1994 Caprice wagon 5.7L

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  1. jammy75

    jammy75 New Member

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    I am considering buying this wagon is their anything I need to look for specifialy?
    It has 133000mi on it. White ext. blue int. Has a little rust forming on the pass. rear dog leg and on the spare tire tub. Other then that I would give it a 7 out of 10(dent on driver rear quarter and broken driver tail light)They want $950 for it. Good deal or not.
    Thanks for any info.
     
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    If it is in decent shape as you describe, it sounds like a good deal. How's the undercarriage as far as rust? That would be the deciding factor for me.
    Welcome to the forums and keep us posted! :Welcome:
     
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    Does it have the LT1 engine or has it been swapped for something else?

    Check the underbody/frame closely for rust damage, including the brake lines.
    There is also another active forum where you can get a lot of excellent help on these B body wagons here:http://gmlongroof.4umer.com/
    If it's got a good LT1 and the frame is solid, that sounds like a decent buy.

    Good luck with your search and welcome aboard!
     
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    Welcome jammy75!
     
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    :Welcome: aboard Jammy75.
     
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    Thank you all for the welcome!
    As far as the lt1 I would say it all looks orig. Compared to other pictures of other motors I have come across(donut gasket leaking on driver side).
    The frame looks rusty but I was looking at it again yesterday and it seem to be very solid. Still need to go on a test drive, Looks like tues.(have night school mon & wed).:tiphat:
     
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    Well I took her for a spin last eve. brought it home to show wife and it had one hell of a squeel. it was the exhaust on the driver side rubbing on the shield in front of the gas tank. Holy loud! reached under an bent it back.Noise gone yeah:2_thumbs_up_-_anima.
    A/c ice cold, Radio works windows work seat works (still couishy)Brakes feel great. a little floaty thinking it may need shocks. Motor strong! 2 black marks out of my sub. div.. Going to buy it! felt good about my ride.
     
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    Congrats! :thumbs2:
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :Welcome:Don't remember if I welcomed you so welcome. Sounds like a good deal on the wagon. It does all of the important things. Now if you can keep it doing those things and get it cleaned up you'll have a nice play toy.
     
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    "Still couishy" :rofl: love it!

    My new little wagon still has couishy seats too, everyone that has had the honour of a free ride so far have commented on her soft comfy seats.

    Enjoy. :)
     
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    Tire size

    O.K. Now it has 235/75 R15 on it Im guessing this is one size to big?
    My other ? is how wide of a tire can I put under this car? 2556015? Will this fit on the stock rims and sill clear everything? Was thinking of getting the smoothies? Hub caps for now. Get rid of the wire hub caps.
     

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