Hi folks...another C-body has landed

I think the efforts you've taking to "customize" your Dodge might go over better in a "Hot Rod" or "Car Craft" type forum where they are all totally about customization to fit one's tastes or personality or whatever. From what I can tell most (but not all) of the members here tend to sway more towards the stock or near stock looking side of the spectrum. Just my 2 pennies.
 
Love the fronts of the 1972/73 Monaco, we don`t see them very often over here either and I agree with 70FuselageImperial, one of the least recognized fuselage fronts.

Just drove my wife`s `72 to the Calgary Stampede yesterday , what a beautiful riding car!

Marty
 
I had a aunt who owned a 72' Monaco wagon, it had concealed headlights in the front end and I THINK "faux" wood paneling along the sides. I always liked the car. Yes they are rare birds to see.
 
I like the car, always liked the lines, especially like the front end and think it looks much better than it did, but I think it would look really nice if it was gloss black with the original chrome bumpers and trim, and chrome or aluminum wheels.


Even though it is not spot on to my taste, it is a cool looking car and it is certain to be noticed while driving amoung the boring everyday vehicles.
 
Well,
I appreciate your honest opinions... although i think someone is a bit harsh? :icon_winkle: But what the h*ck.
Someone likes the stock or near-stock look, i do as well, but try as a danish resident to find 2 non-dented front fenders, non-rusted through bumpers, chrome details and what else has been lost through almost 40 years of different owners and salty winters, plus getting it in shape to pass the strict danish inspection, in less than six months. Getting it on the road and license plates was a #1 priority for me. Transforming this specimen from something that looks like Mad Max's wet dream into a restored and shiny, (if not all-stock, then just near that) 70s Mopar cruiser, including the "treasure hunting" for the missing parts is #2, and that will take time and effort.Participating on this forum is a good way to learn a lot and get help to find the missing parts, and be able to make it. I look forward to many hours in here.
Regarding my Monaco, i could just let it stay as it is, but what's happening to it does indeed differ a lot from paint rollers and reaper sticks! :D
 
1978 NYB said:
Good Job!

Did your car have to be brake tested during inspection in your country? I know my cars had to be brake tested during in inspection in Germany when I was stationed there in the U.S. Army.
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Thanks.

In Denmark, the brakes are tested during inspection. The inspector tests the brakes for uneven performance and too high pedal pressure. The maximum difference on l/r wheels is 20% on the front wheels, 30% on the rear, regardless of the car's age and equipment (drums or discs).
 
70FuselageImperial said:
I think the efforts you've taking to "customize" your Dodge might go over better in a "Hot Rod" or "Car Craft" type forum where they are all totally about customization to fit one's tastes or personality or whatever. From what I can tell most (but not all) of the members here tend to sway more towards the stock or near stock looking side of the spectrum. Just my 2 pennies.
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I'll agree also, while I'm not a stock guy, I fall into the near stock catagorey, all though I am making modifications, my modifications blend in with factory looks,

I can appreciate your taste and your efforts.

Enjoy it.

Nick
 
'69FuryIIIConvertible said:
I'll agree also, while I'm not a stock guy, I fall into the near stock catagorey, all though I am making modifications, my modifications blend in with factory looks,

I can appreciate your taste and your efforts.

Enjoy it.

Nick
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Said nicely "making modifications, my modifications blend in with factory looks", that's exactly my cup o' tea.
 
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