Rod Run Updates

Forgot all about updating this blog, but a lot has been done.  When I got the wagon I had only three weeks until the Rod Run to the End of The World in Ocean Park, WA.  My goal was to drive the wagon there for the weekend.  Unfortunately I was too busy to post any updates along the way, but the good news is I did make it there.  James helped me get the motor out of my '53 and into the wagon, along with a 700r4.  He even drove many hours just to pick up an exhaust setup.  I also  wired everything up, fixed a bunch of little things, but the interior together, door handles, and put in a floor shifter.  Here's a few pictures from that hectic time:

And here's my three week before and after picture...

Operation Biscayne

I've been looking for an early 60's wagon for some time, they are very tough to find.  When you can find them they are generally rust buckets.  It's not that they didn't build a lot of wagons back then,  but I've heard that most of them went to demolition derbys which makes sense.  The scarcity of them, combined with how popular they are, means that any solid and straight driver is generally going to go for north of $10k.
When I came across a rust free 1963 Biscayne for around $5k I was immediately interested.  The ad said it was straight and ready for paint, which was perfect if true because I am no fan of body work.  It was missing the engine, trans, shifter, exhaust, some wiring, and the interior needed help.  All those things are more enjoyable for me than bodywork, so I was still interested.  I sold my truck to raise the funds to buy it and get it on the road, and went to have a look.  Here's some pictures, mostly from the CL ad:

As you can see it was far from a running, driving, car but I had to have it.  I had a U-Haul truck with my stepson James driving, since he has a lot more time behind the wheel towing, and home we went.

Next up, work begins...