HISTORY AND FEATURES

1938 FORD DELUXE STATION WAGON

Owner, Dave Carlson.  Second owner since 1962 when purchased, was last licensed in 1949, 79,000 miles.  This car has all the original Maple wood and body metal, emblems and hardware are all new old stock that are no longer available or reproduced.  I first restored the car in 1965 where by the wood was completely striped and refinished, after having the car running for as many years.  In 1988 I took 3 years in completely rebuilding the car that was completed in July of 1991.  At that time the running gear and chase was blue printed and fabricated to accommodate a 1980 Corvette independent rear end assembly and a Mustang II front -end kit with mid-size Chevrolet calipers and rotors.  To give four wheel power disk braking system.

The 1961 Corvette engine complete with steel billet crankshaft was blue printed and balanced.  New 8.5 to 1 forged pistons, Roller rockers with J14 center line crane cam shaft was specified to accommodate the 1961 Rochester fuel injection that was completely hand-polished and flowed to this engine developing 300 HP at 4800 RPMS.  At this time, this motor has 10,000 miles.  The 350 Turbo Hydromantic transmission complete with Shift kit and 2500-RPM Stall Torque converter were supplied by TCI.

The complete wiring system is new as shown in the photos.  Other features include polished stainless steel custom battery box.  Custom AM-FM Cassette radio with six speakers.  Custom Eagle air conditioning with custom remote condenser system.  Shown in photo's custom Griffin Aluminum Radiator for superior cooling.  This is truly a one of a kind car that runs every bit as good as it looks. A spirited yet very comfortable ride with operational safety and exceptional reliability.

This car that everyone that sees it loves over the years of showing this car at the Pismo beach car shows with over 800 entries.  I have won 3 First place awards, 2 Second places and one best of the show with an additional 10-15 First Place trophies at other car shows throughout the state of California.

I have documentation of over $22,000.00 in receipts to build this car and know for a fact to buy a Woodie of this caliber and build it.  You couldn't do it for what I am asking for it.  I will be more that happy to answer any questions a prospective buyer may have, as I am the builder of my car.