Finally! A winter warrior joins my MC family
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Finally! A winter warrior joins my MC family
I FINALLY have a bona fide winter warrior! Introducing my 1979 Caprice Classic sedan:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1979...e/Welcome.html
Some of you may've already noticed the page on the website that Ray B created for me ... Ray included a link to the "Winter Beater Caprice" in the left column of the home page:
www.chevyasylum.com/cort
This dark blue and silver Caprice is my first true "2-tone" car; I've wanted a 2-tone for a LONG time.
I've been looking for a winter beater for a while, but with my 1987 Monte Carlo LS/CL starting to show a bit more rust on it this year than it had since I bought it in mid-2003, this was THE year to ensure it hibernated for the winter. Over the last few years, I've toyed with the idea of different "winter" cars...
...the 2009 Dodge Charger SXT (maroon) that I rented for my Route 66 road trip (September 2009) AND my trip to TN/AL (November 2009)
...a 1993 Cadillac Eldorado (owned by Alex of the First Gen MC Club)
...a 1996 Ford Thunderbird (owned by a lady at my dentist's office that I've known for years)
...a few different 1987/1988 MC LSs
...a 1977 Caprice Classic sedan
...a 1978 Caprice Classic coupe
...a 1978 Buick Riviera
...a 1996 Buick Riviera
...a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
...a few different 2006 Lumina/monte carlo LTZ coupes (maroon/tan; silver/black; white/tan)
...and a few others.
My "ideal" car would've been a RWD coupe (namely the late 1980s Monte Carlos, the 1996 Ford Thunderbird or the 1978 Buick Riviera). I decided that I'd be OK with a RWD sedan (the Charger or Caprice) or a FWD coupe (the 1996 Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorados, etc.).
Similar to finding my '87 MC LS/CL, this 1979 Caprice Classic had been advertised for sale for over a year. I passed on it a year ago because I wanted a coupe. But, this year, the seller lowered the price to $500 ... and I grabbed it. My friend Randy W (from several MC groups/boards) picked it up for me in Missouri, Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
Despite the price, this '79 Caprice Classic is a solid car, and the miles on the odometer may be actual ... not over 100,000. Many thanks to Randy for doing some extensive work to make sure it is "winter ready". Among other things, Randy replaced...
...spark plugs (AC Delco)
...valve cover gaskets
...rear shocks (Monroe Sensa-Tracs)
...engine oil/filter (Pennzoil 10w30 and AC Delco PF454 oil filter)
...transmission fluid/filter
...alternator
...AC compressor
...power steering belts
...wiper blades
...starter
...radio (new CD player)
...battery
...front shocks
...idler arm
...mirrors on both sides
...front driver's side fender and front fascia and hood (damage from a previous accident)
Sunday, December 13, 2009, Derek and Janie (friends from central IL) met Randy in Springfield IL to pick up the car, and as of Tuesday evening, December 15, the car is in my possession!
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
CDshowcase | Sat.Dec 19, 5p-10p.central | Thu.Dec 24, noon.central = www.WRMN1410.com
"Uh, what model is it?" ... Johnny Cash ... 'One Piece At A Time'
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1979...e/Welcome.html
Some of you may've already noticed the page on the website that Ray B created for me ... Ray included a link to the "Winter Beater Caprice" in the left column of the home page:
www.chevyasylum.com/cort
This dark blue and silver Caprice is my first true "2-tone" car; I've wanted a 2-tone for a LONG time.
I've been looking for a winter beater for a while, but with my 1987 Monte Carlo LS/CL starting to show a bit more rust on it this year than it had since I bought it in mid-2003, this was THE year to ensure it hibernated for the winter. Over the last few years, I've toyed with the idea of different "winter" cars...
...the 2009 Dodge Charger SXT (maroon) that I rented for my Route 66 road trip (September 2009) AND my trip to TN/AL (November 2009)
...a 1993 Cadillac Eldorado (owned by Alex of the First Gen MC Club)
...a 1996 Ford Thunderbird (owned by a lady at my dentist's office that I've known for years)
...a few different 1987/1988 MC LSs
...a 1977 Caprice Classic sedan
...a 1978 Caprice Classic coupe
...a 1978 Buick Riviera
...a 1996 Buick Riviera
...a 1996 Cadillac Eldorado
...a few different 2006 Lumina/monte carlo LTZ coupes (maroon/tan; silver/black; white/tan)
...and a few others.
My "ideal" car would've been a RWD coupe (namely the late 1980s Monte Carlos, the 1996 Ford Thunderbird or the 1978 Buick Riviera). I decided that I'd be OK with a RWD sedan (the Charger or Caprice) or a FWD coupe (the 1996 Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorados, etc.).
Similar to finding my '87 MC LS/CL, this 1979 Caprice Classic had been advertised for sale for over a year. I passed on it a year ago because I wanted a coupe. But, this year, the seller lowered the price to $500 ... and I grabbed it. My friend Randy W (from several MC groups/boards) picked it up for me in Missouri, Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
Despite the price, this '79 Caprice Classic is a solid car, and the miles on the odometer may be actual ... not over 100,000. Many thanks to Randy for doing some extensive work to make sure it is "winter ready". Among other things, Randy replaced...
...spark plugs (AC Delco)
...valve cover gaskets
...rear shocks (Monroe Sensa-Tracs)
...engine oil/filter (Pennzoil 10w30 and AC Delco PF454 oil filter)
...transmission fluid/filter
...alternator
...AC compressor
...power steering belts
...wiper blades
...starter
...radio (new CD player)
...battery
...front shocks
...idler arm
...mirrors on both sides
...front driver's side fender and front fascia and hood (damage from a previous accident)
Sunday, December 13, 2009, Derek and Janie (friends from central IL) met Randy in Springfield IL to pick up the car, and as of Tuesday evening, December 15, the car is in my possession!
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
CDshowcase | Sat.Dec 19, 5p-10p.central | Thu.Dec 24, noon.central = www.WRMN1410.com
"Uh, what model is it?" ... Johnny Cash ... 'One Piece At A Time'
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,429
From: Little Rock, AR
caprice......
.That was one nice looking car in it's day. I always liked that color combo.
I have been somewhat intersted in the coupe model of that car. I think NASCAR
drivers actually raced a few of those ?
If I remember correctly, the Caprice had a pretty smooth ride.
Good luck with it.
I have been somewhat intersted in the coupe model of that car. I think NASCAR
drivers actually raced a few of those ?
If I remember correctly, the Caprice had a pretty smooth ride.
Good luck with it.
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Good luck with the Caprice Cort. Sounds like a GREAT car, but it sounds like you have even BETTER friends! You're a good guy, and I'm glad there is "forum family" out there to help others, such as happened here. There have been MANY times that members have helped other members with things like this.
I don't know if Randy is a member here or not, but a BIG thank you Randy for helping Cort get his "winter beater" for him!
That's what the "MCF Family" is about. It's more than just yakking here, and passing some info. It's about helping our MCF family whenever we can. This is another example.
Again, THANKS to Randy, Derek, and Janie for the help.
Glad you got a SOLID car for the winter Cort.
I don't know if Randy is a member here or not, but a BIG thank you Randy for helping Cort get his "winter beater" for him!
That's what the "MCF Family" is about. It's more than just yakking here, and passing some info. It's about helping our MCF family whenever we can. This is another example.
Again, THANKS to Randy, Derek, and Janie for the help.
Glad you got a SOLID car for the winter Cort.
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Congrats Cort on your winter beater! My fiance is no stranger to winter beaters - he can always find them and in decent condition too!
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*grins*
Thank you, everyone!
BTW ... neglected to mention one other thing ... Randy converted the Caprice to Fuel Injection.
*nods*
Yep, RJ ... that is the same Derek. He is doing well.
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Thursday.December 24 | noon-3p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com
"Somebody snitched on me" ... Barry Gordon ... 'Nuttin' For Christmas'
Thank you, everyone!
BTW ... neglected to mention one other thing ... Randy converted the Caprice to Fuel Injection.
*nods*
Yep, RJ ... that is the same Derek. He is doing well.
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Thursday.December 24 | noon-3p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com
"Somebody snitched on me" ... Barry Gordon ... 'Nuttin' For Christmas'
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Several pictures of my "Winter Warrier" 1979 Caprice Classic have been added...
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1979...e/Welcome.html
While I haven't had time to prepare a few pics I took of it Saturday, 12/26/09 ...WITH ~10" OF SNOW ON THE CAPRICE..., newer pics on the website include...
...a better interior pic
...some emblem pics
...2 pics of it and the 2009 maroon Dodge Charger SXT I rented for my September 2009 Route 66 adventure and my November 2009 trip to TN/AL.
Pics of my MCs, all of which are hibernating this winter:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mccollection.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1972/72monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1979/79monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1981/81monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1987/87monte.html
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"When you kiss your little baby, you've kissed the face of God" ... Kenny Rogers/Wynonna ... 'Mary, Did You Know?'
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1979...e/Welcome.html
While I haven't had time to prepare a few pics I took of it Saturday, 12/26/09 ...WITH ~10" OF SNOW ON THE CAPRICE..., newer pics on the website include...
...a better interior pic
...some emblem pics
...2 pics of it and the 2009 maroon Dodge Charger SXT I rented for my September 2009 Route 66 adventure and my November 2009 trip to TN/AL.
Pics of my MCs, all of which are hibernating this winter:
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mccollection.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1972/72monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1976/76monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1979/79monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1981/81monte.html
http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mc1987/87monte.html
Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker
WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort
"When you kiss your little baby, you've kissed the face of God" ... Kenny Rogers/Wynonna ... 'Mary, Did You Know?'
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 120
From: El Paso, TX
I am proud to say ive never heard the term winter beater ever before lol. Down here where it snows maybe once every 2 years and rain last 2 mins, rust is no issue when it comes to used cars. But ya great lookin car gotta love em big boats
