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I picked up my Plymouth from the restoration shop three years ago. In three years I have not been able to drive 50 consecutive miles without breaking down. On Memorial Day my loving, and extremely patient wife, said (while waiting in 90 degree Florida heat) "No more, I will never ride in this car again, it is haunted."

So after breaking the bank and my spirit I have arranged to part with Magoo. I do want to thank everyone on this forum for all of your help since I first bought the car back in 2004. I wish everyone well and, like Blueskies, I will check in from time to time.

Best regards,

Howard

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I picked up my Plymouth from the restoration shop three years ago. In three years I have not been able to drive 50 consecutive miles without breaking down. On Memorial Day my loving, and extremely patient wife, said (while waiting in 90 degree Florida heat) "No more, I will never ride in this car again, it is haunted."

So after breaking the bank and my spirit I have arranged to part with Magoo. I do want to thank everyone on this forum for all of your help since I first bought the car back in 2004. I wish everyone well and, like Blueskies, I will check in from time to time.

Best regards,

Howard

Sorry to hear of your troubles.

Now can you elaborate on the exact nature of the isssues.

Haunted or not, this car can have all the bugs ironed out, what is going on with it?

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Sorry to hear it didn't work out for you. I also went through about a two year period where every time I took the car out, something else went wrong. I had gotten discouraged and was ready to get rid of the car but my wife kept talking me into staying with her.

I eventually got everything fixed and she's running great now.

Maybe you should just step back, let her sit in the garage a while and pick up the battle later when you're more inclined.

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Well,poop! I went through some of your old posts and it's understandable why you've had your fill. That would definitely take a bunch of the fun out of it. but, you're soooo close to success! It'd be a shame to give up now. It's like the research scientist- he worked for many long years on a formula, but couldn't get it right. He knew what he wanted, but it just wasn't coming together. Finally, after 7 tries he couldn't stand it anymore and he walked off and left it. He gave all his research to another guy- good riddance!!! Well, the other guy took it all and made one more try, and BINGO! Success! He went on to become rich and famous. You see, the first guy gave up after coming up with "Preparation G". Anyway, I hope it all works out for you the way you'd like.

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Before you throw in the towel, what's happened or is happening now. Is it something in the basic car which may be simple to deal with or is it something concerned with the many modifications that have been made.

If I recall you have had two or three or maybe even ore now shops dealing with your car.

Its kinda like jumping around trying to find a doctor that will give you a diagnosis you agree with.

Like most everything else, a basic trouble shooting excercise should solve most any mechanical problem.

If the car is haunted, you might be close enough in Florida to find some practitioners of Voodoo (or Santa Ria) that could deal with its spiritual needs.

And no offense to your wife, but traveling by yourself in a cool car might lead,,,, well never mind......................

So give us a brakdown of whats going on now. though ist hard sorting things long distance, this group is usually pretty good at pointing folks in the right directions.

Besides, what else you gonna spend your money on?????????????

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I remember reading your posts of the years and know you spent $$$$ on this. I have hears other classic car owners who have been screwed by restoration shops and the story always sounds the same. Not sure if they are out to just make a large profit or maybe they are basically body shops that do not have the necessary mechanical background to repair these vehicles. In any case who ever buys your car is going to get a great looking vehicle

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Howard,I realize you're not new to the old car hobby and you are probably aware there's a long list of others who have been in your position and haven't shed tears on parting with a particular car they've owned.I know that from experience.It is rather hard to rekindle the enthusiasm after a series of problems ,it requires some stubborness and of course there's the opinion of others we have to take into account.To make the decision to sell your car now which has an extensive list of modifications,has had a lot of money spent on it, and looks fantastic may be somewhat premature .Maybe a cooling off period is needed. Put a realistic selling price on the car that you would feel comfortable with,see what happens...Meanwhile,nothing wrong with looking for another ride... Jmho, Ralph

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That was about as tactful and helpful as passing gas at a funeral. Joe
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Okay. This is my opinion and belief. No insult or flaming intended.

If you don't know how to maintain or service these cars,you have no business owning them.

Now if you're looking for tactful.... ;)

Edited by Ralph D25cpe
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I understand Howard's pain. In the last couple of years I've been having a problem that causes my car to go on maybe 3 cylinders within a half mile of my house, so his 50 miles has got me beat by a bunch. I've replaced virtually everything that is ignition or fuel related with no change. I'm now about to re-do the electrical system with power relays and fuse blocks to take the current load off of the ignition switch (which I'm also replacing), and then I'll take apart my very clean looking Carter-Webers to see if there is something amiss internally. There has to be something wrong that I can find, but in the meantime my car doesn't leave the garage.

Marty

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Sorry to hear of your problems I was fortunate enough to see your car in person a couple of times at the Cliquot cruise in Millis, Mass. It is a beautiful car, and especially interesting because you kept the 6 in it. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Dave

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...Wow!..That car belongs in Jay Leno's garage :)

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I understand how it is get to that point. I love your car and it is one of the cooliest Plymouths I have ever seen. I hate to see you sell but if that's what you think you need to do good luck, hope you get what you want for it and maybe find a classic that makes you happy. I know you have alot to offer to the site, please don't be a stranger.

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Howard, my wife is the same. She loves the look of the old cars but is spoiled on A/C and reliability. Just a thought; find a good running V6 or V8 powered Dodge Dakota pickup; late 80s or early 90s. The rearend is the right width and bolt pattern on the wheels is the same, you just have to cut off the spring perches and move them out a few inches. Swap in the entire drive train, wiring harness, and fuel tank. Minimal cash investment; almost everything you need to put the car together will come right off the truck, plus most anything you need in the future will come from Auto Zone or Advance.

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