1972 out for a spin

[oliver]

After a year of inactivity, it got a lot of exercise this afternoon. It was happy to see daylight and performed very well all around town and on the Xpwy. It also got some fresh gas and a new NYS inspection sticker. I had forgotten how nice it is to drive these cars.

 

[oliver]

The driver's seat is trashy but still comfortable and the clock still works.

 

[oliver]

and now back to being cozy indoors alongside the spare door skins I got from Mr. Samplingman.

 

[65sporty]

A good upholsterer could repair that seat.

 

[commando1]

Needs to be driven more.

 

[oliver]

A good upholsterer could repair that seat.

Not easy to find around here

 

[oliver]

After driving the Chrysler for most of the afternoon, my Lincoln felt like a little econo-box

 

[65sporty]

Your Lincoln is even a good size car, go figure

 

[oliver]

Your Lincoln is even a good size car, go figure

I think it's because you don't see the entire length of the hood when you drive the Lincoln. By tomorrow it will feel like a big car again.

 

[live4theking]

I don't know if I ever noticed the taillights on one of these before. I like that set up.

 

[oliver]

I don't know if I ever noticed the taillights on one of these before. I like that set up.

Thanks. That set up goes well with the smiling rear bumper IMO

 

[polara71]

Not easy to find around here

I would wager if you looked you'd find some good old hands

 

[oliver]

You're probably right but it would have to be out of town. I did inquire with a shop that does convertible tops and seats but the young owner wasn't around when these cars were still on the road...When he insisted that my car should have a thick padded vinyl top, that was the end of the encounter

 

[polara71]

It takes some looking around . I had seats done once on a recommendation and it worked out well . I took a car for a quote on a top replacement and I couldnt get out of there fast enough

 

[oliver]

The seat isn't at the very top of my priority list but I'd like to find the correct material for it and hold it until someone comes along who can fix it.

 

[oliver]

SMS did not have it BTW

 

[polara66hardtop]

Very nice Chrysler.I put 100,000 on a 71', and it was one of the most stable cars I ever owned. Also, I have an NOS Hood and fender for that car if you ever get the need to stash parts.

 

[bluefury361]

SMS did not have it BTW

check with "original" in Michigan for material.
Original Auto Interiors Inc. | 
If your ever at a car show pay attention to the nice interiors and inquire about who did the work.

 

[JC68vert300]

I agree with bluefury361. I've been given some great leads at the car shows and cruise nights. You must get that beauty on the road more than once a year!

 

[oliver]

I agree with bluefury361. I've been given some great leads at the car shows and cruise nights. You must get that beauty on the road more than once a year!

Totally agree. Problem is I don't have much free time and when I do have the time, I don't feel like it. This poor car has been driven 3,000 miles since 1978. There will be another little spin this afternoon.