You know, it’s amazing what comes across the Barn Finds tip line. Take this ’79 Century for example, submitted by “disgruntled member”. At first, I assumed, OK, a slant-back Buick Century. Well, no slant back and no Century. It does reek of 1979, however, with its vintage “Espresso Brown” finish. Well, an assignment is an assignment, and those with an immediate need can find this throne located in Breckinridge, Colorado. It’s available here on Facebook Marketplace, marked down from $200 to free!
Now, this is a used appertenance that likely toiled away for some time, but it still shines nicely; I imagine that it has spent a lot of time indoors – you know, proper storage and all that sort of thing. I’m not sure what the production statistics on this piece are, but I imagine this is one of many, but almost impossible to find these days in such a telling and appropriate shade. The seller does state that it comes with documented markings.
The seller tells us, “Worked when pulled in May,” so I guess it’s gonna be a c$%p shoot as to whether it’s still up to its as-designed performance standard. I don’t think this is a turbo-flush-equipped model, and it probably gets poor water consumption, likely 3.75 gallons per pull. Nope, not for everyday usage; just on special occasions.
I detect a cushioned seat in a matching hue – it could be particularly beneficial while one is sitting and pondering “What’s next?” Further observational analysis tells me this model is most commodious. Also noted is the commonly encountered right-hand-positioned cut lever – doubtful that it’s convertible into a left-handed model. And with that, there you have it – perhaps a matching sink and bathtub can be sourced, and hey, maybe a refrigerator and stove to boot. With all of that, one will be able to relive the seventies with a full house, right?
Jim…. After a rather long day I needed a good laugh. Thank you. A very typical late 70’s Century in brown in good used condition doesn’t just come up on the market very often. After sitting so long it may need a “valve” job. Glad you covered it!!! Thanks
No doubt that this is the “crappiest” review that I have ever seen on this site.😆😂😆
Real nice shape for a 79′ J.O. The rare padded seat option is icing on the cake here 👍
I agree. The original owner could have gone with cloth or padded vinyl.
OH boy, is my face red,,,Jim, I’ll get you for this. One guess who submitted this, and originally, I was upset about the $75K Mustang, ( and a host of other non BF related problems) and thought, since I feel the hobby going down the crapper, why not? I even composed a little musical number,,,me, me, me,,
What happened to the hobby, you flushed it down the potty, and ’round and ’round it goes,,,then the IH tip was printed, which reduced my frustration considerable, and now this.
In a somewhat revised attitude, I want to sincerely thank Jim, and the staff, we are in a really tumultuous time right now, and if there ever was an oasis for all that, it’s at this site. None other like it, and believe me, in my frustration, I’ve looked. BFs is like a repair bill, you never know what you’re going to get. A little humor goes a long ways, and words I live by, my mentor, George Carlin said:
The world is a giant freak show, and comedians have a front row seat taking notes”, RIP George,now,,back to our regularly scheduled program( remember that?)
Drop an LS in it
I’m 100% certain that there will be NO rust issues in this “body”, LOL!! :-)
They had better choices of color for these & appliances back in the day than they do for “cars” today. & many seats in the latter are about as comfortable as a toliet seat.
I am so thankful there are no underneath shots of this one!
On the other hand, some sellers need to take a cue. Pull your ride outside and clean it before taking pictures.
I came for the comments and they didn’t disappoint.
I’d be all over it if it were pumpkin orange with the super rare shag carpeted lid (1 of 7 made) that was used in episode 63 of That 70’s Show.
Yet, there will be the so called experts here that any claim as to it’s historical usage has to be in question due to visible wear to the seat…….
For use on special occasions, extra water…like after the big Thanksgiving dinner or New Year’s after uncle Ralph had too much to drink.
Laugh all you want, but there are people looking for these. Mid century stuff is hot. Now the color isn’t the most exciting, but it should hide, ahem, marks.
In orange or pink it would be gone. And you only need one flush with this, 3.75 gallons get the job done, its the quadrajet of toilets.
I would kill to have a bathroom suite of this color to backdate my home to the original mod style.