|
11-20-2015, 07:33 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
Posts: 932
|
Our barn find
My wife and I have been looking for a year or so (although not very seriously) for an old station wagon to build for her. Funny how things happen when talking with people. We had new mattresses delivered to the shop for some bunk beds we put in the loft. My wife and the delivery guy were talking cars and trucks when she mentioned her desire for an older station wagon. Guy says he knows someone with one that has been in his garage for 20 plus years and is thinking of selling but wasn't positive on what kind of station wagon it was. Phone calls and texts were exchanged. We went to look at it Wednesday and brought it home Thursday. Here is what we found in a small town 25 miles away. Crazy!
__________________
Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. |
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 07:43 PM
|
#2 |
|
Roadtrip!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
Posts: 13,790
|
Re: Our barn find
Nice!
__________________
67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 07:49 PM
|
#3 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Brookings, SD
Posts: 10,497
|
Re: Our barn find
Wow!!! What's the story? What do you need to do to make it a driver? More pictures???
__________________
Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 08:18 PM
|
#4 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: daytonabeach
Posts: 22,956
|
Re: Our barn find
great car good luck with it
goes to show you person to person talk is very important something the internet wizards lose out on
__________________
71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 08:23 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: enumclaw,Wa
Posts: 120
|
Re: Our barn find
outstanding find!!!! cdowns you are very right about person to person communication and the relationship built
|
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 08:57 PM
|
#6 |
|
The One And Only !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hole in the woods Florida
Posts: 4,567
|
Re: Our barn find
Now that right there is just plain cool !
Good luck with git'n er go'n......
__________________
93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz !  The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. "Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!
|
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 10:05 PM
|
#7 |
|
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Harrison, Arkansas
Posts: 9,863
|
Re: Our barn find
I'm impressed!
__________________
other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless. |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 10:05 PM
|
#8 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 4,859
|
Re: Our barn find
Quote:
 Wagons were so not cool growing up. Now that I am posing as an adult, wagons are so cool! So how does THAT happen?
__________________
'70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60 |
|
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 10:07 PM
|
#9 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Oblong, Illinois
Posts: 7,028
|
Re: Our barn find
Holy cow, what a great find! It always pays to just talk with folks.
What are the build plans? |
|
|
|
|
11-20-2015, 10:52 PM
|
#10 |
|
blood type; Retumbo
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: next to my reloading bench
Posts: 10,269
|
Re: Our barn find
That should be just about right for a daily driver. Nice score
Why'd you put a birdhouse on the roof in the fourth pic?
__________________
Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 12:26 AM
|
#11 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 3,590
|
Re: Our barn find
Good job Wayne.
__________________
Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander  People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't. 
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 05:22 AM
|
#12 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mulvane, Ks.
Posts: 756
|
Re: Our barn find
I have a '57 Chevy 4 door wagon that I bo't from the original owner back in the early 80's. It's on the back burner for a while. Seems like even the 4 door wagons are getting harder to find. You made a nice score!
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 08:20 AM
|
#13 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: USA
Posts: 2,613
|
Re: Our barn find
Where is all the rust and rot that need to be fixed ? You guys down south have to be thankful for all the old iron that remains intact.
Nice find. You gonna make a Nomad out of it ? |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 08:29 AM
|
#14 |
|
10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
Posts: 5,248
|
Re: Our barn find
That thing is pretty sweet.
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 09:16 AM
|
#15 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
Posts: 932
|
Re: Our barn find
Quote:
Here’s the story - The gentleman we purchased the car from oldest brother bought the car in the mid 1960’s and died after a couple of years of ownership. The grandfather bought it, drove it, and did a minor restoration in the early 1980’s (paint/interior). When he passed the grandmother gave it to her grandson – the man we bought it from. The car was last driven to a car wash down the street in spring of 2014. He, like so many of us, didn’t have the time, or funds to keep up with the car. He felt it was time to let someone else enjoy it instead of slowly rotting away in his grandmother’s garage. When we first met his first question was – “You guys aren’t flippers are you? I mean what are your plans for the car?” When we told him we wanted the car to rebuild for my wife and to be able to take the grand kids for ice cream someday he seemed relieved and now wants to be updated on the progress. Made a new friend. The engine will crank and run with fuel down the carb. I think it will take the usual things to get it moving on its own – clean fuel tank, possible carb rebuild, change fluids, check/replace hoses, belt, and brakes. It will definitely need new tires, shocks, and new muffler/tailpipe before being a driver. There is some minor rust in the floor pan on the passenger side and I’m sure some more rust hiding in other places as well as a few other surprises, but overall, the car is clean and probably 90 to 95% intact. Has the original engine as the ID number matches the title. I recently learned vehicles from 1955 and back used the engine ID number (instead of the VIN) on a Texas title for the VIN – weird huh? The wagon is a 1955 Chevy 210 Townsman with 265 v8 and powerglide transmission. We will most likely upgrade the suspension, add four wheel disks, modern LS drivetrain, air conditioning, etc. I don’t want to say “resto mod” but I guess that’s what it is. We do want to keep a real sleeper look to it. Thanks for the compliments on the ride. I still cannot believe how fortunate we were to be able to stumble across the wagon. The old saying is true – Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then.
__________________
Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. |
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 09:18 AM
|
#16 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
Posts: 932
|
Re: Our barn find
Quote:
__________________
Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. |
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 09:21 AM
|
#17 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
Posts: 932
|
Re: Our barn find
Quote:
__________________
Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. Last edited by Daddy'O; 11-21-2015 at 05:14 PM. |
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 09:24 AM
|
#18 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: livingston co.mi
Posts: 2,471
|
Re: Our barn find
Nice find
__________________
California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 09:32 AM
|
#19 |
|
Special Order
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,851
|
Re: Our barn find
That sucks, cuz I'm sure you weren't thinking on anything that nice. But alas, once the guy went through all the trouble of putting you in touch with his friend you felt obligated to buy it anyway. I'm sure you find a way to make do.
In the '80s when I first got together with the gal I was married to, who had two little ones from previous marriage, I got all in family mode. I went out and found a '55 Chevy 4dr wagon for us. It was a hit everywhere we went. You'll enjoy this one for sure!
__________________
"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 ~ |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 11:33 AM
|
#20 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,724
|
Re: Our barn find
Wow Wayne ,that will look cool in that new shop ,looking forward to seeing more of this one too.
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 12:37 PM
|
#21 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: strausstown pa
Posts: 3,394
|
Re: Our barn find
That's awesome.
Looks like a keeper.
__________________
81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love .67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover. |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 03:27 PM
|
#22 |
|
Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
Posts: 9,402
|
Re: Our barn find
Way cool! it really takes me back , about 50 yrs....yes, I am getting old! I saw my dad stick his fist through a wing on a 55 chev, after locking the keys in the car! Mom, was raising he!!....what you going to go now? Dad showed her, how to fix the problem.....give me you glove "little woman"! Longhorn
__________________
69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears.... |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 05:02 PM
|
#23 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whitesboro, Texas
Posts: 932
|
Re: Our barn find
Quote:
__________________
Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. |
|
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 05:42 PM
|
#24 |
|
6>8 Plugless........
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,142
|
Re: Our barn find
Wow, awesome score! That is a sweet wagon to say the least. A pro touring ice cream getter sounds like a great plan to me.
__________________
Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
|
|
|
|
11-21-2015, 05:51 PM
|
#25 | |
|
The Older Generation
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,799
|
Re: Our barn find
Quote:
Not me. I would just check out all the safety stuff, wash it, and drive it the way it is. Luckily I don't have to go too far for Ice Cream...  LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
