Wonderwagon
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Rear quarter panel plastic, difficult to find; an understatment. Found one set, are these original?
73 Monaco wagon
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MonacoBlue
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They are original. Scarce as hen’s teeth. In any condition. It’s too bad there is not a source for replacement/aftermarket, but there just isn’t the volume to $$$ justify it. Someday someone may come up with a 3D printed version.... perhaps!
Wonderwagon
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Looked into getting them printed, the scan cost was resonable, the printing cost was the expense,hada post on here somewhere
MonacoBlue
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That’s very good. One issue of making a copy would be correcting any defects - ex: would be the grain has degraded in spots due to sun exposure.
MonacoBlue
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Installed the last of the plastic panels today.
MonacoBlue
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Yesterday I noticed something for the first time.
On the latch that enables you to lift open the 3rd row seat, there is a lock. So you get some trunk like security in a small storage area.
However, it looks like I have a ‘mock lock’, perhaps you had to order a ‘real’ lock, as an option. Either that, or the key slot is so seized up I just couldn’t get the key into it.
Interesting!
On the latch that enables you to lift open the 3rd row seat, there is a lock. So you get some trunk like security in a small storage area.
However, it looks like I have a ‘mock lock’, perhaps you had to order a ‘real’ lock, as an option. Either that, or the key slot is so seized up I just couldn’t get the key into it.
Interesting!
MonacoBlue
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Found two different style of tubular nuts for letter “O”. The larger one I used on the other letters is shown for comparison. I got these at the Car Farm near Brushy Fork, WV. Gentleman there has a ton of 80’s/90’s 2.2 liter FWD Laser/Daytona parts. He bought out dealership stocks of all kinds of parts.
MonacoBlue
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I think some of these are Auveco part number 3775.
MonacoBlue
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The “O” is affixed. It is now officially a DODGE, both coming and going.
MonacoBlue
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BLIMP -
Paul I forgot if I told you, just wanted to say I am glad you drove down to Bristol VA and picked up that Monaco “shell”. After it was sold I was afraid derby guys got it. Maybe Manny sent me a photo of the car after you got it....?
What are you going to go with it? Parts car?
there is a 73 Polara sedan here with 400 v8 and 727. You could use it as a donor. It has been sitting for 7 years on concrete and I have no idea the condition of engine. Just FYI. It’s got disc brakes too.
Paul I forgot if I told you, just wanted to say I am glad you drove down to Bristol VA and picked up that Monaco “shell”. After it was sold I was afraid derby guys got it. Maybe Manny sent me a photo of the car after you got it....?
What are you going to go with it? Parts car?
there is a 73 Polara sedan here with 400 v8 and 727. You could use it as a donor. It has been sitting for 7 years on concrete and I have no idea the condition of engine. Just FYI. It’s got disc brakes too.
Xenon
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Yep I've got it in my garage. The plans are to rebuild a 727 soon with the guidance of @Xenon ...I'm picking up a 440 locally that was pulled from a Warlock. Shouldn't take too long to get it back on the road once the trans is rebuilt. If I was closer I'd certainly be interested in that 400...thanks for the heads up!
MonacoBlue
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Super. It looks so complete. Any other parts you need? The 440 build idea is cool. Thanks for sharing a pic.
Again...so glad you saved it from ignominious destruction at a derby.
MonacoBlue
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It’s funny with these cars... you take the engine out and the front end really rides high...I noticed the same thing with the bumper off...
MonacoBlue
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Rear A/C coolant line cover screws clean up nicely.
MonacoBlue
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MonacoBlue
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Merry Christmas!!
TxDon
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Merry Christmas back at you. That is an absolutely beautiful wagon!
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