What do you haul in your wagon?

besides azz

 

Nice wagon! No surf boards on the roof?


My wagon doesn't carry much. Just some cleaning supplies (for carshows) in the rear side storage compartments. Too bad none of the M & F body Mopar wagons came with a third seat.



And yes. That is all original in back. No sun fading which we know is hard on red interiors. So I believe it when I was told it was garaged all its life. Not bad for 96,000 miles eh?

 

I've hauled the following in my small Escort wagon; a set of 4 15x8 slot mags with tires;a set of 429 heads;a 95 mustang front bumper assembly(complete).Gotta love those fold down rear seats.

 

Nothing yet.But my dog in the future.

 

I'm still doing major house renovations and my wife and I run out to the many rural Farmers' markets to get fresh veggies, chicken, beef, eggs, butter and any 'good stuff' we see at the markets. So we hook up the trailer for building materials and pile up the rest in the back.

 

I just finished moving, so I've hauled everything we own from our old apartment into storage, and it took about 24 loads or more.
I've moved engines, band equipment, and oh yeah Norman's butt.
Daily driver, one of the best investments I've made, considering the mileage and work I'm getting out of it.

 

Hey! And I sure do 'preciate it!

24 loads, eh? Even my buddy the mover said he couldn't believe you did that with your wagon! Maybe we can turn him to the good side... He's got too many pickups and Jags, anyway.

 

Hey doc, is that a 1995 Buick Roadmaster? I was looking at the LTD II (Fox body like my Fairmont Squire) and wondering about the hinged window setup. It seems you can't get the short gas liftgate pistons for the Fairmont/Zephyr/Cougar wagons anymore, but those are probably available, like yours. See the LTD II tailgate fits the others, and mine has been shot at with BB guns before, so I'm thinking that if there's a 'next time', I may get one of the new glass-coated lexan plastics and make my own. My rear tailgate glass took 3 months to get a replacement. This might be an option.

It's either that or make it into a Sedan Delivery - no windows - steel panels in the cargo bay.

 

yep, a '95

When I was doing my homework before I found it, I looked a doing a ratrod project with a classic wagon, but the '94-'96 GM wagons were so appealing for a lot of reasons not the least of which are availability, cheap prices, over the counter parts, and modern technology.

I took the easy route and bought this one about a year ago. The previous owner had done a TON of mechanical service and refurb'ing, so I'm only have to put the finishing touches on it.

It comfortably and safely hauled my bass gear to three gigs this weekend.

btw: the lift shocks for it are over the counter items, I think. ( I hope!)

 

Thanks, I'll get some dimensions and put more bits and ideas together.

 

I don't have a wagon anymore, but I do plan on hauling a tent trailer with my Lincoln. as I did with my old Lumina.

When I did have a wagon, I hauled everything... 10 friends, 2x4's, garbage, cement, furniture, moving boxes... everything, but a trailer. I never had a chance to tow with my wagons, because I either didn't have a hitch (89 Electra), or I had a hitch, but no trailer (85 Parisienne).

 

You name it. Including 5 people, fence materials, cement blocks, stepping stones, moved by son last weekend, tires, garden tools, a home depot trip with lumber and latice. Many runs to the landfill. I even tie an extension ladder to the roof rack as it fits the wagon better than the pickup truck. I've never hauled gravel as it's just too messy for the interior, that's what the truck is for. Although without rear air shocks it can get a bit low to the ground. That little inline 6 has no horsepower but it's got torque.

I've never seen an SUV packed like I can pack the wagon.

This is my third wagon. I used to have a 73 Gran Torino and a 73 Pinto Squire. I think this one is just the right size for me. In between the Torino and the Pinto.

 

Air Shocks? Now there's an idea! Which ones would fit - an LTD II or Mustang?

Before we moved up from Mexico, I bought those rubber block for the rear coils and they worked fine. My front coils were broken though, but I think they were like that before we drove to Canada with the car, the roof rack and utility trailer loaded (1.5 tons).

 

I had air shocks on a El Camino and a Ventura they are great for loads but make ur car handle like crap when empty