it's been a long time away boys and girls:o:D,but i've found some time to visit and post some update pic's.some of you may have seen these on "another" site,but i thought i'd share them with everyone here too:thumbsup:.
THE CAR WILL BE EQUIPED WITH A 550+ HP 406cid SMALLBLOCK,A T-56 6 SPEED,A NARROWED 9",4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES,A TCI CLIP,AND A BUNCH OF LITTLE DETAILS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE CAR.IT WILL REMAIN A 4 DOOR AND WILL STILL HAVE A FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT THAT'LL CLEAR THE MINI-TUBS.
I BOUGHT HER TWO YEARS AGO.SHE WAS A LOT TOUGHER THAN I THOUGHT AND WAS A MIX OF VARIOUS PARTS(62 GRILLE,ETC.....)
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/boughthomethe63novawagon003.jpg
IT TURNED OUT TO BE WAAAAAAAAAAY RUSTIER THAN I HOPED,SO A REAR CLIP WAS REQUIRED.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63novawagonprogresspics004.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63novawagonprogresspics008.jpg


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63wagonsurgery001.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63wagonsurgery002.jpg

A REAR TIRE SIZE WAS CHOSEN.295/40/17'S:D,AND THE MINI-TUB BEGAN...
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/dragginwagonprogressmini-tub007.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/dragginwagonprogressmini-tub009.jpg

I DESIGNED A ROTISSERIE TO BE FUNCTIONAL AND STABLE.IT WORKS PERFECTLY.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG3194.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG3197.jpg

ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE WAS ADDED TO STRENGTHEN THE WHOLE UNIBODY.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG5835.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG5837.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/NOVAWAGONCHASSISUPGRADES002.jpg
THIS INCLUDED 1/8" PLATE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE INNER ROCKER PANEL AND TUBING.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/NOVAWAGONCHASSISUPGRADES006.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/NOVAWAGONCHASSISUPGRADES007.jpg
HERE'S THE CAR NOW!!!!

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63WAGONONITSWHEELS003.jpg

THE ORIGINAL AFTERMARKET CLIP WON'T WORK,SO A TCI CLIP HAS BEEN PURCHASED TO ALLOW THE 235/40/17'S TO FIT UP FRONT.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63WAGONONITSWHEELS001.jpg

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE PIC'S.
leftcoast carl.

i ran outta room on the first post,so here's a few more pictures.

WE ADDED ANOTHER SET OF FACTORY REAR RAILS TO ADD STRENGTH.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG5834.jpg
A MID-BODY CROSSMEMBER REQUIRED NARROWING TOO.....
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG5841.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/NOVAWAGONCHASSISUPGRADES003.jpg
THE ROTISSERIE IN ACTION
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG3200.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/CIMG3201.jpg
THE "BEFORE AND AFTER" ON THE REAR TIRE WIDTH....
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/dragginwagonprogressmini-tub001.jpg
THE MOCK-UP TO DETERMINE THE REAR DIFF WIDTH.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q187/2blackragtops/63WAGONONITSWHEELS005.jpg

ANY QUESTIONS?!?!?;)
leftcoast carl.

Man that is awesome. my only question would be using a tie down to mount your rear end is a little weak don't you think?:D

Man that is awesome. my only question would be using a tie down to mount your rear end is a little weak don't you think?:D
it'll be fine dave....i'll use TWO tie-downs because it has posi.......:D;).
i just checked your thread on your car.LOOKIN' GOOD BRUTHA!!!!i especially liked johnny's "sedan conversion":thumbsup::D:thumbsup::D!
thanks for the feedback.
leftcoast carl.

it'll be fine dave....i'll use TWO tie-downs because it has posi.......:D;).
i just checked your thread on your car.LOOKIN' GOOD BRUTHA!!!!i especially liked johnny's "sedan conversion":thumbsup::D:thumbsup::D!
thanks for the feedback.
leftcoast carl.


Oh geees I am embarrassed I didn't even think about using 2 tie down:clonk:

Thanks but its back to a coupe....:thumbsup:

lookin' amazing Carl... lots of talented folks involved with that one... congrats on the progress :thumbsup:



JR

DANG! That is gonna be one SICK wagon!!

John

Great Pic's !!! I'm planning the work to my 67 wagon which will be a lot similiar to your set up. Two quick questions;
1. What rear suspension will you be using?
2. What is the length of the sides on the octagon of your rotisserie wheel.
That looks like a great Idea and a lot easier that the std. design!!!

thanks for the help.
Tom