Barracuda64

Hi I'm looking to buy a 1964 Dodge 880 station wagon with a 383 push button automatic. The runs and drives good. The body needs a little body work but under neath the car is solid. The car has 82,000 orignal mile. They are asking $2500 for the car. Could someone tell me if that's a good price for the car or is it to much? Thanks Aaron

Crazy4Carz.Com

Do you really want to own a wagon? If so, maybe it is a good price. I don't believe wagons are a good long term investment, but who knows! The price on four doors and stationwagons have risen mostly due to the rising price of their sister cars (performance models) These were initially more valuable as parts cars but as the price started up, the desire to restore these has developed.

Good luck

67 GTX

pics would help determine the value
not real sure on station wagons
2500 doesnt seem bad
2k might be better

Barracuda64

Here is a picture of the main rust I seen on the car

Barracuda64

here are a few more pictures of the car. The only rust I seen on it is the wheel well and the rear quarter

Silverick

I like wagons, and in my opinion..... that could be a fun car! $2,500. could be doable.

Norskinder

Don't feel bad about $2500 if he won't take less. One of the main things about old Mopars are the rear springs. They are probably going to need to be re-arched. Make sure it doesn't have any broken leaf springs or that it has coil over shocks. Coil over shocks are OK but it's what people put on cars when they don't want to spend the money giving the back a proper lift. A full tank of gas and a couple of people in back and coil over shocks aren't gonna cut it. Front end suspension parts being worn out are a pain when you're a "do it yourselfer". There is nothing a hate more than a car that sits like it is worn out. It will handle that way too. Look to see if the torsion bars are at the end of their adjustment. If you see a lot of thread showing, then you'll know what you're in for. The adjuster bolts are at the back of the torsion bars on those. Ask if the tank has been taken off, boiled out and resealed. When an old Mopar reaches near the 90,000 mile mark they usually need timing chain and gears by then. Please don't hack, molest, chop, lower and abuse such a nice old car. Have respect for it and just restore. You'll be one of the few people left that do and that will make your car unique. Good luck.

Norskinder

Don't sweat the rust. It doesn't look that bad. Use POR-15 on it. You can buy it on ebay for 39 dollars a quart, free shipping. It is the best rust killer ever. One dab of that stuff and it will not spread. It is a done deal. POR stands for Paint Over Rust. You don't have to do any prep. Just make sure there is not oil or grease in the area where you want to use it. Read the directions and it will turn out great.

Barracuda64

Here's a couple more pictures of the car. I know the guy told me he had the rear leafs re arched and also put a new main leaf on so hopfully that is all good on the car. Thanks for the info if there is anything else I should look for please let me know. Thanks

Barracuda64

Here's a picture of the front of the car and the 383. The car could also use a new front bumper

Norskinder

Buddy, that is a sweet ride! What state did you find it in?

Barracuda64

Its sitting in Ohio. The guy had the car for about 14 years and said he only drove it for 3 or 4 years. The rest of the time it sat in is garage. Due to from sitting I think the carb needs to be rebuilt.

Silverick

I'd drive that car!

I just showed my 25yr old son, and he said that he'd drive it, too!

Norskinder

Sometimes you can cheat a rebuild of the carb by using a product called "Seafoam." It is supposed to be good at disolving the varnishy film inside your carb that can clog your jets. It is also supposed to dislodge carbon build up out of your engine as well. You can pour it in your tank or pour it right into your carb while the engine is running. Race up the engine and the black carbon deposits will make your cement driveway look like asphalt.

Barracuda64

Lol nice. I'm only 22. I love the old cars. My mom has a 61 plymouth wagon that's pretty cool. I like the odd stuff that you don't see everyday. Yea I know about the product seafoam. Iv used it in my 64 Barracuda and it seemed to help out alot

Barracuda64

There is one other thing I remember the car need. The push buttoms for the heater are all pushed inas seen in the picture of the dash. Is something like this easy to fix?

Barracuda64

Does anyone have any ideas?

Silverick

Probably not 'easy' to fix but, that's one of those things that you start looking for another set that work, in the meantime..... take it apart, clean everything up and see what you can do with what you have. You may surprise yourself.

One of the things that I've learned about old Mopar products is that most everything is basic. Once you get something apart, it's fairly easy to see how it works or is supposed to work. Be patient!

Don't let a set of heater controls be the deal breaker!

You'll have yourself a wagon, and room for lots of blankets!!

Barracuda64

Lol thanks. Yea for some reason the blower motor stays on I'm 99% sure it'd due to the buttons being the way they are. I'm sure I can figure it out. if I need any help I know a few people that are big into mopars so that makes it nice when it come to stuff like this