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Offline Loren At 65GS

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #60 on: January 03, 2021, 05:21:45 PM »
Colors, there are so many to choose from. I was originally leaning towards the Bamboo Cream that it had been repainted to. The roof definitely needs paint as there is paint missing. After looking through a lot of Sport Wagons on the internet, I'm taking a liking to doing a two tone color combination. Jury's still out on this one though, but not this for sure.   :dontknow:

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #61 on: January 03, 2021, 05:50:24 PM »
One of my friends painted his yellow. This picture is from one year on the Power Tour.  It is LS powered with a 6 speed.
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #62 on: January 03, 2021, 05:59:57 PM »
Here's a dark blue one I owned briefly before the red one.  It's a similar effect to the Verde:
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #63 on: January 03, 2021, 06:07:32 PM »
Quote from: Loren At 65GS on January 03, 2021, 05:21:45 PM
Colors, there are so many to choose from. I was originally leaning towards the Bamboo Cream that it had been repainted to. The roof definitely needs paint as there is paint missing. After looking through a lot of Sport Wagons on the internet, I'm taking a liking to doing a two tone color combination. Jury's still out on this one though, but not this for sure.   :dontknow:

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Loren , If you paint your wagon like that YOUR OUT OF THE CLUB !!!!!    :laughing7:
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #64 on: January 03, 2021, 06:33:08 PM »
Steve

I now have a lot deeper understanding of why your little red wagon is so near and dear to your heart.

I must have missed your post on how your parents Verde Green wagon became Dark Blue so early in its life.

The hubcaps look great and familiar here but I hadn’t seen them on an A body wagon before.

Thanks for sharing and expanding 65GS.COM knowledge on these wagons.

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #65 on: January 04, 2021, 02:56:31 PM »
Quote from: SBRMD on January 03, 2021, 02:39:22 PM
As you contemplate colors Loren, here's a shot from 1966 of my parents' original Verde Green car.
Probably just my PC's inability to get colors right, but that looks more midnight blue than verde green for how the picture looks to me.
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #66 on: January 04, 2021, 07:36:40 PM »
It's an old Kodachrome slide, run through an Epson scanner.  Color prolly not quite right.  Believe me, it was Verde!  i
It was very dark though, seemingly darker than the Verde you see on restored cars lately.
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #67 on: January 05, 2021, 10:28:13 AM »
 
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Loren , If you paint your wagon like that YOUR OUT OF THE CLUB !!!!!    :laughing7:
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  Well John, it does grab your attention at least. LOL I think we all need a laugh after 2020.

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #68 on: April 27, 2021, 05:08:22 PM »
So, an update of sorts.
Still here in sunny Florida, but will be headed back to Nebraska in a couple of days. I came up with a few of the parts I was searching for while hiding from the cold and snow. Also bought a '64 Sportwagon parts car. very rusty Colorado wagon, but it has just about all the items I am searching for plus a limited slip rear end.   :hello2:  Leaves me still needing the rear interior light lens .

 Once back home in Nebraska , road trip to pick up my parts car.

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #69 on: April 27, 2021, 07:59:57 PM »
Have a safe trip Loren!
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #70 on: April 28, 2021, 06:21:19 AM »
Safe travels to you and Roxy!

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #71 on: April 28, 2021, 07:03:58 AM »
Thanks guys

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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #72 on: April 28, 2021, 10:47:23 AM »
So buckets and console conversion!? I wouldn’t mind a wagon myself! I do even like the special deluxe non raised roof!
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Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time
« Reply #73 on: April 28, 2021, 11:11:56 AM »
Quote from: gssizzler on April 28, 2021, 10:47:23 AM
So buckets and console conversion!? I wouldn’t mind a wagon myself! I do even like the special deluxe non raised roof!

  If the wagon didn't have a power bench seat, I would consider doing power bucket seats as an update. Heck, I have a complete leather interior in the '96 Roadmaster wagon.
 The Sportwagon is an extremely loaded vehicle having power windows, power bench seat , power rear window, A/C , PS,PB and tilt column. The only thing I think that it wasn't ordered with is a limited slip rear end.
 You probably wonder why I want to change the drive train and maybe I shouldn't , but I think an update to the '96 drive train from the RMW would be an interesting combination. Plus easier to obtain drive train parts when on the road.
 The '64 Sportwagon parts vehicle has the parts I need , like rear bumper, passenger side long vista window, left tail light lens and a bunch of interior pieces that I can use that are missing or in need of replacement. On top of that it has a limited slip rear end. Bonus!

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Have a safe trip north! (Re: I've wanted a wagon for a long time)
« Reply #74 on: April 28, 2021, 01:38:33 PM »
Wishing you and Roxy a safe and uneventful trip back to Nebraska!

Looking forward to you resuming work on your wagon!  :thumbsup:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
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