Bought a Hard Top Wagon Today

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  1. azblackhemi

    azblackhemi Well-Known Member

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    Drove through fog, rain and snow today to pick up this 62 Newport Hardtop Wagon. Yes Northern Arizona gets snow. It was well worth putting up with the elements because I've wanted a hardtop wagon for a long time. It runs and drives real well. I'm gonna clean it up a little and drive it for a while while waiting for the time to do it right. It's got a 361 that has had alot of work done and a rebuilt front end. New tires and Road Wheels that match my trailer wheels. Here's some pictures. I'll post the pictures in a reply. They keep mixing in with the text when I post them here.
     
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    azblackhemi Well-Known Member

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    very stylish. me likey . and it looks very rust free too . arizona sure does have some nice old cars .
     
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    azblackhemi Well-Known Member

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    Yes we do! The body on this wagon is 100% rust free. It does have some floor pan and spare tire well rust. No biggie, I do paint and bodywork for a living and have quite a few Chrysler parts cars to get sheet metal off of.
     
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    Nice score. Looks like it is very solid.

    AZ gets snow? REALLY?????:evilsmile:
     
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    Congrats.............
     
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    Dang, do I love that beautiful hardtop wagon! Your new Chrysler has the potential to be stunning!

    I sure hope you show us the progress as you transform this '62!

    David :)
     
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    azblackhemi Well-Known Member

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    I will do that.
     
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    You GOT IT!! Man....I am soooo jealous. I knew you were going to look and now you own it. Good for YOU!! One of my all time favorite cars! :thumbs2: Congrats!!!!
    (I'm having communication problems with my AZ guy on that other wagon)
     
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    You'll never run out of spares! Cool!:bowdown:
     
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    Congrats AZblack! That is a sweet ride, for sure. That's so cool the car and the trailer have matching wheels. I'm finding it very surprising how much better condition the paint is on the left side of the car compared to the right. Nice find. Good luck with it.
     
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    WOW, that is sooo cool! Looks in real good shape also, big conrats man:dance:
     
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    Yeah when I saw the wheels I kinda laughed. The right side of the car must've been facing South and getting exposed to much more sun than the North side. I've seen cars on both coasts that sat near the ocean and had one rusty side with badly piited chrome while the other side looked good. I guess how you store a car is really important.
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Looks awesome! Kinda jealous you got a hardtop.
    I'm sure you will enjoy it.
     
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    way to go AZ:yahoo:

    that is one stylish land yacht!!!
    cant wait to see what you get up to with this one:yup:
     
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