Oppo, I need a wagon

Kinja'd!!! "GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid)
12/05/2016 at 17:04 • Filed to: Wagon

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None of the cars I own have the ability to haul anything or anybody with enough gusto. Enter; the 1966 Ford Country Squire:

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There’s one for sale in the neighborhood of $4000 CAD, with some crappy paint, but a new red interior. What does Oppo think? Too much money or just enough?


DISCUSSION (40)


Kinja'd!!! Twism > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:07

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the dollar per kg ratio of this thing is pretty good.

If there isn’t too much rust underneath, I’d say go for it.


Kinja'd!!! S65 > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:11

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YES


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Twism
12/05/2016 at 17:11

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Yeah it’s about a dollar a pound!


Kinja'd!!! Urambo Tauro > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:11

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Those wheels make me wonder what’s under the hood...


Kinja'd!!! RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:12

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$4k candybucks - depends on condition, but very likely just enough. That’s my more dispassionate response. My more FERD and stacked-headlight and Squire aficionado response involves ripping off my shirt and acting like Ric Flair for about ten minutes.


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Urambo Tauro
12/05/2016 at 17:12

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Yeah mine is just a 289, this could be a little hotter.


Kinja'd!!! aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:13

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only if you paint it teal and bag it


Kinja'd!!! Twism > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:15

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what engine is in it? How is the ‘’wood’’ on the side?

A Country Squire that hasn’t rusted to hell in Canada is pretty rare nowadays... Except in BC.


Kinja'd!!! Urambo Tauro > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:16

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*crosses fingers*


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/05/2016 at 17:17

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Apparently very little rust, the pics on the ad were taken from a roller coaster so they’re very blurry.


Kinja'd!!! The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:20

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Screw big wagons, you need a Fiat 500 Wagon.

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Kinja'd!!! Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:20

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I knew a guy who had one of these with a 428 CobraJet (or similar) engine from the factory. Thing scooted.


Kinja'd!!! Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/05/2016 at 17:20

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Ric Flair? You date yourself.


Kinja'd!!! CB > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:20

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Go for it. We need material for a new episode.


Kinja'd!!! RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
12/05/2016 at 17:21

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I’m only 31, but my pop culture absorbtion spans many decades.


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
12/05/2016 at 17:32

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I can dig it


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
12/05/2016 at 17:33

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I need to fit more than 1 guitar in it though!


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Twism
12/05/2016 at 17:33

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The wood looks ok, I don’t really care about the wood condition. It has a 289.


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > CB
12/05/2016 at 17:34

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Don’t worry we’ve got plenty planned!


Kinja'd!!! The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:36

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Tie a hooker to the roof and they could hold it.


Kinja'd!!! Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/05/2016 at 17:36

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The quality of your writing does as well. I have twenty years on you and Ric Flair was big when I was in the 7th grade.


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:39

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As long as it’s not a rust-bucket, it sounds like a fair price. I’m trying to sell the Roadmaster, but I reckon that’s too new and modern for you ;)


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > aberson Bresident of the FullyAssed Committe
12/05/2016 at 17:44

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Paint it bag and steal it.

Got it


Kinja'd!!! In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 17:51

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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/country-sedan/1881841.html

Hotted up 390. $4500 negotiable

OH SHIT. I don’t know what that is in Goose feathers


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > shop-teacher
12/05/2016 at 17:55

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A little too new :) Apparently it’s rust free!


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you
12/05/2016 at 18:28

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Payable in Beaver tails.


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 19:11

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Ha, if it was rust free, I wouldn’t be trying to sell it.


Kinja'd!!! random001 > shop-teacher
12/05/2016 at 19:17

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But how bad....


Kinja'd!!! LongbowMkII > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
12/05/2016 at 19:22

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That’ll cost extra


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > random001
12/05/2016 at 19:23

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This bad.


Kinja'd!!! random001 > shop-teacher
12/05/2016 at 19:26

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Bondo!


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > random001
12/05/2016 at 19:27

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My kid sits in this car, so no.


Kinja'd!!! youshiftem > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 19:46

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I’m pretty sure I’ve seen that squire you’re talking about. I have a much more exciting wagon for you if you’re willing to spend a little more. 1980 Malibu, 350 with a 5-speed manual and a posi. Just a few hours away from the Ford!


Kinja'd!!! My bird IS the word > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/05/2016 at 21:29

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Rust? also how long term are you planning on owning?

If no rust I say definetly. Paint is damned expensive but if the body is solid you can hot rod it and spray bomb it.


Kinja'd!!! random001 > shop-teacher
12/06/2016 at 09:23

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I’ll get my welder!


Kinja'd!!! shop-teacher > random001
12/06/2016 at 09:27

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Perfect!


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > My bird IS the word
12/06/2016 at 12:41

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Apparently this baby is mint. I would probably keep it forever, I’ve always envisioned myself carting my children around in a 50s or 60s wagon. I’ve done some painting before too, so if I really wanted it nice I could probably bring it back.


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
12/06/2016 at 12:45

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Groupie *


Kinja'd!!! My bird IS the word > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus
12/06/2016 at 13:50

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That is a great price to beat all great prices then. For that money, the fact it has a decent body means even if the original engine or tranny goes kaput, you are still in the black. I say do it.


Kinja'd!!! GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > My bird IS the word
12/06/2016 at 15:48

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You’re all such terrible influences and you’re costing me money! Please continue!