My last two purchases.

[Binx]

TWO GREAT SCORES!!!! Congratulations

 

[ImpJay]

285hp from what I read.

One AMA spec sheet states that the 440 with dual exhaust made 280hp and it was only available for police cars. Here`s the link for you:
The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1973 AMA Specifications - Polara/Monaco
Interesting to notice that cheaper models got 5hp and 5 lb. ft. more than Chryslers or Imperials. ``Normal`` 440 installed to Dodges made 220hp and 350 lb. ft. instead of 215hp and 345 lb. ft.

 

[71Polara383]

I started to clean up the cop car....coming back to life!

 

[71Polara383]

Original paint shined up pretty good. 77,812 Original miles. Is this what would be considered a "survivor"? Also on the fuel line there is a valve and hose going to the passenger inner fender. Is this to provide fuel to stranded motorists?

 

[Davea Lux]

No, that looks like the hose for CA emissions that went back to the tank to pull fuel vapor into the PCV system. Look on the passenger side valve cover canister for a blocked port. Police cruisers that had the stranded motorist setup have a hose reel (4 leg) mounted usually to the top of the core support. If you follow the hose back, there will be a "T" fitting on the output side of the fuel pump if it is a stranded motorist setup.

Dave

 

[71Polara383]

No, that looks like the hose for CA emissions that went back to the tank to pull fuel vapor into the PCV system. Look on the passenger side valve cover canister for a blocked port. Police cruisers that had the stranded motorist setup have a hose reel (4 leg) mounted usually to the top of the core support. If you follow the hose back, there will be a "T" fitting on the output side of the fuel pump if it is a stranded motorist setup.

Dave

No blocked ports anywhere. I thought the same thing...

 

[Davea Lux]

Can't tell, that looks like the hose for CA emissions that went back to the tank to pull fuel vapor into the PCV system. Look on the passenger side valve cover canister for a blocked port. Police cruisers that had the stranded motorist setup have a hose reel (4 leg) mounted usually to the top of the core support. If you follow the hose back, there will be a "T" fitting on the output side of the fuel pump if it is a stranded motorist setup. The pics are inconclusive, but the "T" fitting with the valve suggests that might be the case. If you need the hose reel set up, I think I still have one of the 4 Leg appliances for the hose.

Dave

 

[Davea Lux]

No blocked ports anywhere. I thought the same thing...

Note I added some additional info to this post.

Dave

 

[BLIMP]

Looks great Wyatt. Had no idea about a stranded motorist setup, that's very interesting!

 

[Fratzog]

Late to this thread. Nice to see 2 more going to a good home. Congratulations.

 

[FK3 Sport Fury]

I love that 73 cruiser especially in the survivor condition you found it.Congrats on an awesome score.

 

[sixpkrt]

The cop car is lookin good Wyatt.

 

[75LandYacht]

Man oh man what a pair.. thanks for saving them.. beautiful cars for sure.

 

[71Polara383]

Thanks guys! Some pics from yesterday. After doing a motor swap on the Monaco, tinkering and polishing on the squad is perfect for these fall days.

 

[75LandYacht]

Thanks guys! Some pics from yesterday. After doing a motor swap on the Monaco, tinkering and polishing on the squad is perfect for these fall days.

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Just my 2cents.. go Blackwall out on the squad car. RWL’s don’t look right since she’s all original.. just say’en.

 

[71Polara383]

Just my 2cents.. go Blackwall out on the squad car. RWL’s don’t look right since she’s all original.. just say’en.

I will be flipping them around if I decide to keep the car. Three is company. Four is a crowd...

 

[Davea Lux]

I will be flipping them around if I decide to keep the car. Three is company. Four is a crowd...

Four is a good start on a C-Body fleet.

Dave

 

[71Polara383]

Four is a good start on a C-Body fleet.

Dave

I agree gotta let something go and wait for my convertible or wagon.

 

[LocuMob]

I agree gotta let something go and wait for my convertible or wagon.

Plenty of outdoor parking at the Playground!

I get to figure out my new storage space, two are going in, and maybe a third, then I'd have four C bodies, and six old vehicles total. At least four of them run, so that's good.

 

[71Polara383]

Plenty of outdoor parking at the Playground!

I get to figure out my new storage space, two are going in, and maybe a third, then I'd have four C bodies, and six old vehicles total. At least four of them run, so that's good.

I had to think about it like this...I have 3 two doors and a squad car...if something has to go I can manage with 2, two doors and a squad car.