1957 Chrysler Hemi Wagon - FINISHED ! 5-23-12

[TooOld]

I'm using parts from 4 kits for this build . The '57 Chrysler is supplying the bulk of the parts . The disassembled glue bomb supplys a 2nd body ( I'm building 2 at the same time ) and interior parts for the wagon . The '58 Plymouth donates its roof and becomes a convertible . The '71 Hemi Cuda is donating its engine / trans , hood and shaker scoop , wheels and tires , and probably the steering wheel .

I stripped the black paint from the glue bomb and cut the roof off . Cut the roofs off of the other Chrysler and the Plymouth . All 3 form the new roof ( Plymouth is the center piece ) . Added some small spacers to adjust the height .

Cut the body open to build the interior , and some filler on the roof .

Next I fit the Hemi in the chassis and located the shaker and the hood opening .

Finally , I test fit the new roof on the body and finished the body work on the hood .

Does any one want a '71 'Cuda that's missing a few pieces ? I'll never use it . PM me .

I will update in a few days . Thanks for looking .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 4, 2020 by TooOld

[vwrabbit]

Love it! I keep wanting to build wagons, but never think to pick up glue bombs to supply the extra roof!

PM sent also!

Tim

[mr moto]

Very cool looking wagon conversion! That's the way to get the groceries home before the milk gets warm!

[CorvairJim]

I like where this is going. I'm using the 300 kit in a wagon conversion of another sort at the moment too - It's donated it's chassis and drivetrain to a Jo-Han '60 Plymouth Fury wagon.

[Dr. Cranky]

Me too, I like where's headed. Nice work so far. Thanks for sharing the eye candy.

[crazyjim]

Pretty cool except for the little pictures.

What you want for the '71 Cuda?

Where in FLA?

[TooOld]

Click on the pic to get Full Size !

NW Hillsborough County .

[Bartster]

I love 2-door longroofers. I love Mopars. I love customs. I think I'm gonna love watching this build!

[mikelo]

I'm diggin the shaker scoop. Keep us posted.

Mike

[TooOld]

I'm just seeing if I can post a full size pic .

Okay , what happenned ?

I finally figured it out . The problem was with my Photo Bucket settings .

Edited April 3, 2012 by TooOld

[wraith]

VERY COOL PROJECT!

[stewart]

I like the look of this project. Personally, I like the look of the front of the 57 C-300s but not the back. When I build mine, I plan on changing the look of the back. I will be watching this one closely.

STewart

[AUGIEDOGGIE]

VERY COOL CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE

[TooOld]

Small update . I've been looking at those deep areas between the fins and the roof . It's going to be hard to do finish work and paint way down in there . Plus masking since I want the roof a different color . After a few days thinking about it I've decided to build the roof as a seperate assembly . It will be painted and have the glass installed before attaching it to the finished model . So I'm adding the front from the other roof to this one . The front part still on the body will be removed later so I don't accidentally break the vent windows .

I couldn't resist taking a look at the wagon with it's new wheels and tires .

I like that look .

More in a few days .

Edited March 4, 2020 by TooOld

[deathskull59]

looks a bit like a hearse.

[TooOld]

On 4/6/2012 at 8:33 PM, deathskull59 said:

looks a bit like a hearse.

It would make a cool looking hearse ! How 'bout it ?

I got a little done last night . Fitting the interior . Bench seats and plenty of room for haulin' parts in back .

Edited March 4, 2020 by TooOld

[vwrabbit]

Looking good! Any luck finding a bumper?

Tim

[TooOld]

Looking good! Any luck finding a bumper?

Tim

Not yet .

[camaroman]

Not yet .

What bumper are you looking for ???

[TooOld]

What bumper are you looking for ???

I'm missing the front bumper ( AMT 1957 Chrysler 300 ) . Do you have one ?

[TooOld]

I managed to get some work done this week . The body is primed and almost ready to paint . The chassis is started . And the engine is almost finished .

Here's the chassis painted and fuel lines installed . Suspension parts are almost finished .

Finally , the engine is getting close . Distributor is installed , but the cap and wires are in the mail from MAD . I added fuel lines and filters . Throttle linkage and cable . PCV valve and breather . Pwr steering pump , oil filter , and battery cables . Also the brackets for the alternator and pwr. steering pump . And the dip stick !

The weather has been pretty nice so I need to get some yard work done this weekend . Hopefully I can start painting in the next few days .

Thanks for looking .

BOB.

Edited March 4, 2020 by TooOld

[Wheels]

Looking Good!!

[rmvw guy]

You've got some colors going on already and I love it!

[Dirty Gringo]

I like it alot that hood is pretty sweet

[Sixties Sam]

The hemi looks great! This should be a great model!

Sam