Still Runnin Magazine is looking for you and want to hear from you. The 2nd issue has a feature on wagons, and we want to know why you chose a wagon as your choice ride over all the goodies out there. If you care to share your reason and what you think of longroofs please email me at lea@stillrunnin.com and if you haven't visited the 1st issue please do at www.stillrunnin.com and let us know what you think. Still Runnin is about real people, real stories, real homegrowns. It is not for the rich and famous! We are highlighting the east coast. We look forward to your comments! lea@stillrunnin.com
Here is my '56 buick wagon, in progress mild kustom. I don't have much time right now, but if you want I can write you osme stuff and send you some more pictures later tonight. I am at work or I would do it now! Sounds cool, the mag looks nice, and good to see some support for us long roofers...
This is the 60 Brookwood wagon I'm building for my wife. It still needs an interior but we drove it all last summer and had a blast! Before and after.... couple of driveway shots....
I have a long roof, but it's not a wagon. It's a 34 sedan. Most of the early to mid 30's sedans had long roofs. Not many wagons before 1937. But I am looking for a wagon. Thinking about doing either a 57 Olds Fiesta wagon, a 58 Chevy wagon or a 60 Ford. Have seen some nice ones and I think any could be a real nice ride. Kind of partial to the Olds, especially since I already own a 57 Sedan.
while it's not my daily driver it sure is my family hauler.trips include 2006 hot rod power tour and shows all over the state of florida . Why did i choose a wagon? simple ever try and fit yourself and 3 girls in a mustang convertible?
It was January 1, 1972. I was sitting at a Coney I-Islander restaurant on 11th St. in Tulsa, OK, eating a few coneys and looking out the window across the street at Midway Motors (Now an Arbys). They had a red and white 56 Nomad on the lot, with Mickey Thompson mags and thin whitewall tires, and the more I stared at it, the more I wanted it. Midway Motors was closed, but the next day I talked my dad into going to look at it. I was not quite 15 1/2 so didn't even have a learners permit, but I wanted that Nomad. Dad drove it. It was a 265, powerglide car. Dad asked the guy if he would trade for his 64 Falcon. The guy laughed; I was embarr***ed. The asking price was a whopping $850. May as well have been a million, for all the money I had. There began my quest to get a '56 Nomad, and 19 years to the month later, I was finally able to get my red and white '56, which I've had 17 years this month. I've driven it over 250,000 miles since I've owned it, and it never fails to put a big grin on my face when I get behind the wheel.
Pretty cool; especially the orange 56' Chevrolet Sedan Delivery (just take the graphics off it!).I think I've posted this before; but, do an internet search for "Wagons Of Steel" magazine. ALL wagons for the most part, and they really favor Mopar.
Back in the day when my Bro Bob was a much younger Surf Monkey,He'd play all this cool surf music, One of the lyrics of a surf song said "I've gotta 34 wagon & they call it a woody, Y'know it's not very cherry, it's an oldie,but a goodie, It aint got back seat or a rear window, but it still gets me where I wanna go!" Well those words stuck in my head, I always told my girlfriend Diane @ the time that I was going to own one of those some day, (Happy B-Day Di!). Back behind Pete & Jakes in T.C. when I was transitional 15-16yrs old, I spied this very cool lumber rod! It was a 34! I put my foot on the running board & out walked P-Wood,asking me to kindly remove my weathered Vans off of the equally weathered riunning board rubber,which I imediatedly obliged. I asked him if he owned that super fine surf wagon?to which the answer was a resounding yes!, Man, what a *****en car, someday I'm gonna own one! Pete's response yeah, maybe even this one? 17yrs later, I'm out in my barn fresh 34 3w & right around the corner my I eyeball this longroof on the street. Naw,this couldn't be the same one? I hunted down the owner and he gave me the history, sure enough it was! I asked if he ever wanted to sell it, let me know-which he did by interview of me by the entire family(lucky 4 me Jake had backed out of buying this a lil earlier in the year) Well for many greenbacks later (including the sale of a G****s of Wrath Special 29 sedan) I was now the proud new owner of my very own long roof special, It was nice to be able to hear P-Wood say" I hear you're a new wagon owner"-Sweet!
My youngest son and I are just starting on a 60 chevrolet kingswood wagon. Probably paint tan and medium green and make it a surf style wagon. These are getting very hard to find! His wife saw one last year and fell in love with it . We have been looking for one ever since. She knows just exactly how she wants it so I guess it will be exactly how she wants it.LOL
I found this 63 Fairlane about 7 years ago figured I would do on flat until I figured out what color to paint I liked the flat so much I never painted I take it out some times but I built a roadster and enjoy so long roof sit Wife says I should sell But it always runs as ot should it only has 67000 miles and only 4000 on new engine and trans But when I do drive It is great to just crank the tunes and cruse Ray
Here are two pictures of my 56 Buick Wagon. Love this car, it runs like a top and gets fair gas mileage as well.
longroofs are getting more populer in Europe to. this is my 1959 2 door Ford Ranchwagon. I just like the longroofs because you got so much space inside that makes it fun to cruise. now its under construction to be a Tiki surf wagon
There's gotta be more long roofs than just what has answered here? Still Running is looking for em,keep this post alive and post what you have.
My 65 Plymouth Fury III has a cool story behind it,and id like to share with everyone. For as long as I can remeber I drove past a house with the wagon "sitting" in the front yard. One day in March 2006, I decided to stop in and see what the story was with the car. I spoke with Ray,an elderly guy who turns out to be the original owner. At the time of my inquiry,Ray was doing his taxes,and said he really couldnt discuss the car. I could tell Ray was a lonely guy,because we talked for hours,about everything. Family,careers,hobbies,marriage,you name it. Ray mentioned he had some home improvent projects he needed to get to,but couldnt because he loaned out his 3/8 drill and his friend burned it up. I made a mental note of this,and when I got home,I dug out my nearly new 3/8 drill and took it to Ray. He was very appreciative, pulled out some 3X5 cards out of his shirt pocket,made note that I had given him the drill. At the time I though*** was odd. Fast forward to Fall of 2007. I hadnt stopped in to talk to Ray since our first meeting,so I wanted to check up on how he was doing.Noone answered the door so I left. A few weeks later,I p***ed by and I saw a Red Pickup backed into the driveway and a large trash container by the front door. Dread came over me as I thought the worst. I stopped in to and was greeted by Frank,One of Rays good friends,who informed me that Ray was in the hospital. Frank asked how I knew Ray and I told him that I had spoken with him about the Wagon. Franks eyes lit up. He said" OHHH,You must be the guy that gave Ray the drill." I was taken aback. Did I set such an impression on Ray that he mentioned me giving him the drill,to his friends? We had some small talk and I then left to gt Ray a get well card. I dropped it off with Frank and asked if he could give it to Ray when he goes and visits. At that time Frank asked me for my name and Phone number,in case something happened to Ray,he would inform me. A few weeks later,Ray p***ed away. Frank called me and told me the news. The family would be having a private service so I wasnt able to attend.Frank told me that Rays Nephew,Craig would be settling the estate and that he would give Craig my number concerning the wagon. Craig called me a few weeks later and asked if I was interested in purchasing the car. I was broke at the time,but I did mention that I was still interested. We agreed to meet the next day at Rays house. We both looked the car over and after about 10 minutes craig asked if the car was "do-able" I told him it was. Then there was silence,as we both put our negotiation faces on. After what seemed like forever,I broke the ice and asked "What do you think you have to get for the car?" Craig thought a minute and gave me a very reasonable price. I agreed,we shook,and the deal was made. I called a tow truck to get the car to my house. Upon getting it there I went through it. Odometer read 75113,which was actual original mileage!! I then noticed a 3X5 index card sitting right above the ignition,wedged in the trim. I pulled it out and about fell over as I read it. It had the date(March 2006) My name,address,phone number,my Kids name and ages,and mention that I was interested in the Wagon.Down below,in red,it mentioned that I gave him a 3/8 Ryobi Drill!!! This index car was meant to be found!! As far as the car goes.It is a 75000 mile original with lots of do***ents,reciepts and notes. I paln on keeping it just the way it is. The dash has a Red sticky label on it that reads "Ray V Mabel"(Mabel was his wife). I plan on keeping that and other little personal touches with the car. I have only done routine maintenance to the car. I have swapped out the tires and wheels,but other than that the car will remain just like it is. It will be driven and enjoyed.I may make an upgrade to Electronic ignition in the future,just for reliability purposes,but thats all. Below are pictures of the car before I had the tow truck get it,after I put the tires and wheels on it and a scan of the index card I found in the dash,mentioned in the story above.
Chrriff...what a great story! I don't blame you...keep it as close to what it was when Ray had it...it would be a nice way to honor his memory. Rob
Ray was a Tool and Diemaker,and he do***ented EVERYHING with tags. He would make mention as to how many notches he would turn the star wheel when adjusting the brakes,well just so you all can see ,heres a tag that is on the key chain for how to make a new key for the car. I dont know if Ray had OCD or what but all I can say is WOW!!
Ok guys, I know there are few more good stories out there, time will run short soon. To all the longroofs ... excellent ... thank you for the response! To the sedan deliveries ... it will be your turn soon! Remember Still Runnin Magazine is for real people, real stories, real home builds. Not the rich and famous! lea@stillrunnin.com
The response of the wagon feature has been very good, so good in fact we are going to split it into 2 or 3 parts. The first part will include the wagons from the 50's, part two will be the 60's. It won't be too long before Still Runnin Magazine gets launchs, will keep you all posted, stay tuned. Thanks to everyone that took part in this wagon feature with us, there are some very sweet rides out there. lea, publisher of Still Runnin www.stillrunnin.com
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