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poolmike · 03-05-2007, 01:32 AM

My sister and brother-in-law, Bill, sold their classic '69 Impala Station Wagon a few months back, and started hunting for anther classic/unique family cruiser. Craigslist to the rescue...Bill responded to an add in CA for a '69 Checker Marathon wagon, no engine/trans, non-functional brakes,rust free, needs total restoration. The owner said he had access to the original 327 small block Chevy engine and 3 speed manual trans. They agreed on a price for the car, with the engine/trans bolted back into the car, not running. All of this happened ~2 months ago.

3 weeks ago, Bill was diagnosed with cancer in his stomach. Right now he is in the hospital getting treatments, and getting ready for surgery. Not exactly ready for his new machine.

Anywho, the carrier called yesterday stating the March 4 arrival. Here are some pics of the road grime covered project car. The fun begins!

Here it is on the car carrier, on the top of Shurs Lane in Manayunk...keep in mind it tips the scale somewhere near 4,000lbs, doesn't run, and has NO BRAKES!! We had contimplated calling the folks at Grape Street Pub at the bottom of the hill to warn them of their impending 'special delivery'

Kind of 'Cristine'ish

Yeh, this is my kind of ride.....

The soon to be freshened up 327 Chevy

The crew of car pushers that kept it from a potentially bad ride down Shurs Lane

The story will continue....

esunbaboon · 03-06-2007, 09:31 PM

I can picture that restored, it'll be sick when its done.

poolmike · 03-06-2007, 11:54 PM

It should be a nice ride when complete. So far, we can't find any record of ANY Checker wagons that are still on the road. I would guess that there are fewer than 50 left in existance. I can't wait to start the restoration.

Honest_Bob · 03-07-2007, 08:30 AM

Awesome wagon! Thats gonna be a sweet car when its done.

Kerplunk105 · 03-07-2007, 12:05 PM

Neat! I like it!! GL

03-05-2007, 01:32 AM	#1
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	Another project I don't have time for... My sister and brother-in-law, Bill, sold their classic '69 Impala Station Wagon a few months back, and started hunting for anther classic/unique family cruiser. Craigslist to the rescue...Bill responded to an add in CA for a '69 Checker Marathon wagon, no engine/trans, non-functional brakes,rust free, needs total restoration. The owner said he had access to the original 327 small block Chevy engine and 3 speed manual trans. They agreed on a price for the car, with the engine/trans bolted back into the car, not running. All of this happened ~2 months ago. 3 weeks ago, Bill was diagnosed with cancer in his stomach. Right now he is in the hospital getting treatments, and getting ready for surgery. Not exactly ready for his new machine. Anywho, the carrier called yesterday stating the March 4 arrival. Here are some pics of the road grime covered project car. The fun begins! Here it is on the car carrier, on the top of Shurs Lane in Manayunk...keep in mind it tips the scale somewhere near 4,000lbs, doesn't run, and has NO BRAKES!! We had contimplated calling the folks at Grape Street Pub at the bottom of the hill to warn them of their impending 'special delivery' Kind of 'Cristine'ish Yeh, this is my kind of ride..... The soon to be freshened up 327 Chevy The crew of car pushers that kept it from a potentially bad ride down Shurs Lane The story will continue.... __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road Last edited by poolmike; 03-05-2007 at 02:00 AM.

03-06-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	It should be a nice ride when complete. So far, we can't find any record of ANY Checker wagons that are still on the road. I would guess that there are fewer than 50 left in existance. I can't wait to start the restoration. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

03-07-2007, 08:30 AM	#4
Honest_Bob TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #1179 My Ride: 05 WRX Wagon iTrader: (2)	Awesome wagon! Thats gonna be a sweet car when its done. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-07-2007, 12:05 PM	#5
Kerplunk105 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #1967 My Ride: 2007 Subaru Impreza iTrader: (2)	Neat! I like it!! GL __________________ ~Elizabeth~

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