Pic Thread: Station Wagons - Page 14 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-30-2020, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Wow!! 1970 Fleetwood Caddy

Could be yours: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...station-wagon/

I like it, I sometimes wish I was rich. But then again I would have too much stuff.....

**special-K** · 12-31-2020, 07:31 AM

I felt like I had to be rich just to read the description. When you see such literary finesse expelled on a vehicle description it translates to me, "Gonna runya big bucks buddy".

Such a cool car. My dad had a '70 Coupe de Ville I enjoyed taking out for a cruise.

If I spend big bucks on a classic luxury wagon I want to be able to bring along a lot of friends

**special-K** · 01-06-2021, 07:01 AM

We were talking about these Pontiacs in the other thread about cool old cars. Here's a hot little grocery getter

rsavage · 01-06-2021, 07:15 AM

I had a '62 Tempest wagon like that. The were originally transaxles with a rope drive ( fiberglass drive shaft to the transaxle), Obviously, that has had a 4 link rear put in it. Mine had leaf spring hangars welded on, and in place of the original 4 cyl. I had a 327 and a 3 speed manual, and a ford 9". I bought it as a project and finished it. These cars have no frames - just a unit body stamped floor pan. Not really good solid welding points for hanging rear leafs as I found out after tearing the axle off the fabricated spring mounting points.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-06-2021, 11:17 AM

I'd roll this to the grocery store.

**special-K** · 01-07-2021, 06:28 AM

I'd drive that, but not to the grocery store. Although, one day at my Safeway was a street-prepped and registered '57 Chevy pro-mod in the parking lot. yep, full race chassis, 'glass body, air brushed bumpers and lights.

Mr. Carbuyer: I want a Corvette

Mrs. Carbuyer: But I need a station wagon

solution:

Rich84 · 01-07-2021, 10:36 AM

This one looked like it would be pretty quick.
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**FleetsidePaul** · 01-07-2021, 02:43 PM

It looks like mom is running late picking the kids up from school. I think she'll get there on time.

**special-K** · 01-08-2021, 06:41 AM

Ok Ok, fast wagons are cool. But let's get back to the topic of early Tempest grocery getters

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On second thought, I'd rather switch topics to drag wagons

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-08-2021, 08:10 AM

I've never quite got station wagons as drag cars, or any big car for that matter. I'm no engineer but it seems that the extra weight would be exactly what you wouldn't want.

My mom had one of these,

1976gmc20 · 01-08-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I've never quite got station wagons as drag cars, or any big car for that matter. I'm no engineer but it seems that the extra weight would be exactly what you wouldn't want.

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More weight over the rear wheels for traction, maybe ???

**special-K** · 01-08-2021, 05:57 PM

Yep, traction. I always thought the same, Paul. Not just drag cars, factory muscle land yachts. Why run a big block Impala when you can run a big block Nova? The name of the game before better tires were available was find traction. That's why gassers were jacked up in the front with lighter straight axles. Weight transfer. Then there were the altered class cars, rear axle shifted forward to help dump the weight over the rear wheels. Today we have bigger and better slicks and narrowed rears.

Then and now

**special-K** · 01-10-2021, 08:38 AM

This REE-nalt would make a great drag car

prairewolf · 01-10-2021, 10:52 AM

I know of a 64 Bonneville 421 4-speed 4 door station wagon. owner never calls back, imagine that ?. I never took a picture but it looked all stock and unrestored in an old storage shed. the owner liked 421 2+2 cars. thanks again for all pics in a cool thread.

1976gmc20 · 01-10-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

This REE-nalt would make a great drag car

Put a tow bar on it and drag it behind your motorhome ?

**special-K** · 01-10-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Put a tow bar on it and drag it behind your motorhome ?

No. More like this Crosley. Hang On!!

**Boog** · 01-10-2021, 04:09 PM

A b/gas refrigerator. Cool.

**Steeveedee** · 01-10-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

A b/gas refrigerator. Cool.

Natural gas powered! I'd be scared to go over 60 MPH in that critter!

**special-K** · 01-11-2021, 06:33 AM

Me too! Squirrely little thing, I bet. It needs this treatment here

Rich84 · 01-11-2021, 12:04 PM

My neighbor has had these sitting in his yard for several decades. They are Pontiacs. I always thought they would make a cool project.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 01-11-2021, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

My neighbor has had these sitting in his yard for several decades. They are Pontiacs. I always thought they would make a cool project.
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**Boog** · 01-11-2021, 01:30 PM

A 2 door and a 4 door wagon. Neat pair.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-11-2021, 02:21 PM

I would KILL for a Safari wagon. I like them better than Nomad's and I love Nomad's.

57FleetsideC4 · 01-11-2021, 07:38 PM

Picture of my 70 Vista Cruiser Wagon. I did a body off on this car. Steve

72c20customcamper · 01-12-2021, 11:18 AM

That's a beautiful wagon

12-31-2020, 07:31 AM	#327
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I felt like I had to be rich just to read the description. When you see such literary finesse expelled on a vehicle description it translates to me, "Gonna runya big bucks buddy". Such a cool car. My dad had a '70 Coupe de Ville I enjoyed taking out for a cruise. If I spend big bucks on a classic luxury wagon I want to be able to bring along a lot of friends Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-06-2021, 07:01 AM	#328
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons We were talking about these Pontiacs in the other thread about cool old cars. Here's a hot little grocery getter Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-06-2021, 07:15 AM	#329
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I had a '62 Tempest wagon like that. The were originally transaxles with a rope drive ( fiberglass drive shaft to the transaxle), Obviously, that has had a 4 link rear put in it. Mine had leaf spring hangars welded on, and in place of the original 4 cyl. I had a 327 and a 3 speed manual, and a ford 9". I bought it as a project and finished it. These cars have no frames - just a unit body stamped floor pan. Not really good solid welding points for hanging rear leafs as I found out after tearing the axle off the fabricated spring mounting points. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

01-06-2021, 11:17 AM	#330
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I'd roll this to the grocery store. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-07-2021, 06:28 AM	#331
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I'd drive that, but not to the grocery store. Although, one day at my Safeway was a street-prepped and registered '57 Chevy pro-mod in the parking lot. yep, full race chassis, 'glass body, air brushed bumpers and lights. Mr. Carbuyer: I want a Corvette Mrs. Carbuyer: But I need a station wagon solution: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-07-2021, 10:36 AM	#332
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,664	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons This one looked like it would be pretty quick.

01-07-2021, 02:43 PM	#333
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons It looks like mom is running late picking the kids up from school. I think she'll get there on time. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-08-2021, 06:41 AM	#334
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Ok Ok, fast wagons are cool. But let's get back to the topic of early Tempest grocery getters On second thought, I'd rather switch topics to drag wagons Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-08-2021, 08:10 AM	#335
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I've never quite got station wagons as drag cars, or any big car for that matter. I'm no engineer but it seems that the extra weight would be exactly what you wouldn't want. My mom had one of these, __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-08-2021, 05:57 PM	#337
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Yep, traction. I always thought the same, Paul. Not just drag cars, factory muscle land yachts. Why run a big block Impala when you can run a big block Nova? The name of the game before better tires were available was find traction. That's why gassers were jacked up in the front with lighter straight axles. Weight transfer. Then there were the altered class cars, rear axle shifted forward to help dump the weight over the rear wheels. Today we have bigger and better slicks and narrowed rears. Then and now Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-10-2021 at 08:35 AM.

01-10-2021, 08:38 AM	#338
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons This REE-nalt would make a great drag car Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2021, 10:52 AM	#339
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I know of a 64 Bonneville 421 4-speed 4 door station wagon. owner never calls back, imagine that ?. I never took a picture but it looked all stock and unrestored in an old storage shed. the owner liked 421 2+2 cars. thanks again for all pics in a cool thread. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

01-10-2021, 04:09 PM	#342
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,996	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons A b/gas refrigerator. Cool. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-11-2021, 06:33 AM	#344
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Me too! Squirrely little thing, I bet. It needs this treatment here Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-11-2021, 12:04 PM	#345
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,664	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons My neighbor has had these sitting in his yard for several decades. They are Pontiacs. I always thought they would make a cool project.



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01-11-2021, 01:30 PM	#347
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,996	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons A 2 door and a 4 door wagon. Neat pair. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-11-2021, 02:21 PM	#348
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons I would KILL for a Safari wagon. I like them better than Nomad's and I love Nomad's. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God. Last edited by FleetsidePaul; 01-11-2021 at 02:27 PM.

01-11-2021, 07:38 PM	#349
57FleetsideC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CHURCHVILLE NY Posts: 446	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons Picture of my 70 Vista Cruiser Wagon. I did a body off on this car. Steve Attached Images

01-12-2021, 11:18 AM	#350
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,175	Re: Pic Thread: Station Wagons That's a beautiful wagon __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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