Beep Beep Dave
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Scored a replacement grille from the burnt Monaco that Carmine ended up with. Also got the wheels and tires. One tire was crispy lol
Old windshield set in place for now.
Dave
Dave
1972 Monaco Wagon...getting it roadworthy.
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Scored a replacement grille from the burnt Monaco that Carmine ended up with. Also got the wheels and tires. One tire was crispy lol
Old windshield set in place for now.
Dave
Dave
Beep Beep Dave
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These are the clips that hold your windshield mouldings on...you just have to carefully pry them back to release the moulding. Patience!
Dave
Beep Beep Dave
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My broadcast sheet is there! But its holding in by the front spring...slightly wrapped. Have to take the seat out to get it. Its actually quite brittle. Where else have you found Broadcast sheets in C-bodies?
Dave
GJS
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I've seen them under the pass seat and on top of the glove box but have heard they can pretty much be anywhere.
Beep Beep Dave
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The vinyl is actually quite nice, the crank handles need to be replaced with nicer originals as well as the bases and two front armrests. I was thinking of trying to dye the carpet back to black....What to do with the woodgrain? Need some suggestions!!!
Dave
Beep Beep Dave
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Back seat is nice, it got hot in there. Front seat is really starting to open up. Have to find a local place for a repair.
Dave
Beep Beep Dave
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I got working hide-a-ways! The operation is actually getting smoother with some use. Another thing that probably didn't move for 30 years.
Dave
Duncan
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Love it! I always thought that year and model Dodge had one of the most unique and beautiful front ends ever! And I loved the different way Chrysler did their wood paneling on these fusies. Having it go up over and around the windows really added to their overall presence, imho.
Beep Beep Dave
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Front seat out and broadcast sheet secured...I couldn't even do it...I had all the springs out of the way with a long prybar and still could get the front spring to release...my daughter said let me try and before I could finish saying be careful she had it in her hands....
What the heck do you think someone added this switch for?
Don't let them tell you that all Canadian cars are rusty messed and to be avoided.
This is where I am at as of yesterday.
Dave
Beep Beep Dave
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I have been moving so slow, I should already be driving it. I have a few projects on the go. I would like to have it ready for this Moparfest. If I don't get further along I may let someone else take a shot at it.
Dave
Ripinator
Old Man with a Hat
A most excellent score there, Dave. That is a very clean and surprisingly rust free wagon. I really like the look of the front end grill, etc. I think its the best looking C-Body front end there is.
MJF
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I found 3 from my 73 T&C. There was pieces under drivers seats, almost good under 3rd seat and pretty good one inside passenger front seat back rest
MonacoBlue
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What is up with Monaco wagons and 'bruised' tail gates! I have the same problem.The pathetic thing about mine is, I think it was ok until @2014. Then I suspect someone felt the need to 'nudge' it out of the place it was stuck when it got bought at auction. Oh well. Time and money.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Broadcast sheets are everywhere. Behind seat springs, top and bottom, front and back. Atop the glove box liner, under carper, above headliners, rear interior panels. I believe Will found one one the front frame rail. I located one on my 72 Challenger between the gas tank and the mat. Bottom line is,you're likely to find one anywhere
MonacoBlue
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Like those bucket seats a lot. I have some faded fake-wood-vinyl in my door panels too. I know a buy who can 'print' vinyl but I don't know if the technology has advanced to where it could repair something like this in a satisfactory end quality at a reasonable 'per unit' cost. I really like the black interior, looks very elegant. I suspect in the next 5-15 years that 3D printers will advance to where "one off" replacement parts will be affordable to the average Joe. But right now we have to network hat in hand and/or scour the internet/swap meets and hope for an estate sale one in a million find...
MonacoBlue
Senior Member
Crazy how the shaft 'arcs'...
MonacoBlue
Senior Member
CB radio? It's lonely out there in Alberta.
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
Im a little confused here
MonacoBlue
Senior Member
I just noticed your carpet looks to be the same color as mine. I call it 'dirty gold'. I am getting color swatches sent to my house from an aftermarket carpet shop: www.stockinteriors.com
polara71
Old Man with a Hat
A CB would have a power cord and Coax antenna wire for the back. The microphone plug looks similar to that on the front
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