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'63 Station Wagon Cargo Area Solutions??

TLH101

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Looking for ideas to handle this cargo area on my '63 Dodge wagon. Not looking for high end restoration solution, just something that looks decent. Have considered some marine EVA vinyl decking for the floors, and seat back, but would like to see what others have done.

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My plan for the 67, is to paint the metal and install urethaned hardwood rails where the metal is embossed.
 
I am building a 69 Ply wagon for a client right now, we are talking about building a subfloor and then using some veneer or something to make it look like a pickup bed (wood slats). You could stain it however you like, you dont need the stainless in-between the boards or you could put something there if you like. Bottom-line is that it could be relatively inexpensive and would look cool.
 
There was a topic over a FCBO about a year ago, a guy was having the same issues as you and did a good job of repairing/restoring it. I tried to find it but Joey's search function has it's own mind when it comes to giving you want you want to search for! However, I did find that there's quite a few topics about what your doing with plenty of pics, but couldn't find what I was lookin for.
Maybe go get lost in FCBO's search function with some creative search terms and gather what you can with what you want to do. Maybe talk to Just Dashes and see what they can do? Wish I could be of more help. Good Luck
 
I recently did a rear cargo area that started out pretty ugly, I used cardboard to create a template, picked up a half sheet (4' x 4') piece of 16ga steel.. ($30) cut the steel to match the template, test fit till I was happy... Painted the steel black, the applied strips of traction tape... This stuff..

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Left 1.5" wide strips of painted steel between the strips of traction tape, turned out real nice.. My dogs love it, they have good traction for a change..
 
There is a thread on here on this topic.
Someone with a 62 did a nice job inexpensively, something from lowes or the depot.
 
I found this carpet at Menards that I thought worked well. I was going to put it on the seat back also but the wagon was sold before I did it.

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Cool wagon! My friend's family had one of those new off the lot. We didn't get one until '67, a Coronet with 440.
I sure wish I had it now.
Best of luck with yours!
 
The back cargo area of wagons took a beating from normal use.
I got so very lucky with my 64 wagon as it look like it never carried any cargo.
What you see in the pictures is all factory original.
And what is also amazing is the car had 140,000 miles on it when I bought it 22 years ago.

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Rarefied. Nice wagon. Very hard to find one that has not been used much. And much harder now.
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The parts catalog calls the cargo area floor material "vinoleum" and the wheel well covers "moulded resin."
- For the floor covering and seat back, I got some vinyl from a local fabric store (lots of color/pattern options). it's not as thick or as durable as the original, but I won't be "hauling" anything. Make cardboard templates, cut the vinyl to match, and secure it with 3M glue in a spray can. A local upholstery shop might be another option.
- The tailgate panel can either be cleaned and painted or covered in vinyl.
- If the wooden floor section is trashed, use it as a template for a new piece (might be easier than trying to "refurbish" the old one). The metal edge trim can be cleaned and painted. If the holes for the (wood) screws are stripped, use a machine screw just long enough to get a washer and nut on the back side.
- The wheel well covers are thin, brittle and are easily damaged. HANDLE WITH CARE! Fortunately, mine were in decent shape. My only thought was to apply (brush or spray) something on the inside of the covers to give it some strength to help hold it together to at least allow it to be cleaned and painted. I can't recommend a particular product.
- Take your time and good luck.
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