For anyone who doesn't know, these vehicles (all Chevy/GMC trucks from this & even later generations) eventually develop exhaust leaks because a bolt (or two) in the exhaust manifold will snap off the head. They are a pain to remove, especially the farther back they are. It will get worse over time because other bolts tend to snap off as well. Even having them removed to replace can and usually will, break more of them - especially on one this old. If it's just now starting, it will likely be a while before it gets super annoying. BTW, beautiful truck!
I had the exact same car in the same color scheme. It wasn’t the prettiest tbird but it was a good car with a nice interior. That is in incredible condition.
Dove grey was very different from grey now. This is an enamel, not metallic. That upper side moulding is incorrect and aftermarket. This example is showing the Exterior Decor Group, Deluxe Bumper Group, wire wheel covers, Tape Stripe Group, Rocker Moulding (Standard in Canada, optional in US with Exterior Decor Group). Two panel vinyl top. The rubber bumper fillers on Ford's tend to remain flexible in good shape. Dual Sport Mirrors. Remote driver's mirror. Interior Decor Group cruise Control with deluxe wheel. Gauge package, light group, power seat, Town and Country stereo. Passenger seat recliner. Air conditioning. I can't tell from this which of the three engines it has. The base was the 302V8. There were two different 351 engines available; Windsor and Modified. The 302 was rated at 134hp and 235 lb/ft at 1650 rpm. The 351M was rated for 154 HP and 250 lb/ft. The 351W was rated for 160 HP and 265 lb/ft. Simply doing a cat back 2¼ inch dual exhaust would add about 20 HP to each of the engines as well as gaining a not insignificant 4-5 mpg on the highway. I've had 4 of these, and they are amongst the nicest cars of any age to drive once you get them sorted properly.
Oh my god, the memories this car brings back!!! My younger brother and I riding in those way back rumble seats are some of the greatest childhood memories of all.
I really want a 90s extended cab like this. Same 2 tone color, wheels. Maybe I'd add a grill guard, roll bar in the back, & some lights on the roof. With that, my dream truck is complete
One time I was in desperate need of a car and one of those was for sale at a garage I knew. I just needed a battery for it. It was white with a red interior. All I needed to do was buff out the wood with armour all. Otherwise it was in excellent condition. I didn't think a station wagon was for me but as I drove that car it grew on me. It really was a classy dependable car. I traded it back for my old pickup truck and sorry I did that. That car ran a lot longer than my pickup. Very comfy to drive. 390 engine. That car was the best $200 I ever spent. Wish I had another one.
2.3 is not a bad engine if you take good care of them oil changes coolant flushes thermostat don't let them over heat if you over heat them then that is when you have problems then they blow head gaskets if there is trouble with the cooling system fix it right away don't let it get hot. 300 straight 6 and 351 windsors can take more punishment newer rangers engine take more punishment. 2.3 is good if taken care of religously.
My family had three, I think a 61 that every summer we loaded with camping equipment and spent two months traveling in the West. Completely covered the drivers side back window with those decals you could buy at National Parks and other attractions and even started on the opposite side. After that it was a 65, I learned to drive in the 65 and took my first dates out in it. The last before going off to college was a 1970. After that was a disastrous early generation Toyota Landcruiser.
When we were kids in early '80s Colorado, my buddy's family down the block owned her sister, a '69 Marquis wagon in "fair" condition, to put it nicely. Funny thing is, they had a '79 Buick Estate that they used all the time, and I rarely saw the Marquis move. It just sat and sat with severe rust perforation on the rear quarters from the road salt. I have no idea when they finally got rid of that thing.
