You didn't have to fix anything but you did. You're a good friend Tony. I'm sure Adam won't be surprised knowing what a stand up guy you are. Wish I had more friends who would do what you did.
@martinwilhelm7270 Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. I can't promise every video will interest you, but I think I have some good ideas coming up.
It's so key to have the factory service manuals for cars like this. Time saving, no real guessing, and you will do the job right. It's nice that you took care of these things for him - you're a really good friend!
Yes! Sticky Chevy Citation steering wheel. Took my driver’s license test with that sticky wheel! Yucky, but still a nice memory. Thanks for the that little reminder of my youth 😉
@@tonyscarcare5657 For sure, wonder how many of those firebird dash panels were messed up due to people trying to remove those "faux" screws! Who's friggin idea was that, I guess it was an 80s thing
Ahahaha! I took my driver's training class in one of these! It was so funny because as soon as you turned to get on the highway the instructor would yell "FLOOR IT!" and you did! Too bad flooring it didn't really do much but make the engine a little louder. lol
Thanks for the update on the Caddy Tony. Funny thing is that the steering wheel (center air bag cover) on my Mercury Mariner has gotten sticky like those old GM steering wheels. Only cure is to buy a new air-bag. Go figure.
Really enjoying the Cimarron videos. My Cimarron also doesn’t have an audible chime so I wonder if this was a common issue? I personally like the annoying buzzers and chimes. It is part of the car’s foibles. The first time I heard the buzzer was on my Dad’s 72 LTD, which I still have. He put a more modern chime in it but I replaced it with the original buzzer as that’s how they built it.
I have a 1988 Sunbird. Probably 90% the same parts. Note the Cavalier 1982 to1987 front fenders are not interchangable with the rest of the J cars...they are about 1/2 inch shorter in length from the wheel well to the bumper. Why GM made them that way is a mystery.
Hell of a friend there! I knew someone who’s mom had one of these back 35 years ago. I knew exactly what it was, both recognizing it as a caddy, and as a dolled up Caviler. Still found the car to be neat. Hers had the early engine… 1.7 I think? Had a 5 speed too. Was in great shape but her dumbass boyfriend rebuilt the engine, and it was junked 6 months later.
All these years later, I'm finally starting to understand the intended vibe of the Cimarron. It all has to do with suspension of disbelief. You must force yourself to believe that the Cavalier doesn't exist and pretend this car is exclusively a very entry-level baby Cadillac...a "real" Cadillac.
Tony - suggestion on why the door/ignition chime may not be working. My Mustang had the same issue with the door chime not being audible . I went on TH-cam and found a video showing how to fix it. Take the chime box apart and replace the old worn-out O-ring with a new rubber one. That should help fix the problem. 😊
@@tonyscarcare5657 ok . I was just recalling that he wouldn't take a bank draft, wouldn't allow for delivery (or something like that) sells it dirty and with stuff broken... IDK just seems like someone I wouldn't want to deal with.
The Cimmaron... I lived through that, it was an open embarrassment when it was new, people that bought them, were wannabes....and everyone laughed at them...true
So true. There’s a plastic gear that wears out, which makes a terrible noise when the motor is running. Most people just cut the wire somewhere and rubberband the antenna in a fixed position.
Thank you for helping Adam and resolving his issues.
It was my pleasure. Thank you very much for watching!
Adam sure has great friends!
Adam is a great friend!
@@tonyscarcare5657 Hi 👋 Tony!
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You didn't have to fix anything but you did. You're a good friend Tony. I'm sure Adam won't be surprised knowing what a stand up guy you are. Wish I had more friends who would do what you did.
Thank you, but Adam is a great friend himself. He treats me and my family very well every time we visit.
@@tonyscarcare5657Yep. Thx Tony!!
@@RareClassicCars you're welcome, Adam. Thank you!
Thanks to Adam, I did subscribe. Great channel.
@martinwilhelm7270 Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. I can't promise every video will interest you, but I think I have some good ideas coming up.
It's so key to have the factory service manuals for cars like this. Time saving, no real guessing, and you will do the job right. It's nice that you took care of these things for him - you're a really good friend!
Thank you! Adam is a great friend as well.
I would have been scared to death to ride on those 35 year old tires
@@WhittyPics I wasn't told they were the original tires until after I got it home.
Adam can count on you, when he needs something from a friend. You are one in a million. Always look forward to all your videos.
Awww! Thank you very much! I can always count on Adam, too! I think I have some good videos coming up.
Well said and I agree! Good on you Tony!!
@279gax thank you very much!
Thanks for holding the camera still, that car has actual gauges! They were on the right track, just needs a 5-speed
I believe a 5-speed was available.
You are one great friend Tony. Sorry Adam couldn't make a trip down to the farm. A really beautiful area of the state. Great job too
Thank you! Adam is a great friend himself. Yeah, I was really disappointed, but he said there'll be another time.
You are very kind to fix a few things for Adam, Tony.
Thank you! Adam is a great friend.
What fun, messing around with this car! The service manual was the most important part of the purchase for sure
Sure didn't hurt!
You are a good friend Tony!
Thank you! Adam is a great friend, too.
Pepperidge Farms remembers that autoreverse on the tape deck was an upgrade. Anyway very clean Cimmaron!
Lol. I forgot about those.
Yes! Sticky Chevy Citation steering wheel. Took my driver’s license test with that sticky wheel! Yucky, but still a nice memory. Thanks for the that little reminder of my youth 😉
Lol. You're very welcome.
I am sure Adam appreciates you fixing some of those little things for him.
Oh yes. I know he does. Thank you!
good job tony
Thanks, buddy!
Very cool of you to fix the little odds and ends and vacuum out the Cimarron. I was wondering why I didn't see it on Adam's channel.
I think it'll get picked up soon.
@@tonyscarcare5657 Cool, thank you.
Lol,, I'm glad they WERE screws..
Me too! I wasn't really surprised since the 88-94 GM trucks were the same way.
@@tonyscarcare5657 For sure, wonder how many of those firebird dash panels were messed up due to people trying to remove those "faux" screws! Who's friggin idea was that, I guess it was an 80s thing
@@fleetwin1 Ok,, a Firebird,,, I knew those screws were fake on some of those..
@fleetwin1 Yeah, I don't recall ever having to take one of those apart.
Ahahaha! I took my driver's training class in one of these! It was so funny because as soon as you turned to get on the highway the instructor would yell "FLOOR IT!" and you did! Too bad flooring it didn't really do much but make the engine a little louder. lol
Adam says the V6 is actually peppy.
Good work!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching!
Good going !
Thank you!
Thanks for the update on the Caddy Tony. Funny thing is that the steering wheel (center air bag cover) on my Mercury Mariner has gotten sticky like those old GM steering wheels. Only cure is to buy a new air-bag. Go figure.
Wow, that really surprises me. I thought it was only a GM thing! 🤣
@@tonyscarcare5657 Chrysler plastic can do it too. I have it on my 1970 Chrysler 300 coupe dash top.
@@markbehr88 so strange.
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Really enjoying the Cimarron videos. My Cimarron also doesn’t have an audible chime so I wonder if this was a common issue? I personally like the annoying buzzers and chimes. It is part of the car’s foibles. The first time I heard the buzzer was on my Dad’s 72 LTD, which I still have. He put a more modern chime in it but I replaced it with the original buzzer as that’s how they built it.
I, too, have replaced the buzzers in my 86 Ford trucks to Crown Crown Victoria/ Grand Marquis chimes.
I have a 1988 Sunbird. Probably 90% the same parts. Note the Cavalier 1982 to1987 front fenders are not interchangable with the rest of the J cars...they are about 1/2 inch shorter in length from the wheel well to the bumper. Why GM made them that way is a mystery.
Hell of a friend there!
I knew someone who’s mom had one of these back 35 years ago. I knew exactly what it was, both recognizing it as a caddy, and as a dolled up Caviler. Still found the car to be neat. Hers had the early engine… 1.7 I think? Had a 5 speed too. Was in great shape but her dumbass boyfriend rebuilt the engine, and it was junked 6 months later.
Yeah, it really is a neat car. I didn't think so back then, but I can certainly appreciate it now.
86 Taurus looks very modern compared to this museum design
I never looked at it that way.
All these years later, I'm finally starting to understand the intended vibe of the Cimarron. It all has to do with suspension of disbelief. You must force yourself to believe that the Cavalier doesn't exist and pretend this car is exclusively a very entry-level baby Cadillac...a "real" Cadillac.
But still overpriced.
Tidy Caddy
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Tony - suggestion on why the door/ignition chime may not be working.
My Mustang had the same issue with the door chime not being audible . I went on TH-cam and found a video showing how to fix it. Take the chime box apart and replace the old worn-out O-ring with a new rubber one.
That should help fix the problem. 😊
Thank you. I may look into that.
The seller sounded like a moron so I'm not surprised he'd cut a live wire to the antenna.
He didn't have it very long, and the tape is really old and dry, so I'm not sure he did it.
@@tonyscarcare5657 ok . I was just recalling that he wouldn't take a bank draft, wouldn't allow for delivery (or something like that) sells it dirty and with stuff broken... IDK just seems like someone I wouldn't want to deal with.
@@althunder4269 he definitely wasn't honest about everything.
Who is the shipper ?
I'm not sure.
It's this car worth fixing. For a cadillac, you wouldn't know if it was debadged
Apparently, some people love them.
The Cimmaron... I lived through that, it was an open embarrassment when it was new, people that bought them, were wannabes....and everyone laughed at them...true
I remember that well.
The antenna masts on most GM models of this era were terrible. I'd have been more shocked if had been working.
Yeah, I know. You'd thought it would have lasted for 9k miles, though.
So true. There’s a plastic gear that wears out, which makes a terrible noise when the motor is running. Most people just cut the wire somewhere and rubberband the antenna in a fixed position.
You might be the first guy who is trying to fix the GM door/key chime, lol. Maybe the Cimarron got a less annoying one
@SouthOpsFireWX they could have unplugged it.
@@Rfk1966 I feel like everything should work. It was more of a chime and not that annoying EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!🤪
Sad times for the American car 😢
Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury were pumping out some very quality, long-lasting cars and trucks at that time.
A Cadillac with exposed screws as part of the design motif… OMG! The Cimarron is wrong in every way and all at once.
Lol.
That has got to be the ugliest dashboard in the history of Cadillac.
Taking time to "fix" things in a Pontiac Sunbird disguised as a Cadillac is for me a waste of time............
It's a Chevy Cavalier.