A Body WAGONS-Ho! A body Wagon Thread

[Valiant63]

Speaker location: Another question for you early A body wagon owners. Besides mounting in the tailgate or having a homemade box sitting in the bed, where is a good place to mount speakers in the back and what size and kind of speakers to use?

 

[Josh VanHorne]

Here is what I did. Just cut holes in the wood panel and put 6x9. Has very good sound.

 

[Valiant63]

Nice, but I am looking for other ideas that keep the speakers mostly out of sight.

 

[737jetdr]

Her's another to add to the list. Just picked it up this weekend.

 

[Valiant63]

That would not happen to be a big block 65 Valiant station wagon, would it? If it is, I've seen it for sale several times up in Michigan area, I believe.

 

[737jetdr]

Sure is. I've been watching on and off for about a year now. Was at a dealership in Jackson, Mi. Figured it needed a good home. You know, someone who understands it. Lol!

 

[Powerflite]

Here is what I did. Just cut holes in the wood panel and put 6x9. Has very good sound.

I really like that speaker solution. I have had them in the side panels in the back, and in the rear doors, but those in the floor panel look like the best solution. But I would use a more flat grill so that they wouldn't get in the way of sleeping back there or loading stuff.

 

[famous bob]

Her's another to add to the list. Just picked it up this weekend.

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this wagon rocks !!

 

[Shaun3406]

 

[Shaun3406]

I am looking for 1964 Valiant stationwagon taillights and the luggage rack. Does anybody have any ? I have a perfect pair of NOS 61 Dodge Phoenix reverse lights if anyone needs some.

 

[Valiant63]

Yes, have both.
Are you looking to modify the 65 that you have to make it look like a 64?

 

[Shaun3406]

Yes, have both.
Are you looking to modify the 65 that you have to make it look like a 64?

Sure am. I just have a thing for 64s. The 65 just didn't grow on me. Front cap is swapped out. Are you interested in selling ?

 

[Shaun3406]

Yes, have both.
Are you looking to modify the 65 that you have to make it look like a 64?

In the near future it will also be converted to 2 door hardtop.

 

[Valiant63]

I am looking to buy a 65. Not looking to sell, just swap.

 

[Shaun3406]

I am looking to buy a 65. Not looking to sell, just swap.

When you say you have both the 64 taillights and the rack, then you mean a whole 64 wagon ?

 

[Shaun3406]

Well, if anyone has a roof rack and 64 Valiant stationwagon taillights for sale or trade, let me know. Thanks

 

[Shaun3406]

Nice wagons! I've been looking for a 66/67 Belvedere or 70 coronet wagon. But nothing yet. I've always liked wagons.

Will have to think about it, but might let mine go.

Did you ever decide about possibly selling your roof rack ?

 

[65 Dartman]

@Shaun3406 actually no, I haven't given it any thought as I've been working on other things on the wagon. Not even sure of what to ask if I did decide to not use it as I bought it in a package deal along with a power window tailgate - the deal was not cheap!

 

[Shaun3406]

@Shaun3406 actually no, I haven't given it any thought as I've been working on other things on the wagon. Not even sure of what to ask if I did decide to not use it as I bought it in a package deal along with a power window tailgate - the deal was not cheap!

 

[Shaun3406]

No, the rare parts are never cheap. Hell, the extremely rare Pacesetter halfcab from Minnesota Truck Parts for my 2wd Plymouth Trailduster wasn't cheap, but I was bound and determined to have one.

 

[Shaun3406]

Her's another to add to the list. Just picked it up this weekend.

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What big block is in your wagon ? Very nice. Could you post some underhood shots ? Thank you, and again, what a Nice, fun ride.

 

[Shaun3406]

Nice wagons! I've been looking for a 66/67 Belvedere or 70 coronet wagon. But nothing yet. I've always liked wagons.

Are you still looking for a 70 Coronet wagon ? I have a good lead on one.

 

[Shaun3406]

I go back and forth on the power tailgate too. I really like them, but the crank on mine is cool too. Let me know what you would ask for one or both. I definitely am going to track down a roof rack. To me, they set off Valiant wagons and look geat.

 

[Shaun3406]

I apologize, as I have been using my phone to send my last several messages on here. One did not go through.

Thank You, your family, and All of our Veterans who served in the military for our great country. God Bless America !

 

[Shaun3406]

@Shaun3406 actually no, I haven't given it any thought as I've been working on other things on the wagon. Not even sure of what to ask if I did decide to not use it as I bought it in a package deal along with a power window tailgate - the deal was not cheap!