New Member '76 Laguna

New Member '76 Laguna · by Shaunaconda Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:26 am

I came across this forum awhile back when I was searching for a '75 or '76 Laguna. I recently got a '76 Laguna that you can see on my photobucket page when I'm allowed to post a link.

I'm a member of a couple other forums since I have a '72 El Camino too. But I'm looking for specific info on the '73-'77 cars. I found this on craigslist in Montana and took a chance and had it transported to me in Texas. It is pretty much original not modified in any way, just over 67,000 miles. Came with owners manual, original sales receipt and various other receipts and papers.
I was told it sat for about 19 years and needed some minor work to get it running good. It arrived a little rough but overall in good condition. The body is staight never wrecked, has some small door dings and some very minor rust near rear wells. Paint is oxidized so i'm hoping it can be polished out but overall it looks ok the way it is.
So far I've gotten new tires (which were cracked). And my mechanic has cleaned the carb replaced seeping gaskets in the manifold, valve cover and tranny. New front brakes, plugs, oil, filters, belts, distributor cap and rotor and AC compressor. It runs great now.
I'll post more specific questions as I go along, thanks!

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by 1973 454 MONTE Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:15 am

Welcome aboard.we really like pictures.you will find alot of help from us guys here.

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Dead Man Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:05 am

welcome

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Mcarlo77 Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:26 pm

Welcome to the site! Is this the Orange Poly colored one? I had called and talked to the guy myself many months ago. If I remember right, he was selling it on behalf of a lady who had asked him to store it for her? Looked to me like a great project that didn't need much work...but, found same colored '75 Laguna locally.

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Shaunaconda Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:53 pm

Mcarlo77 wrote:Welcome to the site! Is this the Orange Poly colored one? I had called and talked to the guy myself many months ago. If I remember right, he was selling it on behalf of a lady who had asked him to store it for her? Looked to me like a great project that didn't need much work...but, found same colored '75 Laguna locally.

Yes that is the one. I'm not sure the color name, just thought it was maroon or burgundy. It does have an orange hue but I thought it was from oxidation.

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Mcarlo77 Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:38 pm

Maybe yours is Burgundy. I remember the guy stating it looked more of a maroon color than the orangish color in his photo. Send me the trim tag info on the passenger side cowl and I'll tell you for sure what the factory color was.

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Shaunaconda Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:17 am

Here is the link to my photobucket page:
https://s1172.photobucket.com/albums/r566/shaunaconda/

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by maliburacinfreak Sun Sep 09, 2012 4:21 am

nice laguna but i LOVE your elky! had a 71 and 72 years ago. if i didnt have 6 kids now, id have another elky. maybe in another 17 years! lol

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by 77mali Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:21 am

Welcome to the forum.

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Shaunaconda Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:46 am

maliburacinfreak wrote:nice laguna but i LOVE your elky! had a 71 and 72 years ago. if i didnt have 6 kids now, id have another elky. maybe in another 17 years! lol

Thanks! 3rd gen. El Camino's are my favorite. Back in the late '80's I had a '73 with a '75 Laguna nose on it. So that's why I got one of each now Very Happy

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Graham Perkins Sat Sep 15, 2012 10:07 pm

Welcome!
That is a clean looking Laguna, nice find. I think I saw it up for sale on ebay a while ago. Is it the same one?

Thanks Graham

Re: New Member '76 Laguna · by Shaunaconda Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:25 am

Not sure, I found it on craigslist.

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