New Guy with '61 Safari

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    JoeSafari New Member

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    Hello All,

    Just joined this group....hoping shared knowledge and info will be good for all.

    I see some really nice machinery around here !

    I currently have a 1961 Catalina Safari, and a 1961 Bonneville Safari (parts wagon) as well as a 1961 Ventura 4 dr sedan (parts car)....


    Hoping to combine the best of these into a nice cruising wagon.

    Will keep the original 389 / 315 Hydramatic. Add the stainless bodyside trim from the Ventura and the factory A/C as well. The Bonny body shell my be the basis, as it has good doors and roof- but needs rocker replacement.

    A "Period Correct" hot-rod wagon (minor mods + wheels/tires) look is what I'm after. No modern billet or bling. Strong, reliable and a bit of 'cool' factor !

    I will have a number of surplus parts before long.....


    Cheers,

    JoeSafari
     
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    Welcome to the madness Joe! The 61-63 era big Pontiacs are some of my favorite wagons. Post up a couple dozen :camera:of your fleet when you get a minute. We have/had some members who have done those cars so hopefully you'll get some good advice here. :Welcome:
     
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    :Welcome:to the wagon train, joe. I like the direction you are going with that project!(y) Can't wait to see some pix...that era's Ponchos are cool wagons!:yup:
     
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    Pics soon...

    I'll try to get some pics up this weekend...

    Thanks for the kind words.

    JoeSafari
     
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    :Welcome:to the fastest growing forum on the net! Pictures :camera:are king here (we're very visual) but we also like to talk. ;)
    You were warned....
     
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    Welcome aboard Joe. Nice to see another Pontiac wagon hanging out with us. You have a great year. Look forward to seeing pics of it.
     
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    Welcome to the Forum Joe!! Glad you found us! :Welcome:
     
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    Welcome Joe
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :Welcome:JoeSafariHave a good time here in the forum.
     
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    Welcome aboard, JoeSafari!
    Always glad to see another Poncho fan in the neighborhood.
     
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    '61 Safari photo....

    Here is a shot of my '61 Catalina Safari.....



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    JoeSafari New Member

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    okay...dont know why it is upside down ????

    Wasn't like that on my computer.....??


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    Looks like a nice one....from what I can tell,lol. Are those Buick rims on it? :rofl:
     
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