That's always been a sore spot with the G-body wagons. I've never heard of anyone successfully converting the back door windows to roll down. Technically the window is capable of sliding down a few inches, but the rear wheelhouse/ door shape won't allow it to go any further. I guess that's why GM installed rear vent windows instead. You can always install power vent windows, unless you already have them. They've gotten hard to find, though. Btw, your wagon would look sweet with a set of the GTA wheels like on your Regal.
I have a distinct memory of riding in one when I was a kid. It was summer time and the car didn't have A/C I felt as though I was going to die from heat exhaustion. I couldn't believe the back windows didn't roll down!
I guess GM cheaped out and was looking to save a few shekels by eliminating window regulators, etc. I guess they were cheaper wagons compared to the larger B-body variety. Caprices, Buick Estate wagons, Custom Cruisers, Safaris, etc.
Could be. I remember at the time my Mom told me it was to keep kids from climbing out the back window.
She's been in the garage with me when she could roll around in her walker miss those days already Yeah another member @ Gbodyfourm said to stop over here so I said why not Thanks I think that combo should work great for a cruiser. As for the rear windows to roll down it's going to be tricky but would be cool the wing windows are power so I would like to do a power windows also. I was told it was a child safety thing too but who knows
Well, it's good to see another fellow G-body Forum member over here. Power vents are a cool feature, however, they are a must when the rear windows are stationary. Have you thought of going with Buick power in the wagon? I know they can be pricier to build than your run of the mill 350 Chevy. I guess the same applies to building an Olds engine. Nowadays, everyone and their brother is installing LS engines in everything.
I like my buicks but not a huge fan of there engines with oil pressure problems I know there's ways to fix it but I started with an olds 350 swap in my regal in high school and everyone thought I was nuts back then but when I smoked a fox body mustang at a light one afternoon I got some respect. There wasn't anything fancy about my motor just a cam change and a reworked Qjet
Back in the day, my dad had a '71 Buick Skylark 350 2-bbl/ th350. It was a pretty peppy car. I remember jumping on it, it would easily spin the tires. You're right though, Buick V-8's had chronic problems with low oil pressure. Buick engines are considerably lighter than a Chevy smallblock. I guess that's one of the things I like about the Buick engine....plus the distributor up front. I do like the Olds 350 engine. I could see why you chose to go with Olds power.
