1960 chevy parkwood wagon!
 

I put together an awesome 1968 c10 and drove it on the power tour this year then just sold it. I did not keep good records of the build and i wish that i did. Now i have this 1960 parkwood and and going to try to keep a nice build record of it here. I bought it off ebay and have had it for a couple of months. I have not done much to it other than taking the fuel tank out and having it renewed. it is still out. I have put together a small plan of attack on the car and just placed a pretty large order with summit racing, and also one of our best vendors on this board Travis at Properformance. Travis has been a huge help and answered lots of questions. I will try to keep pictures coming as i know thats what everyone wants to see along the way. Just one pic now for a teaser.

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Nice! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

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Hey thanks for checking it out. Are you the member that does steering columns? I may need some work done on the column on this wagon, is that something you can do?

I know everyone loves pics so here is more showing what i am starting with.

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5 at a time

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Last 2 for now. These are all pics fro when i bought the car. i will take current pics as i make progress.

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Very nice ,I would love to have a wagon.

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Sixty model Chevy's and wagons are really hot right now. Looking forward to seeing what you've got planned.

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That thing is super cool keep us updated

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Looks like you got a great start to a cool wagon project.
Congrats

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This wagon is sweet! I am subscribed to see this come together....

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I love that wagon! Im wanting an old chevy wagon something fierce right now

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Yes I can do. I recently had a chance to buy this 1 owner 64 wagon. It was a good deal but they just don't have the looks of a 59 - 62 so I didn't pull the trigger

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^^ that's a nice one too

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That looks like a real nice wagon, and one owner probably would have sold me on it. But you are right, the 64 does not have as much style as a 59-62.

Let me know what you charge and whats involved in the rebuild/repair of the column. Its a non tilt, has been painted already by previous owner, but the shift mechanism, and turn signal assembly seem loose, may have some play in the bearings also.


I got some of my parts in and will get some pics up soon.
Stay tuned, this car is going to be fun.

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Fuel tank was full of rust, and you cant buy a 59-60 wagon tank. SO i had this one "re-new" performed. It was boiled out and liquid lined on the inside and out. Turned out great, new fuel sender and a new section of hose. Fired up easy after adding a few gal of gas, and the fuel gauge now works!!

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Its been like christmas with the boxes coming in!! Thats a full wiring kit, front sway bar ,4 wheel power disc brakes, and a unisteer power steering rack conversion!!!! oh yea, and a pbr on the porch swing to finish off the evening.

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Cool car...they air bag real easy!;)

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WOAH!! Sweet 59!!

All my air ride parts just got here from Properformance!!

Accuair e-level is going on this one. Cant wait to get going.

other goodies are here also, cpp slip yolk driveshaft, air ride technologies rear strongarms and track bar

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Pics are always fun. thats all the air bags, brackets, and air management from Properformance,

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WHat is the sizing on your wheels and tires? Looking now for wheels and tire setup for my 60.

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The 59 were 20x9 1/2 with 5" backspace 265/35/20 and 20x8 5" back with 235/40/18's. You can go larger...my old 60 with 20x10 5 1/2" back 275/35/20 in back and 20x8 1/2 with 5 1/2" back with 245/35/20 in front. I ended up putting 18's back in front..i think staggered fitment looks better on the old cars. Your making me want to find another wagon!:lol:

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Love the wagons and you have a good looking one there. Any updates?

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No real updates so far, i have piles of parts but have been unable to work on it for a while. Kids just went back to school and i should be getting back on the wagon soon. Though a side job project may hold me up for a little while.

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Glad to see the disc brake stuff, makes it a real viable vehicle. Drum brakes are just too dangerous.
I don't know your plans, a small block 400, dressed to look like the 283 would be cool...:)

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Not much to see but it needed done. Went to replace the thermostat and found no thermostat in it, no wonder it never came up to temp, and it seemed like it was just water in the system, very rusty. Anyway, i installed a new thermostat and put in new coolant. It came up to temp quickly and stayed there. I am happy, the new coolant quickly turned rusty so i am going to get some flush chemical to see if i can clean it up some.

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Any progress is good progress. Have you installed all those goodies yet?

Edit - n/m, I just remembered what you posted above.

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There might be a lot of crud in your system. I'd flush it w/ water thoroughly. Leave water in it, put a few miles on it, see what color of water looks like, go from there. When you do get done there's anti rust additives you can add, good stuff...

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testing a picture, small update coming tonight......this is my 5 year old girl..just started kindergarten

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They grow up quick, savor the time.

I'll go make some popcorn while you prepare the post....

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Pic of my youngest son and daughter "helping" me. They love the car and miss my old c10. and a not very fun pic, had to fix some leaks on the 700r4. new pan with solid flange, resealed the selector shaft and the rear speedo housing. refilled with all new fluid and so far no drips.

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brand new windshield and seal!! the old one had a huge crack----Thats one expensive piece of glass!!!

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I am sad that i sold my 68 c10 that i built and drove on the power tour. I am very pleased to see it on the cover of the catalog of the new owners business!! I guess you can tell who bought it. Have spoken with him a few times since and he has been driving it all the time. I miss that truck!

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Last one for tonight, nothing to do with my wagon, but we went to the street rod nationals a few weeks ago and this was my oldest sons favorite car, as you can see my daughter liked it also. More updates in the next few weeks.

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I'll bet that glass was expensive to ship too.

Sure looks good tho. If that pickup is any indication of how this Parkwood is going to go, it's gonna be awesome. Plus you can get all your helpers in there!

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haha, My Helpers is the number one reason the truck went away and the wagon is here!!

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I have been looking at my belt setup and thinking about adding the ac and power steering. I currently have a single groove crank pulley and water pump pulley. I really have no idea what i need to make this setup work. I am guessing a 3 groove crank and water pump pulleys? Anybody know? and where can i buy them. I dont want chrome or billet stuff.

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Placed another order with Travis at Properformance for Dakota DIgitals gauges and a fan controller, i love their products! Little more update, i was able to drive the car about 50 miles to see if the engine and tranny seem ok. Good news is the engine now runs great and all i really have to deal with on it is some leaks. Bad news is the trans does not shift into overdrive. Car is now at a friends tranny shop for checkout to see what needs done. More updates to come when i hear back.

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Try http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/Pulleys_2011.htm for the pulleys.

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Good News! Got the parkwood back from trans shop and it now shifts perfect into all gears including overdrive and has completely wireless hydraulic lockup of the torque convertor!! Loving it. SHifts great. Now to get to work with all those parts i have laying around.

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Cool A$$ wagon, I'm sub'd