View Full Version : Need pics of 53/54 Chevy wagons..RwT!
Looks like another 54 followed me home (3 in 3 years) this one is a wagon. Miles, Boones and others, I am looking for inspiration and pics for this thing. It will replace the 54 Sedan that I am finally ready to part with. This new car will get the workhorse treatment. Bedliner for the floor, towing setup etc. It is going into storage for at least a year if not two. We are going to finish the damn Touring and buy/build another house first!!!!
So any pics for inspiration???
Boones
10-12-2003, 04:05 PM
Man, got several pic what style you looking for
Oh here is one or two... you said worktruck style
Boones
10-12-2003, 04:07 PM
maybe this is a little better
Boones
10-12-2003, 04:08 PM
another
Boones
10-12-2003, 04:10 PM
Ok this one you have to squint a little (pretend there are windows) and remove a few things, could almost be a 60's custom and not a lowrider with the right wheels
Thanks man, I like that charcoal one. I think I will have to do something about the "ambulance" look though. That roof needs thinning.
choprods
10-12-2003, 08:04 PM
Tdude-Please chop that wagi'n- I know the shit on that slice- let me know or call me and I will give you a tip or two [if you need it] http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Boones
10-12-2003, 08:34 PM
Tman - I agree this style of wagon can use a Roof flatting (not chop) to help out the looks. I am not into the chop look on these cars as they are to long (body to tall compared to the chop).
hatch
10-12-2003, 08:34 PM
Just a mild chop...a tiny bit of pancaking the roof and more suspension drop along with a little more rake.
Yeah Boones, when I get to it it will get a longitudinal piecut above both drip rails. We did it on a 50 Fleetline and it really helps! I dont want to chop it at all.
Kenny, is this how you have done it?
fab32
10-12-2003, 10:07 PM
Hatch, I think you nailed it.
MilesM
10-13-2003, 05:32 PM
Wow, all these look great. The pancaked roof looks perfect. I have been asked a few times if mine is an ambulance.
My wagon is set up for towing with a reciever hitch but I need a pretty big raise ball mount. I have towed a car trailer, a car dolly and even a boat with mine. I have not hooked up a trailer since IC put the new Posis's rear springs in (sits lower) and I added the super large/wide tires on the back. Sway bar for the back is the next upgrade. I saw Boones just added one to his. I am not running the factory tank and the one I have is in the way but IC is working out a plan.
Love the deliveries also, just got my second 52 (283 with late 50's truck four speed, I think, hooked up to the factory closed drive line) this last week. Spent some time on the weekend cleaning it out and taking inventory and got a start on reassembly.
Miles, very cool. Your setup is kinda what I am shooting for. I wont tow large loads but want the capability. I found out today about a guy ditching a built 6 banger with lots of goodies. It sounds like the price is right. Otherwise Art (my 409 pal and the guy that found this wagon for me) and I are talking 348/409. All of this is coming together too fast, like I said I want the Touring running first!!!!
Boones
10-13-2003, 09:14 PM
sounds like you got the plan....
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