Hello All,
I just joined the group as a C-Body owner for the past 7 years. I was never really a MOPAR guy until I found and 'rescued' the Chrysler and can appreciate why this community loves these cars. It really has been a joy to work on and drive it. There was just something cool about it that spoke to me even in it's neglected condition in '08. I had to save it and glad I did! The car is pretty original inside and out. The original 413/727 runs great and I sometimes fight the urge to modify it because it's such a great motor and trans as-is. it's pretty well equipped with everything except tilt/tele column and cruise. I've restored the original A/C system down to the hoses. The only thing I have to do mechanically is fix the darn dash clock...
I have period-correct mods to wheels and paint and updated to disc front brakes. I opted for a Waldron factory-correct dual exhaust but with 'imposter' mufflers for a little extra rumble. I have either rebuilt, replaced or refreshed just about everything after decades of sitting and lack of maintenance and it has been worth it. Sadly I have more time and dough into it than market value but it's such a great machine - I don't care.
I'm a gearhead/architecture/history fanatic, mega-fan of Detroit, and old-school manufacturing culture. I also own a old Pontiac Streamliner and have a small collection of custom/vintage bicycles and appliances I've restored and tinker with. I'll post a photo history of the car and look forward to trading knowledge with all of you. Thanks!
I just joined the group as a C-Body owner for the past 7 years. I was never really a MOPAR guy until I found and 'rescued' the Chrysler and can appreciate why this community loves these cars. It really has been a joy to work on and drive it. There was just something cool about it that spoke to me even in it's neglected condition in '08. I had to save it and glad I did! The car is pretty original inside and out. The original 413/727 runs great and I sometimes fight the urge to modify it because it's such a great motor and trans as-is. it's pretty well equipped with everything except tilt/tele column and cruise. I've restored the original A/C system down to the hoses. The only thing I have to do mechanically is fix the darn dash clock...
I have period-correct mods to wheels and paint and updated to disc front brakes. I opted for a Waldron factory-correct dual exhaust but with 'imposter' mufflers for a little extra rumble. I have either rebuilt, replaced or refreshed just about everything after decades of sitting and lack of maintenance and it has been worth it. Sadly I have more time and dough into it than market value but it's such a great machine - I don't care.
I'm a gearhead/architecture/history fanatic, mega-fan of Detroit, and old-school manufacturing culture. I also own a old Pontiac Streamliner and have a small collection of custom/vintage bicycles and appliances I've restored and tinker with. I'll post a photo history of the car and look forward to trading knowledge with all of you. Thanks!
