I saw this ad posted locally and thought it would lead to some discussions

[70 sublime]

1972 Chrysler Newport 4x4
$5,500.00


1972 Chrysler Newport 4x4 | Classic Cars | Norfolk County | Kijiji

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

WHAT HAS THE MUD RESURFACED UP THERE ALREADY?

 

[Newport 66]

I like it, except for the butt stripe

 

[cuda hunter]

I can honestly say I was just considering the purchase of that Newport. But when I got to the point where they put the 302 in the car, and not a chrysler motor, I'm out.
I actually like the 4x4 conversions. If it's already done, why not rock it?

 

[BigblueC]

Description
1972 Chrysler Newport On a 1968 for bronco frame 302 HO motor C4 auto trans 4x4 New Hercules Terra Trac 35x12.5x15 tires
Runs drives stops Has ownership 5500.00 no trades

I'm guessing the '68 bronco was really a '78.

I can honestly say I was just considering the purchase of that Newport. But when I got to the point where they put the 302 in the car, and not a chrysler motor, I'm out.
I actually like the 4x4 conversions. If it's already done, why not rock it?

The Ford 302 is a good engine

 

[Imperial dude]

I like it a lot better than the "shorty" I posted awhile back, but I agree, why put a 302 in it?
Years ago a local guy had a 4WD Pinto, he used to plow snow with it, it was pretty cool

 

[68PK21 440.6bbl]

why put a 302 in it?

Cuz the 440 funded the rest of the bullsheet?

 

[mikedrini]

I'm assuming it was easier to have the 302 on a Bronco frame, but the price is reasonable... especially since it runs, drives and stops.

 

[cuda hunter]

I'm assuming it was easier to have the 302 on a Bronco frame,

I agree, much easier to keep the drive train on the frame rather than fabricate a new connection system.

 

[cuda hunter]

I just recently sold the only ford product in my vehicle line up. The 64 lincoln. Can't see buying another ford product.
Even if I have a few ford friends with lots of info, it would be a pain, in my opinion, to have ford stuff around.

 

[BigblueC]

64 lincoln

I like that era of Lincoln, pretty cars. But I've been told many times they are a pain and expensive to restore.

 

[TX9]

I can honestly say I was just considering the purchase of that Newport. But when I got to the point where they put the 302 in the car, and not a chrysler motor, I'm out.
I actually like the 4x4 conversions. If it's already done, why not rock it?

Irony is: cobble together a ‘68 Bronco body on that beafy frame and it’s a $40K rig here in old car inflation California!!!
In other words: despite our MOPAR love many many car freaks PAY a lot for the BLUE OVAL!

 

[marko]

and thats $5500 Canadian so about 4300 US$

 

[413]

So unless it has 5.13 gears to match with those 35” tall tires it’s a giant turd with zero power.

 

[Toolmanmike]

You can go 4 wheelin' with your buddies in Chrysler comfort.

 

[shooter65]

So do you think they spliced steel into the frame to stretch it or just cut it in half and half assed it to the unibody of the Newport.

 

[TX9]

Excellent analysis Shooter! no way an early Bronco has a 124” Chrysler Newport wheelbase . . .

 

[Toolmanmike]

Bronco II would be my guess. (full sized)

 

[BigblueC]

So unless it has 5.13 gears to match with those 35” tall tires it’s a giant turd with zero power.

You don't have to go that low. Although it wouldn't hurt. I've got 4.10s and 35s on my 4.0 Jeep. You just won't be doing any burnouts anytime soon.

 

[413]

Was just thinking of how heavy that craft must be. And a 302 is whimpy, gots not torque.

if you want to know about the frame then message they guy and get the whole story.