48P15Annie Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1947-Chrysler-Crown-Imperial-Limousine-Resto-Rod-/110634385549?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19c252c08d Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 NO WAY someone spent 50G on that car for that result. To answer your question, sure I would, But it would stay all Chrysler and look a lot better than that. Quote
aero3113 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I notice a lot of limo companies do this to make the car reliable and keep the bride happy if used in weddings. Quote
dezeldoc Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 Another fine Chrysler product devalued by a junk chevy motor!! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 "Over $50,000 was spent on a very nice original Imperial restoring it for weddings and private affairs. The Classic appearance has been maintained with updated mechanics for present day driving comfort, including a factory new crate delivered “Mr. Goodwrench” 350 Chevrolet V-8 engine in 2006, automatic transmission, power assisted steering, dual air conditioning, stereo system, hydraulic division window, etc." ... per the seller. The same old story.........the owner considered Chevy to be a good enough engine with easy parts availability. Being practical in his business. Quote
thrashingcows Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 NO WAY someone spent 50G on that car for that result. To answer your question, sure I would, But it would stay all Chrysler and look a lot better than that. That about sums up my comments.... Quote
hkestes41 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Posted January 11, 2011 I think he meant 50,000 Pesos. Quote
Robert Horne Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 The seller has a 48 Model also. Quote
PatS.... Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Hey, it's on the road doing what it was built to do. How many of these have been crushed and shredded? The engine was changed and can be changed back, it's not permanently destroyed. I like it Quote
aero3113 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Hey, it's on the road doing what it was built to do. How many of these have been crushed and shredded?The engine was changed and can be changed back, it's not permanently destroyed. I like it I like the way you think Quote
RobertKB Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Here's a '47 Chrysler Windsor limousine with a Spitfire six cylinder engine, original to the car. It is being restored by me and a few other nut cases who belong to the same car club I do. It was originally an ambulance from the city I live in and the restoration is being paid for by the local fire fighters union who bought the car from a friend of mine who had let it sit outside and undriven for years. However, many years ago I can remember my friend did drive this car lots and the first picture shows it in its post-amublance career. It is now being returned to its original appearance and will be shown at local car shows and parades. Quote
brentembry Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) You may as well put some bitchen billet crap and some big ole Foose billet 22" rims on, with the oh so unique addition of the SBC 350 and TH400 combo on that ebay blasphemy mobile. Jeesh..lame. Edited January 12, 2011 by brentembry Quote
tinlizzy Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) If this thing was maintained as indicated how in the world did he spend another 50g's on it and still have rot in the body? Motor and tranny and interior must be some high dollar stuff but some poor guy with the cash will probably fall prey. Edited January 12, 2011 by tinlizzy Quote
48P15Annie Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 I'm a Chevy guy as well, on top of MoPar. We have 6 cars in our household, and all are Chevrolet's except my Annie(I'm really the only MoPar nut). I have a '74 Monte Carlo & a '98 Monte Carlo in addition to my Plymouth. So, yeah, I love my Chevy's, but I too agree that the 350 sbc is not right. They 350 is too over used. If you rod a MoPar...put in a MoPar motor...if you're building a Ford rod...put in a Ford motor. Keep it all the same make Quote
PhilJohnson Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Hey, it's on the road doing what it was built to do. How many of these have been crushed and shredded? That is my line of thinking. I'd rather see an old Mopar running around with a Toyota motor or even a Subaru motor then to be sent to the crusher. What ever it takes for someone to keep 'em on the road I say. Quote
T120 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) ..An excuse to keep it original ? Featured in a music video - if this '48 Dodge were mine,I'd probably keep the appearance original as possible -nice patina,maybe straighten out a dent or two Edited January 12, 2011 by Ralph D25cpe wrong glasses Quote
hkestes41 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 That is my line of thinking. I'd rather see an old Mopar running around with a Toyota motor or even a Subaru motor then to be sent to the crusher. What ever it takes for someone to keep 'em on the road I say. At least if they keep it from being crushed or rotting away, you can always go back and fix the mistake they made in the engine bay. Quote
hkestes41 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 350 is too over used. If you rod a MoPar...put in a MoPar motor...if you're building a Ford rod...put in a Mopar motor...if you are building a Chevy rod...put in a Mopar motor. There I fixed it for you We want all the rods to run as strong as possible and be reliable don't we? Quote
brentembry Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 That is my line of thinking. I'd rather see an old Mopar running around with a Toyota motor or even a Subaru motor then to be sent to the crusher. What ever it takes for someone to keep 'em on the road I say. I hear you, but my point is that the 350/350 or 350/400 thing is getting pretty old. I actually don't really mind random-make engine swaps--a Caddy 472 into a roadster sounds great to me, or a nailhead Buick into whatever. Even a period-looking swap of a 283 into a late 50's/early 60's styled ride can be neat. The issue is every Joe-Bob "restorer" dropping the 350/350 combo into some really neat cars, that had terrific drivetrains to begin with. How about a guy getting rid of a flathead in a 40 Ford for the chromed out late SBC? Come on--that's really lame. And overdone. And unimaginative. Like I said, go ahead and add boat load of billet and maybe some 22" rims, and digital gauges while they're at it. Just my opinion. But how cool is it to lift the hood on an old Mopar and see that flattie six lookin' back? Quote
greg g Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 His explaination as to the expenses don;t make sense, however the GM crate stuff does make perfect business sense. Rather than spending big bucks to rebuild the mopar straight 8, droppping the relatively cheap, dependable and boring as a rock, and cheap to fix GM drive train, makes the grade for a vehicle used in a business application, especially if he caters to a lot of weddings. Nothing worse than pi$$ing of Bridezilla by strandig her on the side of the road somewhere. Plus the fix it anywhere aspect of the GM stuff makes business sense also. I get the mopar to mopar, and the ford to ford stuff, but this drive train will put up with a bunch of hamb fisted drivers a lot better than some of the other options mentioned. Hell you cen get GM parts at Wallgreens or other national chain drugstore if you need to. Cool hardly ever figures ito buisiness based decisions, and somebody probably told the guy writing the checks that this was the way to go. Car wasn't done to be enjoyed as a classic it was doen to help pay for itself. Which apparently is does not do hence the sale. Quote
Captain Neon Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 ..An excuse to keep it original ? Featured in a music video - if this '48 Dodge were mine,I'd probably keep the appearance original as possible -nice patina,maybe straighten out a dent or two [ATTACH]23531[/ATTACH] I'd drive my '46 more door in a Miranda Lambert video for free, and I'd even let her ride in it. Quote
dezeldoc Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 His explaination as to the expenses don;t make sense, however the GM crate stuff does make perfect business sense. Rather than spending big bucks to rebuild the mopar straight 8, droppping the relatively cheap, dependable and boring as a rock, and cheap to fix GM drive train, makes the grade for a vehicle used in a business application, especially if he caters to a lot of weddings. Nothing worse than pi$$ing of Bridezilla by strandig her on the side of the road somewhere. Plus the fix it anywhere aspect of the GM stuff makes business sense also. I get the mopar to mopar, and the ford to ford stuff, but this drive train will put up with a bunch of hamb fisted drivers a lot better than some of the other options mentioned. Hell you cen get GM parts at Wallgreens or other national chain drugstore if you need to. Cool hardly ever figures ito buisiness based decisions, and somebody probably told the guy writing the checks that this was the way to go. Car wasn't done to be enjoyed as a classic it was doen to help pay for itself. Which apparently is does not do hence the sale. Greg, Ma Mopar has crate engines as well as Ford, no need to always use a Chevy then say it is easier and cheaper, that is BS. I would rather pop the hood and see a 413 with long rams under it, now that would be neat! Or maybe a 426 Max Wedge! Quote
RobertKB Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 But how cool is it to lift the hood on an old Mopar and see that flattie six lookin' back? That should be the motto of this forum! Quote
greg g Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 I know those other engine are available but people jus luv them some goodwrench. They just don't know any better, hard to break bad habits. Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 Man, that car would look awesome with a Viper V-10. Already modded.......... and it's not a Chevy. (belly button motors) Quote
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