how about some photos of 55-56 pontiac safari and nomad g***ers? i am looking at buying a 56 safari and would like some ideas! i am looking into putting a 55/56 canadian pontiac front clip on (6" shorter than the american version)( i may be making a 1 pce fibergl*** front end from the steel clip i have) any photos of 55/56 pontiacs w/ radiused rear wheelwells?
No photos, but here's a partial build that may give you a few ideas. http://pontiacsafari.com/Elvira/index.htm It's it a Safari, they are rare they are worth some serious coin restored . Maybe look into a regular 2dr wagon instead for a g***er?
differant wheelbase between the 2, I doubt the body mounting would be the same. Unless there was a Canadian Pontiac wagon?
The Pontiac frame is completely different, the floors are different, they share little to nothing except some of the gl*** - they tell me the roofs are even different. I don't know why you'd want to hack up a Safari for a g***er, usually to go fast guys started with a small car and added a big motor. A Safari's not that small. To each their own I suppose.
thanks for the info, i know how rare a safari is but it will be more interesting as a canadian style front end , i dont know if anyone has ever done one before, dare to be different!
I'd sell you my 56 safari...for the right money....needs everything...in the middle of a complete engine rebuild...rare color and fully optioned.
My 55 wagon shared stuff with a chevy,from the firewall back.Windows doors bumper etc.The front was completely different,longer,different suspension(kingpins vs. balljoints).
Here's one a friend of mine is currently building. Should be pretty cool, but more of a Street Freak from the early '70s than an old-style "G***er".
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