My Next door neighbor had a white one in 85. He was a Modern Woodman insurance man, great guy. Good man. I always liked that look, that car and wow what a beautiful one this is. Thanks for the video.
Oh your welcome! And what a great story you shared. I tell you. Im a firm believer that cars are way the heck more than just a car. They bring you back in time man. They evoke memories that nothing else can. They take you back to a time and a place. Make sure you check out my triple gold 86. 5Th Avenue. It's just as Nice. 👍
@@styldsteel1 will do, I am looking forward to checking it out. You are right about cars taking you back, I have been looking at 87-88 Plymouth Grand Fury, I have wanted one for awhile now. If I could come across a decent 5th Ave in my price range I think I would get it. I liked the 85 body style more than I guess what would be the next generation style in the late 80"s early 90's.
When cars were literally a piece of art, and most importantly had a SOUL! Today's car lack that total feeling, or are trying too hard. Classics come in natural form, from the day they rolled off the line to the last day the oil pumped within... Thanks for letting us take a peek at this top tier class, still rocking to this day 💪 😁
Just bought an '87 5th Ave today. Traded a rifle for it, and I thought I was happy till I drove it. It's an experience, and I'm really happy with it. The last of the 80s barges, carburetor, and the most comfortable seats ever.
Yea, then along came the K car. Lol! A huge congratulations on your purchase. Another one saved! Hat tip to the M body Chryslers. These are the perfect mid sized sedans and like you mentioned above, it's more than a car, but an experience. The pillow topped Kimberly cloth, nothing can beat it. One day, I'll never forget, I had the sunroof open ( sunroof/ moon roof. Who the hell knows lol) open going through a Dunkin donuts drive thru, and this girl who served my coffee said, holy crap, those seats look so comfortable. I said definitely. And with all that ultra thick material on every square inch of the interior, you know...super quiet.
I still have my parents 85 ! it was the last car that my dad purchased in his lifetime . It needs some slight cosmetic work , but still runs strong !!!!!
That is awesome man. I love hearing about these M bodies surviving. You're Dad truly had good taste in cars. Im imagining his/yours has the Rock solid 318 Ci mated with the 3 speed torque flite tranny!! Awesome bro!! Thanks for sharing your memories.
@@donaldperrotta8514 oh for gods sakes!! Common problem with the headliners. Your gonna get "stickashock". It's very very expensive. My 87 Plymouth Gran Fury ( it's on my channel too!) I noticed it's sagging in the back. I'm not looking forward to dealing with that.
@@donaldperrotta8514 I have to say, I accidentally deleted your post. It actually posted multiple times. I meant to leave one up. You'll need an interior specialist. Definitely shop around. Get maybe three ( estimates) if feasible. It's very expensive, and I w run into interior guys turning down the job. Egads!
The "arctic white" Chrysler 5th Avenue was my second car. My Mom and Dad bought it for me for my 21st birthday for $1k (what a deal it was). It had 60k miles on it and the blue interior like yours. My Dad brought it home and worked hard washing it. By the time it was done it looked pristine. Every bit as good as yours. I did'nt appreciate that I was driving such a classic at the time. I thought it was a car my grandpa would drive. But the car grew on me. So well made and fun to drive. Smooth. Thanks for posting this. Great memories. I would almost like to find another one to drive now......but they are much more expensive now and not easy to find.
I really enjoyed reading your experiences with your Chrysler.. You've definitely proved my point that a car really is much more that a car. It's one of the few objects that can really talk you back to a time and a place. On my youtube page there is my 84 Caddy Biarritz. I"m not a Cadillac guy what so ever. But way back in the mid 80s, when I got home from school, I befriended a man from Jamaica. Not Queens , but Caribbean Jamaica. We'd sit and talk in his car for hours just waiting for a parking spot to open up in front of our buildings. This was in the Bronx. His car was a gorgeous Salmon color with a rich dark brown leather seats. It was gorgeous. One day he told me he's moving back home to Jamaica and h'e taking his buggy with him I had such memories of our chats. 20 some odd years later, A similiar car came into my lap. And older man bought the Caddy for his wife, and she didn't like it, we cut a deal. I since sold that car. The Triple Gold with the kimberly cloth was high on my list. The first time I layed eyes on one, fresh from the factory, man, it was love at first site! This one and the white one are defiantly keepers. Thanks again man. I really appreciate your experiences!
@@styldsteel1 My Dad passed on 5 years ago......and my best memory of him is how he put so much love and care into cleaning that white Chrysler Fifth Avenue until it was perfect....to give to me for my birthday.. I still remember the shine. You don't see many of those driving down the highway anymore so your video took me back. I do get emotional thinking about it. It's much more than just a car. Lots of great memories. Thanks again and God bless.
Omg that is the most beautiful M I've ever seen! The seats! The stereo! The optional light group! 🥰 also, I hate those continental kits for the spares too lol I'm glad you got rid of it 😊 PS cool Dakota sittin back there 👀😊
TYSM! Chrysler definitely used the best materials available at the time. I did keep the continental kit in storage being it is period correct. I actually wanted the triple gold 5Th avenue in the first place. Let me tell you. I'd be better off playing pick 6. Not many out there. I was dead set against the leather (fine Corinthian leather) more on that later 🤫 it had to have the Kimberly cloth (velour) the optional light group was high on the importance list, not a deal breaker. So, that's a pretty narrow search filter 😕 either all the wrong colors, or they were beat to shit. Kimberly cloth was a must. Now then...fine Corinthian leather? Lolol!!! It meant absolutely nothing. Ricardo Montelbon him self said the marketers needed something that sounded good 😊😊😊😊😊. I think it was on the Merv Griffen TV show where Montelbon said this with a smile. But anyway, I did find the triple gold 5TH, and that's how I ended up with both 😊
@@styldsteel1 lol yep that Fine Corinthian leather doesn't do it for me either, especially when that velour is SO gorgeous to look at and to touch! Glad you have both cars, they're in good hands I see! I want to get a wagon to match my cop car. . .someday!
@@TheMopardodgegirl TYSM! Always the deep rich colors always suckered me in! Oh you'll get that wagon. Be persistent. Don't settle in the first one. They are out there. Just when you give up, that night someone's gonna post one for sale 😉
Oh definitely! I think on cars they were referred to as splash guards. When they gave them on Trucks I think we're huge and called mud flaps, but I know exactly what your talking about. I think it makes the cars primarily from 70s and 80s a little more luxurious and look a little lower. I love that look. Thanks for watching man!
As is the case with cars now from the 70s and 80s. At the time? Eh..big deal, you'd see them everywhere. Now? hang on a sec...your not getting rid of that car are you? LOL!!
Oh definitely. If they don't, there are kits available on line. The lights on the C pillar are electroluminescent. You can get replacements very inexpensively. They came in all silly colors but you want "white" which actually has a soft blue tint to it. Unless you are very good with figuring things out, I'd suggest an automotive electrician to install as it does have a small heat sink. Good luck man!
Nicely appointed too, these 5th avenues. If you would like, on my channel, take a look at my triple gold 5th avenue. Gorgeous car too. Like yours, no sunroof. Thank you for watching!
Absolutely gorgeous to say the least!! I'm a Ford guy but also a car guy overall. 70s luxury barges especially. You're very correct about today's so called cars. This was built when Detroit would actually build cars WE wanted, remember those days, well I sure do as a kid growing up during 70s malaise era. Thank you , subscribed Immediately
Man I really do appreciate it. Big government is so far up our butts, I cry bullshit. Now big government wants to ban gas stoves!?! Huh? Wah? Sorry I'm rambling now. But yes these cars are just wonderful. I hear and read people commenting how horrible these Chryslers are and the electronic ignitions are this and that. I don't know what they're talking about. This car here just turned over 100k miles, my 87 Gran Fury, 89 thousand miles and Triple Gold 5Th Avenue 55 thousand Miles. Same drivetrain. All three are on my channel here. They are all fine. I have no problems. Chrysler absolutely used the best materials available at that time, and strong sales proves that. Todays cars? Pfft. They can keep them
@@styldsteel1 I know EXACTLY what you mean and could not agree more. I live in upstate NY and I love it up here, nothing more beautiful than Autumn in upper NY , But if they " try" to ban our gas stove cars
@@styldsteel1 Car I'll leave immediately. Sorry I'm ranting here. Yeah take my 2002 convertible mustang, 73 Tbird, 78 bill blass MK V and depart. Man how I miss the 70s - 80s sometimes. Thank you,
@@kevincostello3856 we'll, you don't have anything to worry about as far as banning gas stoves, they'll just regulate the crap out of the manufacturers. They won't be allowed to manufacture them. If this maniacal bill gets passed, gas stoves just won't be a available for purchase. You tell me what restaurant uses electric stoves? This is just beyond insane. Gas stoves causes polution. Holy crap! Bill Blass eh? I have a 79 Bill Blass, 79 Collector's Edition, and 78 Diamond Jubilee. I reign from Warwick.
Thank you very much! And thank you for the America recognition. I was hoping I wasn't going to get a youtube copyright strike. So far so good. Thanks so much again and I hope you'd consider subscribing. I try and keep the channel diverse and fun.
Sorry to hear that William. And back when they would have either dark blue, or even red interiors with silver exteriors. Awfully nice and inviting and well appointed interiors. Back in '83, my friend bought a triple gold 5Th avenue with the Kimberly cloth interior. That car was so stunningly gorgeous, I knew one day I was going to own one. I searched for two years for a Triple gold with no luck and all dead ends. My wife found this one, I gladly excepted it. A year later I found my dream, A triple gold with Kimberly cloth. Who knows, maybe I just might have myself buried in one of them : ) If you'd like, check out that Triple gold on my channel. I hope you enjoy that one too!
I have an 87 with 78k. Has straight headers, but interior was torn apart by crooked auctioneer. It's STILL MINT body all the way around. I had one stuck up mechanic say that these cars are very undesirable and I never went back to him again after he said that.
Amazing how people inflict their personal opinions on things. That said I hope you do source the parts to put that interior back together again. Chrysler engineers jumped through hoops using the best materials available at the time for the interior. The Kimberly cloth was like velvet butter, and Corinthian Leather (bullshit on Corinthian Leather, there is no such thing in existence) , was supple and buttery soft. Good on you for ditching that jack ass mechanic. Once mechanics bad mouth a car, their work is gonna reflect. Sorry for long response but that really hit home. Good luck brother. You've got a fine car there. By the way, my Chrysler just turned 100,000 miles.
@@styldsteel1 I need to get a landau top. My car is all black with red leather interior. The mechanic that told me was back in Rhode Island, up in Maine is a little bit different...they don't carry that New York attitude. 100,000 miles! You're now at the bench mark. Back in those days, people would say it was a big deal for a car to make it that far. I don't think I will see a 100,000 miles for another 20 years. I don't drive my car in the snow, in the rain, or even after it rained. Yearly mileage is roughly 800 miles. I bought it off an auctioneer in 2014 with 68,512 miles. It's only 10,000 miles over almost 9 years later! There were a couple of years where I put on over 2000 miles but now it is, I'm lucky if I could put on 800 miles in a year. I do arbitrary fluid changes. Can't wait 5 years till I hit 3,000. NOPE! Thank you for the feedback!
Oh it was definitely a big deal. There were exceptions such as with Chryslers 318 and 3 speed auto torque flight. All three of my M bodies have that set up and you know something? They are terrific. Even with the much hated dura spark, or never spark LOL!! I forget now, but they are trouble free for me. Yea, I'm down to about 1000 miles per year on my cars. I've had mechanics say, the shelf life of motor oil is 1 year, clean or dirty. Keep those cars alive brother!
Love that dark blue interior. My 87 had that, but with leather. I have an 88 now, but it's in getting a fuel injection system installed. Components are becoming too difficult to find, so I've opted for the efi kit. Love your tires too. Here's a link to the video of mine, but when the previous own had it. Check it out if you like. czcams.com/video/LK_ftIOI6G0/video.html
I will tell you. That is one nice car you have. Love the colors too. You just don't see colors today anymore. Very stunning. Yes, Parts are very difficult. Even though these M bodies have been used since 1978 believe it or not. One thing that might help when searching for parts, is you can also search for parts for Plymouth Gran Fury, and Dodge Diplomat. Thanks for sharing man. I love to see these cars alive and preserved.
Lol! I agree with your first point I'm actually glad you expressed your open and honest views! I feel if everyone felt the same, there would be no styling differences. That's for sure. Thanks for watching!
@@styldsteel1 i assumed haha, my 86 two tone was a total loss because of a guy running a red light(must have been blinded by the beauty of the car). I want another.
@@butchar2006 well thank goodness you're ok. That's first and foremost. Definitely with enough research you can find one out there, but jeez! I was starting to think winning the lottery would have been easier. I've found multiple listings, but they were years old and the old adds were never removed. Btw, have you checked out my triple gold 5th avenue? Man that's a real sweet heart
Thank you. And the colors. Back when auto manufactures used real colors. Auto manufactures now use blank, non colors that are unimaginative and uninspiring. Tell me why is it that I can go into Cadillac showroom and buy and Cadillac that is silver with a black interior and i can also buy a dam KIA that has the same combinations. I would think the manufactures would want to showcase the colors, and styles. Ah well. that's just me Now there are nothing but what I call Bubble turds. lol! Anyway have a great day and thanks for the watch! Check out my Triple Gold 5Th avenue too.
The actual physical part of removing the continental kit is not difficult. Here's where the problem comes in. Portions of the bumper rub strip is removed to accommodate the kit (which is rather big, and has pretty serious weight). The other issue that absolutely needs to be addressed is the electrical. The wires are removed from the OEM reverse lights and attached to the kit's lights and sockets. Lastly the license plates lights are re-wired to the kits. But, yes is the quick answer. Do you have a car with a kit?
@@styldsteel1 No. In fact I just missed out on one at a very very low price. White, low mileage. I thought it looked ghastly with the kit. I missed out. Estate sale. That radio/cassette deck appealed to me. I had a '78?? Dodge Diplomat and I found THAT overly plush and too much maroon everywhere. Really I'm looking for something else ... but I kick myself anyway. Thanks for the explanation of what must be done.
Yes, I thought it was a pretty big distraction from the profile of the car myself, I always loved the slanted rears of cars from the 70s and 80s. The wife loved it so i just kept the kit in storage. The sound system you see here was the most expensive and highest quality radio available at the time. Still works great and I love using the 6 band equilizer. Anyway, the lord certainly does work in mysterious ways, there's a reason why this one slipped away. Your welcome and good luck.
Hello again, if you have some time can you stop by my channel and take a look at my 91’ New Yorker Fifth Avenue mark cross edition? I made a full review video of it the other day. It is still a work in progress repair but it overall is a survivor. Thanks. I subscribed as well!
Good morning Joe. Sure I'd love to. If you could give me a link I could click on to get to your channel that would be brillant. I've never heard of a Mark cross edition. Did chrysler have designer cars like the Lincoln Mark series? Bill Blass, Cartier, etc... Thanks for the subscribe too!! You might have been my 💯 th sub. I'm going to put out a thank you video . That's a milestone.
I'd delete those mud flaps, mud flaps aren't "luxury". People with money don't like mud flaps, maybe on a truck. That car would look so much better with them.
I'd like to point out the difference between a mudflap and a splash guard. Please do not take this as I'm trying to demean you. I'm not a big fan of electronic communication. You'd typically find mudflaps in trucks. They are often huge and made of thick rubber. My Chrysler has what's called splash guards. While they are fully functional, should I ever get stuck coming back from. A car show and it starts to rain, it would keep water and all kinds of road nasties out of the small crevices, harboring water. I do however like and have always liked the look of a splash guard. My LTDII has them as well. All that said, thank you for your input!
@@styldsteel1 Well whatever you all them, they all do the same thing. I just don't like them, just look redneck to me. But yeah, otherwise that is a nice car.
My Next door neighbor had a white one in 85. He was a Modern Woodman insurance man, great guy. Good man. I always liked that look, that car and wow what a beautiful one this is. Thanks for the video.
Oh your welcome! And what a great story you shared. I tell you. Im a firm believer that cars are way the heck more than just a car. They bring you back in time man. They evoke memories that nothing else can. They take you back to a time and a place. Make sure you check out my triple gold 86. 5Th Avenue. It's just as Nice. 👍
@@styldsteel1 will do, I am looking forward to checking it out. You are right about cars taking you back, I have been looking at 87-88 Plymouth Grand Fury, I have wanted one for awhile now. If I could come across a decent 5th Ave in my price range I think I would get it. I liked the 85 body style more than I guess what would be the next generation style in the late 80"s early 90's.
When cars were literally a piece of art, and most importantly had a SOUL! Today's car lack that total feeling, or are trying too hard. Classics come in natural form, from the day they rolled off the line to the last day the oil pumped within...
Thanks for letting us take a peek at this top tier class, still rocking to this day 💪 😁
Lol! You're awesome. As with all the true blue car guys.
@@styldsteel1 haha true, thanks for the compliment much appreciated! I subbed to your channel for you're anwesome guy yourself! Keep up the good work!
@@DutchFunkenstein very very much appreciated. Yes, I got the notification. I try to keep the vids short and to the point.
Just bought an '87 5th Ave today. Traded a rifle for it, and I thought I was happy till I drove it. It's an experience, and I'm really happy with it. The last of the 80s barges, carburetor, and the most comfortable seats ever.
Yea, then along came the K car. Lol! A huge congratulations on your purchase. Another one saved! Hat tip to the M body Chryslers. These are the perfect mid sized sedans and like you mentioned above, it's more than a car, but an experience. The pillow topped Kimberly cloth, nothing can beat it. One day, I'll never forget, I had the sunroof open ( sunroof/ moon roof. Who the hell knows lol) open going through a Dunkin donuts drive thru, and this girl who served my coffee said, holy crap, those seats look so comfortable. I said definitely. And with all that ultra thick material on every square inch of the interior, you know...super quiet.
By the way, what color is your car?
I still have my parents 85 ! it was the last car that my dad purchased in his lifetime . It needs some slight cosmetic work , but still runs strong !!!!!
That is awesome man. I love hearing about these M bodies surviving. You're Dad truly had good taste in cars. Im imagining his/yours has the Rock solid 318 Ci mated with the 3 speed torque flite tranny!! Awesome bro!! Thanks for sharing your memories.
@@donaldperrotta8514 oh for gods sakes!! Common problem with the headliners. Your gonna get "stickashock". It's very very expensive. My 87 Plymouth Gran Fury ( it's on my channel too!) I noticed it's sagging in the back. I'm not looking forward to dealing with that.
@@styldsteel1 I’m trying to find someone in my area (Connecticut) who does it …
@@donaldperrotta8514 I have to say, I accidentally deleted your post. It actually posted multiple times. I meant to leave one up. You'll need an interior specialist. Definitely shop around. Get maybe three ( estimates) if feasible. It's very expensive, and I w run into interior guys turning down the job. Egads!
I totally AGREE with you on the color palette, I personally can't stand the boring colors out there these days!!! Beautiful car by the way!!!
Thanks man. I really appreciate your comment. These days I've been calling the non colors, color delete.
The "arctic white" Chrysler 5th Avenue was my second car. My Mom and Dad bought it for me for my 21st birthday for $1k (what a deal it was). It had 60k miles on it and the blue interior like yours. My Dad brought it home and worked hard washing it. By the time it was done it looked pristine. Every bit as good as yours. I did'nt appreciate that I was driving such a classic at the time. I thought it was a car my grandpa would drive. But the car grew on me. So well made and fun to drive. Smooth. Thanks for posting this. Great memories. I would almost like to find another one to drive now......but they are much more expensive now and not easy to find.
I really enjoyed reading your experiences with your Chrysler.. You've definitely proved my point that a car really is much more that a car. It's one of the few objects that can really talk you back to a time and a place. On my youtube page there is my 84 Caddy Biarritz. I"m not a Cadillac guy what so ever.
But way back in the mid 80s, when I got home from school, I befriended a man from Jamaica. Not Queens , but Caribbean Jamaica. We'd sit and talk in his car for hours just waiting for a parking spot to open up in front of our buildings. This was in the Bronx. His car was a gorgeous Salmon color with a rich dark brown leather seats. It was gorgeous. One day he told me he's moving back home to Jamaica and h'e taking his buggy with him
I had such memories of our chats. 20 some odd years later, A similiar car came into my lap. And older man bought the Caddy for his wife, and she didn't like it, we cut a deal. I since sold that car.
The Triple Gold with the kimberly cloth was high on my list. The first time I layed eyes on one, fresh from the factory, man, it was love at first site! This one and the white one are defiantly keepers. Thanks again man. I really appreciate your experiences!
@@styldsteel1 My Dad passed on 5 years ago......and my best memory of him is how he put so much love and care into cleaning that white Chrysler Fifth Avenue until it was perfect....to give to me for my birthday.. I still remember the shine. You don't see many of those driving down the highway anymore so your video took me back. I do get emotional thinking about it. It's much more than just a car. Lots of great memories. Thanks again and God bless.
@@hestheman33 wow brother. I'm glad to be of service. God bless you and your family.
Omg that is the most beautiful M I've ever seen! The seats! The stereo! The optional light group! 🥰 also, I hate those continental kits for the spares too lol I'm glad you got rid of it 😊 PS cool Dakota sittin back there 👀😊
TYSM! Chrysler definitely used the best materials available at the time. I did keep the continental kit in storage being it is period correct. I actually wanted the triple gold 5Th avenue in the first place. Let me tell you. I'd be better off playing pick 6. Not many out there. I was dead set against the leather (fine Corinthian leather) more on that later 🤫 it had to have the Kimberly cloth (velour) the optional light group was high on the importance list, not a deal breaker. So, that's a pretty narrow search filter 😕 either all the wrong colors, or they were beat to shit. Kimberly cloth was a must. Now then...fine Corinthian leather? Lolol!!! It meant absolutely nothing. Ricardo Montelbon him self said the marketers needed something that sounded good 😊😊😊😊😊. I think it was on the Merv Griffen TV show where Montelbon said this with a smile. But anyway, I did find the triple gold 5TH, and that's how I ended up with both 😊
@@styldsteel1 lol yep that Fine Corinthian leather doesn't do it for me either, especially when that velour is SO gorgeous to look at and to touch! Glad you have both cars, they're in good hands I see! I want to get a wagon to match my cop car. . .someday!
@@TheMopardodgegirl TYSM! Always the deep rich colors always suckered me in! Oh you'll get that wagon. Be persistent. Don't settle in the first one. They are out there. Just when you give up, that night someone's gonna post one for sale 😉
A handsome car. Four 🌟
Thank you, yes, the profile Is what attracted me to this car, then, i'ts an "M"body to boot!
Those mud flaps were the rage in the day, had big fat crome and white flaps that spelled out CORDOBA on my maroon '77 Cordoba✌
Oh definitely! I think on cars they were referred to as splash guards. When they gave them on Trucks I think we're huge and called mud flaps, but I know exactly what your talking about. I think it makes the cars primarily from 70s and 80s a little more luxurious and look a little lower. I love that look. Thanks for watching man!
Love these old time cruisers.
Yes me too. Its a sad day when I have to park them. Believe me, she ain't a trailer Queen, heck I sure do use them.
Gads, they're hardly 'old-time.' At the time, unloved.
As is the case with cars now from the 70s and 80s. At the time? Eh..big deal, you'd see them everywhere. Now? hang on a sec...your not getting rid of that car are you? LOL!!
Yeah, I got to check and make sure that ambient light still lights up on my car.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸
Oh definitely. If they don't, there are kits available on line. The lights on the C pillar are electroluminescent. You can get replacements very inexpensively. They came in all silly colors but you want "white" which actually has a soft blue tint to it. Unless you are very good with figuring things out, I'd suggest an automotive electrician to install as it does have a small heat sink. Good luck man!
I have one like yours except no sun roof, great car
Nicely appointed too, these 5th avenues. If you would like, on my channel, take a look at my triple gold 5th avenue. Gorgeous car too. Like yours, no sunroof. Thank you for watching!
Absolutely gorgeous to say the least!! I'm a Ford guy but also a car guy overall. 70s luxury barges especially. You're very correct about today's so called cars. This was built when Detroit would actually build cars WE wanted, remember those days, well I sure do as a kid growing up during 70s malaise era. Thank you , subscribed Immediately
Man I really do appreciate it. Big government is so far up our butts, I cry bullshit. Now big government wants to ban gas stoves!?! Huh? Wah?
Sorry I'm rambling now. But yes these cars are just wonderful. I hear and read people commenting how horrible these Chryslers are and the electronic ignitions are this and that.
I don't know what they're talking about. This car here just turned over 100k miles, my 87 Gran Fury, 89 thousand miles and Triple Gold 5Th Avenue 55 thousand Miles. Same drivetrain. All three are on my channel here. They are all fine. I have no problems.
Chrysler absolutely used the best materials available at that time, and strong sales proves that. Todays cars? Pfft. They can keep them
@@styldsteel1 I know EXACTLY what you mean and could not agree more. I live in upstate NY and I love it up here, nothing more beautiful than Autumn in upper NY , But if they " try" to ban our gas stove cars
@@styldsteel1 Car I'll leave immediately. Sorry I'm ranting here. Yeah take my 2002 convertible mustang, 73 Tbird, 78 bill blass MK V and depart. Man how I miss the 70s - 80s sometimes. Thank you,
@@kevincostello3856 we'll, you don't have anything to worry about as far as banning gas stoves, they'll just regulate the crap out of the manufacturers. They won't be allowed to manufacture them. If this maniacal bill gets passed, gas stoves just won't be a available for purchase.
You tell me what restaurant uses electric stoves? This is just beyond insane. Gas stoves causes polution. Holy crap!
Bill Blass eh? I have a 79 Bill Blass, 79 Collector's Edition, and 78 Diamond Jubilee. I reign from Warwick.
@@kevincostello3856 you know something, I'm just so greatful my grand parents and parents aren't around to see what this country has become.
Fantastic car! Bonus points for playing a song by the group America in the background!
Thank you very much! And thank you for the America recognition. I was hoping I wasn't going to get a youtube copyright strike. So far so good. Thanks so much again and I hope you'd consider subscribing. I try and keep the channel diverse and fun.
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These were also based on the 1976-1980 Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare .
@@andregonsalvez9244 Yes! Exactly. I think it's important too, to appreciate a cars heritage. Thanks for watching!
I had a silver one and I miss it :(
Sorry to hear that William. And back when they would have either dark blue, or even red interiors with silver exteriors. Awfully nice and inviting and well appointed interiors. Back in '83, my friend bought a triple gold 5Th avenue with the Kimberly cloth interior. That car was so stunningly gorgeous, I knew one day I was going to own one. I searched for two years for a Triple gold with no luck and all dead ends. My wife found this one, I gladly excepted it. A year later I found my dream, A triple gold with Kimberly cloth. Who knows, maybe I just might have myself buried in one of them : ) If you'd like, check out that Triple gold on my channel. I hope you enjoy that one too!
I have an 87 with 78k. Has straight headers, but interior was torn apart by crooked auctioneer. It's STILL MINT body all the way around. I had one stuck up mechanic say that these cars are very undesirable and I never went back to him again after he said that.
Amazing how people inflict their personal opinions on things. That said I hope you do source the parts to put that interior back together again. Chrysler engineers jumped through hoops using the best materials available at the time for the interior. The Kimberly cloth was like velvet butter, and Corinthian Leather (bullshit on Corinthian Leather, there is no such thing in existence) , was supple and buttery soft.
Good on you for ditching that jack ass mechanic. Once mechanics bad mouth a car, their work is gonna reflect. Sorry for long response but that really hit home. Good luck brother. You've got a fine car there. By the way, my Chrysler just turned 100,000 miles.
@@styldsteel1 I need to get a landau top. My car is all black with red leather interior. The mechanic that told me was back in Rhode Island, up in Maine is a little bit different...they don't carry that New York attitude.
100,000 miles! You're now at the bench mark. Back in those days, people would say it was a big deal for a car to make it that far. I don't think I will see a 100,000 miles for another 20 years. I don't drive my car in the snow, in the rain, or even after it rained. Yearly mileage is roughly 800 miles. I bought it off an auctioneer in 2014 with 68,512 miles. It's only 10,000 miles over almost 9 years later! There were a couple of years where I put on over 2000 miles but now it is, I'm lucky if I could put on 800 miles in a year. I do arbitrary fluid changes. Can't wait 5 years till I hit 3,000. NOPE!
Thank you for the feedback!
Oh it was definitely a big deal. There were exceptions such as with Chryslers 318 and 3 speed auto torque flight. All three of my M bodies have that set up and you know something? They are terrific. Even with the much hated dura spark, or never spark LOL!! I forget now, but they are trouble free for me. Yea, I'm down to about 1000 miles per year on my cars. I've had mechanics say, the shelf life of motor oil is 1 year, clean or dirty. Keep those cars alive brother!
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Love that dark blue interior. My 87 had that, but with leather. I have an 88 now, but it's in getting a fuel injection system installed. Components are becoming too difficult to find, so I've opted for the efi kit. Love your tires too. Here's a link to the video of mine, but when the previous own had it. Check it out if you like. czcams.com/video/LK_ftIOI6G0/video.html
I will tell you. That is one nice car you have. Love the colors too. You just don't see colors today anymore. Very stunning. Yes, Parts are very difficult. Even though these M bodies have been used since 1978 believe it or not. One thing that might help when searching for parts, is you can also search for parts for Plymouth Gran Fury, and Dodge Diplomat. Thanks for sharing man. I love to see these cars alive and preserved.
sorry...Chrysler used the M bodies from 1978 to 1989. Weird parts are kinda hard to find.
Very nice and well appointed cars, my ex had one for many years. Also very reliable. But I still think they were butt ugly.
Lol! I agree with your first point I'm actually glad you expressed your open and honest views! I feel if everyone felt the same, there would be no styling differences. That's for sure. Thanks for watching!
Mine has a birdie leather interior
I'm not sure I've heard of a birdie leather interior?
I will buy this.
It's not for sale. Im enjoying it too much
@@styldsteel1 i assumed haha, my 86 two tone was a total loss because of a guy running a red light(must have been blinded by the beauty of the car). I want another.
@@butchar2006 well thank goodness you're ok. That's first and foremost. Definitely with enough research you can find one out there, but jeez! I was starting to think winning the lottery would have been easier. I've found multiple listings, but they were years old and the old adds were never removed. Btw, have you checked out my triple gold 5th avenue? Man that's a real sweet heart
@@styldsteel1 yes I had a triple gold(83)....have sour grapes' it cause me many problems, I get ptsd when I see one haha. Love all other iterations.
@@butchar2006 oh jeez. Sorry to hear. I know how you feel though.
I have the same card 82 90000 miles is my parents car showroom condition
Very cool. It's great when these cars are preserved. Any pictures?
Also I have a triple gold, Kimberly cloth triple gold on my CZcams page also. This one is in mint condition. It's an '86.
An ACTUAL CAR!...Not the Japanese KNOCK-OFF skateboards out now!
Thank you. And the colors. Back when auto manufactures used real colors. Auto manufactures now use blank, non colors that are unimaginative and uninspiring. Tell me why is it that I can go into Cadillac showroom and buy and Cadillac that is silver with a black interior and i can also buy a dam KIA that has the same combinations. I would think the manufactures would want to showcase the colors, and styles. Ah well. that's just me
Now there are nothing but what I call Bubble turds. lol! Anyway have a great day and thanks for the watch! Check out my Triple Gold 5Th avenue too.
Is it hard to take off a continental kit?
The actual physical part of removing the continental kit is not difficult. Here's where the problem comes in. Portions of the bumper rub strip is removed to accommodate the kit (which is rather big, and has pretty serious weight). The other issue that absolutely needs to be addressed is the electrical. The wires are removed from the OEM reverse lights and attached to the kit's lights and sockets. Lastly the license plates lights are re-wired to the kits. But, yes is the quick answer. Do you have a car with a kit?
@@styldsteel1 No. In fact I just missed out on one at a very very low price. White, low mileage. I thought it looked ghastly with the kit. I missed out. Estate sale. That radio/cassette deck appealed to me. I had a '78?? Dodge Diplomat and I found THAT overly plush and too much maroon everywhere. Really I'm looking for something else ... but I kick myself anyway. Thanks for the explanation of what must be done.
Yes, I thought it was a pretty big distraction from the profile of the car myself, I always loved the slanted rears of cars from the 70s and 80s. The wife loved it so i just kept the kit in storage. The sound system you see here was the most expensive and highest quality radio available at the time. Still works great and I love using the 6 band equilizer. Anyway, the lord certainly does work in mysterious ways, there's a reason why this one slipped away. Your welcome and good luck.
Hello again, if you have some time can you stop by my channel and take a look at my 91’ New Yorker Fifth Avenue mark cross edition? I made a full review video of it the other day. It is still a work in progress repair but it overall is a survivor. Thanks. I subscribed as well!
Good morning Joe. Sure I'd love to. If you could give me a link I could click on to get to your channel that would be brillant. I've never heard of a Mark cross edition. Did chrysler have designer cars like the Lincoln Mark series? Bill Blass, Cartier, etc... Thanks for the subscribe too!! You might have been my 💯 th sub. I'm going to put out a thank you video . That's a milestone.
@@styldsteel1 here is a link to the video. czcams.com/video/cZ5ti_F9OVs/video.html
Thanks man. On my way
I'd delete those mud flaps, mud flaps aren't "luxury". People with money don't like mud flaps, maybe on a truck. That car would look so much better with them.
I'd like to point out the difference between a mudflap and a splash guard. Please do not take this as I'm trying to demean you. I'm not a big fan of electronic communication.
You'd typically find mudflaps in trucks. They are often huge and made of thick rubber.
My Chrysler has what's called splash guards. While they are fully functional, should I ever get stuck coming back from. A car show and it starts to rain, it would keep water and all kinds of road nasties out of the small crevices, harboring water.
I do however like and have always liked the look of a splash guard. My LTDII has them as well.
All that said, thank you for your input!
@@styldsteel1 Well whatever you all them, they all do the same thing. I just don't like them, just look redneck to me. But yeah, otherwise that is a nice car.