Well, I'm getting the feeling I'm closing in on an era. I've been hitting the yards since I was 16. (56 now) I've owned almost 40 vehicles in my life and fixed most of them up with parts from the yards. 60's and 70's GM
muscle cars were the norm.
When those starting drying up, I made the easy transition to GBodys. It's been a lot of fun and I have learned so much. I find satisfaction in helping fellow car guys by sharing knowledge, or supplying parts for
other people's projects. I've infected co-workers and neighbors with my " sickness" .
I still hit 3 or 4 yards every weekend and I must say. These cars are getting fewer and far between. Most of the yards I go to say I'm more dependable than their help. If I don't show up one weekend, they think I either died or went on vacation. Sometimes I can go 2 or 3 weeks without finding a GBody. Then, all of a sudden 3 of them.
So I'm thinking I may have to find something to do with my time...another GBody...hmmmm
I have a 65 Malibu SS car and an 81 Malibu. Both cars have been thoroughly gone through and am happy with their condition and drivability . I've been following c/l for years just to keep up with prices and decided the 2 doors are too much. A wagon would be the next choice but they are at a premium also. So a 4 door...
Never thought I would but I did. Wow! Even the 4 doors are getting 2500.00 to 3500.00 for a car that is nice and not rusted out. Well, I got an 82 Bonneville for about half of that. The body and interior are in good shape with no rust issues. The 3.8 Buick engine has seen better days but stills runs good enough to putt around, for now. Not sure of the particulars yet, but a street sleeper is on the horizon. Nothing crazy , just a warmed over v8 and 700r trains with a posi rear end. Here are a couple pics. Timo22
muscle cars were the norm.
When those starting drying up, I made the easy transition to GBodys. It's been a lot of fun and I have learned so much. I find satisfaction in helping fellow car guys by sharing knowledge, or supplying parts for
other people's projects. I've infected co-workers and neighbors with my " sickness" .
I still hit 3 or 4 yards every weekend and I must say. These cars are getting fewer and far between. Most of the yards I go to say I'm more dependable than their help. If I don't show up one weekend, they think I either died or went on vacation. Sometimes I can go 2 or 3 weeks without finding a GBody. Then, all of a sudden 3 of them.
So I'm thinking I may have to find something to do with my time...another GBody...hmmmm
I have a 65 Malibu SS car and an 81 Malibu. Both cars have been thoroughly gone through and am happy with their condition and drivability . I've been following c/l for years just to keep up with prices and decided the 2 doors are too much. A wagon would be the next choice but they are at a premium also. So a 4 door...
Never thought I would but I did. Wow! Even the 4 doors are getting 2500.00 to 3500.00 for a car that is nice and not rusted out. Well, I got an 82 Bonneville for about half of that. The body and interior are in good shape with no rust issues. The 3.8 Buick engine has seen better days but stills runs good enough to putt around, for now. Not sure of the particulars yet, but a street sleeper is on the horizon. Nothing crazy , just a warmed over v8 and 700r trains with a posi rear end. Here are a couple pics. Timo22
