A "new" wagon

[Sioux-baru]

I have been wanting forever to get another soob wagon. since the last one was totaled in a rear end collision. Esp for the spouse as a daily driver, and get her out of the minivan.

WELL, I bought a 85 GL wagon EA81 5spd sight unseen, well only from the pictures (I just have to teach her how to drive a stick now)

 

The previous owner states it doesnt start, carb issue, hasnt run in a year.

Im thinking is all varnished up.

I just have to go and get it. (can you say 1800 mile road trip.)

Its down in Texas. I was told it never been outside Texas and by the pics, I beleive it. just a small rust spot by the back door.

I was thinking just pulling my carb and taking it with and just swap them out. and it should drive home just fine. any suggestions?

 

Once i get it back here, its going to be undercoated everywhere.

if there is a vat big enough to dip it in. then maybe consider some mods.

[zyewdall]

EA81? The '85 wagon with the 5 speed should have the EA82 unless someone did a swap at some point...