Pic Thread: Station Wagons - Page 14 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-07-2021, 02:43 PM

It looks like mom is running late picking the kids up from school. I think she'll get there on time.

**special-K** · 01-08-2021, 06:41 AM

Ok Ok, fast wagons are cool. But let's get back to the topic of early Tempest grocery getters

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On second thought, I'd rather switch topics to drag wagons

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-08-2021, 08:10 AM

I've never quite got station wagons as drag cars, or any big car for that matter. I'm no engineer but it seems that the extra weight would be exactly what you wouldn't want.

My mom had one of these,

1976gmc20 · 01-08-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I've never quite got station wagons as drag cars, or any big car for that matter. I'm no engineer but it seems that the extra weight would be exactly what you wouldn't want.

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More weight over the rear wheels for traction, maybe ???

**special-K** · 01-08-2021, 05:57 PM

Yep, traction. I always thought the same, Paul. Not just drag cars, factory muscle land yachts. Why run a big block Impala when you can run a big block Nova? The name of the game before better tires were available was find traction. That's why gassers were jacked up in the front with lighter straight axles. Weight transfer. Then there were the altered class cars, rear axle shifted forward to help dump the weight over the rear wheels. Today we have bigger and better slicks and narrowed rears.

Then and now

**special-K** · 01-10-2021, 08:38 AM

This REE-nalt would make a great drag car

prairewolf · 01-10-2021, 10:52 AM

I know of a 64 Bonneville 421 4-speed 4 door station wagon. owner never calls back, imagine that ?. I never took a picture but it looked all stock and unrestored in an old storage shed. the owner liked 421 2+2 cars. thanks again for all pics in a cool thread.

1976gmc20 · 01-10-2021, 12:35 PM

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This REE-nalt would make a great drag car

Put a tow bar on it and drag it behind your motorhome ?

**special-K** · 01-10-2021, 02:42 PM

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Put a tow bar on it and drag it behind your motorhome ?

No. More like this Crosley. Hang On!!

**Boog** · 01-10-2021, 04:09 PM

A b/gas refrigerator. Cool.

**Steeveedee** · 01-10-2021, 05:36 PM

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A b/gas refrigerator. Cool.

Natural gas powered! I'd be scared to go over 60 MPH in that critter!

**special-K** · 01-11-2021, 06:33 AM

Me too! Squirrely little thing, I bet. It needs this treatment here

Rich84 · 01-11-2021, 12:04 PM

My neighbor has had these sitting in his yard for several decades. They are Pontiacs. I always thought they would make a cool project.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 01-11-2021, 12:59 PM

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My neighbor has had these sitting in his yard for several decades. They are Pontiacs. I always thought they would make a cool project.
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Those are cool...

**Boog** · 01-11-2021, 01:30 PM

A 2 door and a 4 door wagon. Neat pair.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-11-2021, 02:21 PM

I would KILL for a Safari wagon. I like them better than Nomad's and I love Nomad's.

57FleetsideC4 · 01-11-2021, 07:38 PM

Picture of my 70 Vista Cruiser Wagon. I did a body off on this car. Steve

72c20customcamper · 01-12-2021, 11:18 AM

That's a beautiful wagon

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-12-2021, 11:46 AM

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That's a beautiful wagon

X2 Great job

**FirstOwner69** · 01-21-2021, 12:47 AM

Here's a nice '67 Olds Vista Cruiser on the Phoenix Craigslist.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...262611431.html

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-21-2021, 10:00 AM

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Here's a nice '67 Olds Vista Cruiser on the Phoenix Craigslist.
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...262611431.html

That is a nice Vista Cruiser. And the guy isn't bad on the price. I expect that it will sell fast.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-12-2021, 12:45 PM

I had a 71 Vista Cruiser. Seeing yours makes me miss mine. Beautiful car you built.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-13-2021, 09:22 PM

1963 Rambler survivor original paint and tires https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ler-classic-4/

mr.mud1 · 01-14-2021, 01:40 AM

my old 1967 impala wagon.i've owned it for 21 years,bought it Georgia from the original owner.it's tucked away for the winter and we're waiting for the covid mess to calm down in order to bring home a 1972 cheyenne super 3/4 ton truck that's in Utah waiting for me to come get it.

**special-K** · 01-14-2021, 06:40 AM

Very nice! '67s are so cool

01-07-2021, 02:43 PM	#1
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons It looks like mom is running late picking the kids up from school. I think she'll get there on time. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-08-2021, 06:41 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Ok Ok, fast wagons are cool. But let's get back to the topic of early Tempest grocery getters On second thought, I'd rather switch topics to drag wagons Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2021, 08:10 AM	#3
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I've never quite got station wagons as drag cars, or any big car for that matter. I'm no engineer but it seems that the extra weight would be exactly what you wouldn't want. My mom had one of these, __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-08-2021, 05:57 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Yep, traction. I always thought the same, Paul. Not just drag cars, factory muscle land yachts. Why run a big block Impala when you can run a big block Nova? The name of the game before better tires were available was find traction. That's why gassers were jacked up in the front with lighter straight axles. Weight transfer. Then there were the altered class cars, rear axle shifted forward to help dump the weight over the rear wheels. Today we have bigger and better slicks and narrowed rears. Then and now Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-10-2021 at 08:35 AM.

01-10-2021, 08:38 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons This REE-nalt would make a great drag car Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-10-2021, 10:52 AM	#7
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,891	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I know of a 64 Bonneville 421 4-speed 4 door station wagon. owner never calls back, imagine that ?. I never took a picture but it looked all stock and unrestored in an old storage shed. the owner liked 421 2+2 cars. thanks again for all pics in a cool thread. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

01-10-2021, 04:09 PM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,082	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons A b/gas refrigerator. Cool. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-11-2021, 06:33 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Me too! Squirrely little thing, I bet. It needs this treatment here Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-11-2021, 12:04 PM	#13
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,673	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons My neighbor has had these sitting in his yard for several decades. They are Pontiacs. I always thought they would make a cool project.

01-11-2021, 01:30 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,082	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons A 2 door and a 4 door wagon. Neat pair. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-11-2021, 02:21 PM	#16
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I would KILL for a Safari wagon. I like them better than Nomad's and I love Nomad's. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God. Last edited by FleetsidePaul; 01-11-2021 at 02:27 PM.

01-11-2021, 07:38 PM	#17
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 460	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Picture of my 70 Vista Cruiser Wagon. I did a body off on this car. Steve Attached Images

01-12-2021, 11:18 AM	#18
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,343	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons That's a beautiful wagon __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-21-2021, 12:47 AM	#20
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,841	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Here's a nice '67 Olds Vista Cruiser on the Phoenix Craigslist. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...262611431.html Attached Images __________________ Jim

01-12-2021, 12:45 PM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,934	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I had a 71 Vista Cruiser. Seeing yours makes me miss mine. Beautiful car you built. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons 1963 Rambler survivor original paint and tires https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ler-classic-4/ Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-14-2021, 01:40 AM	#24
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,598	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons my old 1967 impala wagon.i've owned it for 21 years,bought it Georgia from the original owner.it's tucked away for the winter and we're waiting for the covid mess to calm down in order to bring home a 1972 cheyenne super 3/4 ton truck that's in Utah waiting for me to come get it. Attached Images

01-14-2021, 06:40 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Very nice! '67s are so cool __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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