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**raggedjim** · 09-19-2024, 10:29 AM

You are doing some nice work on this wagon. Keep it up! Rg

Tempest67 · 09-19-2024, 02:26 PM

Thanks Rg

Work on the car has slowed due to the summer heat, a home reno, and a shoulder injury, but I plan to be at it soon. (life is getting in the way)

**raggedjim** · 09-19-2024, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tempest67

Thanks Rg

Work on the car has slowed due to the summer heat, a home reno, and a shoulder injury, but I plan to be at it soon. (life is getting in the way)

Buddy, I'm right there with you!

Tempest67 · 10-18-2024, 09:20 AM

OK, time for an update, now that the 'distractions' are over, ........for now.

I decided to continue to tackle the metal work, this time at the spare tire well.

Unfortunately I did not cut out enough bad metal the first time so I added another patch. The welds aren't perfect, but with a little short strand fiber glass bondo, it should look fine.

carry on

28TudorAZ · 11-01-2024, 12:29 PM

Metal work is looking great. Most people wont touch that.

Tempest67 · 11-05-2024, 11:54 AM

Metal work continues on the rear floor (passenger side)

I first made a new piece of metal to replace that rusted one, (see pics)
then removed it to reveal more rust (no surprise)
Now I need to make some floor patch panels before I can weld the new piece in, but it is made a ready to go, ......and that is progress !

Oh, and look what I found in the quarter panel

28TudorAZ, I kinda like metal repair/replacement, it feels gratifying to take a flat piece of metal and shape it to make it look original.......... maybe I'm crazy?

Tempest67 · 11-11-2024, 05:16 PM

metal work continues on the rear floor

Tempest67 · 11-11-2024, 05:18 PM

and 1 more pic

Tempest67 · 12-02-2024, 10:38 AM

OK , Time for an update

The floor section is now complete on the Pass. side. (Driver's side seems to have a solid floor)

Once again, the floor braces were full of sand and gravel, but they have been cleaned out, treated, and painted.

The bracket has not been welded into place yet (just sitting there) as I want to seam seal the joint it sits on, and primer the bare metal first.

I was able to 'pound' an indent into the new floor to match the original, however, it is not as deep, but looks OK, I think.

Then I started on the inner wheel well (behind the wheel) and installed a couple of patches.

You can see where my next patch will be in the last pic. (holes in the trunk 'drop off' )

onward and upward......

dsraven · 12-04-2024, 11:28 AM

youre getting a lot done in a short time. nice to see the pics as you go.

Tempest67 · 12-04-2024, 11:29 AM

Thanks, I enjoy the process

Tempest67 · 12-10-2024, 04:13 PM

Hey Guys,

Put in another patch on the rear floor, and wanted to finish the inner wheel well, but I have no edge to use as a template. (I need to create a wheel opening where the rust has taken the shape away)

So, I have started trying to make a 1/4 panel patch.

I started with a paper template, put it on some sheet metal, rolled it in my cheap Princess Auto (Can. version of Harbor Freight) english wheel, and ....

considering I have never used an English wheel before, I think it is a good start.

**HO455** · 12-10-2024, 04:20 PM

I'm in awe! You do such amazing work.

Tempest67 · 12-10-2024, 04:31 PM

Thanks HO455,

I am just trying to take what I have learned from Youtube Videos (Fitzee's Fabrications) and make it happen.

still a long way to go

dsraven · 12-10-2024, 06:40 PM

Check out Lazze, japhands (also known as make it custom), guzzi, there are others too but this would be a good start for learning some sheet metal skills.
Keep posting, good stuff.

Tempest67 · 12-11-2024, 11:32 AM

Thanks dsraven, those are some very talented guys.

I added 2 more pieces to the panel, and it looks like I will have a few more (you can see more holes above the patch)

Father&son56project · 12-21-2024, 09:26 AM

Tempest67, I sat myself down with a pot of coffee this morning and read this entire thread. Fantastic work on a seriously big project! I am speaking from experience on how big that job is. Before I did Project Fargolet, I did a 1956 Nomad which was absolutely identical to your wagon in terms of rust. Same locations, same extent. Every pic in your thread gives me flashback PTSD of what I had to deal with!!!

Awesome metal work!

Stephan

**jaros44sr** · 12-21-2024, 10:59 AM

Dang man nice metal work you got skills
Keep it going
Complex curves and corners you got it all

NONHOG · 12-21-2024, 02:10 PM

Love the progress! Doing nice work!

09-19-2024, 10:29 AM	#76
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,475	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build You are doing some nice work on this wagon. Keep it up! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

09-19-2024, 02:26 PM	#77
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Thanks Rg Work on the car has slowed due to the summer heat, a home reno, and a shoulder injury, but I plan to be at it soon. (life is getting in the way) __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

10-18-2024, 09:20 AM	#79
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build OK, time for an update, now that the 'distractions' are over, ........for now. I decided to continue to tackle the metal work, this time at the spare tire well. Unfortunately I did not cut out enough bad metal the first time so I added another patch. The welds aren't perfect, but with a little short strand fiber glass bondo, it should look fine. carry on Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

11-01-2024, 12:29 PM	#80
28TudorAZ Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 323	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Metal work is looking great. Most people wont touch that. __________________ Project "Eagle Spirit" 52 Chevy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763085 Project "LS Scout" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=844133

11-05-2024, 11:54 AM	#81
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Metal work continues on the rear floor (passenger side) I first made a new piece of metal to replace that rusted one, (see pics) then removed it to reveal more rust (no surprise) Now I need to make some floor patch panels before I can weld the new piece in, but it is made a ready to go, ......and that is progress ! Oh, and look what I found in the quarter panel 28TudorAZ, I kinda like metal repair/replacement, it feels gratifying to take a flat piece of metal and shape it to make it look original.......... maybe I'm crazy? Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

11-11-2024, 05:16 PM	#82
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build metal work continues on the rear floor Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

11-11-2024, 05:18 PM	#83
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build and 1 more pic Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-02-2024, 10:38 AM	#84
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build OK , Time for an update The floor section is now complete on the Pass. side. (Driver's side seems to have a solid floor) Once again, the floor braces were full of sand and gravel, but they have been cleaned out, treated, and painted. The bracket has not been welded into place yet (just sitting there) as I want to seam seal the joint it sits on, and primer the bare metal first. I was able to 'pound' an indent into the new floor to match the original, however, it is not as deep, but looks OK, I think. Then I started on the inner wheel well (behind the wheel) and installed a couple of patches. You can see where my next patch will be in the last pic. (holes in the trunk 'drop off' ) onward and upward...... Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-04-2024, 11:28 AM	#85
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,327	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build youre getting a lot done in a short time. nice to see the pics as you go.

12-04-2024, 11:29 AM	#86
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Thanks, I enjoy the process __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-10-2024, 04:13 PM	#87
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Hey Guys, Put in another patch on the rear floor, and wanted to finish the inner wheel well, but I have no edge to use as a template. (I need to create a wheel opening where the rust has taken the shape away) So, I have started trying to make a 1/4 panel patch. I started with a paper template, put it on some sheet metal, rolled it in my cheap Princess Auto (Can. version of Harbor Freight) english wheel, and .... considering I have never used an English wheel before, I think it is a good start. Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-10-2024, 04:20 PM	#88
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build I'm in awe! You do such amazing work. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-10-2024, 04:31 PM	#89
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Thanks HO455, I am just trying to take what I have learned from Youtube Videos (Fitzee's Fabrications) and make it happen. still a long way to go Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

12-10-2024, 06:40 PM	#90
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,327	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Check out Lazze, japhands (also known as make it custom), guzzi, there are others too but this would be a good start for learning some sheet metal skills. Keep posting, good stuff.

12-11-2024, 11:32 AM	#91
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 852	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Thanks dsraven, those are some very talented guys. I added 2 more pieces to the panel, and it looks like I will have a few more (you can see more holes above the patch) Attached Images __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781



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12-21-2024, 09:26 AM	#92
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 208	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Tempest67, I sat myself down with a pot of coffee this morning and read this entire thread. Fantastic work on a seriously big project! I am speaking from experience on how big that job is. Before I did Project Fargolet, I did a 1956 Nomad which was absolutely identical to your wagon in terms of rust. Same locations, same extent. Every pic in your thread gives me flashback PTSD of what I had to deal with!!! Awesome metal work! Stephan

12-21-2024, 10:59 AM	#93
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Dang man nice metal work you got skills Keep it going Complex curves and corners you got it all __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-21-2024, 02:10 PM	#94
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,457	Re: 1958 Pontiac Wagon Build Love the progress! Doing nice work! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

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