Good : runs and drives strong starts with no problems (could use a new battery) needs almost nothing for safety and emissions 80kms on new rotors,pads, calipers and drums $1000 in new parts added no leaks on vehicle Bad : minor exhaust leak (part purchased),AC compressor bearing squealing (needs replacing or delete kit) Ac still works,minor rust on rear quarter common issue wont affect safety Only 184,000kms asking 2000 price negotiable,
Would this be worth it, just to get that motor and tranny. I always thought that these cars were some of the ugliest looking cars on the road but at least they had real engines in them.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
I drove LT1's for about 14 years as daily drivers. I'm down to one LT1 Trans Am now, our summer only toy. I did a rough estimate in my head. In approx. 355,000 km's, I did the following-
-replaced one engine because I unknowingly bought a car with a cracked block, so write that one off to stupidity!
-3 water pumps
-2 starters
-1 fuel pump
-1 thermostat
-1 power steering hose
-0 transmission repairs
-0 fuel injection related items
-0 Optispark replacement (distributors on the LT1) which guys LOVE to rant about on the other car forums as being so unreliable!
-O engine mechanical (valvetrain, crank/rods/pistons, cylinder head work of any sort)
This is on 4 different cars (Roadmaster, 2 Impalas, Fleetwood) over 14 years. These cars did winter and summer, most of the time sitting outside all 4 seasons in Manitoba.
Of course I did regular stuff, spark plugs and plug wires, brake jobs, wheel bearing repack etc but I think these are one of the best cars ever made in this era.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I know this is all lies. I know for a fact that Manitoba has only 2 seasons, winter and road repair season!
3 ... a mosquito season also.
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.