Own a 1963 belair wagon. Just though i would finally get her on the road after a 9 year stint sitting in the Garage. Will be asking plenty of questions, hope y'all can help out. I love her, she's my baby. I have had her since 1999, she has the original 235 in her, purs like a kitten. Swapped out the three on the tree.Put in a 350 turbo auto. Will extend more info as I go along here. Thanks for having me.
Well----you've gone along long enough. We need info and pictures and enjoy the group. Don't make your baby sit alone in the garage another nine years.
Welcome to the nuthouse we call Home. You will CERTAINLY get lots of answers to any questions you have. One or two will even be right! Have fun around here. You'll enjoy yourself.
well as requested here she is, these pics are from just before she went into the garage 9 years ago.. so little has changed. She rides on 1970 Z28 wheels, and has a 235 strt 6 in her, all original. 90% of the trim is there,.
aboard! A lot of potential there. Thanks for sharing the pics. I had a friend that had almost the identical '63 wagon to yours...that was many moons ago. The old inline 235 six was a great little engine. What's your futures plans for it?
Thanks for all the compliments. I love my car. I plan to get her road Worthy first, then do some of the body work and have painted. Havent truly decided if i want To make just a primer gray(i love the rat rod look) or go with a flat or satin white. I found this small 1/64scale Maisto 64 wagon that if flat gray with some black and red striping i was thinking about doing her that way. No way i could Ever afford to go completely stock original. She is going to be a daily driver when i do not feel like riding my bobber.
I think satin white would look pretty cool, or one of the Hot Rod Flatz colors. I like the '70 Z28 wheels. I always thought they were cool on Chevelles and Camaros of that vintage. They're pretty sought after and getting harder to find. I'm sure it wouldn't take too much to make it look presentable. The first thing is to make it road worthy...body and paint can be done later. Keep us updated on your progress.
She is one Beautiful old wagon. I have a friend with a body shop, and he tells me that flat and satin paints are a PAIN in the patootie to get the paint laid evenly enough. The agent that makes the paint flat also softens the paint so it is not as able to take wear and tear. Touching it up is a nightmare, too. White will look great on the old girl. For that old school look, it would be great to use a single step paint, and keep it looking good with wax. That is likely the least expensive way to go anyway. One thing I find interesting is when people say about how expensive it is to bring it back to factory. Factory was FAR from perfect, as these cars were meant to be assembled in very little time, and while moving. The expensive jobs are the ones that take the car way over and above anything the factory could have built. Better to go for a year 2 grade bring it back type of job. She'll look terrific, and give you years of service that way.
