The search begins! Need help finding an LT1 wagon.

where they don't use road salt

so, that's like... North Carolina.

hmm
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1994-Buick-Roadmaster-Estate-Wagon-No-wood-Summer-Car-Only-W0QQAdIdZ314217752

tranny in limp mode.

chapel wrote:

hmm
http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1994-Buick-Roadmaster-Estate-Wagon-No-wood-Summer-Car-Only-W0QQAdIdZ314217752

tranny in limp mode.

That looks like a really good start. The inside needs a little detailing and he's up front about the other stuff.

The transmission is a question. These do tend to fail if abused or used hard....towing in Overdrive and such. You'd have to have that looked at, but if you could get a good price, that could be a good deal.

Right when I bought my '96 at 73K miles I decided to do all the normal fluid changes and such. I didn't feel like getting tranny fluid rained on me, so I took the car to the local Firestone to have the trans fluid and filter changed, along with the rear axle grease.

When I picked the car up the Check Engine light was on. I of course picked it up after hours, so had to come back the next day. Same deal as what that guy said, the trans was in limp mode. Turns out when they replaced the trans filter they pinched a wire. They ordered a new harness and took care of it the next day. Really handled it well, and I'm at 102K now with "knock on wood" no issues.

So it "could" be something simple.

Good luck! A white wood-delete over red Roady is a SHARP car!

-Mike

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/2581057784.html

My friend is at LeJeune for another month or so with his family. I could make this trip.

chapel wrote:

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/2581057784.html

My friend is at LeJeune for another month or so with his family. I could make this trip.

Pretty colors and well optioned for a Caprice. Needs Impala wheels.

The main thing you give up on a Caprice over a Roady is the Vista roof over the 2nd row seat. Caprice's also do not have electronic climate control and are in general a little less "plush" than the Roady, but overall it's the same car. Many people like the lower look of the Caprice wagons.

You pays your money and you takes your choice....but the wire wheels gotta go.

-Mike

LOL. wheels aren't a concern until after winter.

Question about the Vista roof: does it have a shade or is it just open all the time?

My mom had a Caprice, which is kinda why I want one. but I would love a Roadmaster as well. don't mind the wood trim either. as long as it's not hiding rust.

http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2563596065.html

low price

chapel wrote:

http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/cto/2563596065.html

low price

That's a deal there!

As for the Vista roof, yes the 93 and newer ones have two pull-out sun shades. Roller-type thing....shocking I can't find a pic of mine...

I keep mine closed most of the time, it helps the a/c cool the car faster to have them closed. On cool days and when it rains (both hardly ever here...) the kids like to look up through the roof, and it does add some good light to the interior when you want it. The kids also like it in the evenings, and it gives adults a ton of head room in the 2nd row.

It's funny, at the car shows and cruise-in's the Vista roof is one of the most popular things....followed by the "how does it open" question....which is then followed by the confused look when I tell them it doesn't. Ha!

-Mike

yeah, I do like the vista roof. I think the thing I hate about the Roadmaster is the front bumper.
but I prefer the interior (particularly the steering wheel)

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2583513788.html

when asked about rust:
"None at all"

I think I'd only really worry about the tranny with those pics

Chapel you realize there is no Vista window on the caprice dont you?
Jim

Yes, I'm ok with that.

Have you checked on the BADASS forums? That's the club for big GM cars in New England. They might be able to point you towards someting good that's close to home.

Yes. I'm on there too

chapel wrote:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2583513788.html

when asked about rust:
"None at all"

I think I'd only really worry about the tranny with those pics

On your budget thats the car i,d buy,. 3:73's already,. with a working posi,.4l60e's puke anytime, stock or modified,.
within driving distance,.
No rust georgia car,.
Nuff said,. off you go,.

Nick

phantom 309 wrote:

chapel wrote:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2583513788.html

when asked about rust:
"None at all"

I think I'd only really worry about the tranny with those pics

On your budget thats the car i,d buy,. 3:73's already,. with a working posi,.4l60e's puke anytime, stock or modified,.
within driving distance,.
No rust georgia car,.
Nuff said,. off you go,.

Nick

agreed - over on ISSF there are some Atlanta guys. Bet you could get one to go check it out for you and take some pics.....flights to ATL are cheap enough too.

It's a Georgia CL wagon, but look at the picture in the CL ad. It is either a Indiana or Michigan plate. He's probably getting rid of it and getting a southern car.

Tom

phantom 309 wrote:

chapel wrote:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2583513788.html

when asked about rust:
"None at all"

I think I'd only really worry about the tranny with those pics

On your budget thats the car i,d buy,. 3:73's already,. with a working posi,.4l60e's puke anytime, stock or modified,.
within driving distance,.
No rust georgia car,.
Nuff said,. off you go,.

Nick

from the seller

Quote :

Car needs tires, a right rear wheel cylinder, an o2 senser and a fuel pressure regulator because it takes longer to start after sitting over night

he said right now it doesn't have rear brakes... not sure I'd want to drive that across country.

You can have mine for $2500. Runs and drives great, NEEDS nothing, mechanically. Well, Cats if you have emissions testing. Some rust in a couple places but should last for many years up there.

New tires, front end, tuneup, no oil leaks. Impala floor shift, overhead console, headers, 2 1/2 exhaust.







If not interested, this car isn't too far from me and they say it's rust free.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/oldsmobile-custom-cruiser-88-wagon-1992-oldsmobile-88-custom-cruiser-like-a-roadmaster-or-caprice-wagon-statiowagon_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ110742792753QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101

That custom cruiser is pretty rockin! I love the 92 OCC's! Vista roof AND caprice glass!

What's different in the glass?

chapel wrote:

phantom 309 wrote:

chapel wrote:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2583513788.html

when asked about rust:
"None at all"

I think I'd only really worry about the tranny with those pics

On your budget thats the car i,d buy,. 3:73's already,. with a working posi,.4l60e's puke anytime, stock or modified,.
within driving distance,.
No rust georgia car,.
Nuff said,. off you go,.

Nick

from the seller

Quote :

Car needs tires, a right rear wheel cylinder, an o2 senser and a fuel pressure regulator because it takes longer to start after sitting over night

he said right now it doesn't have rear brakes... not sure I'd want to drive that across country.

then post ALL the info next time after you've talked to the owner,.,. you lonely?? needing all this attention??,. only posting 1/2 the info,. building a car up,. then shooting it down,. on two forums no less,. oh wait,. 3?
good luck with your search,.i,d sell you mine, but i don't think it,d make the grade somehow,.

buy a car and let us know how you made out and post plenty of pics,. gen1 tbi is the one you want really right?

Caprices don't have the sail panels (aka "fly away" panels, because, well... that's what they do.) Some OCCs have the Caprice glass, some don't.

Which part are you referencing?

contact scoob8000 on here he is rebuilding my old 96 RMW that was totaled because of a minor front end hit. he is just about done with it. was low miles 78,000 rustfree southern car i bought from fred

got a nice 95 RMW the other day, thanks!

chapel wrote:

got a nice 95 RMW the other day, thanks!

yes we know,.looks good too,.