58 Pontiac Safari Rescue The Beginning

[@richdorak1547]

I love wagons ! Will stay tuned !!!

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Same here and thank you!

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU FOR SAVING HER FROM THE CRUSHER!!!!! PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED ON YOUR PROGRESS!!!! WHAT A TOTALLY AWSOME BUILD!!!!

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

That's the plan! Thanks for following! I'm excited to have you all along for the ride!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great looking wagon!!

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you! I can't wait till its done!!

[@philipkruger563]

That’s pretty cool car. I’ve never heard of one much less seen one before .

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thanks! Nor have I! That's why I had to have it!

[@JPinMI]

Good luck with that. I'm 76 years old and have I've been messing with one for 20 years. But I can't seem to stick with it. I get involved with too many home improvements etc. Mine is going to more of a custom but either way they are cool.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Post some pictures! It helps keep you motivated. custom or not wagons are awesome!

[@larrykrise3609]

bless you those were good looking cars.i liked the 57 58 59star cheif. i had a pontiac in my younger day.1953 cheiften.great car.im 86 now still love seeing the old ones come back.thank you.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you Larry! I have a ways to go but one day it will be driven again!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 😎👀. You sir ; have a lot of work a head of you ! I have 1958 Super 88 and found that at the time I started not much was out there! At 71 I hope I have not run out time ! 😎👀👍 good luck !

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

I am sure you have time. Stay focused and share your progress. It helps me get through the rough spots! Thank you for the comments and please stay tuned!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

@@1958PontiacSafariRescue Will give it my best try ! 😎👀👍

[@williamdeegan7840]

She needs a proper stock restoration. PONTIAC wagons from that era are just fantastic. Good luck with it.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you and I plan on it!

[@blainehalley2201]

Yea! Dan appreciate you sharing your skills, passion, wisdom. You picked a great car and and produced a great teaser video. Looking forward next video. 😎 Kind regards, Blaine Halley, Santa Cruz, CA. Home of University of Santa Cruz; (Their "Banana Slugs} and the annual "Woodies on the Wharf" car show. Which has draws more woodies from around the world than any other car show. Live rock and roll bands, great food, car clubs, family safe event, pretty woman and handsome men. Free fishing on the wharf (California allows fishing without a fishing license of this wharf and others). Dan hope to see you here.😎

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thanks Blaine! I will see if I can be there one day.

[@archiejohnson4594]

Well, I love it. Have long been a Big 58 Pontiac fan.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

I wish I would have seen one sooner. I wouldn't be working on it at 60. I'd have been driving it by now! ;)🤣🤣

[@dadalebreton184]

Who would have tought these Boats would have been so much wanted and desirable one day. I know it's not a GTO or Charger, but it's sure a head turner. 30 years ago, I felt in love with a 57 Nomad at a local dragway park. My friends would laught at me and say I was crazy when I said that I prefered that Nomad to any chevrolet cars in the lot. 30 years later, I still feel the same way. I personaly have a 66 Starchief Executive 389ci 4bbl 325hp-425fp/torque that I have kinda hot-roded with custom multi tones and sanded flames trough 5 coats of different paints to have a real burning effect coming out of my headlights. I love your project. Hope I come across a station wagon one day that I can resto-mods myself.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you for your comment. I totally agree. They are rare and I like the fact that few folks own one these days. They were the early version of today's SUV. I can't wait to drive this car. I have a way to do before it's done. Stay tuned.

[@luisbatista1103]

Just subbed here for the voyage on this restoration n build 👍🏼🇨🇦

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you!

[@lawrencekalfayan1439]

I'm so glad you are going to restore this beautiful 1958 Pontiac Safari. Fortunately you have the original seat upholstery intact, from which new fabric can be inserted in the vinyl embossed vinyl bolsters. You also know the original paint colors. I hope you will have it repainted as original - no "patina." With a set of wide whitewalls and original hubcaps, It will be absolutely magnificent.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Hey Lawrence. Thank you for the response. It will be original paint color and interior. I want it to look as original as possible. Thank you for you comment. It is important to keep me focused on completing this sweet car!

[@Tadfafty]

Yay, original as possible!@@1958PontiacSafariRescue

[@tamaradavis1732]

Its so cool to know what shape she was in before you brought her home, compared to now. A little love and attention goes a long way😊❤

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Very true. Its hard to believe how much has been done to this car in a bit over 3 years. Sometimes I can't believe the transformation. Still a long way to go but I'll get there.

[@tamaradavis1732]

You're bringing her back to life. Just enjoy the journey😊 you're doing amazing work👍

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Panel. Turned. Out nice

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you!

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

I'm seeing more and more station wagons at car shows. Good for you on the project.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Sadly they are alson disappearing too. This one was going to be going to the crusher and the guy I bought it from kept it from happening. I am so glad he did. Thank you for your comments. It keeps me going.

[@GTOJohn1]

I enjoy watching your progress on Facebook and will enjoy watching here as well, Dan! Keep up the great work!

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thanks John! Always good to have you following along. Stay tuned.

[@rscamarolover]

Super cool wagon,I'm glad you are going to put her back together like she deserves. I was surprised to see all the emblems s and most chrome intact, which make her even cooler

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Sadly this image is the good side. Far more work than it looks but I.m still gonna get her going!

[@rscamarolover]

@@1958PontiacSafariRescue at first sight I figured both quarters,all 4 floor pand and rear floor would all be severely rotten. I can tell she will rake a Hella lot of time and money . My mid engined 69 chevy g10 108 van has lots of hard to notice without opening her doors and she's been in Arizona and Cali her whole life since my dad ģot her new (he gave her to me in 1991 for my HS Grad present). I'm hoping I can get a decent not too tore up or molested looks wise 65 or 66 chevy wagon project that won't be too much for me

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

That' s awesome. There should be a few more mid 60s wagons out there. Best of luck. Thanks for chatting and for supporting my project. It helps me stay focused!@@rscamarolover

[@Gratefulman1965]

I’m looking forward to the restoration process on this great old Pontiac. Nice find! Liked & Subscribed as well!

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thanks for following along! Its much appreciated. I am happy to have found her. There will be more to come!

[@marioncobaretti2280]

Awesome car

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you!

[@glenngamst61]

I have a 56 Nomad. Take care of this car!

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

I sure will!

[@spaceshot5289]

It's a gem😊

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you! It sure is!

[@57corvettehead]

I have stainless rain gutter trim that fits the Pontiac and Chevy. 2 long side and 2 rear corners. I don't see the short straight piece for across the back. Also, the lift gate handle, push button escutcheon, and possibly the mechanism all fit the 1959, 1960 Chevy sedan delivery as well as the 1960 1965 ish Chevy suburban panel.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

What are you looking for on price?

[@normsweet1710]

I notice the shot of the Safari emblem on the tail-gate that the handle above is identical to my buddy’s 58 & 59 sedan delivery, probably other GM models too …

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

You are correct. The delux Safari is the model I have. I am pretty sure that the handle did not change on the GM's

[@kdsboosted4954]

Very cool 🤙 there's one parked not to far from the farm been there for decades and its complete

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

where is it? 😃

[@kdsboosted4954]

@@1958PontiacSafariRescue Washington state

[@streetguzzler]

Love to see any progress and i follow at facebook ..awesome step by step wirk .. nice detailed sheet metal work .. perfecto 👌 greetings from Bjoern P.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thank you! I am doing my best! Thank you for following along.

[@CasperthefriendlyG10T]

Canadian National Railways had a fleet of Safari wagons in the fifties they used as hi-rail's. Just google Pontiac Safari hi-rail

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

Thanks! I did search this and they are very cool.

[@aleksinfroid4644]

The true Safaris were the ones that looked like Nomads.

[@steve20118]

You need a donor car immediately! Even if it's a 4 door sedan.

[@1958PontiacSafariRescue]

I have one at a friends near by but it is in far worse shape.