Hello from North Georgia

[stocker2038]

New to this great site I have a 1974 cutlass wagon currently in the body shop for fresh paint and a few mods I will try to post photos soon as this project goes foward.

[sumrof75]

Welcome, we need more wagons around here.

[73CS]

I love wagons. Get them pics up.

[76Supreme455]

Welcome to the forum. We love the wagons around here! Pictures are always a good thing!!

[texxas8902]

Welcome, use the link at the top of the page and get that wagon in the registry.

[Firethorne77]

Welcome! Glad to see a wagon around here!! Unique is not the word. More like, forgotten those era wagons! What color you painting her?
What do you have planned? Post pics!

[stocker2038]

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!
The plan right now is bright red paint with 15x7 painted wheels with dog dish caps if I can find a set, Also I have a 442 hood so Im thinking about making a 442 Wagon what do you guys think??? always open to other ideas thanks Doug

[geowindow6768]

Of course you need the 442 hood! It needs swivel buckets and a console too! I was outbid on **bay two years ago on a '74 wagon and haven't been able to find another one close by since.

[Firethorne77]

I second the swivel buckets and console... if you want to do it.
I know converting the column shift to floor can be time consuming and a bit of a challenge.
I like the dog dish caps, or poverty covers. That would look great.
What color is the interior going to be'?
And my only suggestion would be to tint those big glass windows .. Make it look cool
Wagon's kick ass...!:cool:

[stocker2038]

Pete,
The wagon has perfect tan interior so I dont want to mess with it to much but I must admit this color change is taking longer than I thought lots of door jambs to paint but I hope the finished product is worth the trouble time will tell . Doug

anybody got a set of dog dish caps for sale???????????

[mdkingsley]

Welome Doug. You will love the forum lots of good info and great people. Who is painting your car?

[stocker2038]

Mitchell,
A friend of mine his name is Keith he has done paint and body work all his life, He got laid off so doing my car and anything else he can find he does great work cant wait to get it finished. We need to get together and meet Im just down the road in Rock Spring.
later Doug
dog dish caps anybody???????

[W451973]

Welcome Doug. Was this the low milage car that was on ebay from Wis. I think ?

[stocker2038]

Yes it is the car had a couple of rust issues but we have taken care of those I drove it home from wis with no problems just a lot of thumbs up from people passing by.

[W451973]

Cool. As little as my vote may count I say stay with the original brown. Add a 442 front end and rally wheels. I do have a set of poverty caps buried in storage. But they are buried and I don't know how soon I'll be able to get back to them. They are way back in the back with Joe's header panel. Post some some pics. Did you also get all the extra NOS stuff with the car ?

[W451973]

sorry. d/p.

[stocker2038]

With the high price of red paint it may stay brown. Yes I got everything except the 1/4 panel He said He could not find it in his storage unit but I got everything else.
Thanks Doug

[stocker2038]

Any other votes on what color to paint the wagon it has tan int. so what do you guys think ??? Would love to have your imput !!!!! Thanks Doug

[MrRocket]

Maroon with silver looks good, Colonnial cream with black would match the interior well. I tend to like the original colors I'd problably stay with brown. Then again I really like Maroon and silver together...good luck with it, should be nice when it's done.

[Firethorne77]

Doug-
How bad is the cost of the red paint you are looking at?

GM has a Dark Mocha Metallic that came out last year on some models. It looks real good.

I know when I went with the Firethorne Irid Metallic back in '06, it cost me about $300 per gal. for just the paint if I am right??? getting foggy on that as time passes.
Now the reducers and the clear will cost you another $200.

It really depends on what brand you are going with. I used a company called " ICI ".
One of the auto vendors recommended them and that was the only paint that came close to matching the code on my car. THat was after I had Dupont and PPG mixes made up to test spray on some sanded primed panels to see what it would turn out like.
Now.. Its as close as today's color codes will be.

You could get that Mocha Metallic from PPG or another provider for less than the red.
I asked a few of my body shop buddies, and it shouldnt set you back more than $300-$400 per gal.

Now I am sure others out here would give you some places to call to get better prices on paint, clear and reducers.

Keystone was the vendor I used for the materials.

Let me know what you do.

Brown and Green would be cheaper than the red. But if your idea for the project was RED.. then find a way to do it the way you wanted it!!

By the way... The 442 nose... Now that is the shit!. Great idea there:cool:

[74grannysup]

I'm kinda fond of cinammin poly #66 not really brown, not really orange. goes well with the saddle (tan) interior also. I've got some pics on here.

[W451973]

I say stick to the original brown. It will cheaper and easier to paint because you won't have to do so much work in the door jambs. Plus red is just plain boring. How about posting some pics ?

[sumrof75]

OK, not trying to complain but we are on page three of this post and still have not seen a picture of the wagon.....

[stocker2038]

OK I was waiting till it was finished but you are right I will post some tomorrow
or Monday of the car in progress Im sorry should have already posted some so you guys could watch its progress
Thanks Doug

[sumrof75]

Right on Doug, we love the in process pics too.:D

[W451973]

Hopefully Doug won't mind but here is the car when it was for sale.

http://cars.onmilwaukee.com/articles/185562-oldsmobile-cutlass-1974-15k-original-miles-wagon--2-seat--auto--a-c--west-allis---3600

http://freerevs.com/car/13874503#main

[stocker2038]

Thanks for posting those pics, Sorry I havent posted yet have been very sick with a cold might get out today and snap a few photos thanks again W451973for posting those shots
Doug

[W451973]

Cool. I wasn't sure if it would bother you. I sure would like to have that NOS tailgate. I don't have a need for it but sure would like to have it. Have you decided on a color yet ?

[stocker2038]

I have tried to load some pics with no luck not sure what Im doing wrong
Doug

[mdkingsley]

Maybe too big, I am not very familliar with posting pics but that seems to be a common problem. Do you know Doug in Laf. with the super nice 73 cutlass? Call me I would like to see the car. 423-421-6328
Mitchell

[W451973]

I have tried to load some pics with no luck not sure what Im doing wrong
Doug

Where are you down loading them from, your computer, photobucket or some other photo host ?

[stocker2038]

From my computer just no luck
Doug

[W451973]

If you want, just email them to me and I'll post them for you.

W451973 at aol dot com

[W451973]

Here are Dougs pics. Now I know why he had problems. These things are HUGE. They took forever to download to my computer and then took forever to download to photobucket but I got em. Keep sending them Doug and I'll pot em for ya. I still say put a 442 front end on it and keep the original color, but hey thats just me. :)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020810.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020809.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020808.jpg

[W451973]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020807.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020806.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020805.jpg

[W451973]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020804.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/73Oldsman/P1020803.jpg

[stocker2038]

Thanks for posting those pics as soon as I have more I will send them thanks again.
Doug

[mdkingsley]

Great car, can'y wait to see it!

[W451973]

No problem, just send em when you get em.

[Hawaii75]

Gotta love those wagons! Bets of both worlds.:D

[zodiacblue442]

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!
The plan right now is bright red paint with 15x7 painted wheels with dog dish caps if I can find a set, Also I have a 442 hood so Im thinking about making a 442 Wagon what do you guys think??? always open to other ideas thanks Doug

My friend Doug in LaFayette, GA with the 73 Cutlass S told me about your car. That's cool you bought the wagon. I had lost track of it. I still thought it was in Chicago! :o Anyway, I think a 442 wagon would be very cool! :cool: It would be very sharp with the 442 front end, emblems, and stripes. I like bright red but it's overdone. How about a darker metallic red or maroon? I also like white, or some of the pearl white colors, and also black. Not sure if you'd want a black car in the Georgia summer heat! The cinnamon brown is a decent color too. All those colors would go well with the tan interior. Keep us posted on the progress and the pics so far look great!

[stocker2038]

Gary,
Thanks for the post ! not much progress lately my painter has been really busy and since all of this is on the buddy price the wagon has to wait but i am really thinking about painting it white with a gold stripe so we will we see what happens so hopefully I will have more pics soon.
Doug

[stocker2038]

Hello Everyone its been a long time since my last post but work has been crazy but good news my painter is back on the wagon I will try to get some pics up soon if W451973 is willing to post them for me again???????


More to come

Doug

[THE MALIGOON]

if he doesnt chime in right away I can host them for you as well .... bigboyztoyz42@aol.com

[W451973]

Hello Everyone its been a long time since my last post but work has been crazy but good news my painter is back on the wagon I will try to get some pics up soon if W451973 is willing to post them for me again???????


More to come

Doug

Sure. Just let me know when you get them. Email me or pm me.

[stocker2038]

http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=843

heres the wagon in primor.. getting it closer to painting
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=852

nice tan interior

http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=849
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=851
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=850

fresh paint!

[Firethorne77]

Dude-

RED PAINT :eek:

Nice to see you found a way to stick to your plan for the color change!
Whats next ??????? Wheels,442 nose treatment??????

[mdkingsley]

Doug, who is painting your car? I would like to stop and see it. I think myself and Doug W. are going Sat. to the cruise in at Fort Oglethorpe. You going?

[Doug Blake]

I't reminds me of our old '76 Vista Cruiser! I see your's has crank windows, but power locks. Our's had power windows, AM 8-track, AC, Vinyl int, and rear Defrost. Its the only wagon in our registry

Anyway's my vote is 442 hood, sport mirrors, fact gauges, and 15" rallye rims

[stocker2038]

plans for now are

1)442 hood
2)sport mirror painted
3)15x7 painted wheels with dog dish caps
4)am/fm
5)tilt
6)sport 4 bar wheel
7)headers and duels
8)aluminum intake ????
9)Drive and Enjoy !!!!!!!!

[stocker2038]

Mitchell,

A friend his name is Rodney his shop is right off mt pisgah rd in ringgold


I will be racing at the drag strip sat

Doug has my phone# call me and i will give you directions to where the wagon is



Doug

[mdkingsley]

I will, I may try to see it Monday I will be in the supervisor truck for Angel EMS in Catoosa Co. So I may roam over there. Also I have a 73 442 hood if it will fit.

[stocker2038]

http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=857

new white stripe painted...

http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=854

stripe on hood

http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=855
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=856
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=858

here are some other latest pictures of the wagon

Doug

[Doug Blake]

Getting Close!!

I like the '73 hood stripe, but I thought you were gonna go with the '74-75 version? Are you going to add the stripes around the wheel wells?

[stocker2038]

painted and all together
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=861


http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=860
http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=108&pictureid=859


thanks for looking

[stocker2038]

Car is home !!!!!!!

Rodney did a great job on it turned out a lot nicer than I thought it would He does great work.

Thank you to his son Hunter who has been posting the pics for me

Doug Blake,
I want to put the wheels on it first and then make a choice


more later
Doug

[msco123]

That is going to one sharp looking wagon.

[mdkingsley]

You will be cruising it before long!

[stocker2038]

Thanks MSCO123

Mitchell cant wait to get to cruising with You and Doug are You going to the Hurst show in Dalton next month ?????

Still in need of a few parts !!!

1) Rear bumper filler drivers side only
2) Dog dish caps

Any help on these items would be great!!!

call Doug at 423 421 2641

more later

[mdkingsley]

Not going to make it. My daughter is getting married on the 7th so we have rehersal on the 6th. Going to miss the whole thing. I started to protest but did'nt think it would do any good. On the plus side they finished my shop, or at least it is all under roof now. still have to do the floor and sides. But she wants to use it for the reception instead of renting a tent. So thats some cash still in my pocket.

[W451973]

Doug. The car is looking good. Good luck with those fillers. Try looking for 74-77 Malibu, Century and Lemans wagons. They may be the same.

[stocker2038]

w451973

Thanks !!!! this project has went slower than I wanted but I am pleased with it so far !!!! The wagon got lots of attention at the HO show in dalton on sat at the dragstrip . We had a great time really nice people met some members of our site at the show


more later


Doug

[stocker2038]

Here she is.....
2730

2731

2732

[THE MALIGOON]

Wow that is a nice cutwagon

[stocker2038]

Additional pics

[Hurstolds1973]

Doug that is kewl as hell brother! Nice work!

[THE MALIGOON]

Additional pics

PM sent buddy

[damaged442]

Damn!! Looks awesome! For some reason, I'm really diggin the red & white color combo...:cool:

[76Dave]

I never thought I would say it about station wagons,; BUT I think its cool. Very clean and simple....This from a guy who drove a 1966 Pontiac Tempest WAGON thru 5 years of college (in the early 1980's)!...:D

[moparnate]

cool wagon!

[W451973]

It's about time. :D Heard anything from Jeff about the posi unit yet ?

[mdkingsley]

Looks great with the Welds on it.

[zodiacblue442]

Doug - that's cool as Christmas! Really makes me want to get a 73 or 74 Vista Cruiser. Where would I store it? I have no idea! Is your 74 a 3 seat wagon? Great job! That car will turn some heads for sure! :cool:

[stocker2038]

Thanks for all the kind words, it is still an ongoing project now it is time to start under the hood and see if I can get this BIG BOAT to run !!!

Zodiac Its a 2 seater



Thanks again

More later

Doug

[W451973]

Doug - that's cool as Christmas! Really makes me want to get a 73 or 74 Vista Cruiser. Where would I store it? I have no idea! Is your 74 a 3 seat wagon? Great job! That car will turn some heads for sure! :cool:

Heres ya a 73 but watch out for this guy. He just had it listed previously for 400 bucks less. And hey, you can leave it outside. :D

http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/1983037215.html

[Doug's 73 Cutlass]

Doug,

The car looks great. I'll have to drop by your house again sometime in the near future to see it in person.

Doug in LaFayette

[ncr965]

to stocker 2038 the car looks great and rides great,stay with the weld wheels,put some pic's up so all can see the finished 442 wagon, Chris.

[stocker2038]

Wagon is FOR SALE !!!!!!!!!!

I hate to do this but a lack of business forces the sale of my wagon.


please call for details


423 421 2641


Thanks

Doug

[stocker2038]

More details under Cars For Sale



Thanks

Doug

[Tom]

Wagon is FOR SALE !!!!!!!!!!

I hate to do this but a lack of business forces the sale of my wagon.


please call for details


423 421 2641


Thanks

Doug


Nooooooo....say it aint' so. Take out a second mortgage, rent out the wife, sell your dog and guns....Don't sell it.

[W451973]

Sorry to hear that Doug. Hope things get better for you soon.

Dennis

[stocker2038]

Hello All !!!!

Its hard to believe it has been over a year since my last post

2011 was a tough year

Wife recovering from heart attack (all good now and back at work)
Mom sick all year and sadly passed away in Nov

Good news, still have wagon and looking forward to spring !!!!
(only got to drive it a couple times last year)

more later

Doug

[stocker2038]

Hello All !!!!

Its hard to believe it has been over a year since my last post

2011 was a tough year

Wife recovering from heart attack (all good now and back at work)
Mom sick all year and sadly passed away in Nov

Good news, still have wagon and looking forward to spring !!!!
(only got to drive it a couple times last year)

more later

Doug

[Doug's 73 Cutlass]

Hello Doug,

Welcome back. I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. Glad your wife is doing better. I've driven by your house a couple of times in the last year wondering if you still had the car. Glad to hear that you do. Maybe I'll see you at the cruise-in at Ft. Oglethorpe this spring or perhaps another area car show.

Doug in LaFayette

[W451973]

Hello All !!!!

Its hard to believe it has been over a year since my last post

2011 was a tough year

Wife recovering from heart attack (all good now and back at work)
Mom sick all year and sadly passed away in Nov

Good news, still have wagon and looking forward to spring !!!!
(only got to drive it a couple times last year)

more later

Doug

Doug.

Glad to see you're back. Sorry to hear about your mom. Glad to hear your wife is doing good. Now you can start hanging out again ? And don't forget to add your vote for what kind of car you have, in this thread.

http://www.73-77olds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7245

We need to make sure the wagons are accounted for. :D

[W451973]

Hey Doug. Wanna sell that nos tailgate you have ? Have any other extra parts ?

[Hurstolds1973]

Doug glad to hear your wife is better.. Looking forward to seeing more of that wagon! Im not much of a wagon guy but something about that one!

[stocker2038]

Thanks for the kind words !!!!!!!!!

Doug,
Looking forward to a cruise in at the Fort let me know if you hear the date of the first one.

Dennis,

Glad to be back !!!! I really enjoy this site !!!! Tailgate is still in the basement, how can we get it to michigan???? also I have all of the trim off the wagon and a 4 bar tan steering wheel,I saw your ad in the wanted section plus about 30 sets of floor mats

more later

Doug

[stocker2038]

Joe,

Thanks for the kind words I kinda like that ole wagon too its alot of fun




more later


Doug

[Doug's 73 Cutlass]

[QUOTE=stocker2038;51047]Thanks for the kind words !!!!!!!!!

Doug,
Looking forward to a cruise in at the Fort let me know if you hear the date of the first one.

Doug,

They are always held the third Saturday of every month from March through October. The first one will be March 17th. Officially starts at 4pm on LaFayette Road in the vicinity of where the old McDonalds was located down to the traffic light at Long John Silvers. Cars usually start arriving as early as 3pm. On a good weather day as many as 150 - 200 cars will show up. If the weather is good I plan to be there on the 17th. Hope to see you there!

Doug in LaFayette

[W451973]

Thanks for the kind words !!!!!!!!!

Dennis,

Glad to be back !!!! I really enjoy this site !!!! Tailgate is still in the basement, how can we get it to michigan???? also I have all of the trim off the wagon and a 4 bar tan steering wheel,I saw your ad in the wanted section plus about 30 sets of floor mats

more later

Doug

Doug.

PM me some prices on the steering wheel and tailgate then I'll start working on getting it back here. :)

Thanks
Dennis

[stocker2038]

Dennis,

Been really busy with work hope to ship Tues or Wed





Thanks

Doug

[W451973]

Hey buddy, not a problem. I still need a total for the mats and shipping everything. And how do you want to be paid ? Still working on getting the tailgate. It may take a while.

[stocker2038]

Dennis


Mats and Wheel are shipped for friday del



Doug

[W451973]

Thanks Doug. I'll let you know when they get here.

Dennis