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bigblock73 · 06-09-2003, 12:18 PM

That is cool as hell!

How did you fabricate the rear window and bed area? I assume you started with a Vega station wagon right?

Have any close up pics of that area?

Thanks - Jeff

bigblock73 · 06-09-2003, 12:20 PM

NM, I just noticed the link to your site...but any info on the conversion would be cool to see/hear.

BigRed · 06-09-2003, 12:46 PM

Welcome aboard!

tazman · 06-12-2003, 08:49 PM

well the back window is the tail gate of the station wagon, the sides and the side windows were cut out and the back tail gate moved foward. due to the angel of the tail gate. the back side of the front doors had to be cut and angled to match. which bring me to a new problem-- does anyone have a suggestion on side glass due to the fact that its now a custom thing. there was plexi glass but that does not do well in 100 degree heat-- back to the conversion the bed is ligned with wood right now but plan to try something else--not sure yet.

C-10volvo · 06-12-2003, 09:21 PM

welcome from Oregon... represent....

82 Silverado 4X · 06-13-2003, 10:46 PM

Welcome from Pa.
Reallllllly neat custom ride.
As far as the side windows go, I would have looked for windows with close to the angle you wanted then modified your doors and roof to fit them. Near impossible to do anything with tempered glass.
My buddy did up a 68 Camaro like that back in the early 80's. He painted it candy apple root beer over silver base with ghost flames under the candy. He also did a nice dark walnut bed interior to go with the paint.
Good luck and I'd like to see some more shots as you continue.

tazman · 06-14-2003, 12:03 AM

thanks for the shout --I thought of that with the windows but they have already been customized to fit the new line and angle of the custom roof --may have to go to lexan

06-09-2003, 12:46 PM	#28
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Welcome aboard! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

06-12-2003, 08:49 PM	#29
tazman Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: laughlin nv Posts: 47	well the back window is the tail gate of the station wagon, the sides and the side windows were cut out and the back tail gate moved foward. due to the angel of the tail gate. the back side of the front doors had to be cut and angled to match. which bring me to a new problem-- does anyone have a suggestion on side glass due to the fact that its now a custom thing. there was plexi glass but that does not do well in 100 degree heat-- back to the conversion the bed is ligned with wood right now but plan to try something else--not sure yet. __________________ tazman member of Mojave Street Rods

06-12-2003, 09:21 PM	#30
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	welcome from Oregon... represent.... __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

06-13-2003, 10:46 PM	#31
82 Silverado 4X Genuine Chevrolet Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South West Pennsylvania. Posts: 582	Welcome from Pa. Reallllllly neat custom ride. As far as the side windows go, I would have looked for windows with close to the angle you wanted then modified your doors and roof to fit them. Near impossible to do anything with tempered glass. My buddy did up a 68 Camaro like that back in the early 80's. He painted it candy apple root beer over silver base with ghost flames under the candy. He also did a nice dark walnut bed interior to go with the paint. Good luck and I'd like to see some more shots as you continue. __________________ George 82 Silverado LWB 4x4 350 SM465 NP208 77 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet 400 TH350 NP203

06-14-2003, 12:03 AM	#32
tazman Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: laughlin nv Posts: 47	thanks for the shout --I thought of that with the windows but they have already been customized to fit the new line and angle of the custom roof --may have to go to lexan __________________ tazman member of Mojave Street Rods

06-09-2003, 12:18 PM	#26
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	That is cool as hell! How did you fabricate the rear window and bed area? I assume you started with a Vega station wagon right? Have any close up pics of that area? Thanks - Jeff

06-09-2003, 12:20 PM	#27
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	NM, I just noticed the link to your site...but any info on the conversion would be cool to see/hear.



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