i couldn't resist!!!!!

I guess i am now an owner of 3 wagons, i bought a 1980 chev impala wagon today on an impulse. seems good does anybody know this car or have one? the one i bought has a 305 in it. i just got home with it a moment ago mabey try and take a few pics after i eat, it's pretty dark out there though.

 

Congrats! Another wagon saved. Fill us in on the details when u get a chance.

 

pics are way too dark i'll try again tomorrow

 

:2_thumbs_up_-_anima Excellent, congratulations!!!

Are you going to share the details?

 

Good luck on your three wagon family. Let us know more about it when you can.

 

here's a couple of pics of the new ride

the biggest problem with this car is the previous owner painted over the origanal paint with matte black spray, he was even so kind as to spray the inside of the rear windows with the same paint. the car runs and drives like a dream. 305 automatic. no 3rd seat in this one( not even sure they came with them?). anyways all for now i guess

 

Yep a rear seat was an option, and you can get one out of any other GM wagon up to 1996. Yes even the round-bodies used the same 3rd-row seat.

Can't kill a 305 Chevy engine. Good luck with the car!

 

Nice find Sllew...congrats!!

 

Looks like a good catch, sllew!!!

 

Congrats, one day mine will make it on the road!

 

i sort of have buyers remorce but it's a nice car. would anybody need or want this wagon? dont get me wrong i'll keep it and drive it but really have little intrest in this one.

 

any tips for removing this terrible matte black crap? doesnt look like he sanded the original paint before spray bombing the car, as for the same paint being on the rear windows can i just carfully scrap that off? any pointers would be great. thanks guys

 

For the glass get one of those cheap razor blade tools and carefully scrape it off. You know, those facial blades like men used long ago.

The only way I know of getting the black off the body is maybe carefully try some paint thinner and a rag. Try a spot not real noticeable and have clean cool water to follow up removal of the thinner.
Only other idea is to use fine sandpaper and remove as much as possible then respray with the color of choice.
If you are selling it I'd first just advertise and see what happens. Some of us like original or at least something that may not be hiding rust or body work.

 

Great Wagon!, not so bad in black mat. Have fun with it!

BYe

Jérôme

 

For the glass, the razor blade will work. Just be careful not to scratch the glass. You might also try wetting it with paint thinner. It won't hurt the glass, and it may well help loosen the paint. It depends on what paint was used.

For the body, it depends on what prep was done just how hard it will be to remove. If the prep was poor, it may come off very quickly and easily, just by using polishing compound, which won't damage the paint underneath. If the prep was done well, then sanding is the only real option. Use a fairly high grit paper, and by the time you are done, the underlying paint will be about ready for prime and paint. There is a good chance it is rattle can paint, so it may come off very easily indeed.