Tough Decision..... - Page 3

Wheelman322 · #21 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Night Wolf

I just think that its neat how each car is so different, yet they are all the same... all the same chassis....

There were 3 major body styles of this generation, '77-'79, '80-'89 and '90-'92.... and hes got one of each.... 2 different versions of the big block Cadillacs, and a Chevy 350, from the hi-beam indicator in the shape of a crest and floor mounted dimmer on the '78 to the digital dashboard and composite headlights of the '92.... 4-door and 2..... these cars so so different... but all the same.... its really quite awesome!

That's just adding fuel to the fire. I'd really like to keep them all and you just gave me a great reason to. I actually wish the 78 was a 79. IMO that was the year that they perfected that style...the new steering wheel/digital stereo/the only year with the generic overhead map light (also used by Ford Mo Co)/better seat design and the little crest in the taillight. I really loved your 79 D'elegance.

**Night Wolf** · #22 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wheelman322

That's just adding fuel to the fire. I'd really like to keep them all and you just gave me a great reason to. I actually wish the 78 was a 79. IMO that was the year that they perfected that style...the new steering wheel/digital stereo/the only year with the generic overhead map light (also used by Ford Mo Co)/better seat design and the little crest in the taillight. I really loved your 79 D'elegance.

I agree, IMO '79 is, IMO alot better in design then '77/'78..... tho I don't want to say it alot.

My biggest things about '79 over the others is the grille, tail lights and steering wheel.

And each of those, I would replace with '79 parts if I ever had a '77 or '78.

As for the radio, yeah, but that can be switched too, but you still have the analog clck next to the fuel gauge, which is kinda cool.

Yeah, the overheat light was neat, that was was just loaded with interior lights... I always thought that was the same light assembly as my fathers old Bronco.

But.... for about $50 in parts from the junkyard, you could make those changes to your '78 to make it pretty much look like a '79... grille (upper and lower) tail lights and steering wheel.

Mystical_Ice · #23 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 11:13 AM

i'd say the 78, as bad as that sounds. here's my reasoning:

91 with the 5.7, that's got not only the power, but the class too (not to mention there are hundreds of upgrades you could do to that engine). like you said, it's only going to appreciate

80, with the 368, was the first year of a body style that successfully lasted for 12 years... that's also, i think, only going to appreciate, and i still have mine

deVille33 · #24 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 11:30 AM

What's so special bout this 90? I guess it's a matter of personal taste. The late eighties and early ninties Caddies don't have the appeal for me. All cars in those years look one and the same. You have to look close to figure what they are, although the Cadillacs have a little more trim on them.
In the late '80's and early '90's Cadillac had that trans that would completely self destruct. I had guys wanting to give me their problem child, the body and interior of which was beautiful, because their only option was a new trans., from GM only, that was up in the binto dollar range.

Benzilla · #25 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 03:27 PM

Keep the '78, I don't see by any stretch of the imagination that the '92 is "cooler" I have damn near it's twin, and I love it, but you'd have to pry the keys to that '78 out of my cold, dead hands before I let it be taken. Especially with the fresh 425 in it.

I used to have a similar collection ('79 CDV, '83 CDV, '90 Brougham w/ 350) and you know which one I let to. But, if the '83 had been a Fleetwood coupe I'd still have it.

Wheelman322 · #26 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzilla

Keep the '78, I don't see by any stretch of the imagination that the '92 is "cooler" I have damn near it's twin, and I love it, but you'd have to pry the keys to that '78 out of my cold, dead hands before I let it be taken. Especially with the fresh 425 in it.

I used to have a similar collection ('79 CDV, '83 CDV, '90 Brougham w/ 350) and you know which one I let to. But, if the '83 had been a Fleetwood coupe I'd still have it.

LOL...I was waiting for you to chime in. It looks like i'm gonna have to keep them all. It's funny to see the differant responses from different members though. I'm amazed nobody said to ditch the 80.

Highway Star · #27 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 05:19 PM

Another here for not ditching the '80. Is it possible for you to rent a storage facility for one or more of these cars? Sounds like you want all three. BTW, do you have them all insured/tagged? Also, if you're sentimental about the '78 now, you'll be even more so in years to come, so you better keep that one.

Wheelman322 · #28 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Star

Another here for not ditching the '80. Is it possible for you to rent a storage facility for one or more of these cars? Sounds like you want all three. BTW, do you have them all insured/tagged? Also, if you're sentimental about the '78 now, you'll be even more so in years to come, so you better keep that one.

Yeah...That's part of the problem. I didn't want to insure another car. I already have so many on the insurance. Renting storage is just not practical....Around here they charge $150 p/mo for indoor storage and I really don't feel like spending close to 2K a year for that.

**Night Wolf** · #29 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheelman322

Yeah...That's part of the problem. I didn't want to insure another car. I already have so many on the insurance. Renting storage is just not practical....Around here they charge $150 p/mo for indoor storage and I really don't feel like spending close to 2K a year for that.

At this point in time both the '78 and the '80 should qualify for classic car insurance.

I had mine thru State Farm, on my normal insurance plan, but Hagerty offers great classic car insurance... its dirt cheap too... I was paying about $16/month for my '79!

Wheelman322 · #30 (**permalink**) 09-09-07, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Night Wolf

At this point in time both the '78 and the '80 should qualify for classic car insurance.

I had mine thru State Farm, on my normal insurance plan, but Hagerty offers great classic car insurance... its dirt cheap too... I was paying about $16/month for my '79!

I wish I lived in Ga. My 78 is $1000 a year on my regular policy. Classic insurance was actually more when I quoted it last year.