Wagon Queen Family Truckster.

[FoMoJo]

The Truckster got smoked by a whale with bad shocks today.

On the way home I spotted a Caprice wagon; beige with wood, so it matched the Mercury. I think the dual exhaust marks it as a '94-'96 with the LT1 engine. Old dude drivin' it had a fierce grey old man beard, like he was a sea captain from the age of sail.

So, I pulled up next to him with my wrist draped over the wheel, and look over at him and rev the engine. I shit you not, but this old dude pulls out a corn cob pipe and lights i, and manages to just take a puff before the light turns. I think he's just ignoring me, but he nails it and the Caprice scoots off with surprising speed and a slight tire squeal. I've got no chance, but try anyways. It's no good, and that dude's tail lights just keep gettin smaller in front of me.

Time to swap for one of these...

[GoCougs]

The Truckster got smoked by a whale with bad shocks today.

On the way home I spotted a Caprice wagon; beige with wood, so it matched the Mercury. I think the dual exhaust marks it as a '94-'96 with the LT1 engine. Old dude drivin' it had a fierce grey old man beard, like he was a sea captain from the age of sail.

So, I pulled up next to him with my wrist draped over the wheel, and look over at him and rev the engine. I shit you not, but this old dude pulls out a corn cob pipe and lights i, and manages to just take a puff before the light turns. I think he's just ignoring me, but he nails it and the Caprice scoots off with surprising speed and a slight tire squeal. I've got no chance, but try anyways. It's no good, and that dude's tail lights just keep gettin smaller in front of me.

Ha, ha, great kill'd story! Those LT1 sleds have guts - not a bad sendoff really to the model.

[CALL_911]

Those LT1 sleds are absolutely awesome. I always felt like some 285s in the back would be nice on those.

[Soup DeVille]

You had 47 horsepower when that car was new.  Did you expect anything else?

I did not expect the corn cob pipe. Other than that, not really.

[MX793]

The Truckster got smoked by a whale with bad shocks today.

On the way home I spotted a Caprice wagon; beige with wood, so it matched the Mercury. I think the dual exhaust marks it as a '94-'96 with the LT1 engine. Old dude drivin' it had a fierce grey old man beard, like he was a sea captain from the age of sail.

So, I pulled up next to him with my wrist draped over the wheel, and look over at him and rev the engine. I shit you not, but this old dude pulls out a corn cob pipe and lights i, and manages to just take a puff before the light turns. I think he's just ignoring me, but he nails it and the Caprice scoots off with surprising speed and a slight tire squeal. I've got no chance, but try anyways. It's no good, and that dude's tail lights just keep gettin smaller in front of me.

Best nautical tale I've read since Old Man and the Sea.

[CALL_911]

Best nautical tale I've read since Old Man and the Sea.

[Soup DeVille]

Best nautical tale I've read since Old Man and the Sea.

I should rename the Truckster "Pequod," buy that Roush mill Rock suggested and go on a search for the white whale that shamed me...

[FoMoJo]

I should rename the Truckster "Pequod," buy that Roush mill Rock suggested and go on a search for the white whale that shamed me...

"Oh he's not a whale, he's the devil himself!"

[Rupert]

Yeah, no shame in losing to one of those LT1 sleds.

[Secret Chimp]

You should be able to get around 200-something horsepower if you get the stock intake/top end off of there and change the cam (don't Ford cams like to wear lobes more from that era?). Dodge will push me back about as hard as the Tribute did in 1st once it gets on the torque curve, and I have 2.93s and the weakest cam Summit offers.

[Soup DeVille]

You should be able to get around 200-something horsepower if you get the stock intake/top end off of there and change the cam (don't Ford cams like to wear lobes more from that era?). Dodge will push me back about as hard as the Tribute did in 1st once it gets on the torque curve, and I have 2.93s and the weakest cam Summit offers.

Lots of proven and cheap ways to make decent horsepressure from this engine; and ill get around to them sooner or later...

[Soup DeVille]

Bwahahaa!

I now have working power locks and windows on all five doors bitches! Modern conveniences!

[68_427]

You need this

Paging Soup.  Perfect waggo replacement.  The ultimate outdated family truckster

http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/5757199227.html










1991 Suburban MINT we ordered this truck new had a LeRoy's Custom Paint Murals painted entire truck. NO RUST has always been stored inside on concrete every winter never had snow on the vehicle. (It was started weekly- drove around block a few times to keep moving and battery all charged up) This has been our baby. We rarely take it out in the rain. Now with heavy hearts we decided to sell. Downsizing . We don't have to sell this but hope we can find this Suburban a special home.

It has 56,300 miles on truck. Everything works perfect. Not one repair is needed. Engine spotless as well as interior. No drips under body. No smoking, no pets or kids - we never ate in the truck either. It's like new SHOWROOM Quality. This truck will take a special buyer who loves a vehicle like this. It was the last largest style Chevrolet Suburban made. Next year 1992 went to a different body style and interior got smaller.

5.7 Liter EFI V8 350 4-Spd Auto Transmission with Overdrive
Four wheel drive. Power Windows Power Exterior Mirrors- Stereo radio with cassette play. Air Conditioning Front Only. Engine Oil Cooling System, Locking Differential Rear Axle, Front Quad Shock Absorbers, Rally Wheels, Heavy Duty Radiator and Transmission Oil Cooler, heavy duty front springs, Locking Hubs -automatic, Cold climate package, Rear Axle 3.42 ratio
Interior has light gray custom cloth velor reclining bucket seats, center large console, large back seat and 3 rear seat that is removeable and large area behind seat for more storage.
Bridgestone Tires 3 years old Full size spare tire - Tinted glass all windows factory, 37 gallon fuel tank - it averages 12-16 mpg. Factory Receiver Hitch 2"
Custom extra specials purchased and installed by LeRoy's Custom Paint were: Lighted Visor, Lighted Stainless Steel running boards with lights, top and rear deflectors. Husband says if you have to change a part all screws turn loosely as there is no rust. *** Never been in an accident*****
Vehicle has been maintained 100% work done at a Chevrolet Dealership - all fluids have been changed trany, radiator, with age not mileage.

Mechanically the truck is in absolutely excellent condition as well. Engine runs nice and smooth and Transmission is strong, with nice smooth shifts. 4 wheel drive works well. . No repairs are needed. Truck has always been reliable. I have never beat on this truck - Reason for low mileage we have 2 other vehicles so keeping mileage pretty low.

You won't find a nicer clean reliable truck out here. FYI - you will not be able to get a bank loan on this age of a vehicle. ( Clear Title) I will accept CASH ONLY. no personal checks or cashier checks. We will have title transferred in person with both buyer and seller present at a city DMV licensing place. (I also will not accept Pay Pal.)

Please be serious if you are interested in purchasing this Fantastic Suburban. All serious offered will be considered. Buying this truck is a steal compared to the new 2016 is over $60-70,000. Crazy.

[shp4man]

One of those verbose CL ads. There's an old Dodge pickup in the local CL that some guy's been trying to sell for two months. Grossly overpriced. Long thing about how special the truck is, In reality, just another Junker in CL

[Soup DeVille]

You need this

I would totally rock that. But not for sixteen grand.

[93JC]

You need this

[Soup DeVille]

Ahh, that feeling I get when I drive by the shop that told me my car wouldn't last a month without a new engine; and I'm in that same car with the same engine years later, and your shop is out of business.

That's right bitches; my car is still running and your entire shit ass garage is being demolished.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You need a new engine.

[Soup DeVille]

You need a new engine.

But first: a heater core!

[Eye of the Tiger]

But first: a heater core!

Put this in the trunk

[Soup DeVille]

It'll be like having an afterburner! If only I could find the trunk

[Tave]

In my Aveo I would turn-off my A/C in the middle of a highway pull and yell, "Aaaaafterburneeeeeeeer!!!"

[Soup DeVille]

LMAO.

[Soup DeVille]

Ahh, that feeling I get when I drive by the shop that told me my car wouldn't last a month without a new engine; and I'm in that same car with the same engine years later, and your shop is out of business.

That's right bitches; my car is still running and your entire shit ass garage is being demolished.

Okay, so just a day after this, my rear main seal started leaking like a stuck pig. Karma's a bitch, I guess. I could limp it through the winter, but I don't think I'm going to. Honda dealership has a Land Cruiser for sale at the right price. Ima gonna check it out.

[CaminoRacer]

Aww hell yeah.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Okay, so just a day after this, my rear main seal started leaking like a stuck pig. Karma's a bitch, I guess. I could limp it through the winter, but I don't think I'm going to. Honda dealership has a Land Cruiser for sale at the right price. Ima gonna check it out.

Land Cruiser to drive, Wagon Queen for monster motor build ... ?

[Soup DeVille]

Land Cruiser to drive, Wagon Queen for monster motor build ... ?

Yes


One hopes.

[MrH]

I approve of this plan. Got a link to this land cruiser?

[CaminoRacer]

Do you still have a 500 Caddy motor in the garage?

[Soup DeVille]

Do you still have a 500 Caddy motor in the garage?

Yes. Technically, I have a 472 bored .060 over in the garage. I also have a car it's supposed to go into, but that's another story.