Saved a 73 Buick wagon

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    SwannyMotorsports Well-Known Member

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    Took this on trade from a derby guy. He wanted my mint 2 door so I traded it to him for this wagon and cash. 73 that's been repainted. Has some putty in the front fenders and some rust in the doglegs. It has air, cruise, tilt, power windows, lock and seat. Has A factory vinyl top. Even got the build sheet with it. Going to clean it up and just use it as a beater wagon for know. And not reallly a "beater". Just a daily driver so I don't get dings and nicks in my IMG_0344.JPG
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    At least you SAVED it!:thumbs2:

    That sure looks like a busy town! Must be shift change at the factory!:stirthepot:
     
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    SwannyMotorsports Well-Known Member

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    NOTHING happens in this town. I'm the excitement here
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    At least Pekin has a river and a new 4-lane bypass near home. Besides in the summer I can watch corn grow from our kitchen window.:biglaugh:
     
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    SwannyMotorsports Well-Known Member

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    I need to charge a toll on my road as people drive by all the time just to see what's new on the trailer, or in the driveway.
     
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    Nice save!
     
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    The 1970s option choices are always interesting. All that you listed but still manual tailgate. :huh:
     
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    It also has map light and rear cargo light switch, and carpet in rear storage area. It's crazy they didn't mark off power gate. It even has the automatic climate control blower.
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Looking close at the body, except for the bubbling rust on the rear fenderwell, the paint looks to be in excellent condition. With the build sheet, perhaps a refresh and rust repair/repaint could make it a flip when you don't want it anymore?
     
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    You've posted 20,000 messages.    :1st: Just think how many I'd posted if I just posted random junk rather than important station wagon information!:rofl2::biglaugh:
    Thanks for letting me be a part of this great group.:shocked:
     
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    It's been repainted once before. It has bondo in both front fenders and the doglegs. It's getting painted back to the original 19B green color. I'm going to rhino line the top like my 71 was done. I'm in this car cheap so I'm going to hold onto it

    I was going to drive it like it is, but for less than a $1,000 I can have it painted and looking sharp
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Cool. Good rescue. What engine?
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Well, I see you aren't all that concerned about mileage....:cautious:
     
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    Tell me he's not going to derby the mint two door?

    Nice save...wish I could get a paint job for $1000.00...:grumpy:
     
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