Hi Guys,

Im a Ford and MGB guy but have always loved Mopars.

Recently Ive come across a 68 Polara 4 door and need to know what areas should I be especially concerned. This has:
1. a fresh 318
2. Original paint that with areas of nicks and surface rust - no bubbling can be detected
3. Solid quarters
4. Trunk has a fair degree of surface rust with a 6x6 inch area of pin holes on the DS of the gas tank
5. Old bed liner material that was sprayed in trunk is present
6. Frame looks solid, areas of surface rust also noted
7. R passenger window regulator is not working
8. Headliner is torn
9. Carpets and seats are shot
10. Lots of play in the column shifter (hard to tell when in gear)
11. Neutral safety switch needs attention (only can start in N)
12. Dash pad needs replacing
13. Cowl vents looks solid but havent pured water in them yet
14. Floor boards look solid also
15. Front suspension/rear is very dated and prob will need a rebuild + new leafs...

So what other areas should I look at?

Also I know that parts for C-bodies are tough to come across - so Im a bit cautious here d/t part availability.

Ive done restoration work before but not on Mopars (just finished a 68 mustang ..http://s1064.photobucket.com/user/ToneMt/library/)

Here are some pics:





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IMHO, 65 to 68 C bodies were some of the better Chrysler products ever sold. Much of the mechanical parts and interior body parts are common from 66 to 68 (the window parts you need for example). Trim pieces are very hard to find, though your car seems pretty good in this area. Rust is found in the usual places, don't forget to check under the front carpets. Drum brakes are a bit weak for such a big car. A 318 wont be the fastest thing out there but will have respectable mileage. Don't pay too much; they don't have much value and there were a ton built, with many surviving well cared for cars by older owners (versus A or B bodies).
Color and overall shape look good; I like the look of these four door hardtops.

its a 1500 buck car

My dad had two of those. I drove one while in high school. You can't beat the room and durability.I would do two major up grades. FIRST put disc brakes on the front,and then a big block,a 318 is a wonderful motor but that is a boat for it to have to haul around.Enjoy it,you'll love it on the highway.