Hello from Iowa

I'd like to say hello! My name is Chris. I'm a certified wagon nut. It's very cool to see that there is a forum for wagons. I presently own a 1996 Roadmaster wagon and a 1983 Malibu wagon. The Roadmaster is Light Adriatic Blue and also a WB4 model. I don't have any pictures of it. I do have a couple pictures of the Malibu. The Malibu has a 472 Caddy engine, 400 tranny and Ford 9-inch rear end with 2.75 gear. It's got a lot of torque. Maybe down the road I'll put an overdrive in the Malibu and some lower gears. It's surprisingly got a lot of torque with the road gears though. Previous wagons I've owned are a 1993 Caprice and a 1970 Sport Wagon that had a 455 Buick with all the GS trim, hood, etc. It was a very fast car as well. I think once the wagon bug bites, it sets in for good! I'll leave you with a couple pictures of my Malibu. I really like what I've seen of this place so far!

 

Welcome. Very nice wagon glad to see something a little different like a Caddy engine.

 

Thanks! The drivetrain was all done when I bought it 2 years ago. For the money they guy was asking, I couldn't of put it together for what I paid. All I've done was the paint, some touch-up on the interior and a new headliner. The car is really a blast to drive!

 

RATT
thats a pretty cool MadMax wagon there !!
that Caddy plant makes some serious juice...some gears and you may scare yourself!

 

Believe me, I've scared my best friend and myself with it a few times. The previous owner used to drag race the car. He had it in the low 13's.
It's got a slightly larger cam than stock. I think estimated around 400hp. I looked it up in one of our old Motor manuals. Stock hp was around 375 and torque was 525 at 3000 rpm. It gives you a wicked grin when you get it going sideways. Thanks again for the warm welcome!

 

That's the first matte finish that really belongs on that car. Sharp!

 

Thanks! I had my doubts about doing a flat paint job. It turned out a lot better than I thought it would! I've done the whole "shiny and perfect" types of vehicles before. Ones where you worry about getting a rock chip or driving through water puddles. I wanted something that I wouldn't have to worry about so much when I actually drove it to a show.

 

Thanks for the welcome! I really like what I've seen of the forum so far. The first wagon I was exposed to as a kid was an all white 1966 Ford Country Squire that my parents had. I think growing up with a wagon is what makes the bug bite. Wagons are just kind of "different". I get a lot of strange looks when I'm driving the Malibu. I think people do get intimidated when they see it coming down the street.