Awesome!
Love the wheels and tires... Don't change a thing and post more pictures!
Let's see some Wagons!
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Awesome!
Love the wheels and tires... Don't change a thing and post more pictures!
What sort of tweaks did the car require to become NZ compliant ?
wyrmrider
Member
73 Plymouth Wagon B Body, Cop Car front suspension, cordoba rear sway
Sort of like a shorter C Body with Big Brakes
Had a 400 but thrust went out
Have third row seat
Needs a good home- So Cal
Sort of like a shorter C Body with Big Brakes
Had a 400 but thrust went out
Have third row seat
Needs a good home- So Cal
patrick66
Old Man with a Hat
^^^You might post that on the For Sale part of the forum - WITH MORE INFO! Pics, contact number, this isn't all that hard.
Less than you'd spend to do one over completely.
This is one I'm adding to my lottery list.
Damn, that's gorgeous. I see high seat backs in the front. Split bench? BUCKETS?? It likely will run better as you use it. It'll like long trips the best.
nzpacer
New Member
Any import in this category has to undergo a pretty extensive inspection. Prior to the inspection I replaced all the front brake lines and all the hoses, new wheel cylinders in the rear and a rebuild of the master cylinder and front callipers. The discs were just within spec so they were ok. The only NZ specific tweaks were swapping the headlights (as we drive on the left, our headlights "point" slightly to the left ) and fitting a "high stop" brake light. I was lucky in that my Dad made a nice shaped piece of wood which we then fitted a LED strip light into - it's a nice subtle piece no one even notices but meets the legal requirements.
So, are you basically complying with 1968 NZ new car specs ? Or do the requirements keep getting raised as more politicians/car haters stick their noses in?
73 Polara Wagon
New Member
High back split bench. I have the original wheels, tires & hubcaps put away for any survivor shows. Feels much better on the road with the radials.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
WOW!!!
It's perfect.
Put your pajamas on, kids. We're going to the drive-in.
It's perfect.
Put your pajamas on, kids. We're going to the drive-in.
nzpacer
New Member
Pretty much, any modifications need to be certified by an engineer but as my car was completely original I was fine. I actually think our government have become a little more "Realistic" with classic imports. The newer stuff is harder - if a car is less than 20 and doesn't meet "specialist vehicle" requirements, it needs to be converted to right hand drive.
I think Australia is a lot harder to import cars into than NZ is.
nzpacer
New Member
Wow, that Plymouth is outstanding!
Sorry you have to sell it after going to all the trouble of getting it to NZ. It's definitely on my lottery list. I hope you find it a good home.
WOW!!!
It's perfect.
Put your pajamas on, kids. We're going to the drive-in.
I had the same thought .. we used to go to the drive-in in our jammies in the back of a 69 Impala Station Dragon my parents got from my grandmother
Memories .. I still remember the ride home with the windows down while lying in the in the rear with a blanket and pillow on the flat cargo area with the seats folded down .. that interstate road feel and the cool summer night air and music from the late 60's early 70's from the speaker flowing through the car
High back split bench. I have the original wheels, tires & hubcaps put away for any survivor shows. Feels much better on the road with the radials.
Looks better too .. very nice
bajajoaquin
Senior Member
That's a nice wagon. Same color combo as my Imperial. Different fabrics, but same colors. Really really nice. I'd love to have that car.
73 Polara Wagon
New Member
Popular after market wheel of the 60's & 70's. Magnum 500 by Wheel Vintiques. Available from several sources in many sizes. I liked the BF Goodrich Radial T/A's with these wheels. 35-70R15 front and 255-70R15 rear. MOPAR Bullseye center caps
When I was able to visit with the fellow who was the chief chassis engineer for Chrysler in the early/mid 70s, I mentioned one day that I thought the product planning people were missing a bet not offering Chrysler road wheels on the wagons. THAT comment was a big button for him. He explained to me in a somewhat elevated voice that the p/p/p had tried to slip that one past him on several occasions and that he could not get it through their heads that pass car wheels were not strong enough for wagon duty.
I for one REALLY like the look of those Magnum 500s on your car, but I would hope you never use your car for the purposes it was built for, at least with those wheels on it. Nothing might happen, but according to my friend something VERY dramatic COULD happen.
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