mensanguy

i agree on the 16 v list

Leatherique. Nothing else comes close. Lots of info on this forum about how to do, but the best way I have found is in the summer, the HOT summer, slather it all over the leather and leave it out in the sun with the doors closed and windows rolled up. This will cause it to 'bake' into the leather and start softening it again. You may have to do multiple times with a cleaning in between, but it works! ps-if you have a 90 or 91 it may take a bit longer in that they changed the leather type and finishing to a slightly different type but it will still work

Make friends with a plumber. They have large Ridgid pipe wrenches that will make short work out of removing this stubborn item in one jerk! For a 24 pack of suds they will break it loose, and make your day!

There are currently SIX available on E-Bay for $2-900.00

Do the Hemi-conversion!

Worth to whom? A buyer, the seller, or in general? A better question would be the actual value of the car, which can be determined by condition, equipment, and what the market will bear. Many variables, but with this information we can give you a good estimate of its value.

For what its worth, i had two, sold one and am driving the other w/21k miles

I have seen and been involved in scenario's like this too many times. You say in your last statement "get her as much value out of the car as can, realistically, be achieved for what's there." Based on all my experience, I would advertise it on E bay exactly the way it is, describing everything you know about it, with lots of pictures. As-is, all the way. Sadly, these cars do not bring a lot of money even when they are in pristine condition, and most are not worth putting lots of money into to get the maximum payout, it just isn't worth the investment. Trust someone who has done it. The cost of repairing/replacing just the brakes can often exceed the entire value of the cars. Add to it the unavailability of some replacement parts and you have a money pit. Who is going to be paying for all these repairs and parts and evaluations? You? Again, I have been in your situation, on both sides, and it is not a very comfortable place. I bought on two different occasions two 1989 16V cars in like-new/perfect condition, low mileage/ but not running. Both sellers were in your elderly widower situation. They were asking a Fortune for them initially--over $15,000! Each!! Not running! No one would come and even look at them because, like you, no one knew about these cars, not how to work on them, and they sat for almost two years, listed for sale, before reality sat in, and they realized that they were not getting anywhere close to what they wanted. I finally wound up buying them, one for $3800, the other for $4000, the price close to a running, functioning car then. I was the only one, in two years, who came out and looked at them, much less had the the money to make an offer. And these were highly desirable, 16V garage kept cars. Finally after saying all this, my opinion is that you will >NET < ( *keyword- walk away with after expenses and aggravation and wasted time) the same amount, or more $$ selling as-is/where/is on E bay vrs repairing/marketing/for-sale-by-owner. It's your life and your time, deciding on how to spend it is your choice. Been there-done that. No fun.

i never though about it that way, but Damn if you ain't right!!

Hey, it sold!! Somebody got a great deal!!

Key phrase "for sale on eBay for $7,500" You can list them for whatever you want, but rarely do they even bring close to that. I have been buying and selling cars for most of my life, and TC's for over a decade, and I break even on them, after my time is spent on repairs and parts. I do it mainly because i really love these cars, and it is quite rewarding to work, restore and drive them. Hey, if Chrysler couldn't make any profit selling them, what chance do we have??!!

Reasonably priced car in Calif, in seemingly pristine shape, with low (?) miles. I would jump on this one if there wasn't a country between us! https://www.ebay.com/itm/355225232338?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=706426a00af744c8a00dca7bef520ac0&bu=43205158169&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20231124055949&segname=11021

This time of year I get lots of requests to participate in many parades and other events with my TC, mainly because it's a convertible and homecoming queens and other related types like to ride and be displayed sitting on the back deck. Does this happen to others on this site?

,,but isn't that part of the fun of owning an older vehicle? I can see both sides, and not trying to be argumentative, and I can see Hemi's point, BUT looking at the pics it's not That Bad! The body seems to be straight with no rust, ( vrs a rust-bucket, accident damage, paint bubbling or checking/worn off) the interior is in fairly good shape with not a lot of stuff to be done to make it presentable ( all of the leather is there and just needs a cleaning/ reattaching/stretching ( vrs Gone, or split and dried out excessively) carpets look good, soft top is in good shape and doesn't need to be replaced, engine-well another story, it smokes, is that because of a turbo seal of just sitting and sledged up, or does it need rebuilding? Plus it may need all of the smaller things like brake and gas lines and the teves system replaced, as all of our cars need. I think someone could buy this car and be in it for less then 5k and have a sweet ride to play with, compared to the tens ( or hundreds)of thousands that others eventually pay to restore some 60-70's era cars. if there wasn't a country between us, i would definitely be on this car! Again isn't that what it's all about- bringing an old car back to life and making it your own special ride?

Come to think if it, have Any of you priced used cars lately? A barely running beater will cost over 2500, make it a Toyota or Honda and you are looking at 4G's minimum AND that is with 200,000 plus miles! Anything tht is "decent" and not an embarrassment to drive is well over 8-9000 Makes our cars look like one hell of a bargain to me!

Still a deal at that price! Hey, where can you buy ANY car nowadays for under $1500.00??????????????????

sold for $1200!!

Just listed in E bay for $250 with no reserve--should go cheap!! Check it out.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/305203126895?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=4f57c18623714329858347e17941b0bc&bu=43205158169&ut=RU&osub=-1~1&crd=20231014052252&segname=11021

Time to give the teacher an apple!!

Define " Hiccup" please.

Inquiring minds want to know- Is there anyone here that is the original owner, who bought the car new? What were your experiences, purchasing, delivery like? Your emotions- happy, excited, or glad its over???

Sold my 8v cars, have these parts left over all OEM quality/brand names No aftermarket junk! two front brake lines one rear brake line OEM oxygen sensor two alternator belts three radiator hoses one motor mount ALL FOR ONLY $25.00! 8# FROM 23509

To quote Hemi: Frankly, the GREATEST problem with alternators are the REBUILDERS who ‘repair’ them with inferior parts. It has been that way throughout my 60+ years in the industry. Truer words were never spoken!! You just cant beat new OEM, no matter what the cost!!

I am now concerned with someone stealing my TC since my snake has left for better things. All it takes is a screwdriver to pop the steering column lock out, and off they can drive. Hot-wiring is easy in a car with carburetion, but TC s have fuel injection. and I am thinking about installing a disabling switch on the electrical line that powers the fuel pump. Without the pump running, I don't see how it could be started at all. question: Where is the best place to cut this wire and install the switch? Not too familiar with TC wiring harness.

Hey, free to a good home!!