Here is a pic of a 1960 Oldsmobile Wagon that I saw recently, ......... similar, but not as cool as a Pontiac

Getting the car ready to go to the body guy. Steve had been working on wiring: this is some of the junk wire he removed.  The scariest thing he found so far was the battery cable was melted to the header pipe. There is so much derelict wiring, damaged wire or improperly connected wiring: he even had to remove a handful of wire nuts: those screw on caps used for house wiring.  He is hoping to avoid having to purchase a new wiring harness.  (stupid rotating photos) 

 

We are taking the wagon to a local welder/body guy George, so we needed to get the hood back on the car, but we first had to see if we could correct it.  Turned out pretty good but we added a hood strap for the road trip as the secondary catch is not installed. 

  

 

 

found this guy on kijiji, looks like he has some 60 Pontiac stuff

 

 

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/winnipeg/1960-pontiac-oem-rad-support/1691450204

-- Edited by Tempest on Saturday 17th of August 2024 12:53:59 PM

George has done a real nice job of the nose of the car.  

 

We had identified a number of floor pan issues: he chased the thin spots back to the source of the trouble and patched everything in after using rust blocker.  Keeping in mind that we are not restoring this car, we are just bringing it back to a fun and safe operatable driver!   

By east coast standards, that old wagon was extremely solid. How are the inside rockers?

The interior work on carpet and panels is inspiring and your metal guy is impressive.

Thank you for the lead TEMPEST , I have checked with him on some things.

DONSSD, the inner rockers are good.  There was one floor pan brace that was rotted, he cut out all the bad stuff. Sprayed rust stop in the cavity first then welded in a patch, then sprayed truck bed liner to seal it all up.  We also have a gallon of rust stop we intend to treat everything we see before moving forward. 

Does any one here know of a product that we can use on the exterior that seals the surface without making it look glossy or like something has been sprayed on?  The car will be stored inside when not in use and i am considering to just leave it as is as I do not like the 'clear coat look' eve if it is satin flat finish.  My 63 pickup has never been treated, have owned it for nearly 15 years and it has not advanced. Even WD40 changes the look, linsead oil makes it shiny too.

Canadian Poncho wrote:

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Vice Grip Garage sells a "Patina Preserver" you could try

CLICK HERE

 

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 I don't see any before after photos on their site so I sent a message asking if they can direct me to before and after.

That looks very cool.

Just wax your car. i also dislike the look of clear coat on patina, The roof of this car is original paint and i painted the bottom to match. The wax gives it just a touch of  SHEEN Iwax all the chrome also. 

Moving forward on brakes and suspension: rear brakes first.

 

Onwards to the front end. 

 

Now we are getting somewhere!  We will likely alter the stance a bit more once we get the car on the road and everything settles in.

Just read this thread, although I have heard about it. Nice work! Really like the ABS idea for the door panels; lucky for me mine are in great shape.

Wow, beauty, it's really coming together. What power steering kit and brake kit are you going with? Looking to upgrade my 59 this winter. Now I'm looking for a 59-60 maintenance manual, as well, lol. First time I've ever seen it. Looks like I may have some competiton.