Minitub 65 Belvedere wagon

• Aug 3, 2017

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has anyone successfully minitubbed a 65 B body wagon? I can't find any pictures of what the inner and outer wheelhouses look like to even get an idea of a way forward. I'm currently 7,000 miles away from my car so I can't get the inner plastics off of the rear to get a look at it. Anybody have any pictures they could share with me?

 

• Aug 3, 2017

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Saw this on hot rod .com has inboard leaf spring and stretched wheel tubs.

 

• Aug 4, 2017

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Except for interior finishes, the wagon minitubs may not be that much different from sedan minitubs.

 

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I found an NOS passenger inner wheel house on fleabay. They want $500 for it. I'm hoping mine is good. It is different from the normal cars, I forgot that the fuel tank in housed behind that quarter panel. So it's a whole different shape. Still unsure of the driver side, but am continuing to dig up info. Thanks for the help!

 

• Aug 12, 2017

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I snapped some pictures of my 64 330, but it should be identical to a 65. The plastic is the same basic shape as the metal on both sides. It would take alot to gain anything from it but there is space to gain from the outside while losing inside. If the springs move inside the frame rails, the spare tire area needs shrunk or removed and the back seat will need narrowed as it bolts to the front of the wheel houses. It's a modification I thought about but left alone to keep my 9 passenger parts stock and fitting. If you want any other pictures, let me know.

 

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Nathan Rotz said:

I found an NOS passenger inner wheel house on fleabay. They want $500 for it. I'm hoping mine is good. It is different from the normal cars, I forgot that the fuel tank in housed behind that quarter panel. So it's a whole different shape. Still unsure of the driver side, but am continuing to dig up info. Thanks for the help!

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I'm ditching my sun-rotted and crumbly panels for spray on Lizard Skin, tinted the interior color.

 

• Aug 18, 2017

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Nathan Rotz said:

has anyone successfully minitubbed a 65 B body wagon? I can't find any pictures of what the inner and outer wheelhouses look like to even get an idea of a way forward. I'm currently 7,000 miles away from my car so I can't get the inner plastics off of the rear to get a look at it. Anybody have any pictures they could share with me?

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Not a wagon, but I've got the work done on my convertible fully documented in my build - starting on page 24 . . . if you'd like to check it out for a reference . . . Good Luck ! !