Saw an ad somewhere - maybe the farm bureau paper that had a guy selling a 65 caprice 2 dr all restored, and another 2nd one that was in need of restoration. I thought of Cort when I saw the ad. Those things quite often had a big block in them which in those days made them often quite surprising.. unless they came up against a 350 hp 327, 4 sp. Jim Ah, memories of fun times anhttp://www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com/More_Stories.htmd .25 / gal gasoline -----Original Message----- From: elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mary McCarthy Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 11:30 AM To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [elky] Re: Any changes to your "automotive family" soon? I think Cort is on to something with the Caprices. We had a string of company wagons and they are huge, dependable and comfortable. I'd look for one of them. Mary, getting ready to celebrate Blazers 24th birthday next month. I'm thinking I'll get his gas gauge fixed for the event <G> > Well trying to find a replacement for the 93 century wagon. > It's plastic and interior are deteriorating and the drivetrain is > going too. 150K is hard on cars here cause of the heat. Not sure what > the replacement will be cause there isn't anything that can haul 4x8 > sheets of ply or up to 16' boards. Going to be some kind of SUV and GM > has little to choose from. May end up being a Fraud of some sort. > Chrysler is not an option and definitely not jeep as they are wiring > nightmares which is unfortunate as a few fit the criteria. > Rules: Please play nicely with others. -List members page (text & pic links): http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm -List members page (all pics): http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm Rules: Please play nicely with others. -List members page (text & pic links): http://www.myelcamino.net/eclist.htm -List members page (all pics): http://www.myelcamino.net/ec_list.htm