Hello everyone. Im new to the site.I purchased a 1970 4 door monaco as a parts car for my 70 challenger however the monaco is too nice to use as a doner car. The monaco is in great shape with the exception of the front sub frame (totally rotted). Would like to repair or replace the frame any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
1970 monaco subframe repair
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57fury440
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I'm curious, I have E bodies. What were you going to use from the Polara on your Challenger. The engine and transmission would work, but anything else? I agree with you, I would fix that and get another parts car. Maybe you can find another one in poor condition, but with a good sub frame.
My challenger was a factory 383 2bbl same as the monaco. Mainly want the motor. I drive a 1974 challenger and am restoring a 1970. Been collecting parts for years. What year is your challenger?
57fury440
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Two Barracudas. A 1972 that I ordered and purchased new in 72 It is B5 blue with a white interior and sport hood and a 318 torqueflite. The second is a 1974 that I have since 1995. It also has the original 318 and torqueflite. The 318 has a 4 barrel, cam and lifters, duals, etc. I have a 360 that is about ready to go in it next spring.
Beautiful cars to drive. My 1974 chally has a 440 reverse manual valve body trans and 4:10 gears. Not very smooth to drive but fun to beat on.lol. I threw out the factory nice running 318 when i was a kid.Not a smart move.
57fury440
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Here are a couple of pictures. The 57 has a 440 4 speed.
Georgeous cars. Love driving a 4 speed mopar. I grew up driving a 340 4 speed 1972 challenger.
57fury440
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The 72 has never been restored. I repainted it back in the 80s and added the hockey stick stripe otherwise it is mostly original. It is a pleasure to drive. It has a 3:23 sure grip in it.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
Hey man is that a black on black 70 Monaco?
Yes. Someone painted it black recently. Sloppy paint job but the body seems excellent. Not sure of the original color. Love the black on black combo.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
Post a photo of the fender tag for us please!
You cannot part this car out for an E body, there's plenty of 70 383-2 engines available.
You cannot part this car out for an E body, there's plenty of 70 383-2 engines available.
I will go out to the garage soon t
Heres a photo of the fender tag. Its been painted over and a bit hard to read so i made a pencil sketch of it.Dont worry i have lots of engine choices for my challenger and dont plan on destroying an unmolested monaco. Its too nice.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
NOT MINE - 1970 Dodge Monaco 4dr Hardtop - $6,500 - Malahide, Ontario, Canada
At the time of posting, this FB listing is 1 day old. 1970 Dodge Monaco 4dr Hardtop - $6,500 - Malahide, Ontario, Canada FB Description have for sale a Dodge Monaco, I really don't know much about this car, as it is an estate sale. Asking $6,500 or best offer
www.forcbodiesonly.com
Here it is before the Black paint.
Awesome. Thank you for looking it up.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
We try to track the dodges, I had a feeling it was the same car, but wanted to be sure.
Plenty of subframes out there, and it's a very doable job. Car deserves it. Save her life
Fratzog
Old Man with a Hat
If you are up for a road trip Murray will likely have a decent frame for your Monaco.
I'm assuming you have already checked with Nigel at National Moparts?
I'm assuming you have already checked with Nigel at National Moparts?
Im new to owning a c body. Always had e bodies. Thank you for the leads on locating a frame. I figured that they were impossible to find. Now i have hope. Much appriciated.
Why anyone would paint FP43L0D282681 black is mind-boggling, especially since the original FT6 looked so good on a Monaco. Don’t get me wrong, black on black is nice — but the original was great.
@71Polara383 @polara71 and @Fratzog have been keeping track of the C-body 70-71 Dodges for years.
@71Polara383 @polara71 and @Fratzog have been keeping track of the C-body 70-71 Dodges for years.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
What has me stumped is, if the asking price was 6500, how does that become a parts car? Especially if the owner between 6500 seller and current owner put a paint job on it. That's an expensive parts car or someone took a huge loss.
I talked to Murray today. He is going to see if he has a decent frame for me. Just waiting for his phone call. Fingers crossed. Thank you again.
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