My trip over to the "Dark Side"

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

After wanting a classic Mopar convertible for some time now, I've finally come to the conclusion that I can not afford one!   


Soooo...I have ventured over to the side of the affordable, moderate performance convertible in the flavor of Ford Mustang.

I have already gotten my fair share of these    and  and  and  so no more please

After looking at about 8 "prospects" I came upon this ride.  I was predominately looking at the LX model, thinking they would be less abused than the GT model but was I wrong!

Its a 92 GT auto with 60k miles on it.   It has new paint, new leather seats, new trans, new stereo system, new alarm system, new exhaust, new brakes etc.
The color is Deep Emerald Green, white leather interior & a black top.  This is the original color to the car.  The pearl white stripe was added as well as the Saleen spoiler (which isnt really my cup of tea but its growing on me)

I bought this car with the intention of doing "nothing" to the car & leaving it stock    I already put in a 3.73 rear to replace the stock 2.73's  man what a difference!

Driving with the top down on a beautiful night is an experience in its own.  My 2 girls love the car.....my wife doesn't like her hair getting messed up 

[histoy]

That's a nice looking ride and should provide some enjoyable cruisin for your family.

[Chris G.]

Yee-Haw, I have seen it up close and it's a pretty sweet ride. He tells me he even gets thumbs up.

Mark your date buddy! It's party time twice this year in Carlisle. 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I knew that was coming

[Old Moparz]

Nice car Chris, the GT's are a blast to drive. My wife had a 1988 hatchback with the 5.0 & a 5 speed.   

[RJS]

Yep I've seen the car once or twice and it is SWEET!!!  So is the driver!!!  Anyway it was a no-brainer after the loads that people were trying to sell him. Hey he drives it so much the cover has been permanetly attached to the Charger   Ron

[Back N Black]

Looks Sharp,always liked that body style Mustang.

[bull]

Will it do 10 seconds in the 1/4 like Silver's Mustang?

[PocketThunder]

what do you mean there are no affordable mopar convertibles? 

http://www.murrayco.com/Car_Collection/1994_chrysler_lebaron_convert.html

[Brock Samson]

should'a cut the top off the R/T..  i bet you've heard that before too.. 

[nh_mopar_fan]

Nice ride.

Been a ragtop guy for 20 years now, 2 Lebarons and now on my second Sebring.

Tell the wife to get a hair thingy, uh, scrunchie,  is what my wife calls them.

[HITMAN 149]

good luck chris!! and sorta congrats!!! LOL  i had an 88 GT 5 sp. when i was a 22 year old punk!!! now i'm just a 36 year old punk!! hahaha

[Charger_Fan]

I don't mind the Saleen wing, but that huge stripe is a little overkill for my taste. Good lookin' car though! Is it a stick shift?

I've got a convertible 'Stang too, a red '84 302/5-speed. They're definitely fun summertime cruising toys.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I don't mind the Saleen wing, but that huge stripe is a little overkill for my taste. Good lookin' car though! Is it a stick shift?

I've got a convertible 'Stang too, a red '84 302/5-speed. They're definitely fun summertime cruising toys.

Nope its a granny AOD...woke the car up with the 3.73's though

what do you mean there are no affordable mopar convertibles? 

http://www.murrayco.com/Car_Collection/1994_chrysler_lebaron_convert.html

Notice in my orig post I said 'vert with moderate performance   No offence NH....

[68chrgrwife]

i likes!!!!

[nh_mopar_fan]

I don't mind the Saleen wing, but that huge stripe is a little overkill for my taste. Good lookin' car though! Is it a stick shift?

I've got a convertible 'Stang too, a red '84 302/5-speed. They're definitely fun summertime cruising toys.

Nope its a granny AOD...woke the car up with the 3.73's though

what do you mean there are no affordable mopar convertibles? 

http://www.murrayco.com/Car_Collection/1994_chrysler_lebaron_convert.html

Notice in my orig post I said 'vert with moderate performance   No offence NH....

None taken. That car is doing 150mi a day. I live with the V6 mileage.

[Lowprofile]

Nice ride Chris! Looks Like you'll have lots of fun w/that Pony Car. And the aftermarket parts availability for that ride is unreal compared to Mopars! 

[chargerman68]

i likes!!!!

and thats y you got your name(inside joke)

[Mean 318]

That looks damn clean! Nice ride, as far as fords go        

[BMOTOXSTAR]

I know what you mean. A drop top Mopar is something that I may never be able to afford. I would do the same. I bet that ride is quick.

[bigroge1]

  don't feel bad lol,  the first car that got me into racing was a 5.0 mustang so i pretty much reSpect ford, chevy, and mostly dodge but not the other breed [rice]

[NHCharger]

Pretty clean and sharp looking for a ford, I mean a 92. Was it a local find?

Darryl, good to see you got the bullseye erased off your car

[Silver R/T]

Will it do 10 seconds in the 1/4 like Silver's Mustang?

Probably not but with Procharger and a few other mods it will probably do

[Mean 318]

it won't stand a chance against my Cobra 

Its a Cobra 

[472 R/T SE]

Beat me to it Curtis.    With Chris we know any performance claims will be believable.

Congrats Chris.  It looks like you would have to be a contortionist to get in the backseat with those front seat shoulder belts.   
Nice lookin' Pherd.  Vert's are definitely memorable rides.   The wife misses ours more than any other ride we've had.

[Silver R/T]

clean looking mustang, you'll be impressed how responsive it is to upgrades, throw in K/N air filter, change fluids to royal purple, if that wont be enough just add a few more bolt ons

[Manfred318]

Not bad for a Mousetang. I agree with Charger_Fan the stripe is a bit on the overkill side, but I do like the colour of the car.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Pretty clean and sharp looking for a ford, I mean a 92. Was it a local find?

Darryl, good to see you got the bullseye erased off your car

I found it in Flemington, NJ...about 45 mins from my house.  I looked at a few locally in Staten Island, a few others in NJ one in CT and one as far as Utica, NY which is 4+ hours from my house.  Thank god the guy agreed to meet half way.  Even that was too far for the POS he was selling.  I swear people think they have gold....Mopar guys aint the only ones

Beat me to it Curtis.    With Chris we know any performance claims will be believable.

Congrats Chris.  It looks like you would have to be a contortionist to get in the backseat with those front seat shoulder belts.   
Nice lookin' Pherd.  Vert's are definitely memorable rides.   The wife misses ours more than any other ride we've had.

Not too bad to get in the back seat.  The front seatbelt unhooks from the guide on the front seat & falls to the floor.  Then you just push the seatback forward & step in....much easier to do that without a roof

Thanks to all for the nice comments

[6670charger]

Lots of classic Mopar converts out there for what you paid for that 'Stang.  You just have to look beyond the B/E-body lines.  I've seen several various C-body converts for sale for around $15K or less, and in decent shape.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Lots of classic Mopar converts out there for what you paid for that 'Stang.  You just have to look beyond the B/E-body lines.  I've seen several various C-body converts for sale for around $15K or less, and in decent shape.

That would be double what I paid for the Mustang....and twice the size!!  

[472 R/T SE]

Lots of classic Mopar converts out there for what you paid for that 'Stang.  You just have to look beyond the B/E-body lines.  I've seen several various C-body converts for sale for around $15K or less, and in decent shape.

True, but it's so hard to beat having performance, cruise control, A/C, power everything, mpg, etc. and little maintenance.  Especially in a daily driver scenario.

Makes sense now with the seat belt.  Whatever you do, don't cruise with the top down and the windows rolled up.  I had a gal tell me that's a vert cardinal sin. 
You can thank Craig Jackson for all the gold that's out there.

[Silver R/T]

it won't stand a chance against my Cobra 

Its a Cobra 

was it some kind of joke, if it was I dont think anyone laughed

[Mean 318]

I dont want to kill someone elses thread so maybe we could start a new one? No more here, my bad.

[firefighter3931]

That's a good score Chris....awesome summer family vehicle.    Glad you didn't spend too much on it.....more dough for the charger ! 

Speaking of Utica NY, i was just there last week picking up a new toy. 



Ron