The green bean 1977 Chrysler Town & Country

[Mr.Miller]

I just picked up a 1977 Chrysler Town & Country 440. It’s claimed to have 35,000 original miles and is fairly well optioned.

The short version of the story I got with the car is this: it was dropped off at a mechanic’s shop for repairs, the bill was paid, but no one ever came back to pick it up. The car ended up sitting there for about two years before an employee at the shop took it home. Eventually, he sold it to me. She was last wearing Montana plates.

I’m new to Mopars and still learning, so I’d appreciate any facts, history, or stories about these cars that you’re willing to share.

 

[mobileparts]

Nice score !!! Nice story ( for you !! )
@Mntac — take a peek…..

 

[69CoronetRT]

Greetings and welcome to FCBO.

Nice score. Thanks for sharing.

I've circles something on your picture. There are, appears to be two, metal tags fixed to the radiator support that contain numbers and letters, This metal tag is is commonly called a fender tag. The tags were used to help identify what certain options came on the car as well as paint and interior trim level codes letting the plant folks what color the exterior was to be painted and what trim was to be installed in the car.

There are folks like me that collect data from tags and enter them into data bases. That helps us see patters of when certain cars were built, common colors schemes and what percentage of cars came. with which options.

Several of us would greatly appreciate legible pictures of these tags for our research.

Thanks and, again, welcome. Tell us more.

 

[SIPLOWGUY]

Nice!

 

[Trace 300 Hurst]

I’m new to Mopars and still learning, so I’d appreciate any facts, history, or stories about these cars that you’re willing to share.

You’ve definitely come to the right place. The members here will gladly provide you with lots of info and good advice.

 

[mrfury68]

Very nice score!! Looks to be in nice shape. Have fun with it.

 

[mopar preferred]

"Fix the cigarette lighter."

Congratulations!

 

[cuda hunter]

What a beautiful interior! Looks like quite the score.
I don't see a dent on that big ole girl.
Any rust on her? I doubt it, coming from Montana.
And it's not gonna get any rust in New Mexico.

Here's my trim tag on my 76 T&C.

Notice not only the two trim tags with the stamped letter/number combinations but the underneath tag that is bent. It has 4 different assembly line inspectors stamp cutouts in it.

 

[cuda hunter]

Even though the pic is a little grainy I really like the New Mexico sky behind green bean here.
North West NM ?

 

[Mr.Miller]

Greetings and welcome to FCBO.

Nice score. Thanks for sharing.

I've circles something on your picture. There are, appears to be two, metal tags fixed to the radiator support that contain numbers and letters, This metal tag is is commonly called a fender tag. The tags were used to help identify what certain options came on the car as well as paint and interior trim level codes letting the plant folks what color the exterior was to be painted and what trim was to be installed in the car.

There are folks like me that collect data from tags and enter them into data bases. That helps us see patters of when certain cars were built, common colors schemes and what percentage of cars came. with which options.

Several of us would greatly appreciate legible pictures of these tags for our research.

Thanks and, again, welcome. Tell us more.

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It was a little difficult to get all the numbers and letters readable.

 

[Mr.Miller]

Even though the pic is a little grainy I really like the New Mexico sky behind green bean here.
North West NM ?

Yeah i don’t know why the photo posted grainy. But im in southern NM.

 

[mopar preferred]

Perhaps do a pencil rubbing of the tags?

 

[Mr.Miller]

Great idea! I’ll give it a try.

 

[Mr.Miller]

Greetings and welcome to FCBO.

Nice score. Thanks for sharing.

I've circles something on your picture. There are, appears to be two, metal tags fixed to the radiator support that contain numbers and letters, This metal tag is is commonly called a fender tag. The tags were used to help identify what certain options came on the car as well as paint and interior trim level codes letting the plant folks what color the exterior was to be painted and what trim was to be installed in the car.

There are folks like me that collect data from tags and enter them into data bases. That helps us see patters of when certain cars were built, common colors schemes and what percentage of cars came. with which options.

Several of us would greatly appreciate legible pictures of these tags for our research.

Thanks and, again, welcome. Tell us more.

View attachment 749190

 

[SIPLOWGUY]

Wow, that's a lot of options!

 

[John FatFab]

Man what a score! I really love the dark colors on these wagons, that green is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[CBODY67]

Welcome and great score!

A little buffing and waxing on the Chrysler acrylic enamel paint and some careful cleaning of the vinyl interior can result in a prett-much OEM look, or better. Any issues with the outside "wood trim" can be "patina"?

Drive and get to know the car. How it acts and responds. What works best to get its best performance, too. Putting the tire pressures close to 35psi cold might firm-up the rid a bit and also improve steering response.

These cars rode nice, to me, BUT they were not meant to have "GM Float" or "Ford Numbness". Which is where the higher tire pressures can come in.

Enjoy!
CBODY67

 

[traintech55]

I owned a twin to this wagon many years ago. Nice car.

 

[cbarge]

WELCOME!
Thanks for sharing as I suggestted to you on FB to join here.
Lots of goid knowledgable people here.
Is thee an option ut did NOT cone with? Lol!
Cheers!
Leaburh

 

[MAR Miss Ann's Ride]

Would be interesting to know how the mechanic came to possess the vehicle. Maybe he had lien rights. Perhaps an elderly owner took it in for work and met his/her demise. Heirs didn't want the trouble of selling it through the estate so they struck a deal...just speculation. I assume you have a title.

The stories our old cars could tell...