Did some horse trading awhile back and ended up with this. Whatever could be hacked or messed with (in the wrong way) was... However.. it does have a good running 283 that just needs a carb rebuild and a good cleaning. Tons of body work ahead.. inside was... how do you say...****ola.. looked like somebody at one time had stuck fuzzy carpet over everything.. not sure what they used, but the stuff does not come off. Has a TH350 in it.. leaks like crazy, but I think I'll keep it.. for now. Anyway.. plans are to make it a runner/driver (daily).. and just drive the wheels off the thing.
I'd bet a few Hippies had a good time in that one in the late 60's early 70's by the **** carpet being in it. It looks like you are on the way to making a presentable car out of it though.
i had a 58 chevy 2dr wagon. real rare options. probably a military or delivery wagon. pic are in my profile. your wagon looks good, makes me wish i had mine back. good luck with your project!
Wow you got more done (according to the post times) this afternoon, than I have all year .... looks good!
That is kewl! I love '58s, would really like a '58 Canadian Pontiac wagoon... I'll see if I still have some of my little stickers I had made for that thing and send you one... -Shiny
Ahh a 58, one of my favorites. Always thought about doing a wagon. They have some nice lines and are a unique one year design. On my last one I used a 54 Chevy grille and 50 Pontiac taillights. They gave me the mild look I was going for and got me some nice compliments on that look.
Finally got the cheapie shifter fabbed up and installed. Next time a Lockar for ease of install. Also turning the push ****on lock into a 3rd brake light. Will open the tail gate with a solenoid.
283 is tired. Need to figure out if I stay with that or build something up. I'll use the 283 for awhile.. but I had a '58 Impala with the 348 tri-carb setup.. wouldn't mind something like that again...
It was that or do more of a clear lens on it and put some wings on each side.. turn it into a flying eyeball. I dunno.. something lit rather than the ol' push ****on lock back there.
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