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krue · 03-26-2005, 06:46 PM

My wife's pawpaw has this car on a trailer. It's a 84? caddy that's heading for the big scrapyard in the sky. Is the engine (which was running before they started stripping it) worth snagging for little or nothing (scrap weight value)?

Big Block · 03-26-2005, 09:12 PM

Don't waste your time unless you plan on making it a lawn ornament!!! B.B.

krue · 03-26-2005, 09:32 PM

That's about what I had already decided.

Brainchild · 03-26-2005, 10:28 PM

It depends on if you need a caddy engine.

Wouldn't be worth much to me.

*dtlilly* · 03-26-2005, 10:46 PM

You might want to grab the plastiv spacers between the rear 1/4 panel and the rear lights... they are worth about $50+ used and in good shape.

incoma · 03-26-2005, 10:49 PM

Would one of those power brake boosters work on our trucks? What about the A/C condensor or p/s pump? The throttle cable might be worth keeping if you ever want to upgrade to a TPI unit.

I understand the old Caddies have posi rear disc brake axles too.... sometimes those are worth a few bucks.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-26-2005, 11:41 PM

I doubt that tank has rear disk brakes(it may)but if it were me I would send it to the junk yard..

Warbones · 03-27-2005, 12:28 AM

My 84 caddy I might could use some parts.

barn9 · 03-27-2005, 03:24 AM

Not sure about that year, but Caddy tailights are generally worth something, maybe the mirrors too. Other trim pieces could be worth something if a guy has room to hang on to them for the right opportunity. And then there are the leather seats, if they are there and in decent shape. I have an '89 (112,000, and still in great shape like David's appears to be), and I've thought many times how much I would like to have those seats in my truck (if they would fit that is, but I don't think our trucks have enough room for that style seat). Too bad that car has seen better days, those ol' Caddy's are a sweet ride IMHO, I love mine.

ronh72c10 · 03-27-2005, 10:39 AM

I believe that the rear disk brake calipers can be used in rear disk conversions for our era of trucks.

Ron

03-26-2005, 06:46 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Is this worth snagging? My wife's pawpaw has this car on a trailer. It's a 84? caddy that's heading for the big scrapyard in the sky. Is the engine (which was running before they started stripping it) worth snagging for little or nothing (scrap weight value)? Attached Images __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-26-2005, 09:12 PM	#2
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	Lawn ornament. Don't waste your time unless you plan on making it a lawn ornament!!! B.B.

03-26-2005, 09:32 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	That's about what I had already decided. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-26-2005, 10:28 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	It depends on if you need a caddy engine. Wouldn't be worth much to me. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

03-26-2005, 11:41 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I doubt that tank has rear disk brakes(it may)but if it were me I would send it to the junk yard.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2005, 10:46 PM	#5
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	You might want to grab the plastiv spacers between the rear 1/4 panel and the rear lights... they are worth about $50+ used and in good shape.

03-26-2005, 10:49 PM	#6
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Would one of those power brake boosters work on our trucks? What about the A/C condensor or p/s pump? The throttle cable might be worth keeping if you ever want to upgrade to a TPI unit. I understand the old Caddies have posi rear disc brake axles too.... sometimes those are worth a few bucks.

03-27-2005, 12:28 AM	#8
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	My 84 caddy I might could use some parts. Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283

03-27-2005, 03:24 AM	#9
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Not sure about that year, but Caddy tailights are generally worth something, maybe the mirrors too. Other trim pieces could be worth something if a guy has room to hang on to them for the right opportunity. And then there are the leather seats, if they are there and in decent shape. I have an '89 (112,000, and still in great shape like David's appears to be), and I've thought many times how much I would like to have those seats in my truck (if they would fit that is, but I don't think our trucks have enough room for that style seat). Too bad that car has seen better days, those ol' Caddy's are a sweet ride IMHO, I love mine. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-27-2005, 10:39 AM	#10
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	I believe that the rear disk brake calipers can be used in rear disk conversions for our era of trucks. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!



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