Thank you for admittance!

I recently joined the C-body fraternity...first Mopar also. Very happy owner of a '67 Dodge Monaco, 383. And yes, she is RHD....Love the old girl! I have owned a couple classic cars, but the more common Chevy's and Fords. Certainly a lot to learn from all Moparites on this Forum!!

Ters.

 

You will find out that Chrysler products were better engineered than Fords and Chevies.


When I first saw the picture, I thought it was reversed. I have never heard of a C-body with the steering wheel on the right. But the numbers check right. Was this car exported to the UK or Australia? Even then, I am surprised to know that Chrysler set a production line for exports. Especially, given that in C-bodies (and probably B-bodies too) the engine is a bit offset to the right to leave space for the steering box. In your car, it may be the opposite.


Anyway, hope you have a 4bbl, and worked on that 383 some. What is your differential ratio? Does the car have power windows?


By the way, I have two 68 Imperials. One is the 4dr sedan body style, shares the same glass as your car, but most everything else is different, and the car is a bit longer and a lot heavier.

 

Thank you for the welcome wishes!

I can assure you she is RHD. Monaco's were assembled in Elsies Rivier (River) in Cape Province. Differential is Chrysler 8.75 with 3.23 ratio. Yes sir, she does have power windows. The 383 is fitted with an Edelbrock 4 barrel intake, Holley 600 carb. Also has electronic distributor. Torqueflite 727 box was redone by previous owner...super smooth changes! I have only had her for 2 months, still cleaning up and getting used to the Chrysler "way of thinking"! She stood for 13 months before I became owner...

Some interesting reading about Chrysler in South Africa: http://www.allpar.com/world/south-africa.html

Ters.

 

The car has power windows, yet it has no AC. It also does not have the chrome plated gas/brake pedals offered on the US C-bodies, which may have been extra cost option. Does the car have power steering?

 

Yes Demetri, she does have PS...I can not imagine driving her without. Drum brakes all round. New interior upholstered in a deep red. She is not as pristine as some of the cars I have seen while browsing here.....but I love this oldie!

True what you said in previous post, build and ride quality is superior to some of the Fords and Chevy's I have owned, and still own. Engine is super smooth and strong, with a nice deep burble.

I will need to source some wheel caps for her though, rims have been widened and powder coated. Importing from US/Canada/OZ is a killer though...with our Rand currently on 12.16 to 1US$.... plus customs. Recently brought in a Torqueflite dip stick priced at $39,99 ends up costing close to $85 landed in SA! (or R1033,00! local currency)

Ters.

 

Welcome to the site..... I like those old cars also...

 

Welcome!