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Guys
iam looking at a 61 wagon that is a project, im wondering
if anyone can tell me about best parts inerchanging

ie, it is missing bumpers, do chevy ones fit, or are they
specific to this model only or is  a same year 4dr laurentian
my best bet for the all the parts that i have yet to discover
are missing.
thanks
ga

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None of those parts from a Chevy will fit. Bumpers and all trim are different. Some body parts from US Pontiacs will fit. Mechanical and chassis parts are mostly interchangeable. A 4 door laurentian would be a good parts car. Good luck witht he project if you take it on.

-- Edited by gparis7 at 14:31, 2009-01-24

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thanks for the info

iv been looking for a wagon for a while, but i
dont want to get into something thats too far gone..

u know something in the middle between a basket case
and a trailer queen..

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Not sure if you're in Alberta but there is a 61 Pontiac wagon project for sale at this link. Maybe this is the one you'e interested in? Also a couple of early 60s Chevy wagons.
http://edsprojectcars.com/project_cars_for_sale.htm

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thats the one alright, looks interesting in the pics
ive requested more pics and close up from the guy, to
see just how much of a project it really is...i dont mind
some work but a 5 yr restoration isnt my plan..
my part of the world,  southern ontario is kinda
light on vintage canadian wagons..go figure!

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ga wrote:

Guys
iam looking at a 61 wagon that is a project.


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ga wrote:

thats the one alright, looks interesting in the pics
ive requested more pics and close up from the guy, to
see just how much of a project it really is...i dont mind
some work but a 5 yr restoration isnt my plan..
my part of the world,  southern ontario is kinda
light on vintage canadian wagons..go figure!


There had to have been as many or more wagons sold in Ontario & Quebec as in the west, but the climate out west is just more conducive to preserving the cars. Back in the mid 80s I bought a 58 Ford wagon that came out of a farmer's field in Alberta. It was over 25 years old then, and was largely rust free. But after just over 10 years in a damper & more variable climate it was a rust bucket.



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it seems that everyone remembers having one, but
your right, i think the climate around here "kills" them off..
I got some more pics of that 61 and it looks like a never
ending project, but then again isnt everything..not sure
i am up for that much work

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there was a 59 wagon on here awhile ago for sale in st.cathrines. Would have bought it myself if i had a $1000 bucks layin around at the time. Where are you located? and by the way my last name is armstrong also.

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cool, we could start are own armstrong sub group haha..
im in sarnia, ontario right on the border, where american cars
are handy, but i guess i need to make my life challenging
looking for a canadian wagon....



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im from sarnia also, now live in london! My dad is Steve Armstrong, grandfather Greame.

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i dont think that were actually related, but it sure is a small world!!



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Rod , up at Rod's Project Cars in Saskatoon has a 62 Strato Chief wagon for sale. A lot of work has been done to it -- I did it! It is still a project.
The car is an orig. v8 PS PB car. The 283 was done so I put in a warmed over 305/4v, a new Minute Muffler dual exhaust, along with a 700r4 trans. the steering has been updated to the 605 steering box, although the box may have to be replaced.
still needs body work, upholstery and finishing. It may be worth a look for you


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sounds like it would be worth a look, do u have a contact
email or number ??

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anyone know what year this is? its $300 i think?


-- Edited by 68sd at 08:30, 2009-01-25

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thats a 59, have any more pics of it? Where was it located? I would go and grab whatever i could from it.(unless it could be restored of course)

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now that is a project!

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sure is, and have fun finding parts!!

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thats one from roblins

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A friend of mine knew of a 61 wagon in Sask also, It was a complete running car if I recall, and I think they wanted around $1000 for it. I'll see if I can dig up the pics and more info on it...

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thanks for your help, that would be great if u
could do that...



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