'77 Caprice Classic
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Laughing Gas
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'77 Caprice Classic
Anyone have any experience with these cars? I found a nice one for a decent price, but haven't looked at it, yet. It has a 350 in it. Is there anything to watch out for on the old Caprice cars? I'm looking for a second car so I can start tearing down my Grand Marquis and get into the body work.
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Justin
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Brakes are about the only things to worry about. It's either got a 350 or 400 turbo trans in it. Both are almost indestructable.. As long as it's not rotten, and the interior's fair... Go for it.. They're nice cars.
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Back in '87, my wife used to take my '77 with our newborn son to Eastern Oregon to visit her sister- about 200 miles one way. Hew new Volvo Wagon stayed in the garage. Reason- the A/C on the Caprice could turn the car meat-locker cold even in 100 degree temps. The Volvo's A/C worked about as well as an ice cube and a fan (had great heated seats though!).
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Those are good old cars. I'm just starting resto work on my '77 2dr. They're geared really high and get decent mileage for a full size ride, and overall are one of the most dependable things on the road. Good luck if you get it. BTW, is it 2 or 4dr?
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88, if it's a 2-door, I'LL BUY IT!! Love that rear window design, which I think only lasted a couple years. As for ANY '77 full-size Chevy, they're one of the best cars GM ever built.
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It's a 2-door for $800. I called the guy, but haven't had a chance to look at it. Was told it originally had a 305, but he put a 350 out of a pickup in it a few months ago. Body and interior are supposed to be in good shape. I'm gonna try to get up there and look at it tomorrow.
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Wow, wish I had it. Mine's a rustbucket. I do love that rear glass. Getting harder to find now too. They didn't really build that many. Built VERY few of the 80-87 two doors with the notchback style. 77 thru 79 were the only years for the "fastback" rear glass. I think the grilles are butt-ugly, but the rest of the car has some of the nicest lines of anything in that era.
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If you look on the Left-Coast, rust-free examples are still out there. Great cars- and good lookers for the time period. The guy I sold my '77 to (in '87) still has the stoopid thing.
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