Meet Leona (62 Classic Wagon)

It's been a while since the last post. Leona got some new clothes this weekend. New carpet in the rear (where the old rubber mat had deteriorated) and I reused the rubber mat in the front after some refurbishment. I replaced the old front bench seat with bucket seats from another 400 series 62 classic wagon I parted out a few years ago. I had them recovered in the original pattern fabric (still available for both SMS and Antique Auto Interiors). I cleaned up the orginal door panels and replaced some of the arm rests with spares I got from a forum member.   Still need to do some engine work, but I'd like to use the old wagon this summer. I also installed front seat belts and anchors for the rear seat belts. I purchased the rear belts online today. They still make those "sister hook" anchors that are made for eye bolts like in my wagon. The car had no seat belts from the factory and the old lady who owned it didn't see fit to install belts even though she was raising two sons.

Leona is now on the cusp.  I warmed her up this morning and added antifreeze to the cooling system.   But she has a knock and started blowing blue smoke. I'll do a hot compression test later this afternoon, but I think that original 118,000 mile motor needs an overhaul.  So i'll part with her for $2000.  This has what I can remember has been done:

Edited by pacerman - Nov/11/2012 at 3:14pm

Perfect. All Wagons need something in it or on it that's woodgrained.

Excellent Work!!! Sure wish my '62 could have been saved. Looks like your hood buckled just like mine. Some Smoothie Wheels with the reverse baby moon caps would look awesome. It's a shame Mac McCoy past away so you could get some carpet.

Install some new carpet and that'll take the interior to a whole new (comfortable) level!