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68Polara500 Jul 3, 2011 07:54 AM

Hello! New guy here from Canada
 
Howdy Folks!

I own a 1968 Dodge Polara 500 that I bought in 2008, actually for my wife (but since I love old cars, me too!). This purchase came about when I started collecting 1:18 scale die-cast car/truck/motorcycle models, and I asked my wife if there's a special car for her that she might want a model of. She immediately said, a 1968 Dodge Polara 500, 4 door, blue because it was the last car her Dad owned before he passed-away in 1968. So, I tried to find a model, but none of that plain Mopar are made. During my internet search, I came across a real one for sale in a garage in Calgary, AB. Exact duplicate, colour inside and out, 318ci 2bbl engine, etc. (I knew her Dad wouldn't have bought a bigger engine). So, unknown to my wife, I bought it and had it shipped back east. As it turned-out, yes, it was one of those 'picker' finds. She has run great since, now on our third summer (although a fuel delivery problem has arisen that I'm about to post about in the engine section).

I created a web page at CarDomain.com, so if you'd like to more about the car, check it out here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3215842/1968-dodge-polara. The pics are from when I first bought the car. I hope to update it soon. She doesn't need much of anything, but new whitewall tires and a good waxing really dressed her up nicely. I'm no mechanic, but I can somewhat find my way around an old motor. New engines, forget it!

Silverick Jul 3, 2011 08:41 AM

So, I went to Car Domain and read the story! It was great and now I'm all misty eyed :-(!
Welcome to the forum..... I need a tissue!

MReeves Jul 4, 2011 04:43 AM

Wonderful story and thanks for sharing..... That is what its all about... Familys, life, love and memories.....

78D200 Jul 4, 2011 06:02 AM

Welcome!

Great story. X2 with what Mack said.

67 GTX Jul 4, 2011 07:23 AM

welcome to the forum

challenger Jul 4, 2011 07:51 AM

Welcome to the Forums :welcome:

78doubleR Jul 4, 2011 11:38 PM

Welcome :welcome:

rickyr Jul 5, 2011 05:49 AM

welcome to the forum


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