[cleveweld]

Here's something different. It's a 1962 Tempest wagon converted into a pickup.
It sold online for $6200. The builder used parts from the wagon to create the rear roof and window area. He grafted on the rear roof section with pillars and drip rails and the upper tailgate with window so it has a bit of a factory look.
The builder mostly dechromed the car but then added an accessory stainless fuel door guard.
The original drivetrain has been replaced by a more modern GM drivetrain.
Check out the tailgate latches!


https://barnfinds.com/one-of-a-kind-...empest-pickup/

[OG68]

Nice work
Somewhat reminds me of an early Ranchero.

[Toader455]

Originally Posted by cleveweld

Here's something different. It's a 1962 Tempest wagon converted into a pickup.
It sold online for $6200. The builder used parts from the wagon to create the rear roof and window area. He grafted on the rear roof section with pillars and drip rails and the upper tailgate with window so it has a bit of a factory look.
The builder mostly dechromed the car but then added an accessory stainless fuel door guard.
The original drivetrain has been replaced by a more modern GM drivetrain.
Check out the tailgate latches!



https://barnfinds.com/one-of-a-kind-...empest-pickup/

Not sure if I am doing this correctly as I just joined this site. But I am the owner of this car and are moving forward with its restoration back to an all Pontiac drivetrain. I purchased a 421 tripower engine that will be going in this spring. There is definitely some work to do on the rear end and I am bouncing back and forth between an overdrive or standard TH 400. Hoping to be back on the road this summer! Any suggestions from someone who’s converted a early tempest greatly appreciated!

[Toader455]

Originally Posted by cleveweld

Here's something different. It's a 1962 Tempest wagon converted into a pickup.
It sold online for $6200. The builder used parts from the wagon to create the rear roof and window area. He grafted on the rear roof section with pillars and drip rails and the upper tailgate with window so it has a bit of a factory look.
The builder mostly dechromed the car but then added an accessory stainless fuel door guard.
The original drivetrain has been replaced by a more modern GM drivetrain.
Check out the tailgate latches!



https://barnfinds.com/one-of-a-kind-...empest-pickup/

Anyone know who the original builder is?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by Toader455

Not sure if I am doing this correctly as I just joined this site. But I am the owner of this car and are moving forward with its restoration back to an all Pontiac drivetrain. I purchased a 421 tripower engine that will be going in this spring. There is definitely some work to do on the rear end and I am bouncing back and forth between an overdrive or standard TH 400. Hoping to be back on the road this summer! Any suggestions from someone who’s converted a early tempest greatly appreciated!

Is it swing axle or solid rear axle?

Tom Schlauch is probably our resident expert on flipping back and forth between the two.

"tom s" on the forum.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...r.php?u=138328

K

[camerjeff]

Originally Posted by Toader455

Not sure if I am doing this correctly as I just joined this site. But I am the owner of this car and are moving forward with its restoration back to an all Pontiac drivetrain. I purchased a 421 tripower engine that will be going in this spring. There is definitely some work to do on the rear end and I am bouncing back and forth between an overdrive or standard TH 400. Hoping to be back on the road this summer! Any suggestions from someone who’s converted a early tempest greatly appreciated!

Welcome! Great to have you on the site! you will have to start a thread to document the conversion work!