I sold and delivered the 77 Catalina Parts car to a guy who's 17 year old son inherited his Grandfathers 17,000 mile 77 Bonneville. Drove it for a week, then wrapped it around a fire hydrant a couple of weeks ago. The Father says he gets to learn how difficult it is to repair a car by doing most of the work himself. Other than the front end damage it looks to be in fantastic condition, even if it is a pretty basic car for a Bonneville. Am Radio, Power split bench seat, but manual windows, and locks.
Looks like a good place for the parts to go. Hopefully the kid will get some help and will learn a few things along the way. I'm sure he will be a better driver after doing the repair work. Also another clue on why a 17 year old does not need a car with a powerful engine. I'll bet grandpa is upset. :banghead3:
I did this in my driveway before! Pretty straightforward job really, hopefully he'll get it back on the road soon.
Not all 17 yr olds are stupid but not all 55 yr olds are smart, either. I've been nearly nailed by everybody. Hopefully this kid learns his lesson. Besides, a smog-choked Bonneville is hardly a car I'd call "powerful"! LOL!
I agree the Grandson/son will be gaining experience and how much work it takes to correct a moment of carelessness. The car is powered by a Pontiac 301 2bbl, so I would not call it a power house. After speaking with the son it sounds like he expected the car to stop like his friends WRX! So the wet road conditions, Old Tires (I think they are the original tires on the car, I suggested they replace them!) made him skid off the road trying to stop at a stop sign near his home. He seems to be interested in repairing the car, as his father explained to him he could not borrow his if no work is being done on his Grandfathers car.
