new guy with questions

[phill757]

whats up guys im new obviously, but i have a few questions. im only 19 so i dont know to much about this regal. i just sold my 95 caprice .after i sold my car i decided go with this regal limited thats been sitting in my grandmothers backyard. i have 1700 dollars to put into it. im sure ill have a good running car by the end of the month.now on to my questions. the pics are not very good.
1.what year is it.
2.on some website i saw that the lights on the lower fender was a rare option is that true
3.what seats are interchangeable with my regal i want to stick with the bench.
4.what size motor would be in it.
5.what is the lug pattern
6. is it hard to put in new speakers
7.the car has been sitting for about 5 years should i change all seals and tires

 

[85salonn442]

1. well u can tell the year from the title but judging from the side marker light i would say 84 and up but im pretty sure those were options and the grill looks like an 87 so im going to say its an 87
2. and mostly any seats that came in g godies are interchangable including bench
3. the motor would be a stock 307 if im not mistaken
4. new speakers arent hard at all 2 put in

5. does the car run?

 

[phill757]

the car runs

 

[85salonn442]

Well yea i would change the seals but most of the u dont have 2 and i the tires have good tread and arent dry rotted or warped ill leave it alone 4 now.

 

[Blake442]

Welcome!

Year and engine size can be told from the VIN number.
It's either a Buick 3.8(231)V6 or an Olds 5.0(307)V8. Open the hood and look.
Is it a 60/40 split bench or a regular full bench? Any G-body bench should of the same sort will be a direct swap.
The wheel lug pattern is 5 x 4.75
Speakers are pretty easy to replace.
It'd be a good idea to have all the brake components thouroughly inspected, as well as a full tune up at minimum before you start driving it.
Tires should be inspected for weather-checking and wear and be replaced if necessary.
Other than that, drive it, and replace what needs replacing...

 

[billyjack]

FWIW, here are my recommendations:
Change all fluids that your ability allows, including engine oil, trans. fluid, coolant, brake fluid, and pwr. steering fluid.
Buy two fuel filters. Change one now, and again after you've run a few tanks of gas thru the system.
Change radiator and heater hoses.
Pull the wheels and check brakes for lining depth and fluid leaks. Inspect brake lines for any serious corrosion or leaks. Sand any rust off rotors and drums.
Clean the battery terminals and both ends of both battery cables.

Get out and drive it. Check fluid levels regularly, and give it a thorough inspection for leaky seals after you get some miles on it. Fix what's broke and enjoy.
The side lights are cornering lights. They come on steady while the turn signal is blinking on that particular side. Their purpose was to illuminate your path into a dark driveway. It was one of those Park Avenue / Riviera options that was made available on a Regal to give it a more upscale feeling.
Gool luck, and post all the questions you like. Lots of help is available here.
Bill

 

[phill757]

i have another question has any one tried to move the A/c controls to the area i highlighted in the pics (this is not my car). i want to put a indash into that area. im not sure if you can see the red square good enough but its there.i dont smoke so i dont need the lighter

 

[Bonnewagon]

I don't think the cables and vacuum lines would reach. Best leave that alone.

 

[85salonn442]

if u want to keep the ac u can move the controls 2 the glove box and get a custom plate and braket to properly hold the indash in place.

 

[phill757]

i have another question, btw thanks for all the answers.
i found a pair of 85 monte carlo bucket seats and they have no track on them. if i take the tracks off of my seats can i put them in the regal.