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    1. #1
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      Long Roof Cruiser; Roller with Solid Body Perferred

      Hey PT,

      I sold my car recently and am in the process of relocating from NY to Charlottesville, VA. I'll be moving in the next few months and once I get settled I want to start another project. This time around I want to get a cruiser wagon. I'm really hoping to find a 2 door wagon from the late 50s to early 60s. Brookwood, Biscayne, Ranch Wagon, Chevelle 300, and etc. I plan to run a modern drivetrain, so the engine doesn't matter, and a roller would actually be preferred. Send me a PM if you have one or know where one may be.



      Thanks,
      Ryan


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD


    2. #2
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      One of the nicest wagons out there is the 57 Buick hardtop Caballero and Estate wagon. Little bit hard to find but worth looking for imho.

      Don
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      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

    3. #3
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      Wow, that is gorgeous!! Thanks for showing that. One just popped up on BaT...


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    4. #4
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      Since you're taking suggestion

      I would love to see one of these built as a P-T



      https://www.motortrend.com/vehicle-g...ark-wagonaire/
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    5. #5
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      I'll listen to all suggestions, but more importantly I'd like to find some leads haha. I'm hoping to close on the house sometime in late June and once we are settled, I'd like to find a project this fall.


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by ryeguy2006a View Post
      I'll listen to all suggestions, but more importantly I'd like to find some leads haha. I'm hoping to close on the house sometime in late June and once we are settled, I'd like to find a project this fall.
      Done! https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...e/2579309.html :-)
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    7. #7
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      That is really cool! So is that back roof section removable?


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    8. #8
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      Looks like it slides in the panel toward the front of the car. I see the channels. Thats pretty cool
      Quote Originally Posted by ryeguy2006a View Post
      That is really cool! So is that back roof section removable?

    9. #9
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      Quote Originally Posted by thumper877 View Post
      Looks like it slides in the panel toward the front of the car. I see the channels. Thats pretty cool
      Bingo! It's basically the predecessor to the GMC Envoy XUV.
      Red Forman: "The Mustang's front end is problematic; get yourself a Firebird."

    10. #10
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      Old friend of mine had two of those rotting in his yard.. I should have grabbed them when the bank foreclosed on his property.. have no idea where they went, probably to a crusher..

      Brian

    11. #11
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      That Buick looks sick. Love how it looks like a coupe but has 4 doors. If you do some flush door handles people won’t even notice that it’s a 4 door

    12. #12
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      All great suggestions! So my short list is now a 65 Chevelle 2 door wagon, 59 Brookwood 2 door wagon, and a 57 Buick Estate Wagon.


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    13. #13
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      Been wanting a 59 2 door Brookwood wagon. Hard to find.

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      57 Buick wagon on BAT sold for $30k with buyers premium…

      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

    14. #14
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      Don, I saw that 57 on there. I think if the color was different it would have gotten a lot more attention. I have a line on a few 65 Chevelle 2 doors, but I'm hoping that a nice 59 wagon will pop up. I'd also consider a 60 2 door if it has the look I want, but definitely prefer the 59.


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    15. #15
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      OMG I want that Buick wagon
      Doug L.
      68 RS/SS Conv. LSA/T56.
      67 RS Coupe LS2/T56 named "NutKse"

    16. #16
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      This probably isn't what you're looking for but I think this would look good as a pro touring cruiser.
      20210609_120839 by F G, on Flickr

    17. #17
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      I haven't ruled out a Nova wagon. I do like the looks of it and it's solid. I'm definitely not going full pro-touring, but I want updated suspension, brakes and air ride. Probably stick with a 17" wheel for more sidewall, but I'll let the project speak to me once I find one.


      1955 Nomad project LC9, 4L80e, C5 brakes, Vision wheels
      1968 Camaro 6.2 w/ LSA, TR6060-Magnum hybrid and etc SOLD
      1976 T/A LS1 6 Speed, and etc. SOLD

    18. #18
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      The first and second gen Chevy II's have a ton of front clip and rear suspension options . I have a 63 Chevy II wagon myself and find it to be reasonably comfy and with the wagon rear plenty of room to throw chairs etc for cruise in's etc. I carry a assortment of tools in a clean old Coleman cooler as to be incognito. I'd love to fab up a simple aluminum box for my 17" GTO spare and have it leather covered to look like a piece of luggage. Wagons are hot.

    19. #19
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      Saw this on FB
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    20. #20
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      70 Buick Estate wagon, still out there, 375 hp 455, will need a OD trans and some fuel injection,

      We had one when I was a kid, that thing hauled some kids, BMX bikes, dirt bikes, and hauled ass!
      Steve68- 1968 Camaro SS LSX T56, 12bolt 3:90's, 18" Fikse Profil 13s, Deep Fathom Green paint, Spearcos, just bunch of old junk because another member said so, LOL



      70 Nova SS street/drag 454, T400, 3:55, ugly!

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