1965 sport wagon project

Discussion in 'Drag'n Wagons' started by bigds65, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. bigds65

    bigds65 Well-Known Member

    Getting close,
     

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  2. bigds65

    bigds65 Well-Known Member

    first test drive:Brow:
     

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  3. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Sweet! How did you rig the "I" beam for the body lift? How is it attached to the trusses?

    - Bill
     
  4. Marvin's65

    Marvin's65 In progress :|

    Nice!
    Got more pic's?
     
  5. bigds65

    bigds65 Well-Known Member

    I welded 3" angle to the top of the beam. Then I took some 3" flat stock bent it (like a big hook) and hoohed it over the trusses. Then I welded the flat stock to the angle. It works good, and now it's one of those things that make me wonder how I did this stuff with out it.
     

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  6. GKMoz

    GKMoz Gary / Moz

    WOW ! ! ! gorgeous ! ! Silver mist ?? Gary
     
  7. nastynavy

    nastynavy Prof. parts collector!

    Very nice. I love the 65's. Keep us posted with the pics.
     
  8. BuckeyeBuicks

    BuckeyeBuicks Well-Known Member

    I am lovin' it! Keep up the great work!!
     
  9. bigds65

    bigds65 Well-Known Member

    1973 NOS short block with 67 430 heads converted to stage1 specs with a TH400 transmission. :Brow:
     

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  10. Dave Hanlon

    Dave Hanlon LARGE MEMBER

    VERY VERY nice:TU:
     
  11. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Too cool - Nice ceiling too! is that metal?

    - Bill
     
  12. bigds65

    bigds65 Well-Known Member

    Yes it is. And I like it , it has a nice clean look.
    Thanks Don.
     
  13. 65specialconver

    65specialconver kennedy-bell MIA

    frikin nice,wish i would have kept my 64 spt/wagon:eek2:
     
  14. getnbye

    getnbye 65GS.COM

    Awsome car Don!

    It's obvious that you are a man that knows his way around a Buick!

    I can't wait to see her up close... do you think 2008 Nats?

    Welcome back to the 65 club. :TU:

    Chris
     
  15. bigds65

    bigds65 Well-Known Member

    2008 is the plan. We might take the 66 and the wagon.:grin:
    Don.
     
  16. MelWaldorf

    MelWaldorf Member

    Wow, the car and the garage are both inspiring!

    Mel
     
  17. Hector

    Hector '79 Buick Limited

    Don,I don't know how I missed this thread on the last couple of weeks but I'm glad that I found it.That wagon will be a blast.I can appreciate your craftsmanship with how clean everything looks,keep up the good work:beer .Nice shop too.What are you running for a cam?
     
  18. racer7283

    racer7283 Member

    Nice looking ride, I to am building a 65 Sportwagon just not to the extent you have. I'm installing a GN V6 turbo motor & trans. Anyone know of this being done yet? I'm triing to post photos!!!!
     
  19. nastynavy

    nastynavy Prof. parts collector!

    I haven't seen one yet but that is not saying there isn't one hiding somewhere. Sounds like a great combo. Let us know when you get the pics!
     
  20. Marvin's65

    Marvin's65 In progress :|

    You can send me the pics if you like, i'll post them for you:

    mmanzano@glsbr.net
     

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