Mr.1961
Well Known Member
I was in the market for Wagon a few months back looking for either a 61 or 62. The first deal went sour where I got beat to the punch on a 62 Impala Wagon out in Colorado. Then I called a buddy of mine in Texas and told him about what happened and he referred me to call a gentleman and his son that he met at a local swap meet from Texas who had possession of a rare 1961 Parkwood that is all original and super rock solid with factory a/c, power steering, power brakes, power back glass, 6 passenger, 283/2spd, sporting all original fawn paint (patina), virtually complete.
After speaking with the owner and coming to an agreement on the price, the deal was done. However, family health issues suddenly came into play for the owner of the Wagon and our deal was tabled for quite sometime. The owner did his best to keep in touch with me during the course of unfortunate times for his family which resulted in the loss of his son, who was a custom car builder himself, a fan of Wagons.
I want to dedicate this build to Jay Rattan, may you forever rest in peace. :angel:
Sitting inside the stable in countryside Comanche, Texas
My plans are to get the Parkwood mechanically sound (yank out the old 283/2spd in one-shot), redo all the brakes, drop in the freshly done up 283, 2 speed powerglide or TH350, new wiring harnesses, air ride suspension, new bushings, balljoints, brakes, tie rods, pitman, power steering slave, hoses, etc. I will attempt to preserve the priceless patina with the help of a good friend by laying down 3 to 4 coats of urethane clear once the metal is the paint is prepped.
My plans are to roll the Wagon on Firestone bias ply tires (7.50-14) with correct stock Wagon 14x6 wheels and dog dish caps or possibly a large street rod aluminum wheel. Lastly, get the interior completely redone with a Cars1 fawn Parkwood interior kit and perhaps add a 9 pass seat.
Here's my 1961 283 that has been completely gone through, refinished in Olds J2 Gold, Power Pack heads, Mild cam, Pete jackson gear drive (Poor Man's Blower), Sanderson headers, Alan Grove componet brackets, RB Hi-Torq mini-starter, Edelbrock accy's and 500cfm 4bbl carburetor, MSD ready to run HEI distributor, 8.5mm MSD SF wires, Bosch Platinum .035 gap plugs, dual Smithy's 30" glasspacks to ensure this Wagon is running nicely.
After speaking with the owner and coming to an agreement on the price, the deal was done. However, family health issues suddenly came into play for the owner of the Wagon and our deal was tabled for quite sometime. The owner did his best to keep in touch with me during the course of unfortunate times for his family which resulted in the loss of his son, who was a custom car builder himself, a fan of Wagons.
I want to dedicate this build to Jay Rattan, may you forever rest in peace. :angel:
Sitting inside the stable in countryside Comanche, Texas
My plans are to get the Parkwood mechanically sound (yank out the old 283/2spd in one-shot), redo all the brakes, drop in the freshly done up 283, 2 speed powerglide or TH350, new wiring harnesses, air ride suspension, new bushings, balljoints, brakes, tie rods, pitman, power steering slave, hoses, etc. I will attempt to preserve the priceless patina with the help of a good friend by laying down 3 to 4 coats of urethane clear once the metal is the paint is prepped.
My plans are to roll the Wagon on Firestone bias ply tires (7.50-14) with correct stock Wagon 14x6 wheels and dog dish caps or possibly a large street rod aluminum wheel. Lastly, get the interior completely redone with a Cars1 fawn Parkwood interior kit and perhaps add a 9 pass seat.
Here's my 1961 283 that has been completely gone through, refinished in Olds J2 Gold, Power Pack heads, Mild cam, Pete jackson gear drive (Poor Man's Blower), Sanderson headers, Alan Grove componet brackets, RB Hi-Torq mini-starter, Edelbrock accy's and 500cfm 4bbl carburetor, MSD ready to run HEI distributor, 8.5mm MSD SF wires, Bosch Platinum .035 gap plugs, dual Smithy's 30" glasspacks to ensure this Wagon is running nicely.
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Thanks