New Wagon owner...almost.

Subject: New Wagon owner...almost. Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:29 pm

Hey everybody. I'm Joey T. I'm from Pittsburg, KS, born and raised. I grew up around car garages, drag strips and tattoo shops. My love for wagons however, I'm not sure where it came from...maybe just the awesomeness within. I remember seeing '55 Chevy Wagons at the drag strip and just loving them. As I got older, I started working at the drag strip, MoKan Dragway in Asbury, MO. Home of the National HAMB Drags every year. I've seen some awesome wagons up close, and have been wanting one ever since I can remember.

I am currently in the process of purchasing a 1987 Pontiac Safari Wagon. A friend of mine has it in Texas. The car has 39K original miles, completely new interior, power everything.

I'm married to my best friend, and we have 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. We've got a 2000 Dodge Durango, which we use when we are all able to go on vacation together. But I want to be able to tell everyone to pack in the Wagon, cause we're going on a road trip.

So, in part, that's Joey T. Anything else you wanna know, just ask.

Looking forward to joining, and all the information and greatness that is to come.

New Wagon owner...almost. 1987_pontiac_safari_341880

New Wagon owner...almost. 1987_pontiac_safari_341880

Guest

Welcome to the madness Joey T,nice looking wagon by the way.Sounds like you grew up at the strip which had to be awesome.

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Fri Feb 08, 2013 3:04 pm

Hi Joey

Welcome aboard. We have a growing boxy community. In fact there is another member who recently bought a Pontiac Safari also. It looks like your's, not sure of the exact year. It is the same color and very good shape also.

I just found his original posting: https://gmlongroof.4umer.com/t7730-my-new-81-bonneville-safari

Tom C.

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:26 pm

Welcome aboard. Does it have the coolio 70s tri color interior Mike never stops talking about? Smile

39K wow, glad to know they are still out there.

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:51 pm

Welcome

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:17 pm

Welcome aboard!

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:35 pm

Sounds like you'll fit in just fine. Wink

Welcome!

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:28 am

Sprocket wrote:: Welcome aboard. Does it have the coolio 70s tri color interior Mike never stops talking about? 39K wow, glad to know they are still out there.

Nah...it's got Maroon interior...for now.

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:41 pm

Sprocket wrote:: Welcome aboard. Does it have the coolio 70s tri color interior Mike never stops talking about? 39K wow, glad to know they are still out there.

1980 was the last year for the Valencia Cloth interior.

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:36 pm

Flew down to Houston this past weekend and drove her back to Kansas. Took about 15 hours, but she drives like a dream! Rolled her over to 40K on the trip. More pics to come...when it stops raining here.

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:39 pm

Keep the updates coming! Glad you made it home with no issues,

-Mike

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:31 pm

Welcome!

Guest

Awesome you got it home where it belongs,now come more pictures!

Subject: Re: New Wagon owner...almost. Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:14 am

Joey,

Welcome to the Group. Hope you like the things you find here.. I have owned many wagons in my time.. I had a 56 210 Chevy Handyman's wagon back in 1972.. Wish I still had it..

Posts : 3 Join date : 2013-02-24

That is very cool ! I just parked next to one of these safaris the other day for a photo op. ( like the time I parked next to a SMART car at work....it pretty much was the length of my hood. Funny photo !! ) The Safari was like my Custom Cruisers cousin. Mine has those same colors. Mine also had super low miles...about 25,000 in a 92 y.o.s rich home in CT. Good times. All mine now !

Have fun !

Guest

lorkav wrote:: That is very cool ! I just parked next to one of these safaris the other day for a photo op. ( like the time I parked next to a SMART car at work....it pretty much was the length of my hood. Funny photo !! ) The Safari was like my Custom Cruisers cousin. Mine has those same colors. Mine also had super low miles...about 25,000 in a 92 y.o.s rich home in CT. Good times. All mine now !

Have fun !

Sounds like you now have the lowest mileage wagon here!Take care of it and it will last you a very long time.I almost got a 10000
mile 96 roadmaster wagon down in fla but missed it by a few days. Crying or Very sad

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