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hey whats goin on, i was hoping to curb some of you on the boards who currently own or are very familiar with chrysler b-bodies, circa 68-70...my father restores cars, and back in highschool (late 60s) used to run with a lot of GM cars, himself running 3 olds 4-4-2's, a 70's jag xke, and two jeeps over the years...he is not familiar at all with the mopars from that era (actually hated them...i love em) i was hoping to get some opinions and answers from everybody...im 20, and am currently looking for a b-body, in good asthetic and mechanical condition,...not a showcar, but not a basketcase either)...i guess what im trying to ask is how difficult it is to own and operate a car like this on average (excluding insurance and gas),
i guess it all depends on what type of condition its in, but i would like to ask some questoins anyway, and hopefully someone will answer:
say, im looking at a '69 plym. roadrunner, 383, 4-speed, good running condition, straight body...the 440 is too big 4 me! (im safe, but i can picture easily wrapping a car like that around a tree....no good)
what should i look for when i encounter one?
major problems that plauge them?
whats a good price? (nothing over $14k)
pretty easy to find parts?
durable? reliable?
im looking for one that would serve as a daily runner, fair cost...any opinions? should i look elsewhere too? i like the b-bodies a lot, but am keeping an open mind...my father recommended i look at a chevelle or nova instead, the 350 ci is bulletproof...but ive heard the 383 is too, just wanted to gather some feedback from yall out there, thanks in advance...id appreciate it a lot, woudl aid in my search...either post here or email me, either way works...thanks!
-dave
i guess it all depends on what type of condition its in, but i would like to ask some questoins anyway, and hopefully someone will answer:
say, im looking at a '69 plym. roadrunner, 383, 4-speed, good running condition, straight body...the 440 is too big 4 me! (im safe, but i can picture easily wrapping a car like that around a tree....no good)
what should i look for when i encounter one?
major problems that plauge them?
whats a good price? (nothing over $14k)
pretty easy to find parts?
durable? reliable?
im looking for one that would serve as a daily runner, fair cost...any opinions? should i look elsewhere too? i like the b-bodies a lot, but am keeping an open mind...my father recommended i look at a chevelle or nova instead, the 350 ci is bulletproof...but ive heard the 383 is too, just wanted to gather some feedback from yall out there, thanks in advance...id appreciate it a lot, woudl aid in my search...either post here or email me, either way works...thanks!
-dave