Drivers seat power drive fell apart.
Heater core went.
Starter.
HEI module needed replacement.
Ignition switch went, wired in remote start switch.
I bought this car for its huge trunk as I do constuction, and it has lots of room.
Other than the faults I have listed, it has been a great car. The 403 had lots of power.
Great in the snow once I added actual snow tires for the winters in B.C.
A very solid car; I feel very safe in it as other new cars are made out of mostly plastic.
It now is leaking massive oil and smoking clouds; time to take it off road.
Pu.
"Lots of power. great in the snow once I added actual."
- Actual what? What on Earth are you talking about?
These cars are a slightly underpowered starting in the early 1970's due to emmisions & gas prices. They are still nice vehicles with decent power. Still made better than newer cars (ie: plastic) Not as good on gas as curent cars, but nicer in ways. These cars will see improved power & gas mileage with the addition of dual exhaust with what is called turbo mufflers (slightly higher performance mufflers than stock units, but not very loud. They reduce back pressure & allow the engine to 'breath' easier and work less hard) Parts availability is good. And if nothing else, you can switch motors with most any small block Chevy motor fairly easily.
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