76 Caddy

Okay here are some pictures. Price is firm.

Thanks again for the reply's and advice. I'm not really looking to buy another car, this one just happens to be for sale on the way to our son's house and the wife saw it (Corvairs have never been in my top ten list, sorry). I just wanted to know what to check out and I knew the experts here would tell me. I have visited several websites and youtube but there is no interaction like here. I will post what I find out about it and if I decide to bite. Tim

Thanks for the advice. I'm in upstate South Carolina and don't know of any Corvair clubs. So, with the rust at the corners, should I leave it alone?? I'm going to try and contact the seller and see if I can look at it Wednesday and maybe drive it (assuming it runs). It has been on this car lot for over a year and a half. Thanks Again Tim

Hello all. I'm looking at a '67 Corvair 2 door. I have stopped to look at it but no one is ever there, just a number to call. What should I be on the lookout for when I call and go for an inspection? I am not familiar with Corvairs other than I hear the leak oil badly?? Do they have rust issues and where to check. I apologize for no photos but I will get some and have a friend help me to post them later but for now I just need to know what to look for mechanically and structurally. It is an automatic with bucket seats with a fair interior and some rust at the lower corners of the windshield and back glass. The wife saw it and liked the way it looks is why I am even asking for advice. I know you can't give an opinion without photos but the asking price is $6500. Thanks Tim !969 Chevrolet pickup 1967 Cadillac Eldorado 1976 Cadillac Seville 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

This should be illegal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-Cadillac-Seville-Classic/192685666549?hash=item2cdcf5f0f5:g:qv0AAOSwMvpbvlYY:rk:13:pf:0&vxp=mtr

I'll just say I tried the "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission" once. Still happily married for 30 years. Tim

FWIW...1976-1979 Sevilles used the Oldsmobile sourced 350. 1980 only, Sevilles sold in California used the Olds sourced 350, all others used the 368. 1979 only, the Eldorado used the Olds sourced 350. (info obtained from CLC 2018 directory) Has the timing chain and gears been replaced?? Reason I ask is because the original gears were nylon coated and some of the nylon could have broken off and messed the timing up and/or some pieces may have oil passages blocked. Tim

Newbie here (to AACA, not old car hobby). Joined AACA in June of 2016 and went to my first Hershey and the museum that October. Thoroughly enjoyed Hershey, not so much the museum. When I pulled in and saw the huge building I thought there would be lots of vehicles to see...NOT. I spent more time in the "basement" looking at those cars and the buses. I did get see Betty White's Seville. Sorry, but I was very disappointed in the museum and have no desire to return. I will be planning a return trip to Hershey! Tim

Does anyone like the new "American Top Gear"? I tried to watch the new season premiere but didn't like the new guys.

My 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was purchased new by Jimmy Wakely (America's Singing Cowboy). The letter from his widow that came with car says that Roy Rogers, Bob Hope, Mickey Gilley, Tex Ritter (John Ritter's dad) and several other actors from the '40 & '50's have been passengers in the car. Tim

Okay, after 5 pages of threads, I'm gonna give my 2 cents. First thing is I'm 51, not young and not old. I was 14 when I bought my first car for $350.00. I have bought and sold many NICE cars for less than a thousand dollars, some less than $500.00. The days of hundred dollar cars are long gone, a decent project car will cost well over $5000.00, money young people simply don't have. So here we go. Since the 2 national clubs I belong to (and most others I believe) do not require vehicle ownership to be a member. The next time you are at car show, cruise in, etc and a young person walks up to look at your vehicle, get up and go introduce yourself and shake their hand and start a conversation (ask them what attracted them to your car, do they like that particular model and so on) and if they seem sincere and interested, invite them to your next club meeting or gathering or whatever your club does. If they come, welcome them and waive their dues for a year or pay for them yourself. If they stay and become an active member, mentor them. If they like your particular car, invite them to your house and tech them to work on it, wash it and learn to drive it, and then when the time comes that they can purchase their own, they will have valuable knowledge and not buy a pos. Also I have read many articles from people with cars and no one to leave them to because their children and grandchildren do not want them. If a young member has taken a liking to your car and you have showed them everything about it, you now have options when the time comes that you can no longer maintain it. Sell it or leave it to them and you will know it will be cared for and cherished the way you did. A side note. When at a car show, cruise in, etc, get up from your lounge chair and talk to young people when they come over and look at your vehicle. I have personally walked up to a car that caught my attention and said to the person whom I thought would be the owner sitting behind it, "nice car" hopping to start a conversation only to be replied to with "thanks" or a nod or sometimes I get the "go to hell look", like they would rather be somewhere else. If you car is nice enough to get out and take to a show, talk to people, young or old. They may have one just like it at home and would like some friendly advice on it. Just invite them to join, car or not. Again, just my 2 cents worth. Tim

Edd China has an explanation to all this on youtube.

Attended my first AACA show at Charlotte Auto Fair and had a great time. It was my first time ever showing a car at a major show. AACA officials were great and very helpful. Will be attending others. Thanks Tim Plummer