Random Thoughts... [Automotive Edition]

Not a B body, the Fleetwood is built on the D platform. Not sure what the exact difference is other than length.
 
GRtak said:
Not a B body, the Fleetwood is built on the D platform. Not sure what the exact difference is other than length.
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Nothing. The 85-96 "D-body" was a much lengthened B-body. The C-body was a LWB B-body. When the C body cars became FWD in 84-85, GM stretched the B-body again and moved the name over. No other changes.

But if you want to be anal about it...
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/5005419093.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4979967728.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4992460255.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5000147033.html

Slightly over the mileage limit, but...
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4997410499.html

Again: Lots and lots and lots of B-bodies here for cheap, no rust.
 
Matt2000 said:
The AC control in that Merkur Sierra looks hideously difficult to understand and use. Also is that a speaker in the dashboard?

Brings back memories of my dad's Sierra in the late 90s.
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I think that's a fader control stick. Also, apparently the cassette/coin holder I have used to house a lot of idiot lights and a clock. :p
 
Spectre said:
Nothing. The 85-96 "D-body" was a much lengthened B-body. The C-body was a LWB B-body. When the C body cars became FWD in 84-85, GM stretched the B-body again and moved the name over. No other changes.

But if you want to be anal about it...
http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/5005419093.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4979967728.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4992460255.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5000147033.html

Slightly over the mileage limit, but...
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/4997410499.html

Again: Lots and lots and lots of B-bodies here for cheap, no rust.
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Don't remember giving a mileage limit. I have family that is down there and have seen all of those ads. The ones that aren't overpriced are trashed inside. Or they haven't been maintained. I have some leads I am working on and if they don't work out I will get from down south. But there is no time limit, I have access to vehicles that will do what I need.
 
GRtak said:
Don't remember giving a mileage limit.
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Ahem. :D

GRtak said:
The same can be said about the GM B bodies. Anything that appears rust free and less than 100K miles and they want a body part.
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No body parts required for these sub-100K units in the DFW area. :D

I have family that is down there and have seen all of those ads. The ones that aren't overpriced are trashed inside. Or they haven't been maintained. I have some leads I am working on and if they don't work out I will get from down south. But there is no time limit, I have access to vehicles that will do what I need.
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Not sure about being trashed inside, especially the grandma-mobile Caddies.
 
That mileage was in reference to what people think increases the value enough to require the sale of a body part to acquire the vehicle. I am not afraid of a higher mileage vehicle as long as it has been taken care of.

Not all of them are trashed inside, but what my budget will cover tends to be.
 
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How is that not a normal B body? The only difference I know of is it uses more body mounts than all but the 9C1. They are there on the other models, just not used.
 
ScarFace88 said:
Is the Z32 anything like its successor interior room wise? The Z33 was one of the few Japanese cars I could drive with no issues after I finished growing.
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I am very fond of the Z32 interior. Very nice place to be, and all feels quality. There's enough room but it still feels snug and cocooning but never cramped. My friend who just bought one is probably about 6' 4" and is a 130kg body builder. And he fits, only just, but he fits and he likes it.

public said:
I think that's a fader control stick. Also, apparently the cassette/coin holder I have used to house a lot of idiot lights
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public said:
and a clock. :p
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i think that was a thing with posh late '80s Fords. My brother had a 1990 Fairmont and it had the fading toggle knob. And brushed aluminium style buttons on the stereo. And full velour door trims. Australian luxury at its finest that was. I think my aunts early '90s Laser Ghia also had it from memory.
 
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GRtak said:
How is that not a normal B body? The only difference I know of is it uses more body mounts than all but the 9C1. They are there on the other models, just not used.
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It's a special model of B-body. Even if it is mostly a sticker package on top of most of the 9C1 pack plus a custom diff ratio, different engine, different wheels and paint colors, it's still special enough for collectors to want it. Much like collectors go nuts for 'special' 911s or old muscle cars that were mainly sticker packs. If you don't believe me, just look at any Barrett-Jackson or similar collector's auction.

Here, I'll even show you past sales:
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1996-CHEVROLET-IMPALA-SS-4-DOOR-SEDAN-117274
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1996-CHEVROLET-IMPALA-SS-4-DOOR-SEDAN-170316
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Archive/Event/Item/1996-CHEVROLET-IMPALA-SS-4-DOOR-HARDTOP-81992
 
The LT1 was no different across the B or D bodies. And yes, I get that it is different, but as you even said, it is mostly cosmetic. The best part of it is the updated brakes. That is stuff I intend to address in the car I buy.

BTW, why did the dash in the Impala look like shit even when compared to the Roadmaster? That is one more reason I want the Buick.
 
GRtak said:
The LT1 was no different across the B or D bodies. And yes, I get that it is different, but as you even said, it is mostly cosmetic. The best part of it is the updated brakes. That is stuff I intend to address in the car I buy.
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The point is that it was a 'special' model and therefore commands different prices. That doesn't invalidate the fact that regular B-bodies are cheap and plentiful down here. :p

BTW, why did the dash in the Impala look like shit even when compared to the Roadmaster? That is one more reason I want the Buick.
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Here is your reason:

gm_3.jpg
 
LiveToWin said:
Holy crap do people think they have a collectors item.
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Yeah, I know. But, how many crown vic's/grand marquis have a center console? Surely that's worth the asking price!
 
I want a LR Disco.

Namely this one

http://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/5001349595.html

The fact that 5 out of 5 Discos I've looked at online so far have had engines replaced should be a sign.....

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I like these too.. some even still have original engines!
http://nashville.craigslist.org/ctd/5007575802.html
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4966927190.html
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/5006380018.html
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/4994296028.html
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/4986734737.html

What could go wrong :lol:

EDIT2:
Unrelated to the Discos above, this just came up in the BCAS group on FB

http://porthuron.craigslist.org/cto/4994155844.html

Only 90 minutes away from me. I'm tempted to go look at it over the weekend for the lols.
 
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Are you asking for a list to check off as it all crumbles before you?


CraigB said:
[video]https://youtu.be/Zip4QyJyD5g[/video]
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Do you own a car without buckets?
 
NooDle said:
The new series of FnL IMO is a bit more "side projects" like the Bar'nGrill, now the live venue, the big auctions and the dragrace stuff... I like the ones where they just build cars. Oh and the special 2 part "cinema" bits are awesome too (Smokey & the bandit, Knight Rider,...)
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Yeah it is a strange series this one.
 
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