1960 chevy parkwood wagon!

[Zoomin]

Where did you get the clips for the wires? I like that, really clean.

[68basket]

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/mor-72195 These are the plug wire holders I used. Bolted to the rear of the head and side of the block

[68basket]

Got the vintage air unit installed, all the vents installed, wired up. Condenser kit installed and hoses run. Now just needs the compressor mounted and the ac hoses cut and crimped. I love this stuff

[68basket]

Mounted the dakota digitals gauges in the housings. Looks great. ALso found a perfect spot for the dakota digital cruise box to sit behind the gauges. So all you will see of the cruise is the switch stalk and a single cable coming out of the firewall to carb.

[68basket]

Had a friend come over tonight and help me install the engine and trans. I am loving how it is looking. Went ahead and fired up the air ride and had to take a look at it all the way aired out and up. These are huge motivation pictures for me. It shouldnt be too long before it runs.

[yahoos]

Looking great! Keep at it. I got to bump the key over on the car last night and hear it crank for the first time in months. That alone was motivation!

[68basket]

Installed the accessories, fuel pump, carb and mocked up the air cleaner. I cant decide if i am going to paint the air cleaner housing or not because it still has that orange writing on it. STarted laying out the engine wiring and ran out of propane in the heater so i had to call it a night.

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good!!

[nlped]

Everything else looks so good, seems a shame not to paint it. Just my .02. Either way, great ride.

[68basket]

Originally Posted by nlped

Everything else looks so good, seems a shame not to paint it. Just my .02. Either way, great ride.

I am thinking the same thing. I can always do it later. Can't be undone though

[nlped]

Originally Posted by 68basket

I am thinking the same thing. I can always do it later. Can't be undone though

That is VERY true

[Coursey]

Nice Build I always liked a wagon.

[flashed]

Now that you have ruined that old wagon just send it on down to me ,LOL .I love it .

[tommys72]

Mask off the writing and paint the rest. Nice car, loving a wagon. l want one

[57larry]

love reading this build. great looking wagon. will have to see this one in person, Larry

[68basket]

Originally Posted by 57larry

love reading this build. great looking wagon. will have to see this one in person, Larry

Thanks!
I see you are in Indy. I have some friends that live there. I will have this car at the beatersville show here in town. Plus it will be on the complete power tour.

[chevyrestoguy]

I would check with the Impala restoration parts places like Late Great, Year One, or Classic Industries, and see if they carry a water slide decal or a vinyl mask. The Impala restoration guys are super meticulous and I can almost guarantee that somebody carries that decal.

You gotta paint the air cleaner. Everything you've done so far looks too nice, and every time you pop the hood, you'll be happy you did.

[68basket]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I would check with the Impala restoration parts places like Late Great, Year One, or Classic Industries, and see if they carry a water slide decal or a vinyl mask. The Impala restoration guys are super meticulous and I can almost guarantee that somebody carries that decal.

You gotta paint the air cleaner. Everything you've done so far looks too nice, and every time you pop the hood, you'll be happy you did.

That's a good idea. I will have to see if I can get a repo sticker or something

[68basket]

Originally Posted by tommys72

Mask off the writing and paint the rest. Nice car, loving a wagon. l want one

Thanks! I think I will try taping the writing and spray the rest. I can always redo it at another time.

[nlped]

I used to have a vinyl plotter and I could scan and cut stuff like that at my last job. It was pretty slick and something like that wouldn't have been very pricey.

[68basket]

Been progressing along. Lots more wiring with the aaw wiring kit. I love how the kit is setup but it does take some time to get everything laid out and crimped.

I bought an ac hose crimp tool so i dont have to take the hoses all back out which involves removing the heater box again on this car. SHould have bought this tool on the first vintage air job i did. Took no time at all to crimp the ends.

[68basket]

Couple of shots showing the headlight wiring. All of these terminations have to be made. I bought the correct crimpers and it made very easy work of it.

Took 3 trips to the parts store to finally get the correct length belts.

[68basket]

I think i have all the dash wiring finished up so i mounted up the dakota digitals gauges. Man i love these things, that elevel controller is pretty sick also. SHouldnt be too long before i fire the engine and brake in the cam.

[68basket]

Not really related at all but i got in this sweet 78 c20 Bonanza in at work to make it run better. I dont remember ever seeing the bonanza name. Lots of options on this one, they had to use 2 stickers on the glove box to print them all.

[Advanced Design]

Great progress! DD gauges look really good...put them in my 56 Chevy and really like them too. The crimper is really handy and apparently I haven't mastered mine yet as I had a hose let go at the crimp.

Wagon is looking awesome!