Ok, I know its not a B-body

[WP29440SE]

its like a car wreck, i cant stop looking at it ! thing is sharp. the wheel covers remind me of the turbine cars

 

[FatJack]

Love the ride...
Wonder how many factory 4 speeds came in 65 Newports?? I actually had one in the early 70's.

 

[Red63440]

Hey Guys I walked away from it.....he forgot to mention a few items..like the scratch in the windshield, the mouse holes in the headliner, the fact that the rear windows didn't work, that some of the exterior trim was held on by scotch tape, that the trunk was very wet, that the arm rest on the drivers side was trashed and on and on......still looking.

 

[daredevil]

yep thats a c body. youre outta here. Just kidding,looks sweet.edit,oh too bad looked good.

 

[Red63440]

Ok, I bought myself a car today and it is SWEET!!!!


Its a 1968 Dodge Monaco 500 and the odometer reads 59,368. I believe this car was originally from California. Car has just about every option that was in the book. No rust or rot anywhere. Stainless steel trim. Interior is original in very good condition. Original Big Block 383 cubic inch High Performance Mopar V8 topped by the original coded 4 bbl Carter AVS carburetor. Cylinder heads were machined with new valves, guides and hardened valve seats (to accommodate unleaded gas) by Drakes Engine Shop in Rochester. Runs great and goes like a bat out of hell. Factory 15” wheels and factory 4 piston front disc brakes. Newer 235/75R15 tires. Has factory AC but not currently working.


What’s New:
Valves & Hardened Valve Seats
New Water Pump
New Hoses
New Belts
New Champion Spark Plugs
New Spark Plug Wires
New 4 Piston Calipers

Upgraded to Mopar Electronic Ignition (Orange Box) from old points ignition.
Upgraded to a TTI Stainless Steel Exhaust System
Original AM – 8 Track Radio converted to AM-FM with rear speakers (hidden under rear package shelf) by previous owner. Yes the 8 Track works.

Fender Tag Decoding:
CAR: Dodge Polara 2 Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 383cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: May 23.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Premium Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. White on Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Burgundy Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Black Horizontal Accent Stripe.

MOLDINGS:
14: Sill Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
D9: Front Disk Brakes
H2: Power Locks
J8: Remote Trunk Release
K8: Power Windows
P6: Rear Seat Speaker
R0: AM 8-Track Radio
S1: Air Conditioning
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y7: White Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
j0: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
k7: Passenger Outside Manual Mirror
r6: Unknown Option
u7: Unknown Option

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

That is a sharp looking car Red! Now you can get out and cruise in something instead of just looking at one stuck in the garage and eating up hundred dollar bills! You didn't mention what year, but I'm guessing '68 by virtue of the round side marker lights. Hope to catch you at one of the east coast shows next year. Congrats on a nice find.

 

[Red63440]

That is a sharp looking car Red! Now you can get out and cruise in something instead of just looking at one stuck in the garage and eating up hundred dollar bills! You didn't mention what year, but I'm guessing '68 by virtue of the round side marker lights. Hope to catch you at on of the east coast shows next year. Congrats on a nice find.

My bad...Its a 1968 Dodge Monaco 500, pretty rare from what I have been able to find out.

 

[MarPar]

Hot damn Red!! you got yourself a cream puff right there! i like it!! congrats!

 

[71dodgechargerrt]

My dad had a 65 Windsor 4dr white with a red interior, power windows, not sure if thats what gave me the Mopar bug or not, he had a Chevy before that...still remember that car I think I was 9

 

[shag766]

And cheap!!

"cheap" is a very harsh word. a more sensitive way would be "very reasonably priced" lol

 

[Red63440]

"cheap" is a very harsh word. a more sensitive way would be "very reasonably priced" lol

The 65 Chrysler was cheap compared to this one, it was just reasonably priced!

 

[detmatt1]

Really nice car Red, still kinda bummed about the silver one though.

 

[Meep-Meep]

WoW! Looks clean. Congrats on the new ride. Next thread started by you: How do I get a 528 hemi in a C body? Haha!

 

[Red63440]

Nah, this one will stay the way it is......

 

[dave dodge]

Nah, this one will stay the way it is......

Wow, I guess you don't need that paint!! Super sharp car Red. I had a 68 Monaco way back, but it doesn't compare to yours. Looking forward to seeing the car in person.

 

[Greg Ducato]

Wow! what a beautiful and well optioned honey. I love that teloscopic wheel, you did very well sir!!!

 

[tpodwdog]

beautiful car Red....congrats. RED68MONACO. my buddy has a 68 "300" convertible. love to get my hands on that car.

 

[Red63440]

I have owned more C-bodies than I want to admit to but this one is the sportiest by far and I am happy with the purchase.

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beautiful car Red....congrats. RED68MONACO. my buddy has a 68 "300" convertible. love to get my hands on that car.

I was sort of thinking Red68500...