1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

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    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    jwdtenn, Jan 21, 2016
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    I am in the process of buying this one, but was not going to "out" myself until it is in my garage. :bouncy:
     
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    Looks like a real winner! Congrats!!!! :clap:
     
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    Thanks! I just booked the transporter to go pick it up. I can't wait! :) Seller seems like a really nice guy.
     
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    Love the extremely low miles and high options!
     
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    Me too! AND this is the generation CE I learned how to drive in. My dad's was an '83.

    I will admit though that I am taking a bit of a risk here. I live in CA and this model year is not exempt from smog checks, a pre-requisite for getting it registered. Fingers crossed it passes! :bowdown:
     
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    Looks like a great bet! looks immaculate!

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    It does indeed, thanks! I can't wait for it to get here!
     
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    Question: Wikipedia shows that for 1987 the CE wagon was equipped with the Olds 307 exclusively and either a 3-speed or 4-speed transmission. My attempts to decode the VIN are not proving all that fruitful. How do I find out which transmission this particular wagon has?
     
    Glide-Aways, Jan 23, 2016
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    I thought all the 307 wagons got the overdrive trans?
    Is there an accessory/SPID label on 87's?
    Could you look at at the shifter indicator to see if it has the overdrive indicator for the 4 speed trans?
    I don't know how to check otherwise other than looking up the options it came with on Comp Nine. They have 5 bucks for 5 reports deal now, you don't have to buy a subscription anymore.
     
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    Just because Wikipedia says,,,, they have been proven wrong on some of there info from time to time. Personally I've never seen or heard of a 87 anything from the full size GM car line up that didn't have a overdrive.

    But..?
     
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    Yes I could, but the car hasn't arrived yet and I was feeling impatient to know lol. I'll just wait. :)
     
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    The 8th digit Y indicates the olds 307. Nice car...looks like it still smells new.
     
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    CONGRATULATIONS, MATT! (about time.......)

    You'll love it. It looks fantastic.........
     
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    Thanks Marshall! I know, right? It's should be here before next weekend. I'm going to clean the garage this afternoon. :)
     
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