'73 Chrysler 440 Left To The Crusher?? 9 Months For Sale In The Junkyard...

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  • @datsun210
    @datsun210 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    SAVE IT!! She deserves to live again!

  • @Imperialist440
    @Imperialist440 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The coupes are rare. Those doors and trunk lid will fit any 1972-73 C-body Mopar 2dr, including Imperials. Since this car endured two fuel crisis during the 1970s (1973 & 1979), I'd say the 62k milage is right; they were expensive to drive.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They do seem to be interchangeable, not a common find.

  • @srmackin
    @srmackin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Parts from literally any mid 70's C-body mopar will work, the drivetrain running is work a grand - If you can get for a $1000, it's worth saving.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      $1K would probably be the sweet spot!

  • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
    @truckerkevthepaidtourist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That's crazy and it's a two-door too that's definitely can find a buyer

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah I was surprised it sat that long.

  • @myleftthumb2294
    @myleftthumb2294 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Absolutely! And PAINT IT BLACK. Reminds me of all of those early 70s cop/detective shows where the bad guys always drove aircraft carriers.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Ah yes the classic chase scene movies :)

  • @meh-canics9628
    @meh-canics9628 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    People like me are into those big cars!
    Still one of the good 440's with a good 727 and an 8 3/4 rear end!
    They look better lowered down as well

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah this car actually does have a good powertrain combo, and I found out it's actually a 400, but I think that's still a good engine too!

  • @michaelzighera9111
    @michaelzighera9111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Newport , probably has the 400 B engine , still a very good engine !!!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep!

  • @OsbornTramain
    @OsbornTramain 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Oh my God! It's not like anyone has ever reholstered a seat or replaced a fabric headliner or a cardboard package shelf......the hirror!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah it's really hirrofying!! Automatic disqualifier

  • @piercehawke8021
    @piercehawke8021 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The 1973 C body disc brake spindles are the Holy Grail for upgrading 1965-72 models and the drivetrain is worth saving as well

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just found out too it had disc brakes, the more you know!

  • @roywhitman7109
    @roywhitman7109 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    These folks need to put the internet to use!! If they're only advertising locally, they're shooting themselves in the foot!!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep, they *sometimes* post on FB marketplace. They have a website, but I think the likely chances of finding it there is still more local than anything.

  • @jonfranklin9361
    @jonfranklin9361 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Save this beautiful car!!! I would by it in a heartbeat. Love these old long cars.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      They are a thing to appreciate!

    • @66skate
      @66skate 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It looks pretty solid and worth saving. If you can do some of the work yourself and have some money to spend, go for it They are pretty basic and easy to work on.

  • @dailyreader506
    @dailyreader506 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If the chassis and suspension points are reasonably solid along with the torsion bars and the engine (400 cu in?) is free spinning and the AC compressor and 727 torque flight isn’t bad - fix the car. My folks had the same car in the 70’s. One of the best riding Hwy cars you’ll ever drive.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well I can confirm that I believe the Newport checks all the boxes on those! I'll upload another video that goes through those things soon

  • @kbeg132
    @kbeg132 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Save the old barge! Engine seems to be complete and the interior can be replaced. It is a 2 door hardtop and most likely relatively rare.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah it all seems to be there, pretty simple stuff and not very common!

  • @jeffrobodine8579
    @jeffrobodine8579 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of You Tubers would love to do a will it run and drive home episode with that all original beauty. You out there Derek?!!!!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's definitely a trend in the car world, it could happen with this one!

  • @TheOldschoolgamer88
    @TheOldschoolgamer88 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Definitely worth getting roadworthy again!!! And getting a big block mopar for that price, even if it is a detuned compared to the pre-1972 ones, is still a major steal!!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your input! Yeah these cars aren't being produced anymore and the big block makes it that much better, '73 I believe is the very beginning of the smog stuff, so not the worst vs. the later lean burn versions.

    • @TheOldschoolgamer88
      @TheOldschoolgamer88 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@HotMustang Yeah 73 is a nice sweet spot(I own a 73 Dart myself, and it's got a good bit of power out of it's 318)

    • @elaineewalt8137
      @elaineewalt8137 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love these old yahts myself, and had a '76 New Yorker 4 dr. in the mid '90's. I like 4 dr. sedans better, but since this is a large car, I can roll this Coupé! 😂 I think it's at least wort the asking price, but I'd still try an' jew 'em down some, just for the bargaining of it! I hope it turns out nice and original, no derbies!

  • @marvsmith8137
    @marvsmith8137 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Save👍👍👍💪

  • @rpsmith2990
    @rpsmith2990 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's somewhat rare because we didn't think about it, and scrapped cars like this by the dozens. That's why some Oldsmobiles are so rare, when they sold in the hundreds of thousands. A full restoration would get you something that people will notice because these are rarely seen anymore. New Yorkers of this vintage are easier to find. Save it.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's what I'm thinking it was too, these don't seem like low production numbers and they were probably the equivalent in importance to a Toyota Camry in the 80s/90s.

  • @DigitalForged
    @DigitalForged 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks like a fun project car

  • @johnwick-ii6il
    @johnwick-ii6il 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Newports were standard 383 cars. NY IMP. and 300 had the 440 The tell tail stamp pad of the block is right next to the distributor hold down clamp. A large flat surface is the high block 440 and a much thinner 5/16 thick vertical wall will be the 383. I Have owned and scrapped many, but have never seen a 440 Newpork.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'll have to check that out one day, learning more about the car everyday.

    • @johnwick-ii6il
      @johnwick-ii6il 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@HotMustang Probably why nobody wants it yet.

    • @jdpinbaytown
      @jdpinbaytown 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      No 383 in 1973, 400 replaced it in 1971

  • @auteurfiddler8706
    @auteurfiddler8706 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are so lucky you have a junkyard like that. In California, a big monopoly called LKQ bought out all the junkyards. Their predecessor "Ecology" would offer the classic cars for sale, but LKQ never ever does. Even if it was Steve McQueen's Mustang or the president's Limo.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is a blessing! California is one of the harshest states when it comes to cars, can't say I'm surprised. A lot of it I think trickles down to scrap greed and the California emissions stuff.

  • @hughjass1044
    @hughjass1044 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a parts donor. If a '73 Chrysler is what you want, you can find 10x better in roadworthy condition if you're patient and willing to shop around. That thing will never be worth 1/4 of what it would cost to restore it.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True, this isn't much of a "I want a '73 Chrysler and this is available" it's more of a "stumbled across a not so common vintage car that probably deserves a second chance". I understand what you mean tho as restorations are expensive depending on how you do it.

  • @davidhibbs6989
    @davidhibbs6989 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Sad to say I believe it would cost more to restore and when your done you would never get close to your money back. If it was a challenger or barracuda it would have been sold on day one.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's a pretty risky scenario. In most of these cases it's the muscle/performance cars that sell like hotcakes and the land yachts tend to be less, even if they have the same motors.

    • @davidhibbs6989
      @davidhibbs6989 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@HotMustang I watched this video because 2 years ago I finally after 6 very long years sold my 74' Chrysler Newport 2 door custom, had the 440-4bbl and fully loaded triple green ivy glow, was in a little bit better condition than this one, and ran with a jump start I drove it up until 8 years ago but not much had non stop problems with it. Put it up for sale for $1995 bargain runs and drives decent side road coverage no takers so after 6 months put it down to $1650 no takers then $1500 then $999 and sat 4 more years until finally someone about a mile away from me offered me $800 cash and I took it. Lost my butt crack and more on this classic only thing he did was put it out in front of his house on a very busy street for $2999. Said bargain classic car, about 3 months later $2495 then I think it was $1995 then absolutely must sell cheap $1399 then $999 getting desperate and low and behold a week ago my loss your gain $799 but still sitting there. Local restoration shop several years ago told me $25-30 frame on and $50-60 k frame off restoration and would be worth $12-15 in mint condition. you only do that if you bought it new and it's a priceless old family friend that you have no plans on parting with it!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@davidhibbs6989 Oh wow, that's definitely an insight into the market of some of these. As far as restorations go, the main idea is I would do most of it myself instead of paying someone else unless I absolutely had to, so that way I get experience and know exactly what's happening/happened. 100% agree on the sentimental value part!

  • @dogismyco-pirate
    @dogismyco-pirate 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Its a smog 440! 270hp 380ft lbs torque down from 375hp and 480ft lbs torque in 71. Not many people want a low compression smog engine.

    • @johneckert1365
      @johneckert1365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's still a good short block to build something out of. I believe 73 still had a forged steel crank.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah sadly that's what smog did to the 70's

    • @dogismyco-pirate
      @dogismyco-pirate 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sure did the last of the high comp motors left the factory in early 72 so sad!

    • @johneckert1365
      @johneckert1365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@dogismyco-pirate VERY sad

    • @elaineewalt8137
      @elaineewalt8137 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Is there a way to change that factory setup, like pulling out the smog pump? 🤔

  • @HelpingHand-ic4wt
    @HelpingHand-ic4wt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Buy it yet? Those were great cars, and just the right size. :)

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep updated here and you'll find out! They do seem like great cars for what they are.

  • @Byron-yo4tz
    @Byron-yo4tz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Save it you'll never regret it.

  • @monarch1957
    @monarch1957 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember I got hit by a 73 Chrysler that ran a stop sign and knocked off the front bumper guard.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wouldn't want to get in an accident with one of these

  • @SE-me2pt
    @SE-me2pt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Two door,big block,rwd, pre cat,cruiser. Not very common not many survivors these daysm

  • @trainships1795
    @trainships1795 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do know a thing or 2 about these cars. One the ballast resistor will go bad with the slightest little crack in it that's on the firewall it's white has 2 or 4 wires going into it not don't remember which. If that's the case the car won't start. The other thing is the radiators in those cars were made too small and they liked to overheat. A lot of guys put bigger radiators in and to avoid that problem, Others put electric fans on them. You're not gonna find a lot of these cars because they've rusted away to Nothing or they've been used up in demolition Derby's. When the Arab oil embargo hit in late 73 a lot of people traded these cars in and A lot got exported. I remember in the mid-seventies seeing a lot of these running around in the Middle East. Is especially Saudi Arabia.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The ballast resistor is definitely a common fault, appreciate all your insights! Will have to look into some of those and the overseas exportation history.

    • @auteurfiddler8706
      @auteurfiddler8706 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That era they were four wires. They have a reputation for going bad but I think it is pretty rare. I drove cars with them for many years and never had one go bad.
      I think having the resistor on the wall where it is easy to replace is better than having resistor wires like some other brands had.

  • @mypronouniswtf5559
    @mypronouniswtf5559 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    They need to advertise nationally...I got $3300 for one with a 400 2 barrel in similar shape 2 months ago...Locally a few people but it sold 200 miles away to a guy,he came down and bought it...The interior was as bad,dent on the fender it ran but not perfect,no brakes engine had 80psi in on cyl other had 75 so needed a rebuild.I have luck selling these C bodies,just have to advertise,cant just park it on a lot and maybe advertise locally,aint gonna sell...

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow, really shows how important good advertising is. That's a pretty good sell for that condition!

    • @johneckert1365
      @johneckert1365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everyone threw those 400's away, and now those blocks are getting hard to find.

  • @dragon-lf9ow
    @dragon-lf9ow 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know it worst for wear but I hope it gets saved

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What makes it the worst year for you?

    • @johnfranklin5277
      @johnfranklin5277 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Worse for wear...an expression. ​@@HotMustang

  • @resetsetmefree478
    @resetsetmefree478 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Frame looks pretty solid and as long as the engine turns over 😆
    Looks like she was parked for a long time with the window down....Some car detail places are great with interiors though....do you know any of the cars history?

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep! And it does turn over according to the yard.
      Definitely looks like it sat with the windows open contributing to some of the floor rust. The interior is a simple reupholster fix, but unfortunately, I know very little of the car's history. Did a vin search to find the specs of it and ironically it pulled up a '73 Impala instead, go figure I guess!

    • @resetsetmefree478
      @resetsetmefree478 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@HotMustang hmm.. interesting vin search..... getaway car?😳

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@resetsetmefree478 Who honestly knows... (I hope not!)

  • @arneminderman3770
    @arneminderman3770 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Save it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @robertbowman2402
    @robertbowman2402 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a 4 door version of this car minus engine/trans california car little rust, good parts car if somebody wants.

  • @DanKirchner5150
    @DanKirchner5150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    grab it fast -very valuable car prob a 400 tho

  • @P00katube
    @P00katube 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Give it to Stuntman from Neutral Drop.

  • @guillermoferraudi6093
    @guillermoferraudi6093 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ill buy it!!! For real. Is it still for sale?

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You'll find out eventually!

    • @guillermoferraudi6093
      @guillermoferraudi6093 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @HotMustang when?
      Suspense is killing me and I'm old.
      Pain and suffering happening right now!

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@guillermoferraudi6093 I'll be uploading a video really soon basically answering every possible question on it from this video, since it's getting quite some attention. Don't worry, if it helps a little, its future looks very promising :)

    • @guillermoferraudi6093
      @guillermoferraudi6093 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HotMustang for sale yet?

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@guillermoferraudi6093 Already made an upload on it, so that'll answer your question.

  • @tonyfriend7413
    @tonyfriend7413 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2 Words. Toyota Jan... MANY New Baby Tundra's out of One Old Big Boat Chrysler..6/8/24 10.50 Am cst USA

  • @albertsmith6016
    @albertsmith6016 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Save it. The rest of them rusted away.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Salt did a lot of the older cars in unfortunately, in the north at least

  • @seed_drill7135
    @seed_drill7135 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve seen a lot nicer Chryslers than that become engine/transmission donors and I’m not someone who works on things, just seen them at shops. Lot of work with little value once you’re done.

  • @camojoe83
    @camojoe83 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you buy it?
    Where is it?

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Somewhere on Earth

    • @camojoe83
      @camojoe83 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@HotMustang come on man, i can always use another mopar to mow around.. you have room to store it in your yard? Is it worth the drive from southern Ohio to there to pick it up?
      They're all rusty around here.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@camojoe83 Haha, yes there's room and it's some hundreds of miles if you start at Cincinnati, might be if you like road trips!
      The rust belt sucks.

  • @kerrywines4865
    @kerrywines4865 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stop batching about the green73 big body car kw wva😢

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry!!

  • @finster7582
    @finster7582 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is everyone here kidding or am i missing sometthing ?? its a no brainer...where is this car??? ive bought cars in wayyy worse shape for more money !!! bet u add fresh gas n a battery n shell get u home !! WHERE IS THIS CAR ???? 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @finster7582
      @finster7582 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i re-watched this video again and....R U Kidding Me ???? 2door w clean body, has an engine ( prob get it driving within a half hour) AND its CHEAP !!! Im a actually angry ! WHERE IS THIS CAR ????

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah it's a pretty weird scenario hahaha, pretty neat for what it is and I believe it won't be hard to get it running. The only thing I can tell you is yes it still exists and to tune back in to find out!

  • @camojoe83
    @camojoe83 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you need the internet to make a decision for you, then it's beyond your capabilities.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True, very true.

  • @bohemialite6371
    @bohemialite6371 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Take it if not you will regret it...

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very scary reality...

  • @FitzArias
    @FitzArias 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They prob asking a fortune for it, Hence it wont sell.

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The price on the windshield was $1500

  • @thomprobus777
    @thomprobus777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Chryslers of this era were notoriously unreliable, and the quality was terrible. These things are “rare“ for a reason. If you tried to find a 1973 Mercedes or Rolls-Royce, they’d be out there because people kept them. Nobody preserved these Chryslers. If you want a land yacht, go GM

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think most of the unreliability started after they introduced the lean burn system, although in these you still have ballast resistor risks but that's extremely simple. I hear good things about the 440 and the TorqueFlight.

    • @arise2945
      @arise2945 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HotMustang You hear those good things from dedicated Mopar fans and few others.

    • @auteurfiddler8706
      @auteurfiddler8706 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In the southwest Mopars today go for more than a Rolls or Mercedes of the same years. . American cars were more reliable than foreign cars, especially European cars.
      And much of the sources of unreliability were swapped out 50 years ago.

    • @jimhickey2276
      @jimhickey2276 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Naw, the 440 and 727 were a great combo, I was around then. Those went away during the gas crunch. Nobody wanted huge cars and clean, one owner cars that size, got crushed by the thousands. You can't buy reproduction parts for them like a Chevelle and so they sit around unless someone falls in love with it. Cherry ones have some value, but most want them for the drivetrain only. They were as reliable as other American cars at the time, no better, no worse.

  • @grabasandwich
    @grabasandwich 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why are you whipping the camera around so much? 🤢

    • @HotMustang
      @HotMustang  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well trying to get all of the car in one shot so close isn't easy haha, I'm recording from a phone so I need a better camera one day, but I'm looking to get a phone stick soon.

  • @BryceFasig-qy9tf
    @BryceFasig-qy9tf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crush rust bucket

  • @VintageVaughnVehiclces
    @VintageVaughnVehiclces 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You take that thing to a Mexican upholstery shop and in a week come back the interior will be all brand new don't have a sparkly paint job on it with all those Aztec drawings all over it it'll be absolutely gorgeous with a hydraulic suspension and those little 14-in wheels on it Hydraulics hooked up to it bouncing up and down. Can't do that with a Tesla you Bounce That Thing Up and Down you'll smell your house burning down with it in the garage Burning Down the whole house can't bounce those delicate fragile 10,000 AA batteries

  • @VintageVaughnVehiclces
    @VintageVaughnVehiclces 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your teenagers first car, the girl ran through the red light driving the Chevrolet Tahoe and there was nothing left and the Chrysler had a caved in door but it starts right up and drove home from the accident. Meanwhile the tow truck is going beep beep beep beep dragging the mangled up Tahoe up onto the flatbed with cooling everywhere and some teen girl crying Oh Daddy I wrecked my car and the teenage boy going hey she's an old hooption and I'm fine my wheels are still running and driving.