We need to have a talk about my Roadmaster

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher) 10/06/2016 at 12:42 • Filed to: roadmaster

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The evils of rust are taking it’s toll, and this area concerns me quite a bit. While it’s still solid behind that outer piece of metal, it’s getting bigger and that will only continue to get worse. This is problematic for me to continue to haul my daughters around. Especially the big one, who sit’s behind me on this side.

I think the best time to sell a car with no working AC is right now, when it’ll be six months before anybody needs AC in a car around here again. So, I’ve posted it on !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . At first I listed it at a “lets see if anybody is dumb enough to pay close to this price” price. The answer is no, not even the spammers contacted me about it. Last night I lowered it to a, “Let’s give people room to negotiate me down to a decent price” price.

If it ever stops raining, I’ll take better pictures. I realize these ones make it look like the car never moves. I’ve had a ton of fun with the Roadmaster, it’s been a fabulous car. If I can’t get a decent price, I’ll keep it longer and enjoy it more. But if I can get a decent price for it, I’m going to move along to the next item on the old vehicular bucket list.

What shall I replace it with? I really don’t know right now. I could really go for a second gen SHO with a manual. I’m also eyeballing this !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! nearby.

If by any change one of you is interested in buying the Roadmaster, and Oppo discount is most definitely available. You all know what I’ve done to this car, and what condition it’s in.

CalzoneGolem > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 12:49

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Tahoe 100%

Snuze: Needs another Swede > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 12:51

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That is a clean looking ‘hoe. We’ve had a bunch of trucks in that body style in the family and they have all been awesome.

Mercedes Streeter > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 12:56

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My smart. I’ll even give you a $3,000 discount due to the cylinder deactivation system I invented.

gmctavish needs more space > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 12:56

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As much as 2nd gen SHOs intrigue me, that Tahoe is freaking sweet

Wacko > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 12:57

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S-H-NO!

Tahoe all day long!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 12:58

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That’s cool, but check out this Park Ave.

http://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/5814606479.html

Sam > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 13:31

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That is a really nice Tahoe. I’d say snap that up.

shop-teacher > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/06/2016 at 13:34

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My grandfather had that exact car in gold with a tan interior. It was a great cruiser.

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/06/2016 at 13:34

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I’ll give you $20.

shop-teacher > gmctavish needs more space 10/06/2016 at 13:35

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It really is, and I’m not finding any SHO’s locally that fit the bill.

shop-teacher > Wacko 10/06/2016 at 13:39

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I have a soft-spot for second gen SHO’s. A family friend took me for a ride in one when I was 15. It was the first “fast” car I got to ride in, and let me just say if my mom knew how fast we were going, she would have beaten him to death with his own shoes.

That said, I’m not seeing any SHO’s locally that fit the bill, and that Tahoe is pretty freakin’ sweet.

Mercedes Streeter > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 13:39

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“Best I can do is $20" lol

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/06/2016 at 13:41

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In all seriousness, you should rallycross Tucker after you get your new one, and give him the viking funeral he deserves.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 13:45

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It’s body on frame, so it’s not like it’s going to fall apart any time soon just cause there’s a small hole in the body. Plenty of vehicles cruising around up here with far worse rot.

Wacko > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 13:49

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i don’t hate the SHO, other than the fact it looks like an ordinary Old Taurus. in the long run i think the Tahoe will cost you less to run and maintain and repair.  

that and finding a SHO in good condition will mostly come at a hefty premium.

shop-teacher > Wacko 10/06/2016 at 13:55

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The thing that I like most about the SHO, is that it looks like every other Taurus. I like sleepers. The Tahoe will most definitely cost less to keep on the road, and like I said, I’m not having any luck finding a suitable SHO in my area.

Roundbadge > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 13:56

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That Tahoe is frickin’ cool. Do it. Do it now.

I mean...sell the Roadmaster...then do it...but do it with all haste.

shop-teacher > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee 10/06/2016 at 14:02

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Yeah, I know, but I don’t want my daughter riding around in something that doesn’t have all it’s crash protection in place. I’m still letting her ride around in it like this, but I want to sell it while it’s still safe.

shop-teacher > Roundbadge 10/06/2016 at 14:03

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I’m working on it!

Mercedes Streeter > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 14:33

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Did you say rally? Because I would love to do a rally. :D

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 14:38

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I’ll give you $12.73 CASH (because that’s all I have right now).

Wacko > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 14:52

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i get the sleeper look, i like the SHO, but my hate for the Taurus is greater.

shop-teacher > Wacko 10/06/2016 at 15:12

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Eh, I have no feelings whatsoever for regular 1st or 2nd gen Tauruses, good or bad. Now 3rd gen Tauruses are another story, I HATE those fugly things.

shop-teacher > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 10/06/2016 at 15:13

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Negative Ghostrider, pattern is full.

Wacko > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 15:26

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ah the catfish gen.

that and that awful rear window.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > shop-teacher 10/06/2016 at 15:26

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“No lowballers, I know what I’ve got”

shop-teacher > Wacko 10/06/2016 at 15:35

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Yep, and that awful hump down the entire length of the car, and that awful oval-filled dashboard, and that awful ... well, you get my point

shop-teacher > Mercedes Streeter 10/06/2016 at 16:35

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I don’t have time for proper rallying, but rallycross one Sunday every month or so is manageable.

www.statelinerallycross.com

v8corvairpickup > shop-teacher 10/08/2016 at 10:01

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I have a ‘93 Roadmaster Wagon that has lived in Nevada for it’s entire life. No rust. Hasn’t run since my kid hit a culvert in 2009. Since I just bought a CR-V, a CR-V and Corvair...I may need to sell a vehicle or two...

shop-teacher > v8corvairpickup 10/08/2016 at 10:16

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Oh jeeze ....

Spridget > shop-teacher 10/08/2016 at 16:39

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FUN FACT: A friend of mine’s all time favorite car is a catfish Taurus. Not even the SHO, just the base version.

Spridget > shop-teacher 10/08/2016 at 16:40

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I’ll give you $1.

shop-teacher > Spridget 10/08/2016 at 18:24

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Add $1999 of them, and it’s yours.

shop-teacher > Spridget 10/08/2016 at 18:25

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Your friend is not to be trusted.

Spridget > shop-teacher 10/08/2016 at 18:39

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It was more of a reference to Jake/TheJWT’s Sentra, lol. $2k is a good price, but I don’t have the money, skills, or time to make is useable as my DD or get rid of the rust.

shop-teacher > Spridget 10/08/2016 at 19:01

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Gotcha. I wasn’t offended or anything. I’m constantly offering people $20 for their car :)

XJDano > shop-teacher 10/09/2016 at 23:21

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Trade you, straight up.

shop-teacher > XJDano 10/09/2016 at 23:22

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Hehe, no :)

XJDano > shop-teacher 10/09/2016 at 23:23

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I missed this post eariler. Sad to see this go. I want one, but too many as it is.

shop-teacher > XJDano 10/09/2016 at 23:25

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Understandable. You want one with less rust anyways.

XJDano > shop-teacher 10/09/2016 at 23:33

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One, not that one.

If I got anything it’d be for work like a van or crew cab truck that can haul jeep places.

shop-teacher > XJDano 10/09/2016 at 23:41

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It’s rated to tow 7,000 pounds.