'67 Chevelle Concours wagon, bring it back to life

[67since67]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

Geezzz Bill,

Where do you find the energy? Must be love of an old car.

I’m impressed

Thank you Chris, it's actually somewhere between passion and insanity! I recently read an article titled "Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying", I'm definitely in the former, I've worked all my life, taking care of obligations, to be able to do this stuff full time.

[67since67]

Originally Posted by TimG

You’re amazing, Bill. Components that look hopeless turn out very nice with the proper cleaning. You’re just applying this theory to the entire car.
You must have a nice heated garage.

You turn out some amazing cars your self Tim!!

Yes, I am amazed sometimes what nice finishes are hidding just under a layer of grime, just waiting to be found!

With in floor radiant heat and A/C keeps one motivated to work!! I always said I wanted a garage with attached house! DD garage, shop and utility rooms are almost equal to footprint of the house. Don't have to go outside when it's cold!!!
Cars and tow rig are in a separate building.

[67since67]

Vinyl application...3M Di-Noc Dark Walnut. Di-Noc is actually mentioned in The AIM. A 5 yard roll was just right. I have always preferred dry application of vinyl, and fortunately dry is what was specified.

I started with the fenders and added the trim before moving towards the rear. Pretty straight forward, applied an adhesion promoter on edges and a heat gun to wrap edges. The fenders needed to be off to wrap the rear edges of the fenders and forward edges of the front doors. Also the fender trim clips are retained with nuts on the back side.
To have enough vinyl to properly wrap the gas door and opening required using a separate piece and line up the grain to match pattern.

[WILMASBOYL78]

It just keeps getting better with each step of the process...definitely one of the best SYC 'follow along' threads I've seen.

Great work...

-wilma

[60sStuff]

This thread is so darn good, it warrants its own dedicated folder on my PC.

First wagon in my archives.

The way this ‘67 is progressing, with the finish line in site, it will stack up and belong with all your other spectacular Survivors.

Great job!

[carnut4life]

Wow, that looks amazing Bill, it's really gonna pop with the red interior! Now I want a wagon too.

[MosportGreen66]

Bill, this is awesome! Amazing work all around! Result is fantastic

[60sStuff]

I’m always searching old vintage ads for my cars and moved over to Chevrolet yesterday to see what I could find in relation to Bill W. wagon.

I was able to find a couple ads including this one.
Cool ad, except no killer Red interior.

Plus no tint glass - all windows, so possibly no AC on this car.

[olredalert]

----Chris, It's almost like the person ordering this wagon was looking at this pic, but liked red interiors. The Di-Noc is spectacular, Bill! What a great job.....Bill S

[Jonesy]

wOW, I am super impressed with your skills and how this Wagon is turning out. Really enjoying see this progress.