Long live the Admiral.

[bluefury361]

The Admiral was destroyed in a crash a few weeks back. I haven't giving much thought to it until just recently. I know what Ellie would say ..... Replace it ! So it's time to move on with this.
Not likely going to find a direct replacement. It would need to be a 69 or 70 Custom suburban. small block, A/C, in drive home condition. And I would discount any green, brown or gold cars. baring any extreme good luck, it's not likely to turn up anytime soon.
So I've expanded my search to a 1972-82 Dodge 1500 or 2500 club cab pickup, or a 65-70 A100 or A108 travco van. Must be a V8 auto as it will need to tow Connie. A/C a plus.
If I have to I will put the hitch back on Jazabelle and tow Connie to Carlisle that way.
If anyone here crosses paths with one of the above..... let me know, will travel for a drive home vehicle.

 

[1978 NYB]

I'll keep my eyes peeled for one Will.

 

[mdh157]

does this mean you are coming to Carlisle Will?

Eyes peeled........I will find you another beauty like Jazebelle.

Not a club cab but great color:

1982 Dodge Truck

 

[Zymurgy]

I will put the word out to my friend who is Mr Mopar in my area, he always seems to find some unique Mopar.

 

[azblackhemi]

I'll look for something nice and rust free in the Southwest for you Will. Welcome Back!!!

 

[65sporty]

I will keep an eye out Will but in my neck of the woods rust free is hard to find.

 

[Big_John]

Would an A100 have the towing capacity that you need?

 

[cantflip]

Gotcha... eyes pealing...

 

[65Fury440]

Eyes also out!!

 

[65Fury440]

1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban Wagon
Must be nice, would like to see pics.
1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban Wagon - $17500 (colorado springs)


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1971 1971 Plymouth Wagon

condition: excellent
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 49950
paint color: green
size: full-size
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: wagon

Rare 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban Wagon, 50,120 original miles, pristine condition, absolutely no rust, BFG TA radials on Mopar Rally wheels, Edlebrock intake manifold, 4 B Holley carb, original 360 engine, sanderson Block hugger headers with dual exhaust, Flow Master mufflers, and Magna Flow exhaust tips, 4 new Napa shocks, recent front end alignment, new brake master cylinder, 727 transmission recent professional rebuild approximately 700 miles ago, PS, PB, stereo includes blue tooth, IPod connector, Sirius XM, CD, amp, and sub-woofer, Bosch Retro tachometer from JEGS, hand stitched leather wrapped steering wheel, all windows have been tinted dark. Sold new to original owner in Billings, Montana, second owner in Bozeman, Montana, third owner in Laramie, Wyoming, I am the fourth owner, original owner's manual, brochure and a folder of receipts totaling over $6,000 of upgrades that have been done to this car within the last 4,700 miles original parts from the car's upgrades, such as intake manifold, carburetor, air cleaner, valve covers, exhaust manifolds, fan, rear storage compartment metal folding cover, AM radio, speaker and some extra head lamps and wiper blades will be included, recent lube job and oil change, car is a rare find, $17,500.00 CASH!

 

[78Brougham]

Always loved the A100's great vans and such a distinctive look! Will keep my eyes peeled. Great to see you back! Ellie is very proud of you!

 

[Wonderwagon]

Yes, but I hope the pleasant memories of your travels ,with Ellie live longer.

 

[bluefury361]

does this mean you are coming to Carlisle Will?

Eyes peeled........I will find you another beauty like Jazebelle.

Not a club cab but great color:

1982 Dodge Truck

Thanks Mark. I know how good you are at sniffing the goods ones out.
As of now I plan to attend Carlisle. My vendor spaces are paid for, hate to waste that. If nothing turns up I will tow Connie with Jazebelle.

 

[bluefury361]

Would an A100 have the towing capacity that you need?

I think it would do OK. Connie is a 19' vintage 1968 travel trailer and the Admiral with a 318 2bbl handled it just fine.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

So pleased you're going to make Carlisle Pal. I'm on the hunt for you in my back yard, Jer

 

[GJS]

Glad to hear that you're on the hunt and planning on making the trip to Carlisle. I only know of one rig in my area, it's a 71 D100 sweptline (though it's 4wd and beefed up in a number of ways) with a 318/standard...nothing you'd be interested in considering your year range, the fact that it's a single cab and the body could use some work but it does come with new doors and a few other things.... I was considering it but need a daily.
Anyway, if I see anything I'll let you know. Be well and keep the dream alive, man.

 

[live4theking]

I'll be watching out for something for you.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

The Admiral was destroyed in a crash a few weeks back. I haven't giving much thought to it until just recently. I know what Ellie would say ..... Replace it ! So it's time to move on with this.
Not likely going to find a direct replacement. It would need to be a 69 or 70 Custom suburban. small block, A/C, in drive home condition. And I would discount any green, brown or gold cars. baring any extreme good luck, it's not likely to turn up anytime soon.
So I've expanded my search to a 1972-82 Dodge 1500 or 2500 club cab pickup, or a 65-70 A100 or A108 travco van. Must be a V8 auto as it will need to tow Connie. A/C a plus.
If I have to I will put the hitch back on Jazabelle and tow Connie to Carlisle that way.
If anyone here crosses paths with one of the above..... let me know, will travel for a drive home vehicle.

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Have you ever seen A/C on any A-100 or 108 Friend Will? They're ah gawd awful lookin' square metal box on the roof that runz almost drip rail to drip rail and leave fist size holez in the roof, UGG. NOW, the saving grace iz after you find your Travco, Start looking for '85 to '98 minivanz with A/Cz in two locationz. 1, behind the drivers captainz chair in the bulkhead with no left side sliding door on that side and 2, a rear A/C in the right side panel above the passenger tail lite AND GRAB EVERY THING INCLUDING ALL DUCT WORK FROM BOTH UNITZ 'CEPT THE CONDENSER. Then find the A/C compressor and bracketz AND CONDENSER from ah late '80z 318 Aspin or similar F-body and get all those goodyz INCLUDING, DRYER, AND HEATER+ EVAPORATOR. Now you've got dual A/C Pal, and it'z R134... Ask me how I know this, Jer lol

 

[commando1]

Gotcha... eyes pealing...

You're covered well in Florida. ]

 

[65 500]

Just a heads up Will on the mid '70's truck, my brother had a '76 Dodge 1/2 ton Club Cab, 8-foot bed, 2-wd, and it had a HUGE turning radius which made for very difficult maneuvering in anything close to a tight location, and that was without pulling a trailer. Oh yeah, normally I drive an '08 2500 Quad Cab, 8ft. bed, 4-wd, and his '76 was much worse as far as maneuverability is concerned.
I'll keep an eye out here for anything that might work for you, good luck!