Projects 1953 willys aero wagon progress

If you do make a mould from that gorgeous piece you could make, or have a boat shop shoot some) some fibergl*** bodies and sell them to be used as strollers or kiddiecars(pedal power) for sale to reward you for your efforts saving this piece of history.

 

Hi Pasadenahotrod... Thats the Next step after the sealer and primer is applied. Your idea at the very beginning hasnt been forgotten... Also, I was thinking of asking around to see if a 1/18 scale car of this would be of interest.. and who out there would be interested in taking on the task.. that will take a little doing Im sure..

 

I'm blown away that the Aero wagon model still exists! I remember seeing photos of it decades ago and it's great that you've been able to score it and to do the resto of it.

I'm sure there'd be a lot of takers for replicas, in any scale.

 

I was Surprized I even Bought it.. But happy I did.. its a cool item.. Im just taking my time on it as well.. I dont want to ruin it..

 

I was just thinking about this car today, have you made any progress with it?

 

I was just thinking today of getting more done on it... I do have it all smoothened out.. its been covered up for a while..

 

I'm not gonna let this go, I really want to see this back in all its glory...

 

Well,, its there.. Just got to get the Colors together before Sanding and Priming..
any thought from any one on the paint ? leave it the same dullness or make it Shiney?
I will be leaving the Side window areas alone.. I got one vent gl*** that will be colored because of the repair..

 

Gloss might not be restoration perfect, but I think it needs it!

 

Well,,the past couple of days... were making the W for the Grill. a Door Handle as it only had one on the P***. side.... and the Hood Ornament .. which should be all together soon..




Thanks for the look...

 

Finally got the Hood Ornament Done and the W for the Grill. bare metal foiled..



I ahve to wait now till it warms up in 5 months to prime this thing and get it ready for color..

 

Plodge:
I'm late coming to this thread...Great and very patient work you're doing. thanks for the updates. Looking forward to seeing it completed.
Paul

 

Thanks... its coming along slowly...

 

Nice job on the foil!

 

Sorry I havent posted for a while.. but Thanks... Im just waiting for the weather to warm up around here so I can get this into primer... then Color...

 

This is an amazing post, and you're doing an incredible job. Keep it up, please! You're singlehandedly (I think!) saving a treasure.

Great work!

 

Thanks for the Comments..

 

Its got its first coat of waterborne Primer... Im using it as a barrier coat to prevent lifting when I apply the High solids Primer..

 

Neat wagon. Waiting patiently for finished project.

 

Nice progress!

 

Thanks for the Comments.. it shouldnt be to much longer ..

 

Options? Maybe a roof rack an a couple surfboards....cool project, looks good.

 

This thread is the one reason I go and check my list of subscriptions!

 

Its been quite a while on this... Being out of work for over a year put a damper on the cars and life in general... I am finally back working.. .. so maybe I can get back on track... I got a job back in a autobody shop... they are being very helpful in letting me use some of the materials needed to complete this at a small fee.. which is very much appreciated.. at least I dont have to buy primer buy the gallon for such a small project..

 

Seems like its taking forever..

 

Seems like its taking forever.. [/QUOTE]

No problem. We can wait! I love this little project car!

 

No problem. We can wait! I love this little project car![/QUOTE]

Thanks..

 

This is an amazing save,was it a model from the Willys company itself?