1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

Thanks 101. I recall using something like this when I first bought my '87 and had to get ready for smog testing...but i don't recall what brand I used and I think I only did it for one tank. Good idea.

 

I know Marshall, and your "(not)" need not be in ( )'s lol. I just have a feeling it's going to be an ordeal.

The truck originated from Los Angeles, so who knows the story on that C-Max? There was also non-running Toyota truck of some sort...even the truck driver mentioned "why...(pay to transport something so "blah"?). But I suppose there's an infinite number of reasons why someone might need to transport a vehicle.

 

What made you want to go with the 1991-96 body style over the 1987 you had?

I personally never liked the last iteration, especially as to styling, and the loss of things like a power rear window seemed like a step backward.

 

I have to agree with you about the loss of the style of a power rear window. I kinda felt the same about the loss of the clamshell design when I gave up my '75. But I do like the side wing vent windows back there.
My '87 was was fun to have, but I just could not get beyond how sluggish that 307 was after having 350's and 400's. I'm the furthest thing from a speed demon, but.... Part of it was also just the body styling of this "whale" generation that started to appeal to me and curiousiy got me looking around. So I tested the market for my '87 and found a buyer in less than two weeks. So I'm going to try my hand at this one and see how I like it. We'll see.

 

Agreed that the 307 was a poor choice for the late '80s GM box wagons. I know fuel economy was the issue, but I can't imagine it was that much better than a 350.

 

No, not much difference in mpg's, you're right. But at least I could get out of the way in a hurry if I needed to with my previous 350's/400's.

 

May not have a power rear window but the ride and drive of them are great. Congratulations on your new wagon!

 

Drove it to work and got my temporary registration yesterday!

 

Nice looking car! Did it put a smile on your face?

 

MAK: Yes, it sure did!