Oppo convince me otherwise

"bob and john" (bobandjohn) 01/26/2017 at 19:18 • Filed to: None

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so...instead of dropping 20K on a el camino, someone brought up the road master wagon and you know what...I think it suits my needs better

#1: it can tow seven. thousand. fucking. pounds.
#1.1: its big enough to hide the trailer in it when I am not using said trailer to haul bikes
#2: auto leveling air ride out back
#3: CHEAP. 150K miles for 2100 CAD????
#4: decent hwy milage. 25mpg is what i’m told.
#5: LT1
#6: paint it maroon and on torque Thurst 2s.
#7: long enough for me to roll out a sleeping bag and sleep in it should the need ever arise.
#8: dirt cheap Gm parts. and dirt cheap speed parts should I ever want some.


whats the draw back? other then having NO where to keep it and insurance is probably going to suck (or it might not? being so old...)

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:20

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Hide the trail? Or hide the tail? Or should I stop day drinking?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:23

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Do it. They’re awesome.

My hope is to find a Roadmonster in the near future before the prices on them go the way of the Grand Wagoneer.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:24

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No torqthrusts.

bob and john > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/26/2017 at 19:24

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i should stop making typos

Chariotoflove > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:24

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I’ll be no help. I say do it. The only drawback I see are those wheels.

bob and john > Chariotoflove 01/26/2017 at 19:26

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i WANT those wheels.

thats how I would end up making mine.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:27

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I agree 100000000% with everything except the Torque Thrusts.

The real choice is Impala SS wheels

Amoore100 > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:28

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Only issue I see is finding a nice, rust-free one and that the steering wheel might as well be a rudder. Other than that, they’re the masters of everything. Especially the road.

Chariotoflove > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:28

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Oh. Well then, um, never mind.

Noah - Now with more boost. > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:29

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#9 they’re hilarious DO IT

#6 TBH I’m really disappointed by the torque thrust craze, maybe something more unique could be cool?

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:30

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I will come to Canuckistan and destroy those wheels. Don’t tempt fate.

facw > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:30

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I don’t think I could justify getting one of these that didn’t have that fancy curved sunroof.

bob and john > Amoore100 01/26/2017 at 19:30

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if i want tight, precision handling I have the bikes. this will strictly be a hwy cruiser/tow car.

shop-teacher > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:30

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The only disadvantage if you get an LT-1 (and you do want an LT-1), is the Optispark distributor. Make sure the water pump isn’t seeping coolant. Those are a PITA to fix.

I loved mine. Now that my wife doesn’t want me to replace it, I very much regret getting rid of it.

gmctavish needs more space > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:31

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Do it.

crowmolly > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:31

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dirt cheap Gm parts. and dirt cheap speed parts should I ever want some

Kind of .

Certain parts will be tough to find, and the Gen II platform isn’t the greatest for interchangeability. And some of the replacement parts (optis) are frustratingly shitty.

I’d still totally buy it though.

bob and john > shop-teacher 01/26/2017 at 19:31

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LT-1 was #5 on the list.

i’ve head of that. doesnt sound too bad, other then the potential tow

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:31

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shop-teacher > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 19:34

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These cars really are fantastic. The interior build quality is hilariously bad, and I don’t even have high standards, but it is sumpremely comfortable. All your positives are 100% true.

John Norris (AngryDrifter) > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 20:09

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That one probably doesn’t have the 7000 lb tow capable suspension on it anymore.

bob and john > John Norris (AngryDrifter) 01/26/2017 at 20:12

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jsut an example of what i would want mine to look like.

Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes > shop-teacher 01/26/2017 at 20:25

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When I helped a friend purchase a ‘91 LTD this baffled me. How can something so terribly put-together be so damn comfy?!

Monkey B > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 20:27

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#3....cheap? Around these parts they bring all the money. I’ve seen them sell for $7-9k in good condition.

The one pictured is the business though....do this!

bob and john > Monkey B 01/26/2017 at 20:30

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really? up here its like 2100$ for one with 150K miles

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 20:59

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WHY the hell would I try to convince you otherwise????? You are clearly correct.

shop-teacher > Sovereign, Purveyor of Coupes 01/26/2017 at 21:15

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It’s a hell of a thing.

Monkey B > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 23:24

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yeah, here they sort of have that Grand Wagoneer mystique if you will.

96Formula6spd > bob and john 01/26/2017 at 23:54

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Coming from a Lt1 owner of a caprice and firebird they are good cars. Brother had a camaro as well. That being said parts are becoming rare. No new oem optisparks. I have never had a failure but the GM ones were the ones to get. Now they are all remans that most arrive dead. They are easy to change if they are the vented unit. 95+. Screw the 94 down non venter style. Swapping means a cam swap. Look into the 24x conversion. Interior door panels were better on the buick. Most tho are so bad that you can’t shut the doors without ripping the panel off. Just got to watch some of the lt1 only parts. A lot of them are NLA