darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) - Page 5

marinerbc · 08-18-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by darndot

The hubcaps need to go. Maybe I could go with some real wire spokes.

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Originally Posted by marinerbc

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

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King Riffle · 08-19-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by darndot

The hubcaps need to go. Maybe I could go with some real wire spokes.

AndrewGS · 08-19-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by darndot

T84s

Nice wagon. I bought a '94 1A2 on eBay back in 2003, but when I got to Chicago to pick it up it had cancer of the roof and hood, so I left it.

I did get a B-body of my own a year later though.

I had to replace the radiator on it as well.

She now needs a front-end rebuild, a rear-end rebuild, etc., etc., etc. I had big plans for her when I got her, but I may have to sell her soon.

**GMCSonoma** · 08-19-2008, 11:37 AM

I wondered how my Roadmaster would look with blackwalls, as the 2357015 in a whitewall is getting hard to find!!!!

AndrewGS · 08-19-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

I wondered how my Roadmaster would look with blackwalls, as the 2357015 in a whitewall is getting hard to find!!!!

I want whitewalls soooo bad, but I've been waiting for these Michelins to to wear out, which they are now. If I buy new tires I'll be getting Yokohama AVID Tourings, about the only whitewall left. To me these cars need whitewalls and it's crazy for these tire companies to completely abandon the whitewall market.

**GMCSonoma** · 08-19-2008, 03:32 PM

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I want whitewalls soooo bad, but I've been waiting for these Michelins to to wear out, which they are now. If I buy new tires I'll be getting Yokohama AVID Tourings, about the only whitewall left. To me these cars need whitewalls and it's crazy for these tire companies to completely abandon the whitewall market.

My RM has Arizonian Silver somethings which GMI sponsor Discount tire sells, so I'll reserve my opinion as to how they are...

Republic Tire...which is a Goodyear generic brand also has the whitewall in that size...

lio45 · 08-19-2008, 11:12 PM

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bad mileage? weren't they rated for 26 mpg freeway with the old L05?

Well that's definitely bad mileage compared to my current daily driver. 49 mpg highway (official revised EPA figure) but I always get slightly better mileage than that (easily over 50).

The city difference is probably even greater.

Basically, I would multiply what I spend on gas by over two if I replaced my car with a late B-body. The difference in comfort isn't worth it... especially at ~$5 a gallon (that's the prices these days here).

Still, it's a very nice car and if I could get a diesel-powered one I would certainly be all over it.

lio45 · 08-19-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GMCSonoma

My RM has Arizonian Silver somethings which GMI sponsor Discount tire sells, so I'll reserve my opinion as to how they are...

Republic Tire...which is a Goodyear generic brand also has the whitewall in that size...

I would make sure I replaced my tires with whitewalls if I were you... it's what belongs there

mikmak · 08-20-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lio45

Well that's definitely bad mileage compared to my current daily driver. 49 mpg highway (official revised EPA figure) but I always get slightly better mileage than that (easily over 50).

The city difference is probably even greater.

Basically, I would multiply what I spend on gas by over two if I replaced my car with a late B-body. The difference in comfort isn't worth it... especially at ~$5 a gallon (that's the prices these days here).

Still, it's a very nice car and if I could get a diesel-powered one I would certainly be all over it.

My daily commuter gets around 45mpg (almost exactly) and oddly enough the wagon gets almost the same as GMC Sonomas '93 @22MPG...when I'm driving. The wife gets 25 but I'm not sure how

knightfan26917 · 09-05-2008, 10:46 AM

darndot...the tinting looks GREAT!!!!

Hope to see it in person sometime

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darndot · 10-19-2008, 07:24 PM

I had a squeaking noise, and then a clunking noise. I lifted the car up and found one the torsion bar bolts was broke. Time for the front end rebuild.

**GMCSonoma** · 10-19-2008, 10:09 PM

Nope, just a busted sway bar link....you can get a pair real cheap, for like $15...

darndot · 10-19-2008, 10:36 PM

The car pulls to the right since I have had it. A shop (that I trust) told me a few months ago that they couldn't align it. Everything was just out of specs. I am thinking about shorter springs, new shocks and new rubber parts. I have do a rebuild before I can put new tires on it anyway, and I might as well do it all in the next few weeks.

johnstarnes · 10-19-2008, 11:31 PM

Great looking wagon...then again I loved the 91/92 Caprice even though it got called "bloated" and "cetacean" by auto mag writers. But I have always been fond of covered wheel wells.

AndrewGS · 10-20-2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by darndot

The car pulls to the right since I have had it. A shop (that I trust) told me a few months ago that they couldn't align it. Everything was just out of specs. I am thinking about shorter springs, new shocks and new rubber parts. I have do a rebuild before I can put new tires on it anyway, and I might as well do it all in the next few weeks.

I need to do a suspension rebuild on the 'Massa. I want to use all Moog rubber and Bilstein HDs, but I don't know which springs to get. I want the nice balance of the original FE2, but I know you can't get OEM springs anymore. I might get Eibachs.

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GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,942	Re: darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) I wondered how my Roadmaster would look with blackwalls, as the 2357015 in a whitewall is getting hard to find!!!! __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list and not giving a damn!

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knightfan26917 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Elgin IL Drives: '72 MC, '76 MC, '79 MC, '81 MC SC & '87 MC LS Posts: 3,780	Re: darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) darndot...the tinting looks GREAT!!!! Hope to see it in person sometime .

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darndot 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 2,953	Re: darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) I had a squeaking noise, and then a clunking noise. I lifted the car up and found one the torsion bar bolts was broke. Time for the front end rebuild. __________________ All GM since 1985. Owner of a 92 Long Roof Caprice.

10-19-2008, 10:09 PM	#72 (permalink)
GMCSonoma GMI Fixed Ops Contributor Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,942	Re: darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) Nope, just a busted sway bar link....you can get a pair real cheap, for like $15... __________________ certified GM Dealer Parts Manager since 1994 GM Dealer Parts employee since 1987 AMC-Jeep-Renault Dealer Parts employee 1987-90 holder of many GM accredations, too numerous to list and not giving a damn!

10-19-2008, 10:36 PM	#73 (permalink)
darndot 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 2,953	Re: darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) The car pulls to the right since I have had it. A shop (that I trust) told me a few months ago that they couldn't align it. Everything was just out of specs. I am thinking about shorter springs, new shocks and new rubber parts. I have do a rebuild before I can put new tires on it anyway, and I might as well do it all in the next few weeks. __________________ All GM since 1985. Owner of a 92 Long Roof Caprice.

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10-19-2008, 11:31 PM	#74 (permalink)
johnstarnes 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,024	Re: darndot's 92 Caprice Wagon (New Photo 8/12/08) Great looking wagon...then again I loved the 91/92 Caprice even though it got called "bloated" and "cetacean" by auto mag writers. But I have always been fond of covered wheel wells. __________________ "In the time of your life, live --- so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it all." William Saroyan 1908-1981

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