1969-74 South African Chrysler 383

[LeBaron1973]

Perhaps Dirk could assist any member who'd like to import a RHD C body to the US or Canada as I recall comments being made, now that we have a South African contact.

 

[DirkRhodie]

Dirk I 100% agree with what LeBaron 1973 is saying. There are people who scour junkyards in the US who are C-body enthusiasts themselves and are reasonable in pricing. PayPal makes things like this possible if you are willing and able to use that service from SA. Just understand international shipping costs (and risk) will be at your expense, of course.

Would love to see a pic of the car you are trying to restore/maintain, here in this thread. And a list of what parts you are looking for. But yes, posting a Parts Wanted thread is the best way to go.

I will post a Pic the car is my late Dad's and has been standing in the garage on tresses for the last twenty years I've run it on occasion, it would be such a shame to scrap it if I can't get the main items.
The shipping is the biggest obstacle to address, I'm am thinking along the lines of using DHL as they are well represented here.
My biggest concern is getting taken for a ride, our exchange rate to the Dollar is quite something and to lose to someone you have no recourse to is a worry.

 

[DirkRhodie]

Perhaps Dirk could assist any member who'd like to import a RHD C body to the US or Canada as I recall comments being made, now that we have a South African contact.

I would gladly assist any member....as long as it's a genuine factory built RHD, not one of those converted ones

 

[MonacoBlue]

I would gladly assist any member....as long as it's a genuine factory built RHD, not one of those converted ones

Dirk I have worked with 70SportSuburban over the years as he has the connections to find all manner of parts. Message him and see if he’d be willing to ship to SA. Don’t want to see your C body scrapped! No sir!

 

[DirkRhodie]

Dirk I 100% agree with what LeBaron 1973 is saying. There are people who scour junkyards in the US who are C-body enthusiasts themselves and are reasonable in pricing. PayPal makes things like this possible if you are willing and able to use that service from SA. Just understand international shipping costs (and risk) will be at your expense, of course.

Would love to see a pic of the car you are trying to restore/maintain, here in this thread. And a list of what parts you are looking for. But yes, posting a Parts Wanted thread is the best way to go.

 

[MonacoBlue]

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A solid classic. What kind of parts are you looking for?

 

[DirkRhodie]

A solid classic. What kind of parts are you looking for?

Thanks well the biggest one is front windshield and front/rear rubbers, windlace for inner door, and complete set of weatherstriping for all four doors windows plus the flocked rubber forwindow channeling on all doors.
There is obviously a lot more but those are essential before anything else can be looked at.

 

[MonacoBlue]

WS=windshield. That is going to be tough, especially overseas shipment. Ouch. Even in the US these are $500+, and can be hard to find - I own a 73 “fuselage” style C-body. I would be concerned about international shipment of glass.

For other items, have you tried Metro Moulded Parts?

 

[T-revorNobody]

Found three more -

NOT MINE - 1971 Chrysler 383 Sedan - R150,000 - Mount Edgecombe, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

NOT MINE - 1972 Chrysler 383 Sedan - R180,000 - Alberton, Gauteng, South Africa

Looks like the Ford-powered '69 with the uh..interesting paint job is also still available


NOT MINE - 1973 Chrysler 383 Sedan - R160,000 - Strand, Western Cape, South Africa

 

[DirkRhodie]

WS=windshield. That is going to be tough, especially overseas shipment. Ouch. Even in the US these are $500+, and can be hard to find - I own a 73 “fuselage” style C-body. I would be concerned about international shipment of glass.

For other items, have you tried Metro Moulded Parts?

Managed to get a front windshield imported for $490 which is great considering its include duties and taxes

 

[MonacoBlue]

Managed to get a front windshield imported for $490 which is great considering its include duties and taxes

That is EXCELLENT. Congratulations, Dirk! Did it come from the US? I am curious to know where it was made...

 

[DirkRhodie]

That is EXCELLENT. Congratulations, Dirk! Did it come from the US? I am curious to know where it was made...

Yes it did come from the USA.....i will look for manufacturer and let you know....now for all the rubbers, door rubbers and cat whiskers etc...

 

[MonacoBlue]

I am happy for you. It's highly important to get access to parts! Forgot if I mentioned earlier, Metro Moulded out of Minnesota may have some items you need.

Metro Moulded Parts (metrommp.com)

Also, Steele Rubber products in Denver, North Carolina might have some, but they do not carry too much for C-bodies.

Keep us posted with your progress!!!

 

[HWYCRZR]

@QQE Quirley Quality Engineering has the cat whiskers for most as well as some good reproduction Chrysler licensed parts. Not sure of their shipping policies. They are a member here.
Here is one of their Catalogs.

 

[MonacoBlue]

@QQE Quirley Quality Engineering has the cat whiskers for most as well as some good reproduction Chrysler licensed parts. Not sure of their shipping policies. They are a member here.
Here is one of their Catalogs. View attachment 484175

Excellent, thanks for the recommendation HWYCRZR!

 

[DirkRhodie]

@QQE Quirley Quality Engineering has the cat whiskers for most as well as some good reproduction Chrysler licensed parts. Not sure of their shipping policies. They are a member here.
Here is one of their Catalogs. View attachment 484175

Thanks a mil for the info I will contact them as to shipping FedEx head office in Durban is across the road from me so that's a huge bonus as that postal service here in SA is a shambles and almost zero chance the parts would arrive.

 

[Walter Joy]

Another Chrysler 383 at a show in South Africa.

 

[Mid70's Chrysler Fanatic]

And if I had won that billion-dollar lotto jackpot last week, maybe one of these Chryslers would’ve ended up stateside.

 

[MonacoBlue]

It is an attractive car. I like the styling of the seats as well. More of a driver oriented car.

 

[AzBear]

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