There's also the fact that the 1970's were the time of Sales Banks for Chrysler, where they built the cars before they had orders, then shipped them to dealers. My step-dad bought a '77 D200 Club-Cab long-box after the '78s came out, black over silver, black vinyl interior, 400, tilt/cruise, but NO a/c. That was a MISERABLE thing for 4 months a year, sitting in those sideways jump-seats, sweating like a pig, hauling a pickup camper so we couldn't even open up the sliding window to flow the air through. There were lots of people that didn't want the added up-front and maintenance costs.

I was running a municipal fleet when a/c became standard on Dodge trucks...in 2001. The rule-of-thumb at that time was when 85% of vehicles were ordered with something, you made it standard to reduce the number of different parts in the supply chain. I had three 2000 4x4 2500s with no a/c, and when the time came to order the 2001s, a/c was no longer optional.

FOR SALE big block 383/440 motor mounts selling all for one price $10.00 plus $14.00 shipping Bob Horman

FOR SALE 1968-69 Dodge Charger grill aluminum end pieces, straight not dented. Useable condition. Price $15.00 for both grill corners plus $10.00 shipping Bob Horman

I think 67. MP was stamped before that. I not 100% positive on that date.

Facebook Marketplace is the go to standard for buying and selling in 2024. When I get the dumb trade offers and lowball offers, I block that person. Talking about Facebook MP. At least then that same person can't bug me again.

I was taken by surprise when my Shelby Daytona sold. Younger kid came out and looked, seemed pretty impressed, said he had to talk to his dad about it.
3-days later he says he'll take it. We arrange a time for pickup.... he comes out, pays cash. Drives car away.

Didn't argue one bit about the price. I did have to put a new master cylinder in the car but that was no big deal.
Usually, selling cars is like pulling teeth. I'm also cursed in the fact that every car that I've brought back from the dead and sold; gets destroyed. So, I'm hoping this one breaks that curse.

But other than with the Shelby.... selling stuff has been a never ending nightmare. People asking ridiculous questions that could be easily answered by a simple Google Search. Trying to trade things that are worthless. Asking to halve the asking price or more. I was asking $7500 for the Shelby. The week before the kid bought it I had some woman from one town over offer .... and I quote: "I'll give you $2300 - take it or leave it." Like..... the audacity of some people. I can't tell if it's bravado or ignorance anymore.

What VIN stamp?

Wichita aka “KID” is a dump. I’m not surprised at all there was no payout. It will happen again as I’m sure they are pocketing everything.

Agreed and a great place to lose current

I'm confused, where do you see a "LARGE Cast 9" ?