Buying my dream wagon.....

Discussion in 'General Station Wagon Discussions' started by Krash Kadillak, Nov 1, 2012.

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  1. MotoMike

    MotoMike Well-Known Member

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    Looks like Wiki is wrong, it is a 307(Oldsmobubble) 4bbl with the 200-R 4 speed lockup trans.
     
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  2. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Wiki is wrong? If we can't believe things we see on the internet just who can we believe? :49::(
    Don't tell me there is no Easter bunny!
     
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  3. 1tireman

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    Congrats KK! As for the 307, I had one in my '66 C10 and didn't even know until I took it out for a vortec motor I had. I had the 307 for 6 years in it, 2 years it was my DD and was nothing for me to put 300 or 400 miles a week on it. I see no problem with them and if the 305 that was originally in my wagon would have been running I would be crusin' it with the 305. Just my :2cents: on the motor. As for the wagon :thumbs2:
     
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  4. Eagle Freek

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    Congrats, looks like a clean wagon.
     
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  5. Steve-E-D

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    WooHoo!!! Congrats KK. Nice score!
     
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    Well Krash, its about time!! Congratulations.
     
    Jim 68cuda, Nov 1, 2012
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  7. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    Yup. I'm waaaaay past due!

    As to the engine, I originally thought it was a 305, but Silverfox checked it, says it's a 307. From what I can gather, it's possible that some of the California-sold wagons had the 305 in them due to the different smog regs then in force there.
     
    Krash Kadillak, Nov 1, 2012
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    wagonmaster Administrator Staff Member Moderator

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    Congratulations! Enjoy your new wagon :)
     
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    You got yourself a real nice one! Cool woodgrain pattern.
     
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    Congratulations! Looks like a beauty! Hope you have lots of fun with it.
     
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    Congrats KK! That's a sweet find. You've just gotta love that '81 Poncho nose!
     
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    Hey, wait a minute...... was the 307 Olds mill around back then? My 83 mid size olds is a 305, not a 307. Again KK, if it's a 305 witch now I'm thinking because of the year.....your even better off.
     
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  13. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    Well, on that......
    Further checking reveals that the brochure states "5.0 liter OLDSMOBILE V-8", so who knows. The engine isn't identified by the cubic inches. I was under the impression that the 305 was a Chevy and the 307 an Olds. Then again, Chevy had a '307' back around '68.........
     
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  14. Cyber-Wizard

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    My Oshawa-built '81 had a 305 in it. I think the 307 was an option if I remember my '81 engine catalogue correctly. (Shouldn't have given that catalogue away with the car I guess).
     
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  15. CapriceEstate

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    Very nice choice! I'm happy for you!
     
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