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  1. Nailz

    Nailz New Member

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    Just bought my first wagon (if you dont count a 1960 VW panel bus i owned). Its a 1962 Ford Country Squire with a 352/Cruise-O-Matic etc. Its gonna need some work, especially the interior which is gutted.
    Pics to follow!
    cheers~Nailz
     
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    :Welcome:to the wagon train, nailz. Nice wagon for sure. Don't worry about flaws...we love pix and I can't wait to see them. Glad to have you as a member of our family!:D(y)
     
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    Welcome Nailz! :wave: Squires really set the standard for wagon luxury back in the day. Looking forward to photos. :yippee:
     
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    Welcome aboard, Nailz. I don't think there's a one of us who doesn't love vintage Squires. What color is it and do you know any of its history? Post some pictures as soon as you can.
     
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    Fat Tedy Island Red Neck

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    :Welcome:, and as mentioned, don't wory about pics. We like pics, those wagons ager to die for, even if they need a bit of TLC;)
     
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    Welcome Nailz. Progress pics are always a hit here. Helps us shorten the learning curves on our own. Don't be shy. Warts and all, right to the final wheel nut.:Welcome:
     
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    Nailz New Member

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    Thanks for the welcome!
    Here she is and also a pic of my 1962 500XL Sunliner
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    That is DEFINITELY a cool looking wagon!:thumbs2: Please tell me you will do it up STOCK.:yup:
     
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    Gawd! Where's the warts!?:biglaugh: The wagon is in fine form and that Sunliner got my keyboard all wet with drool.:rofl2:

    Go get 'em. :thumbs2:
     
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    Love those slab sides on the '62s. That Sunliner is amazing, and the CS might even be fun to leave as is, but I'm sure will be a stunner when you're done. Kudos! :2_thumbs_up_-_anima
     
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    Nailz, Gawd I love it just as it sits!:bowdown:
     
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    He'd win shows if he only clearcoated it! Original patina - the color of experience! :rofl2:
     
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    Yup....that wagon definitely has a great patina. I would fix up the inside and any mechanicals and drive it!
     
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    A sharp Naugahyde interior and a minty, blingy powertrain and frame and a pair of curb feelers for nostalgia. :biglaugh:
     
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    Different strokes. I wouldn't want to fix up the inside or engine bay TOO much. It wouldn't go with the exterior patina. Any way you look at it....I like that car!(y)
     

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