70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
Guess the two 71 Gran Fury's I looked at years ago were fakes.
Maybe I'll just stick to e bodies
Maybe I'll just stick to e bodies
The Chevy Owner's Dummy Guide to C-bodies.
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commando1
Old Man with a Hat
lolGuess the two 71 Gran Fury's I looked at years ago were fakes.
Maybe I'll just stick to e bodies
They were 71 Fury Gran Coupes.
Furys, Dave, not Gran Furys...
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
must be my dyslexia kicking in. Oops, glad I am not a fusie guy too many badges.
saylor
Senior Member
I dunno brad but +1 for joining the site. way to stand behind your work. I'm gonna go read your article.
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300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
...and therefor now etched for all eternity in concrete...
You know what they say. Once it's on the internet...
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
BradleyIger
New Member
Appreciate the clarification. Honestly I don't know how I made that mistake and it is absolutely worthy of ridicule.
The research I did for the article seems to indicate that there's some ongoing debate as to whether or not the Imperial was a D body or C body in 1965. In any case, we'll toss those Fury shots, as we did with the Imperial. Thanks.
The research I did for the article seems to indicate that there's some ongoing debate as to whether or not the Imperial was a D body or C body in 1965. In any case, we'll toss those Fury shots, as we did with the Imperial. Thanks.
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It happens Brad. But in your business, everybody gets to see it -- and comment upon it -- good or bad.
As others have said in response to your thread, (1) members here own some of the finest examples of C (and D and other full-size mopars we follow) bodies left in the world, (2) somebody here is gonna be able to answer ANY C body question you may have, and (3) keep the chart in post 17 for future reference.
Good luck and thanks for taking commando1's invitation to participate here and hopefully again in the future
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Brad, quick one.
You could delete the B body Monaco and Fury, OR label or refer to them as B bodies, since in your article text you pointed out that some of the venerable full size C-body nameplates wound up on "other platforms".
thanks again.
You could delete the B body Monaco and Fury, OR label or refer to them as B bodies, since in your article text you pointed out that some of the venerable full size C-body nameplates wound up on "other platforms".
Despite their efforts, sales of the big, thirsty C-Body vehicles did not meet the company’s expectations, and the mid-1970s saw a consolidation of the lineup, with many models either being moved to other platforms, merged with similar offerings within the C-Body roster, or dropped altogether.
And I think you got a little nit in the next line in that paragraph .. "soldier" vs "solider" -- to take a peek at?
thanks again.
Yes, on the fender tag and build sheet...sadly Chrysler Corp was inconsistent in documenting options on fender tags for some reason (like the A12 option on Hurst 300s).
Nope: D bodies were full frame cars...ended in 66...from 67-73 Imperials were C bodies with a stretched stub frame.
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
I got it, schooled much like Brad thanks.
Carmine
Old Man with a Hat
Well +1 buddy for having the balls to own up to the mistakes and join the site. Maybe there is hope for the younger generation after all. 
That said, I have some issue with this part of the article:
The C-Body catalog had proven so successful in the years leading up to the mid-1970s that, despite economic turmoil and an auto industry reeling from a one-two punch of federal regulation and skyrocketing gas prices, Chrysler decided to embark on the costly venture of redesigning both the C-Body’s styling and the chassis itself. Despite their efforts, sales of the big, thirsty C-Body vehicles did not meet the company’s expectations,
The advanced planning for new '74 Cs would have begun as soon as the 69's hit the showrooms. All was not yet doom and gloom, at least in terms of gas prices and the EPA. You can see the effect of increasing safety awareness regarding the "unibelt" (one piece, 3-point) belts, the massive bumpers (more of an insurance thing) and finally the center-mounted glovebox with it's huge, padded open area behind the usual glovebox location (preparation for passenger airbags). But the fuel crisis (oil embargo) didn't hit until these cars were in the showroom (Fall '73). So using the word "despite" isn't quite accurate.. Big car re-designs were essentially business-as-usual in 1970.
On a related 1974-78 note, I can appreciate the Bluesmobile as an iconic Formal-Era C-body. But I think there were a few more interesting standouts/features from that era that would have made good graphics...
Some of the most awesome interiors ever:
And the last real 4dr htp in the industry. Last 2dr htp Mopar, (maybe the industry?)
That said, I have some issue with this part of the article:
The C-Body catalog had proven so successful in the years leading up to the mid-1970s that, despite economic turmoil and an auto industry reeling from a one-two punch of federal regulation and skyrocketing gas prices, Chrysler decided to embark on the costly venture of redesigning both the C-Body’s styling and the chassis itself. Despite their efforts, sales of the big, thirsty C-Body vehicles did not meet the company’s expectations,
The advanced planning for new '74 Cs would have begun as soon as the 69's hit the showrooms. All was not yet doom and gloom, at least in terms of gas prices and the EPA. You can see the effect of increasing safety awareness regarding the "unibelt" (one piece, 3-point) belts, the massive bumpers (more of an insurance thing) and finally the center-mounted glovebox with it's huge, padded open area behind the usual glovebox location (preparation for passenger airbags). But the fuel crisis (oil embargo) didn't hit until these cars were in the showroom (Fall '73). So using the word "despite" isn't quite accurate.. Big car re-designs were essentially business-as-usual in 1970.
On a related 1974-78 note, I can appreciate the Bluesmobile as an iconic Formal-Era C-body. But I think there were a few more interesting standouts/features from that era that would have made good graphics...
Some of the most awesome interiors ever:
And the last real 4dr htp in the industry. Last 2dr htp Mopar, (maybe the industry?)
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
I have to admit I was a tad miffed that the focus of the Formals was that the Bluesmobile was one. With Formals being the epitome of so many things to Formal owners, all were neglected so as to appeal to the uninformed masses.
That is the equivalent of saying you have done an informative writeup on Ford Broncos and only mentioning O.J.
That is the equivalent of saying you have done an informative writeup on Ford Broncos and only mentioning O.J.
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A 74-75 Imperial 4 wheel disc brake plug would have made me excited... and agree that a pointy nosed Formal belongs in there too.
MarPar
Meat Man with a Hat
69CoronetRT
Senior Member
Do you have a pic of a tag with W23 on it?
No...I do not collect pics of tags. It is my understanding of how it was in 69.
69CoronetRT
Senior Member
OK. I've never seen W wheel codes on a fender tag. I thought maybe you might have one.
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