Author: moparmike

1957 325 poly and transmission

1957 325 poly motor complete from oil pan to carburetor. New water pump. Motor turns over. It did not run when the car was purchased. The transmission appears to be complete except there is no torque converter or starter. Located in Burnham,Pa. $250

10 years in the making, the conclusion to my post 1965 Monaco

The day that I didn’t think would ever come has finally arrived. After 10 years of ownership I finally have the car I always envisioned. The bumpers came 2 weeks ago and they are now on the car. Every time I look at her I can’t believe she is done. I h…

Uninformed vendors

I have run into several "issues" dealing with vendors during the restoration of my 65 Monaco. Many vendors don’t realize that several models that were B bodies in 1964 became C bodies in 1965, Polara and Fury immediately come to mind. When yo…

1968 Chrysler disc brake hub cap

This is an NOS hubcap for a 1968 Chrysler. #2881757. $150 plus the ride.

65 Monaco molding clips

Does anyone know where I can get these clips. They are for the molding that runs the length of the car. I need 10-15 of them. When I took the molding off there was double sided tape holding the molding to the body. The pictures aren’t the greatest and …

Almost done……..at the body shop

It seems forever since Monica has been in the driveway. I took her apart and to the body shop just after Thanksgiving. Another couple of weeks, then the real work begins. From metallic purple in August, the day we got the 57 Royal. To 68 Chrysler maroo…

1965 Monaco headliner

REM AUTOMOTIVE is now making correct headliners for 1965 Monacos. After talking to several vendors and ordering a headliner listed for 65-66 Monaco and Polara. The headliner came as 1 piece of material. Where the sail panels in a 65 Monaco are hardboar…