1964 Nomad- 2 Door Wagon

[James2]

Inspiration: I saw a 64 wagon converted to a two door and thought this would be an interesting twist. Donor kits starting with an AMT 64 Impala SS and a 65 Chevelle Wagon. I first cut the long roof off and after several test fits I then removed the Impala roof to graft the two pieces together. 

Edited June 13 by James2

[NOBLNG]

Cool project!👍 Are you planning on shortening it up any?😈 Chevy did build 2 door Chevelle wagons. https://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-american/1964-chevelle-300-2-door-station-wagon-it-should-have-been-called-nomad-why-did-they-build-these-anyway/

Edited June 13 by NOBLNG

[espo]

Like how you retained a portion of the original kits roof and drip rails. Makes a lot of sense to keep the impala window shapes and surprising how the rear window opening lines from the Chevelle wagon roof lines up with the trunk opening lines on the Impala body.  

[James2]

Some filler and a quick mock up, added some pins to help hold things in place. I will not be shortening this, it’s called a long roof for a reason!

[rickcaps55]

Nice I like how this is looking will be along for the ride.! Keep the pictures coming.!

[TECHMAN]

Now this is ONE COOL IDEA!!!!!  Shame that Chevy didn't think of that!!!!

DJ

[TarheelRick]

Going to be an interesting build. I have an affinity for long roofs.

[slusher]

Real nice cutting and fab work , Rooster 🐔 "..

[SpeedAndViolence]

Very, very cool... Will be keeping an eye on this.

[dino246gt]

That's very nicely integrated!

And it IS a LOOOOONG roof!  LOL

Looks great so far, and I'm sure you'll make it look so cool!

 

[James2]

Body work on the roof continues and I added a full length package shelf. I wanted to keep the original alignment pins for the chassis. 

[James2]

I tried this Tamiya Putty and find it much better than Squadron or Automotive Spot Putty. It’s easier to apply and sands so much nicer than anything I’ve used before. Body work is going well, priming up next.

[stavanzer]

The Surgery looks to be very successful.

Model On.

[BKIN10SECS]

I like this and what a canvas for some serious painting.

[James2]

Thanks, I'm happy with the way the chop turned out so far. I need to continue smoothing the seams and then, weather permitting, shoot some primer. I do see some faded lace in the roof's future!

[chris chabre]

I LOVE IT! Probably gonna steal it too

[James2]

It’s been real hot and humid here, no chance of painting anything. Thankfully the basement is cool and dry. So I’ll wait on the Bronco and work on the wagon. Shaving, smoothing and shaping. Now that the roof is good I’ll move onto the rest of the body. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

That's a cool long roof

[slusher]

Looking great James!