My 1978 Dodge Monaco 4 door sedan.

[Gary P]

More cleaning up today, I wanted to experiment with the wheels. I'll probably switch these 5.5's out for some police 7's when I eventually find some, but for now, on a shoestring, I'll tidy these ones up.

Take one wheel...

and a deck of cards......

and then....

I sprayed the sucker with black Rustoleum, and while it dried I used Nevr-Dull to polish the Police hub cap up, which made a little difference but not much...

And then once it was dried, put it back on and stuff.

I think that's totally acceptable.

Lovely.

Be safe guys!!

Gary

 

[Charger72]

Nothing wrong with that, looking good.

 

[Gary P]

Antenna put in its new place. Just for fun. I likey!

Just wanted to give a shout out to all of you who follow this thread - I hope you're all doing well, and enjoying your summers?? Sending you all my best, and let's all pray that the virus decides to miraculously disappear around...ohh I don't know...November, time? ;-)

But in all seriousness you guys, be safe and be lucky!

Gary

 

[Gary P]

Hi guys,

We are suffering a heat wave here in Utah so we hunkered down and got the car back on the road.

Friday, the carpet kit came from OC Autocarpets. The color isn't anything like I expected, but I'll have to make it work.

The rear section isn't long enough (I think it's for a two-door Monaco/Cordoba/300 maybe)so I had to use some off cuts to fill in some gaps. It looks cream here, it's actually light grey, but nothing like when I ordered it so I am a little disappointed. But we made it work.

We put the seats back in, because we have given up on finding someone to sew them - so we are going to do them ourselves. Later.

My sweet girl, always helping and that smile... ***

Once carpet, seats, trim, headlights, grille and battery were all put back in, we went for a local drive. Not too far, in case the Monaco decides to play silly-buggers. It was so hot, but we loved it. I drove out, wifey drove back. First time she has driven an old 70's tank, she LOVED it!

Now I can use my shop far more efficiently, and work on this in little bits as I go. Perfect.

Next immediate work needed is to find the power steering leak and either replace the pump and the pressure lines or just put a rebuild seal kit in.

 

[jprather]

saw this the other day and thought of you

 

[YY1]

I actually like battleship gray.

Especially on the new Chargers and Challengers.

I like yours even better with the blue interior.

Fitting for an ex "squad".


...and I did the "over 100" degrees hustle while stripping and painting my engine compartment.

While wearing a 3M/Tyvek suit and blast hood.

 

[YY1]

Were it me, I'd be looking for vintage radio gear.

At least a period correct CB and antenna.

 

[YY1]

...and maybe get a magnetic blue pentastar for the door with a catchy police-like, yet hot rod appropriate slogan.

 

[HawkRod]

Digging it!!!

 

[Gary P]

Hi guys. We had a nice little drive out in the fields of Benjamin today. Car ran good, didn’t get hot despite 97F, I kept a beady eye on the temp gauge. No problems at all. It was a joy to drive it. For no other reason than my happiness, here are some gratuitous pictures for your viewing pleasure (or displeasure) Heheheh

 

[Chargerjase]

Thats so awesome Gary. Car looks great. It brilliant that you two are enjoying the car. Keep it up and best of luck with your business. I hope you get through this.

 

[HawkRod]

Thats so awesome Gary. Car looks great. It brilliant that you two are enjoying the car. Keep it up and best of luck with your business. I hope you get through this.

Couldn't have said it better myself!

 

[Gary P]

Thank you so much Hawk and Chargerjase - we really are loving it.

We came into some hate last night with some inbred farm boys in a Highboy (stereotype much?) calling my car a piece of sh*t - which was the epitome of hypocrisy bearing in mind the Highboy looked like it had been recently exhumed) but of course they drove away fast when I beckoned them to come over. After another few minutes that vibe disappeared as we cruised through the fields in the slightly cooler air (92F) without a hiccup. Lovely!

 

[Greg Ducato]

Anyone that would say that about another mans pride and joy is no car enthusiast! Yours has been built with the affection and joy that only a true car person can understand. Thanks for sharing the ride with us, we "get it".

 

[Gary P]

Anyone that would say that about another mans pride and joy is no car enthusiast! Yours has been built with the affection and joy that only a true car person can understand. Thanks for sharing the ride with us, we "get it".

Ahh thanks Greg!

It's funny, around here, if your car isn't perfect and shiny and worth a ton, you are automatically a target for abuse, be it online or in real life. In my experience, internet tough guys and tough guys shouting from a truck in real life are equal in "pussiness" - if that's even a word!! :-D

We love our Monaco. It's not finished. They are never finished. Even with a $10k paint job it wouldn't be finished. But that's not the point. It's a battle ship and one I've wanted since I was 8 years old. I have one that's not rusted out, and everything but the horn works on it, so I am LOVING it.

I'll keep adding to this thread as we do more stuff! You guys are the best!

 

[Gary P]

I fitted some spot lights today, that I had left over from my VW Bus. I used the factory holes in the bumper so if I get sick of them, I'll take em off and put the carriage bolts back in.

Then seeing as wifey is out of town, I braved the heat (my A/C has quit blowing cold so I need to find someone with R12) and went for an evening drive in the farm lands of Lake Shore, Utah. Where everyone's mother is their sister :-D

 

[HawkRod]

Glad you are driving it and enjoying it - that's the way it should be!

 

[Gary P]

Glad you are driving it and enjoying it - that's the way it should be!

Thanks Hawk!!

 

[HawkRod]

P.S.
This is my favorite shot - great background and the car looks tough. Great Picture!!!

 

[Gary P]

saw this the other day and thought of you
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Dang that's sweet!! Thanks for thinking of me, I gotta grab me one of those!! Thanks JP!

P.S.
This is my favorite shot - great background and the car looks tough. Great Picture!!!

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Cheers Hawk - this is the exact place that time forgot. They haven't even seen camera's round those parts :-D