Hello I`m a 65 model male from Telemark/ Norway. Norway have some of the highest car taxes in the world, but in the eighties it was possible to import a US stationwagon duty free, registred as a van... . An then a lot of Norwegian get acquaintance with the fantastic GM ( Oldsmobile ) 5,7 L ( 350 CID ) DIESEL. A short Version is that road assistent in Norway had good times. I bought my first Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser wit this engine in 1989. Later i monted a Detroit 6,2 diesel in this car. And after that i have own a lot of GM full size wagons, and for me this car is a life time love story. Today i have keep 2 cars, that both is highlights in their year. 1965 Pontiac Bonneville Custom Safari, bought in 1997. I use this car in many year, but last year this car is get his dormancy, and i hope i get energy to finish this car in NeXT year. In 2009 i bought a 1973 Buick estate wagon. I use this car as a daily driver first year, but last year i do a rolling restoring. This car is converted to LPG, and last Winter i put a th 200 R4 gearbox in it. In this time i do a repaint, and serious , i love this clamshell. they have a timeless design i really like, and it will be great to drive it With New Paint, and polished moulding. As all other clamshell owner, i hope someone can help me With tips or ideas, what i should do With the destroyed rear window wheatherstrip. Well, this was a little from Norway, and i`m glad to be a part of a community for this beatiful cars
Nice intro Thank you for sharing your story about both of your wagons, it sounds like you have got IT bad or good depending how you look at it. to SWF
Tarjeinorway , sounds like you've been playing with longroofs for awhile and it would be great to see some pics of your rides from Downuder
Thanks for the great introduction. Welcome to the forum. We can't cure your addictions but we can help it continue. As you will find out, the rubber trim is not always easy to find anyplace.
