This
is my latest car project that I have completed. I started out with a run
down but solid car. Why a station wagon?... First of all I love old cars
and The handiness of a wagon. Also this wagon came equipped how I
like. It has a factory 327/300 hp engine, posi dual exhaust, and A/C. It
now sports a 4 spd on the floor. (originally 3 on the tree). The guy I
bought the car from said it was once owned by a family member of Don Garlitz,
but I can't verify this.
The
car had sat in my back yard for the last 5 years getting called into duty
occasionally for canoe hauling, trips to the lumber yard, and camping trips.
It was too good of a car to let deteriate or send to the scrap yard. It
was time to either get rid of it or fix it up. I opted to restore it.
I did
all the work myself. I stripped the car to bare metal, changed out a quarter
panel that was damaged by a previous accident, and Mig welded patches over
any rust holes. Then I replaced all door & window seals and painted
the car with Deltron DBU basecoat, with Montana uerethane clearcoat. Mechanicaly
haven't done too much other than replace front suspension and A/C parts.
The car still runs strong and will still roast the rear tires. The interior
has been redone to the spartan way a Biscayne was equipped including rubber
flooring.
Future
plans include a booming stereo and pretty much driving and enjoying this
car.
Here
are some before and after photos:
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