camino. Could be cool.

[6'9"Witha69]

Wagons are cool. That one is straight and a very solid starting point. Looks good already!

Oh, and make sure you get an '04 or later 4.8, more power!

[Rubes]

Almost as if we can change the name of the siter to Pro-Wagons:rotfl:. Nice ride, what better to go "touring" in than a goon?


Very nice. I want to do a wagon soon. Hey Bill, are we twins separated at birth??? So far every car you've done or want to do is the same as mine. I got a wagon project that I'm looking to unload (CHEAP)...OK hijack off.

[Bill Howell]

LOL Rubes, great to know others think outside the box too. I love all cars, so it is very easy for me to want something else. I need to FINISH what I have now, before I drag anything else home.:hammer:

[Brian-Blade]

The looks great. You guys are lucky out west. That thing looks solid.

Just looking at the rear shot, I wonder if anyone has ever thought about doing a 4 door El Camino. Could be cool.

I totally agree that that (4 doorEl-camino) would look trick its got the right body line to do it .

[JJSmitches]

I wish my wife liked A-body wagons. All of the cars she thinks are cool would put me in the poor house..wait a min, I am already there.

[Radlark]

I wish my wife liked A-body wagons. All of the cars she thinks are cool would put me in the poor house..wait a min, I am already there.

Judging the cars on this site from other members you have plenty of company!!:rotfl:

[wantahertzdonut]

This will be cool. Kinda silly but fun at the same time, and it's always nice to see someone build up something different. Put it up with all the guys on V8Buick with their 10 sec wagons. Definitely cool!

[CHROMAHOLIC]

Wagons are the coolest....I will be beginning my pro-touring project on my Malibu wagon in the next week. I have already purchased the Hotchkis suspension, Air Technologies kit, and my 4 wheel disc 13" Baer brakes just arrived yesterday. Then I will be ordering my Intro rims 18" all around. As soon as I begin I'll start posting pics. Here's a before pic...for now

[Radlark]

Wagons are the coolest....I will be beginning my pro-touring project on my Malibu wagon in the next week. I have already purchased the Hotchkis suspension, Air Technologies kit, and my 4 wheel disc 13" Baer brakes just arrived yesterday. Then I will be ordering my Intro rims 18" all around. As soon as I begin I'll start posting pics. Here's a before pic...for now


Love that style of wagon also that will look good

[sam1]

Wagons rule!!! I just picked up another one this week - 67 Impala w/air that will become our tow rig....

[Radlark]

Wagons seem to be pretty popular right now, any one else got one in the works??

[USAZR1]

I sold a killer 57 Nomad a few years ago that I sure wish I had back.
I'm jealous of your 69 wagon,Rad. Very nice.

[Radlark]

USAZR1 thanks for the compliments I have to admit I was a little worried posting because this site mainly caters to 1st gen Camaros but I thought 'hey this is Pro-touring" and anything done tastefully can be cosidered Pro-touring!!

PS. Thank for all the encouraging words I will continually post progress pics!!!

[ProTouring442]

Send many pics and updates! I like it!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[68Formula]

If you're concerned about mileage and still want performance I noted in another thread I'd like to see someone drop a modern diesel like a Duramax in one of these. It's be different, powerful and mileage would be outstanding.

[Scott Parkhurst]

You know I have to chime in...

I've been chipping away at this one for awhile.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11929667@N00/sets/72057594110671642/

540-plus HP 383 SBC, ATS 6-speed T56, Currie Ford 9-inch, Hotchkis rear suspension, rebuilt stock front susp. w/ custom coils and adjustable shocks, 4-wheel discs, 17x8s, etc. Getting a 150-shot next...then some front suspension goodies and a steering upgrade. I drive it daily when it ain't snowing...

~SP~

[barraza]

Wagons rule!!! I just picked up another one this week - 67 Impala w/air that will become our tow rig....
I also have a 67 Impala Wagon in the works. Have most of the parts to start assembly, its getting a Banks turbocharged 6.2 diesel. Not going to be very fast, but should be fun.

[1970cuda]

jeff schwartz is building a wagon

http://www.schwartzperformance.com/64wagon.htm

look cool

[ProTeal55]

Leave the green paint , it looks too badass to strip.....

[High Plains Mopars]

I picked this one up a couple summers ago. I haven't started any work on it, but should probably get moving on it since it is big enough to hold my three kids and one friend for each them. Solid car overall. needs suspension rebuild, bigger brakes, engine overhaul and paint. I'm thinking two tone light and dark green.

[Pro-touring towncar]

I love wagons, I keep looking for one. There how ever is a 79 country squire in town that hasn't been registered since 99.

Tim

[CHROMAHOLIC]

One thing to remember with wagons is that parts are not easy to find, so you have to be sure it's all there when you start unless your doing a Chevelle, Impala or in my case a mid 80's Malibu where parts can bet found from many different sources such as Monte ss, Buick, Olds and El Camino stuff are all interchangable....But all wagons are sweet. Here's a cool plate idea for one "WAYGONE"

[Radlark]

Chromaholic I was firtunate enough to find one trhat was complete and I had a good starting base, I just finished installing bucket in the the car I will post pic tommorow

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

damn beautiful wagon there..

the directional wheels going opposite ways boggle my mind! :D

[Radlark]

damn beautiful wagon there..

the directional wheels going opposite ways boggle my mind! :D

Thanks for the compliment, LOL, I know I have had them swapprd around, the shop that did them originally obviuosly didn't pay attention! LOL

[Radlark]

Hey guys what are your thoughts I have been tossing around the idea of not using the rear window trim whaty do you think? And also I have tinted the windows and shaved the door handles and side marker lights and the gas tank what doyou think??

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[Larry Callahan]

I'd love to do a wagon. You should see the wife roll her eyes when I tell here I like them. LOL!

[Radlark]

LOL, Larry just keep telling her that it is the new "millenium" wagon!!!

[Clean Cut Creations]

You P/S'd the handles and gate trim off or actually did it?

(EDIT: I just read your post title.....I'm stupid...LOL)

That work would look great though!

[jy211]

Wagons seem to be pretty popular right now, any one else got one in the works??

We do....:naughty:

[grand_marquis_gt]

I'd like a woodgrain wagon, like a 1972 torino, to build like that.

Keep the woodgrain, but have the contrasting colour be some crazy house of colour color. Oh, and different style woodgrain is allowed, too...

[Radlark]

We do....:naughty:

Looking good!!!

[Bill Howell]

Hey guys what are your thoughts I have been tossing around the idea of not using the rear window trim whaty do you think? And also I have tinted the windows and shaved the door handles and side marker lights and the gas tank what doyou think??

I like a little chrome myself. Then again I am old school.

[Radlark]

Thanks Bill, it seems the mor I look at it I might not remove the rear trim it seems to plain back there. But the

[jy211]

Looking good!!!

thanks

[Scott Parkhurst]

Clean is mean, but if you PT this wagon more than customizing it, several race venues and some sanctioning bodies (like Silver State) require that you have external door handles for safety reasons.

I'd considered this for my '67 until I learned about the rules...

Also- Look to factory El Camino SS tailgates for inspiration. I like the clean-and-mean look, but I've been on the fence about what to do with the tailgate trim on the '67 as well. I may do something with an SS flavor. It's worth investigating to nail the look you're after. I'm shooting for a '60s-era road race style (not as apparent now as it will be..).

[SickSpeedMonte]

The car looks awesome, I think it will be a cool project.

One thing though... that one passenger front wheel looks like its going the wrong way. The other three are right though.

[Radlark]

The wheel issues have been adressed they are all going the right direction now. (see earlier post)

[Radlark]

The car looks awesome, I think it will be a cool project.

One thing though... that one passenger front wheel looks like its going the wrong way. The other three are right though.

That is a VERY nice looking Monte!!

[SickSpeedMonte]

That is a VERY nice looking Monte!!

Oops! Sorry. I though I read through the post well enough and didn't see that post.

Thank you ver much for the compliment :)

[1970cuda]

here is a picture of the one jeff is building
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[Radlark]

that is going to be one sharp wagon!

[protour_chevelle]

That is one clean ass wagon! Can't wait!

-Matt

[SatisTraction]

how about this for a 2 door wagon project!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4637329178&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

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[bobbaganoosh]

I used to have a '51 Plymouth 2 dr wagon, looked very similar. I sold it a few years ago, I wish I hadn't. :(

Aaron

[CRCRFT78]

The Plymouth would look cool with a slight chop and some bigger wheels.

[Diognes56]

Looks like a fun project :) .

David

[Kenova]

The Plymouth would look cool with a slight chop and some bigger wheels.
.....and it wouldn't hurt to section it either. At the very least, open up the wheel wells a bit.
Ken

[1970cuda]

we need more wagons

[wickedridz]

how about an adjustable coilover shock system for that grocery getter there radlark?

[Pro-touring towncar]

I had the perfect pro-touring wagon, A 1980 merc zepher wagon,:cool: :cool: a fox body wagon. any of the fox mustang parts would slip right under it.
But then again wouldn't that be too easy. :jump: :jump:
I do currently have a station wagon that I am working one but it is more of a sport compact. 2003 Ford Focus ZTW wagon. It is how ever a wagon.:moon:

Tim

[kart34]

I am in the process of building a Jason Rushforth designed 1967 Buick Skylark Sportwagon with some GS options. The chassis is completed with full ART airride / tubular upper control arms/ Wilwood Brakes/ Big sway bars etc. 18" and 20" Intros but also have a set of Budnik gassers. The body has had a lite shave and is about ready for paint. Ice Blue with a pearl white roof and a retro interior by Ol Skool Customs. The 462 C.I. buick 455 with a turbo 400 . The frame is done waiting for the body. We own a Custom Powder Coating job shop and have every available part powder coated. This will be our show car for 2008 selected Good-Guys events .

The wagon is in Super Rod magazine this month October 2007 . Special thanks to Buckaroo Publications and Josh Mishler for the great debut story.

[Bill Howell]

:postpics:

Sounds like a sweet project, I can not wait to see it.
Gotta love a wagon.
Which goodguys shows will you be attending?

[kart34]

Bill, We are shooting for July ,2008 Good-Guys Des Moines, Iowa. Sorry for no pic. I will see if jason can post the Final design drawing. Thanks, Greg Peterson Extreme Custom Powder Coating

[JayR]

Bill, We are shooting for July 3-5 ,2007 Good-Guys Des Moines, Iowa. Sorry for no pic. I will see if jason can post the Final design drawing. Thanks, Greg Peterson Extreme Custom Powder Coating

My ears were burning......

[Roger Poirier]

Very nice. I want to do a wagon soon.


Bill, slooooooooooooooooooow down. You are going to have a heart attack!

By the way, once you own a wagon, its hard to go back with a 2 door. Too many darn uses for the wagon. We have have had 5 of them over the years.. Nice car! Starting to set a new trend.

R.P.

[hdesign]

Jason,
That looks awesome. I'm a huge Buick fan so I might be a little bias. LOL You're a lucky guy Greg!!!

[Bill Howell]

Bill, slooooooooooooooooooow down. You are going to have a heart attack!

By the way, once you own a wagon, its hard to go back with a 2 door. Too many darn uses for the wagon. We have have had 5 of them over the years.. Nice car! Starting to set a new trend.

R.P.

Wanting and getting are two different things. The older I get, the more I want, I will never be able to retire if I keep on....lol

[Samckitt]

Sorry if this has been already asked or pointed out. But why do the wheels not match on the passenger side? Looks to me like the front wheel is on the wrong side. Other than that I think it looks great. Reminds me of my childhood. My parents had one similar, & about the same color.

[JayR]

Jason,
That looks awesome. I'm a huge Buick fan so I might be a little bias. LOL You're a lucky guy Greg!!!

Thanks Ben!

Oh and Scott's right. You have the left front wheel on the right side so your directional wheels are going 2 different directions

Jason
www.jasonrushforth.com (http://www.jasonrushforth.com)

[68Formula]

Thanks Ben!

Oh and Scott's right. You have the left front wheel on the right side so your directional wheels are going 2 different directions

Jason
www.jasonrushforth.com (http://www.jasonrushforth.com)

Maybe he's thinking outside the box. Everyone has them going the same direction...

[hdesign]

Had a couple minutes waiting for prints to finish...here's an idea:
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You could probably graft in a door and window from an elcamino. The only problem is getting the rear glass and extending the window trim.

Don't mind the awful wheel chop in there. They were first ones I found and spent about 3 seconds throwing them in.

[Radlark]

Ben why did you have to go and do that? Now Iam on craigslist looking for an el camino!!!:hand: Dude that looks wicked! I wonder actually HOW much work that would be to pull this off?

[hdesign]

My best educated and scientific estimation is.....A WICKED LOT....(sorry, that's the Mass-speak coming through:hammer:).

Seriously though, it's doable. Time and money my friend. The key is not reinventing the wheel as much as possible. You may need to use the whole rear door jamb+door of an Elcy to do it, but I sure haven't seen one of these around yet.

I don't have the car in front of me but I'm sure any glass or high quality tinted Lexan guy can cut (and shape if it's not flat) that glass from an accurate template. I extended the window but left the original wheelbase and rear section alone. Of course, that's photoshop.

I hate to say it but you're life would probably be easier if you started with an Elcy and added the rear roof, tailgate and windows from a wagon than adding the doors and jambs from an Elcy to a wagon.

[Radlark]

Yeah that is porbably true I thin I will finish this one first and then go from there! I have to admit this has difintely piqued my interest.

Oh and BTW for a quickie PS dude your dam good!!:bananna2:

[hdesign]

Thanks, I'm pretty much glued to PS all day and night for years so....