For Sale 1969 Dodge Polara 4 dr.hdtp. 78,000/383 asking 1500. Falcon Co. U.S.A.
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tbm3fan
Old Man with a Hat
Nah, doesn't cut it with me. I can't abide cutting up a perfectly good car for another. If it had it's rear end smashed in and all else was fine then I would be fine with it but this car has no physical damage. If it were in Northern California then I would have no doubt already bought it as I have no issues with 4dr hardtops and like the 69 model year.
In fact, and pardon me, but I have less issues with an engine being taken and the rest put up for sale. One can always find a 383 or 440 laying around. Besides numbers matching means little to me.
fc7_plumcrazy
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I agree completly.
There is no reason to cut up any old C-Body for parts.
There are enough parts cars out there at all the classic car salvage yards (ie Murray park etcetc).
Finally a lot of sheetmetalparts can be reproduced if you have a knowledgeable bodyman.
There are enough sources out there, the resources left have to be used with sense and no running&driving cars need to be cut up
Carsten
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
There's plenty of reasons too many parts aren't that available as you suggest but you're entitled
Golden Banana
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Glad to see this car is going to see road time again - it deserves that! well done that man!!:yaayy:
Wile E Coyote
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Sealed the deal tonight ya'll!
I sold the 383 drivetrain to a guy on b-bodies-only for his 72 Scamp; he's building a Pro-Street car. The rear axle went to a street rodder building a 350 Chevy powered T-bucket - but he loves Mopar posi-tracks - go figure! Body panels are available, PM me for requests.
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JUST MESSING WITH YOU GUYS!!! Car is going to be saved AS-IS, cleaned up, and enjoyed AS-IS. We're keeping it intact, and preserving it to the best of our financial abilities!!! Thanks for the lead on this one! I'll keep you updated as we clean it up and enjoy it! Cheers.
tbm3fan
Old Man with a Hat
I definitely want to see more pictures of the car
BigCRig
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Great News!!! Wilee,glad to see that someone off the forum will purchase this extraordinary auto, am glad I posted it. Have to post some pics. when you can, want to see more of it.:wtg:
1969vert500
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Come on man stop teasing I could use that floor pan!!
Wile E Coyote
Super Genius
Alcon - (all concerned; military term)
1991 - I was stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. My wife and I agreed to rent out our basement to a single airman that was in my unit. I was 26, he was 21. I was a life long Mopar lover, and I influenced him into Mopar when a car came up for sale in our neighborhood that I wanted - but couldn't afford at the time. I convinced him to buy it so that in essence, I had access to it. That car was a 383, 69 Polara, 4-door hardtop. White car, Utah winters, salt, leaking wiper arm seals, no garage, marriage, kids, life, etc. - it all got in the way and his Polara took hit after hit in deteriorating. I've always wanted to have my own 383, 69 Polara 4-door hardtop so I've kept looking all these years and waiting. Finally, this week - the right car surfaced thanks to a member here. My selfish, inner me knew my Polara Lottery just hit - but in the same exact moment, my heart knew that I had to secure this car for my friend, my best friend, and my EOD brother. So I made the call and committed to buy the car that night. The next morning, I called my buddy and told him the story of finding this car - and although I wanted it, he came first. Talks ensued with his wife, and despite his own financial situation, he accepted my find - and bought it. He is still in Ogden, Utah so he is only 9 hours away from the car. He will be keeping it just as stock as it is, cleaning it up, tuning it up and driving it. After 24 years of passion for 69 4-door hardtop Polara's, I assure you ALL - this car will NOT be parted, stripped, cut, salvaged, or sold. A lover of C-bodies and Imperials, I too find it unacceptable to rape a C-body of its drivetrain for another model. I promote the health and well being of intact C-bodies! Thanks to the OP for posting this ad - thanks to those of you that have commented, and sorry to those of you hoping that this car would be parted out.
Here is his current 69 Polara:
1991 - I was stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. My wife and I agreed to rent out our basement to a single airman that was in my unit. I was 26, he was 21. I was a life long Mopar lover, and I influenced him into Mopar when a car came up for sale in our neighborhood that I wanted - but couldn't afford at the time. I convinced him to buy it so that in essence, I had access to it. That car was a 383, 69 Polara, 4-door hardtop. White car, Utah winters, salt, leaking wiper arm seals, no garage, marriage, kids, life, etc. - it all got in the way and his Polara took hit after hit in deteriorating. I've always wanted to have my own 383, 69 Polara 4-door hardtop so I've kept looking all these years and waiting. Finally, this week - the right car surfaced thanks to a member here. My selfish, inner me knew my Polara Lottery just hit - but in the same exact moment, my heart knew that I had to secure this car for my friend, my best friend, and my EOD brother. So I made the call and committed to buy the car that night. The next morning, I called my buddy and told him the story of finding this car - and although I wanted it, he came first. Talks ensued with his wife, and despite his own financial situation, he accepted my find - and bought it. He is still in Ogden, Utah so he is only 9 hours away from the car. He will be keeping it just as stock as it is, cleaning it up, tuning it up and driving it. After 24 years of passion for 69 4-door hardtop Polara's, I assure you ALL - this car will NOT be parted, stripped, cut, salvaged, or sold. A lover of C-bodies and Imperials, I too find it unacceptable to rape a C-body of its drivetrain for another model. I promote the health and well being of intact C-bodies! Thanks to the OP for posting this ad - thanks to those of you that have commented, and sorry to those of you hoping that this car would be parted out.
Here is his current 69 Polara:
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Whew....
Wile E Coyote
Super Genius
LOL - yeah, I get chatty after my fourth double bourbon...
70NPORT
Old Man with a Hat
Nice. Glad to see it's gonna stay as is and in tact. Fooled us there for a second. Now...drive it!
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
No. I went "whew" over the story itself. Awesome.
goldfish65
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Glad I clicked on this thread again to hear the rest of the story, really cool the car will be loved again.
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