1980 Buick Lasabre Estate Wagon

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  1. Lvman

    Lvman New Member

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    Greatings from Texas. I have a 1980 Buick that I am restoring tow a small travel trailer. I am sure I'll have some questions along the way, so thanks in advance
     
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    fannie Well-Known Member

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    Nice! There must be more to this story?
    :Welcome: aboard.
     
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    How far are you going with your resto, ground up rotissery, or backyard?
     
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    Actually, restoring may be the wrong word. It only has 87000 miles and after just a simple tune up runs great. I need to fix a few vaaccum issues. I am replacing belts, hoses, and timing chain. The interior is in great shape with only a little wear on the carpet. One of the power windows doesn't work. I will replace some suspension components and bushings, then repaint. I do need to find a supplier of things like gaskets and window sweeps as most of them are dry and cracked.
    My wife came up with the idea that she wanted to make a little RV look retro. We have a 18 ft. R Pod. She is redoing the interior and has plans for the exterior too. I convinced her that the little RV would need something cool to pull it. The Estate Wagon seamed like a good comfortable stylish choice.
     
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    Welcome Lvman!
     
  6. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Welcome aboard. Sounds like it will be a great camping combo. Post photos of your progress.
     
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    Welcome to the forums!
     
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