My Dads 74 Chev Caprice

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    Know there is a member whose family had a '74 CE in his childhood. He's been looking for a nice '74 for a few years. The '74 GM clamshells seem to be the hardest to find these days.
     
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    Hey George,

    Would a '75 be close enough? Here are a couple of photos of the one I owned for several years. I purchased it from the original owner out of Chicago. Loved that wagon!
     

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    upload_2015-11-29_11-21-27.png Hi George. Your car at the 2001 Dearborn Mich. station wagon show.
     
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    Nice very nice!


    Welcome to SWF,
     
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    Glide-Aways Well-Known Member

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    Love the plate too!
     
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    Both cars are stunning! My late friend had a 74 wagon identical to yours except it was the light yellow. He had rally wheels on his but I really like the spokes on yours! I love the Pontiac with the original 261 six! Excuse me now while I clean the druel off my keyboard!:)
     
  7. Lapianoman

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    I'm the current owner of my Dad's '74 wagon. Should be older pictures around here somewhere...

    Sadly, Florida (& the lack of a garage) has not been kind to the poor old guy. I'm seriously considering selling it to someone who can give it a nice restoration & a good home. No idea what it's worth though.
     
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    Wait.........confused o_O.............Lapianoman, do you have an identical second CE wagon?
     
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    If you want to sell your '74 Caprice Estate, there probably would be quite a lot of interest here on SWF. Post some current pics. :cheers:
     
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    Well, I have just the one wagon, which is similar to OP's wagon.

    jwdtenn: Will be posting more recent pics soon. Wanted to take some this morning, but was already running late for work.
     
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    Just posted about 20 photos I took of the wagon just 10 minutes ago. I have video of the car running & operating the clamshell window and tailgate, but they're too large to post here. I'll try to either edit them down, or post to YouTube.
     
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    Those :camera: show a great wagon for restoration. How's it equipped? Mileage? Other details?
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Try the free and easy program----------- Fotosizer ------- to cut the pictures down.
     
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    It has AC, but won't hold a charge. Power locks & rear window/gate. Just over 29K original miles. My Dad bought it new in '74 & was never driven in winter. It basically sat in my Dad's garage for years, until we drove to Florida in 2011. Pretty sure the engine is a 350. Has a new battery & thermostat, but is basically all original, except the tires.
     
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    The 400 V8 was standard in the big Chevrolet wagons in 1974.

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