SOLD 1970 Dodge Monaco

[Breaker1]

Sadly, it's time to sell my 1970 Dodge Monaco Brougham. It's a 4 door hardtop, 383 2bbl, 727, pwr windows & locks, air, cruise, tilt steering. Pretty loaded car. Car runs & moves but needs work. Original Montana car, spent some years in Wisconsin, and has moved with us to Tennessee. I no longer have indoor storage, it's been sitting outside since May of this year, on a slab, tarped. I have included a pic of the fender tag to show all options.
Currently located in Riceville TN. Asking $3700 obo. Thanks

 

[ayilar]

@Breaker1 -- thank you for listing DH43T0D182130 here.

You say the car has a 383-2: if so, then the engine is not original. Your car's fender tag shows that it came out of the factory with a 440-4 engine. Could you please clarify and, ideally, post a photo of the engine bay.

What happened to the V1G gator grain vinyl top?

May I request also photos of the usual rust areas: cowl, door jambs, lower rear quarters, trunk pan, rear extensions, stub? As for the interior, pics of the rear bench, headliner, and door panels would help.

Thank you!

PS: the outside mirror is from a 1971+ car, can you tell us why the mirror is not original?

 

[Breaker1]

Hello ayilar. Thank you for your response. Yes, I will verify tomorrow along with the pics you requested. I'm new here & didn't know how many pics they would allow me to post. I bought this car many years ago, it was put on the back burner in storage and I never took the time to dig into it. I will tomorrow. Thanks again.

 

[Pete Kaczmarski]

Hello ayilar. Thank you for your response. Yes, I will verify tomorrow along with the pics you requested. I'm new here & didn't know how many pics they would allow me to post. I bought this car many years ago, it was put on the back burner in storage and I never took the time to dig into it. I will tomorrow. Thanks again.

Did you buy this car from a guy near Beaver Dam/Fox Lake WI.? If I remember the story he pulled the motor when the car was in Wyoming? and put the 383 in it for better gas mileage. I sold him my 1980 two tone blue Chrysler Cordoba and the man lived in a mobile home on Hwy. 33.

 

[1970FuryConv]

Nice looking car!
On the engine, does the fender tag match the VIN?
Radiator Support panels are bolt in, so they can be swapped.

 

[Breaker1]

Wow Pete Kaczmarski, you are good! I don't see anything getting past you! This is that car bought from that guy. But I believe it was Montana, not Wyoming. I remember him being from Montana because he used to go elk hunting there when he lived there. After they moved to Wisconsin he & his family would take the Monaco back there every year elk hunting. He showed me a pic of a 700 pound elk in the trunk, hauled it all the way back to Wi. He installed a set of load springs and air shocks in the rear for that reason. Now that's a grocery getter.

 

[Breaker1]

Thanks 1970 FuryConv. I will be adding more info & pics after the sun comes up tomorrow.

 

[CBODY67]

Vinyl roof probably was eaten by "the weather", I suspect. An AutoTemp car? AM radio w/rear speaker?

Definitely "a save" car!

Just some thoughts,
CBODY67

 

[Breaker1]

Yes, I agree. Vinyl top was gone before I bought it. We are moving to a new house in a couple of weeks where we have no room for it. Trying hard to sell it before that. If it doesn't sell, I will try to find a place to put it until we get settled. I would love to get it road worthy again. The kids are begging me to keep it.

 

[ayilar]

Short answer, not anymore: the MyMopar.com page is now behind a pay wall. But, happy to help -- I have included links for your perusal on dealer info re: various packages. Enjoy!

DH: Dodge Monaco ("High")
43: 4 Door Hardtop

T: 440 350HP 4BBL 8 CYL
0: 1970
D: Belvidere, IL, USA

182130: Sequence number

E85: 440-4 350HP 8 Cylinder engine
D32: Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission

BL1: Beige Exterior Color (Dodge speak; = Sandalwood at Chrysler dealers)
H7F8: Trim - High, Green Cloth & Vinyl 50-50 Split Bench Seats with Individual Armrests
EF8: Dark Green Int. Door Frames

C29: Scheduled Build Date: December 29, 1969 (she'll be 52 in less than a week!)
071195: Order number

V1G: Full Vinyl Top, Gator Grain

A01: Light Package
A04: Dodge Radio Group (lots of non-radio goodies included, too)
A35: Trailer-Towing Package (which makes your car really great, especially if you could get back the original 440)
A76: Brougham Package

C51: Bench Seat-Split 50/50 with Individual Armrests

F13: 60-amp Alternator ( DH43L0D181923 has a similar stamp on her fender tag)

G11: Tinted Glass (All Windows)
H53: Automatic Air Conditioning (AutoTemp)

L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L35: Cornering Lamps

M31: Belt Moldings
M85: Front & Rear Bumper Guards

N88: Auto Speed Control

P31: Power Windows
P45: Power Deck Lid Release
R22: AM Radio with 8 Track (10 Watts)

S62: Tilt Steering Column

V01: Mono Tone Paint Treatment

Y05: Build to USA Specs

26: 26in Radiator

Merry Christmas!

 

[Breaker1]

Thank you ayilar! That was a nice Christmas gift! I really appreciate it.
Question: what are the (L35) cornering lamps, and what is the (V5X) body side stripes black? Is that a pinstripe? Thanks again!!

 

[ayilar]

Thank you ayilar! That was a nice Christmas gift! I really appreciate it.
Question: what are the (L35) cornering lamps, and what is the (V5X) body side stripes black? Is that a pinstripe? Thanks again!!

You are most welcome.

V5X (X for black, V5 for side moulding vinyl inserts) is not on your tag and I have removed it. Copy/paste gone bad, sorry

The L35 cornering lamps can be seen in the moulding between the front bumper and from wheel opening: they light up when you turn the steering wheel in one direction. Great option IMHO.

 

[Samplingman]

Nicely loaded. Wonder if the original 440 is sitting on a pallet somewhere tucked away in the barn?

 

[Breaker1]

That makes sense. The V5X must be part of the lower trim package. My dad's '70 Polara had that spear down the side in vinyl.
The L35 lights are cool, I never really paid attention to their function.
If I can't get it sold soon, I do have a 1970 440 I could put in it but it's a six pack motor. I'm selling my other toys so if this ends up being the only one left, I might just drop it in. Who knows.

 

[Breaker1]

I wouldn't know how to track down the original motor. It would be a stretch. The guy I bought the car from passed away years ago. I do know his cousin, so maybe.

 

[Breaker1]

Okay, here are some more pictures taken today.

 

[Breaker1]

Here are some more.

 

[Breaker1]

Here are some of the trunk

 

[Breaker1]

Tried to get some pics of the undercarriage; rear frame rails, trunk extensions, torsion bar area. The sun affected some pics, sorry. If anyone needs any specific pics of anything, let me know.

 

[CBODY67]

Cornering lights come on just before the turn signal switch "locks in" upon application. On my DH43N0D, I learned that I could move the lever just a bit before it engages and the cornering light would activate without the turn signal working. Pretty neat, I thought!

There is only one Monaco moulding, which is the one on the car. Polaras had the single molding higher up on the body, which usually had a vinyl insert in it. n AFAIK

The pin stripe is just below the "peak" on the body side, runs from the front fender to the rear quarter panel extension (where the back-up lights are housed). It might have eroded/worn off with time. It is a painted pin strike, double-stripe in configuration.

What is the large, round "medallion" on the lh rr door panel?

The car has potential, even with a 383.

Happy Holidays!
CBODY67