Congratulations on purchase.... I am surprised by, how good is in shape that car is... It's like almost i that car has been kept in close barn or somthing. Even some Barn kept cars has rust in rocker panels. It's a steel deal....Loking forword to see her in it's Glory.. hope u will be restoring it in upcoming few videos . Feast for our eyes..😊
Change the fluids, invest in some tune up parts & add a battery & tires I will bet you have that Plymouth running & driving in a weekend!! Sweet deal!!👍
My Aunt had this car only a hardtop. Damn slant six wouldn't stop running. The rest of the car was a rust bucket. She kept my brother's and I busy with repairs. We begged her to get another car lol.
I had a 64 Valiant Signet 200 convertible. White with a red gut and black top. Dad bought it in 1971 from a junkyard and fixed it up. Mom drove it for 10 years and then i got it. Rusted floors, fenders and quarters. Did what I could with bondo, sheet metal and pop rivets. Sold it 13 years ago and don't miss it. Ironically, like you, i also have a 74 Charger.
There are supposed to be cables that run from the rear top bow to below the rear window to keep the top in place, either yours are broken or missing. They are available repro
I like it, but realize how these finds turn into a major money pit. To be usable at all that top must be replaced which alone would be $1,500 to $2,000 or more. It was in a junkyard for a reason and likely mechanically wore out. I could see this being flipped to someone clueless and the buyer's remorse quickly setting in.
Yeah we'll need to see how it runs. I've gotten a lot worse to the point of being drivable. I don't think it was ever in a junkyard. With how rust free the floor and trunk are I'd think it had to have been stored under cover considering the top is not at all waterproof. I found a company selling new canvas for the top for around $800 the other day. It's shipping to Alaska that's gonna suck.
JC Whitney once sold convertible tops. I bought one for a 53 Pontiac circa 1975. Not much more than a couple of hundred dollars. 1500 now? Hard to believe.
@@justacaraddict2916If you can get the car running and are experienced doing convertible top replacements that will make this car way more marketable. Having a solid body is a definite plus. I know I come off negative but many don't realize the amount of work likely needed to make a car like this just roadworthy. Even with a big assumption that the driveline is OK still leaves suspension, braking, fuel, cooling, exhaust & electrical systems likely needing significant work. New basic tires alone will cost a few hundred. Just being realistic as I have gone down this rabbit hole before and see many similar project cars given up on and for sale at swap meets.
@@jeromebreeding3302Convertible top replacements are very difficult and not a job for an amateur. I think if you get some quotes at an upholstery shop $1,500+ is in the ball park today. My brother paid $1,200 over 15 years ago to replace the top on his 1992 Mustang. It does have the more costly glass rear window though.
