So this guy wants to trade his Newport

[69-DodgeCharger]

I was at white castle the other night and this guy wants to trade me his 77 Chrysler Newport for my 77 Chevy Caprice Classic. I know that most ofyou will say that its a landslide victory for the newport but hear me out. My caprice looks like hell but it runs awesome. the newport is currently not running, he said the timing chain was messed up along with a couple other things. but the interior is absolutely mint in the newport, my interior is not the greatest. i have an original chevy 350, he has an original chrysler 400. he just put new dual exhaust on it, the heat an ac works in the newport, i dont have ac and my heat is currently not working. that car seems like it would be less work but i just dont know how much it will take to get it running. me and a buddy are going over there tonight to check it out again ill find out exactly whats wrong and post back with more details and get some opinions on if it is worth it or not to go for it.

but in the meantime heres some pics of both vehicles

[69-DodgeCharger]

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[Just 6T9 CHGR]

That has got to be the most pimp-tastic interior ever!

Seriously though looks like the trunk is falling out of the Newport.....I'd keep the Chebbie

[6pkrunner]

Keep the Chev. Looks like most of the Newport is parked alongside the Titanic.  Wayyyy too much rot.

[69charger2002]

yeah that thing is rough. 400 is a boat anchor.. the chevy actually looks better.. how do you even know for sure the a.c and heat both work if the dang thing doesn't even run?
trav

[BrianShaughnessy]

I think if you entered a demo derby that you should take the Newport.     Otherwise you're just shuffling problems around.    I wouldn't consider either a dependable daily driver anymore - but the chevvie wins cause it still runs.

[69charger2002]

lol demo derby. didn't think of that!! both are good candidates, but that newport wins there hands down
trav

[terrible one]

I think you should keep the Chevy too. The Newport would definitely be where it's at if it hadn't gone and visited to Tulsa Plymouth for a while. Gotta love that interior on the 'Port though. 

[whitehatspecial]

Keep the Caprice. The Newport looks like a POS.

[70charger_boy]

That car is Green

[Charger_Fan]

That back seat looks just like my Great Grandma's couch!


Oh & another vote to keep the Chebby.

[TruckDriver]

400 is a boat anchor..

[Chris G.]

This is like asking if I would rather bump uglies with Ethel Mermen or the cashier on Seinfeld...answer...neither.

Both cars aren't worth more than I could take out at the ATM machine in a 24hr period...no offense of course. 

[DodgeChargerNeeded]

Demo Derby was my first thought for both cars. I know a bunch of guys that would kill for either of those cars

[69charger2002]

400 is a boat anchor..

P = 400 260HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL

that in a 5000+ pound car, is a boat anchor. didn't say they didn't have potential.. 451 stroker, yada yada. but in this post. i bet a good running 318 would walk by it

[69DodgeCharger]

Rusty?...........You must be kidding? I could get years out of that car. Glad to see you're all so spoiled on good sheetmetal. Try coming up to Michigan and you will find out what rusty really is!

[Magnumcharger]

That Newport is a perfect clone opportunity for the "Shitmobile" from Trailer Park Boys.
My advice...loose the front right door, paint it rustoleum flat black, toss the hubcaps and replace them with Canadian Tire (or Pep Boys) cheapo plastic "mag-style" covers, pour yourself a rum and coke, gather all of your friends up, and go steal some barbeques (or shopping carts).

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2873141920073177147BemmLd

[69bronzeT5]

Trailer Park Boys.



ALL HAIL TRAILER PARK BOYS!!!!

[69-DodgeCharger]

Wow not gonna lie... kinda surprised.

I know its rusty and rotted but its not all that bad... I have seen much worse on cars that are driving round my town!

But I think Im gonna keep my Caprice, I just have become so attached you know

And lol @ demo derby cars idea! lol I am turning that Chevy into my daily driver! I might also be buying a 90 Daytona though to use for long trips between home and college.

But those cars are not rusty, yall dont know the meaning of rust if you havent lived in the midwest! lol

but thanks for yalls opinions, it gives me confidence that Im not the only one thinking this is a bad deal. If it were a 69 charger he was looking to trade, this thread would be titled as check out my first mopar! lol a guy can only wish...

[lee]

these are grandma cars are you going to bingo with the blue hairs

[TruckDriver]

400 is a boat anchor..

P = 400 260HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL

that in a 5000+ pound car, is a boat anchor. didn't say they didn't have potential.. 451 stroker, yada yada. but in this post. i bet a good running 318 would walk by it

I agree Travis, But mine is not stock either