GBotM: Feb. '16 Entries - WAGONS

[Longroof79]

Thanks guys! I appreciate it.
My old dash was trash, so the GP dash seemed like a reasonable alternative.

The cargo carpeting still needs a binding sewn around it. The carpet for the seat back is not in the car at the moment.
The interior shot didn't come out too great, it actually looks better than the picture. The front seat upholstery is in decent shape. I figured the seat covers would help preserve them.

 

[ssn696]

The Euro tail lights are cool. Who made the bumpers? They pull the car together in a nice update from the 80s look.

 

[Longroof79]

The Euro tail lights are cool. Who made the bumpers? They pull the car together in a nice update from the 80s look.

Thanks Quinn,
I sectioned and cut my steel bumpers, collapsed the absorbers, etc. It entailed a lot of nit picking work. I also wanted to lose the bumper bolt heads, so they were welded in and the heads were ground flush.
I know you still have the Euro taillights from Flori..😀 I always did like the Euro taillights since first seeing them on a pic of a European Malibu wagon. I like the effectiveness of the amber turnsignals and hazard lights...but the brake lights are kind of small and inadequate. I like the LED's, but I can justify the money going to other needed parts

 

[ssn696]

Maybe with LED technology...

 

[Longroof79]

Maybe with LED technology...

You have a good point there.

 

[clean8485]

Your car is looking really good Jack! I like the look of the tucked bumpers.

 

[drogg1]

I will also chime in and say how great your wagon turned out! The paint and body look very clean. I love the seats too!

I remember seeing you got it painted but don't remember it being this far together.

About the LED brake lights, since you seem pretty handy, you could try fabbing some up yourself. LED wiring is very simple and while the available LED lights on the market are nice, you could make some custom ones for much less usually.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Jack, that interior is awesome. I don't think I've ever seen a cargo area that nice, plastics look mint!

Rest of car is very nice as well.

 

[Longroof79]

Your car is looking really good Jack! I like the look of the tucked bumpers.

Thanks Jeff.

 

[Longroof79]

I will also chime in and say how great your wagon turned out! The paint and body look very clean. I love the seats too!

I remember seeing you got it painted but don't remember it being this far together.

About the LED brake lights, since you seem pretty handy, you could try fabbing some up yourself. LED wiring is very simple and while the available LED lights on the market are nice, you could make some custom ones for much less usually.

Thank you for your kind words.
I think you're absolutely right about fabbing my own LED circuit boards. It doesn't look like rocket science. I'll have to search out a source for LED components.