Our barn find

[ERASER5]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Yep, I have a great wife too. Latch broke and I couldn't fit through here so......

Caption time!
--Maybe the trans hits second a little too hard!
--I told you I could fit a body in there!
--I meant it when I said "One more peep outta you and..."

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by davischevy

BTW, me and mine (actually her and her's) passed 44 years last Friday. You boys keep trying. You'll get it right.

davischevy – 44 years? Wow – very cool!

Originally Posted by davischevy

Advance Design, I know this is Daddy-O's thread, but have you got more pics of that 56?

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Apologies Wayne!

Davischevy, here is one. The car is just a decent 10 or 20 footer.

No problem guys.

Very nice ride Doug – what are the specs?


I’ve R&R’ed the battery cables, got my spare battery fully charged, replaced in carb fuel filter, replaced the inline fuel filter (got a see through type for now but will replace with a metal one or hard line it after I get the fuel system cleaned), and got the wagon on skates. I’ve ordered new tail light, backup, and parking light lenses. We plan to give her a bath this weekend.

My lift will possibly be here Monday or Tuesday next week. I hope to be able to use it to finish up the Jeep (replacing ball joints, unit bearings, and front tie rod assembly). Then the wagon will get skated over to the lift and I will drop the fuel tank, inspect it and clean or replace if needed.

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

Caption time!
--Maybe the trans hits second a little too hard!
--I told you I could fit a body in there!
--I meant it when I said "One more peep outta you and..."

Since you're already back there, would you mind getting me that ham sandwich?

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by Daddy'O

Since you're already back there, would you mind getting me that ham sandwich?

You guys are walking on thin ice, of course on second thought, I'm sure it wouldn't surprise your wives at this point.

My wife is my best friend. The biggest conflict we have is she is a home body and I should have been born with wheels on my butt.

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by davischevy

You guys are walking on thin ice, of course on second thought, I'm sure it wouldn't surprise your wives at this point.

I think you're correct on both counts.

[Advanced Design]

Guys, Wife and I love the captions about the picture of my wife getting into the trunk! Those with wives supporting this hobby are fortunate.

Wayne, congratulations on the coming lift. As you know, real soon you will wonder how you got along without it.

Specs on the 56 - 5.3 from a Silverado, PSI harness, Spectra tank with AC Delco pump, 4L60E trans, 9 inch rear (left over from my first car69 Mach 1, I put a Dana 60 in it) with 3:70 gears and posi, Moser axles, Borgenson ps, GMPP accessory drive, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, PRC radiator and shroud, Spal cooling fan, lowered couple inches all around with springs and spindles, disc brakes all around, 92 Buick body harness and the most goofy looking yet extremly comfortable bucket seats for long drives from a 92 Riviera.

Sorry such a long description on specs.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Guys, Wife and I love the captions about the picture of my wife getting into the trunk! Those with wives supporting this hobby are fortunate.

Wayne, congratulations on the coming lift. As you know, real soon you will wonder how you got along without it.

Specs on the 56 - 5.3 from a Silverado, PSI harness, Spectra tank with AC Delco pump, 4L60E trans, 9 inch rear (left over from my first car69 Mach 1, I put a Dana 60 in it) with 3:70 gears and posi, Moser axles, Borgenson ps, GMPP accessory drive, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, PRC radiator and shroud, Spal cooling fan, lowered couple inches all around with springs and spindles, disc brakes all around, 92 Buick body harness and the most goofy looking yet extremly comfortable bucket seats for long drives from a 92 Riviera.

Sorry such a long description on specs.

OK, AD quit teasing us. Just start a new thread on the 56. lol. I laugh, but I want to see it. I had a 56 Nomad for 20 years and still have a 56 parts car.

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by davischevy

OK, AD quit teasing us. Just start a new thread on the 56. lol. I laugh, but I want to see it. I had a 56 Nomad for 20 years and still have a 56 parts car.

Ok, I may do that davischevy. It's just an ok 10 footer. Sorry for blathering on about it.....get me talking about a car I can get carried away.

Looking forward to seeing your updates on the 55 Wayne!

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Ok, I may do that davischevy. It's just an ok 10 footer. Sorry for blathering on about it.....get me talking about a car I can get carried away.

Looking forward to seeing your updates on the 55 Wayne!

Don't apologize for talking about it. That's what we are here for. That and posting compromising pictures of our wives. lol

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by davischevy

OK, AD quit teasing us. Just start a new thread on the 56. lol. I laugh, but I want to see it. I had a 56 Nomad for 20 years and still have a 56 parts car.

Here you go davischevy...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=690783

Don't have a lot of pics though I did post what I could find.

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Specs on the 56 - 5.3 from a Silverado, PSI harness, Spectra tank with AC Delco pump, 4L60E trans, 9 inch rear (left over from my first car69 Mach 1, I put a Dana 60 in it) with 3:70 gears and posi, Moser axles, Borgenson ps, GMPP accessory drive, Vintage Air, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, PRC radiator and shroud, Spal cooling fan, lowered couple inches all around with springs and spindles, disc brakes all around, 92 Buick body harness and the most goofy looking yet extremly comfortable bucket seats for long drives from a 92 Riviera.

Sorry such a long description on specs.

Wow! - That sounds great. Would love a ride in your 56 and don't be sorry, I love details.

Gave the 55 a bath Sunday. We think it cleaned up nicely.

[Advanced Design]

Holy cow...drool!

Really cleaned up well!

[nlped]

Very Cool. I missed out on a 55 wagon a few months ago & keep kicking myself for dragging my a$$ on that one. Love the new lift too.

[flashed]

The 55 cleaned up very nice ,what kind of roller skates you got it on .I have the cheap Harbor Freight ones that work good but yours look much nicer .

[Daddy'O]

Thanks guys!

flashed - I got the skates from summit racing. They are AutoTwirler brand. They are American made and have grease zerks in the castors. They are really heavy too.

[aggie91]

Congrats to you and Dee on finding that wagon. I looks to be in really good shape and cleaned up great.

Hope you can get it into driver shape without too much expense or hassle and start enjoying it this coming spring!

[davischevy]

Wayne, I found a brand new, still in the box, Walker muffler for 55-57 chevy, circa 1975-80, in my storeroom. The price is right if you need it.

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Congrats to you and Dee on finding that wagon. I looks to be in really good shape and cleaned up great.

Hope you can get it into driver shape without too much expense or hassle and start enjoying it this coming spring!

Thanks Karl! Us too!

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by davischevy

Wayne, I found a brand new, still in the box, Walker muffler for 55-57 chevy, circa 1975-80, in my storeroom. The price is right if you need it.

davischevy - I would be interested in the muffler. PM me your thoughts.

Many thanks!

[89AKurt]

I have a soft spot for these wagons. My dad's father had a '57 two door wagon (brand new in picture), which he traded in for a P.O.S. Chevy LUV before I was old enough to drive.


When I had kids, the Honda Civic was getting small, so got a '57 4 door wagon.


You got a beautiful car, enjoy!

[phillip123hastings]

I want to barn find something one day! I mean people find awesome vehicles like this, plus they might worth a lot! Like this one, probably a fortune!

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by 89AKurt

I have a soft spot for these wagons. My dad's father had a '57 two door wagon (brand new in picture), which he traded in for a P.O.S. Chevy LUV before I was old enough to drive.


When I had kids, the Honda Civic was getting small, so got a '57 4 door wagon.


You got a beautiful car, enjoy!

89AKurt - Thanks!

Cool story and pics - you still have that '57?

[Daddy'O]

Originally Posted by phillip123hastings

I want to barn find something one day! I mean people find awesome vehicles like this, plus they might worth a lot! Like this one, probably a fortune!

phillip123hastings - That's a cool story. I hope barn finds are not a once in a life time thing because they are too fun!

[Daddy'O]

We finally have the title transferred and the wagon insured. We were able to find some nice 1955 Texas passenger car plates so the wagon is officially registered as a Texas antique vehicle using YOM plates. Now I feel more comfortable with throwing some blood, sweat, and money at it

Here are the plates we found:

[flashed]

Plates look good .