1980 Chrysler Newport-318, Runs Great!rebuilt Trans, Lean-burn Is Bypassed, on 2040-cars
Wadsworth, Illinois, United States
This is a 1980 Chrysler Newport. When I bought this car last year, it was peppered with rust and both bumpers had the chrome flaking off. The front fenders were dented. I had the Front bumper and front fenders replaced. I filled in some of the rust and ground down some of the surface rust on the sides of the car. I filled in the rust on the trunk lip and I tried filling in a huge dent on the passenger door, but it didn't come out right (see pictures). I have a super clean passenger door, but it has no glass, window regulator or door locking hardware. I painted the sides white to match with Chrysler spray paint. It looks good from a distance, but it will need some filling in the quarters and a good coat of paint and clear coat. I have a clean rear bumper that I will install this weekend. Both front windows roll almost all the way up, but when they get about an inch from the top, the teeth in the window regulator are gone, so you have to scoot it up with your hands. The rear left window is slightly out of alignment. The A/C seems to blow cold (or at least cool), but the blower motor only blows on the first setting, no matter what setting the switch is at. Heater and defrost work fine. The radio is from a 1999 Dodge Caravan. The tape deck works, but some of the display lights are out. Horn is inoperable. The wipers work, but don't hideaway and the washer doesn't work. The previous owner installed a certified police package speedometer and an aftermarket tachometer. It looks factory. Also, all the display lights work except the "Brake" "Washer Fluid" and "Door" warning lights. I scalped them from a Chrysler New Yorker and haven't had the chance to wire them up. This one has the optional gauge package with Oil pressure, Volts and Engine temp. Previous owner put in a four-speaker system with a new dash pad. Brakes are fine. Tires are in good shape. The rears have about 300 miles on them, but they were on a Crown Victoria that blew the engine for 5 years. I personally mounted and balanced them all myself. The front end might need a wheel alignment. The dual exhaust is new. The "Lean-Burn" computer system has been overridden by a standard MSD ignition. The factory system was prone to problems and the previous owner did this for reliablilty reasons. The transmission was overhauled by National TRansmission on Grand Ave in Chicago last fall. The only issue is that the pivot axle for the throttle kickdown linkage is broken off. If you take a bolt and shave the head off, tack weld it in place, and put the linkage on, it'll be as good as new. Right now, the linkage is zip-tied in place. The car still shifts through all three gears and reverse, but shifts into 3rd gear just a tad early. The headliner was non-existent when I bought it. My wife and I used bedsheets to reupholster the headliner and sail panels. I wanted a sort of "Mod-Top" look on the inside. It looks great and doesn't sag. Car comes with some extra trim parts and marker light lenses. The spare is in ok shape. All the exterior lighting works. These Chrysler R-Body cars are extremely rare and interesting. Once you get past the Lean-Burn system and overhauling the transmission, there's really nothing else that goes wrong on these cars. This car would make a great restoration project or a police car replica. You can drive it anywhere. It has a clean title and it runs great, smooth and solid. Car is located in Wadsworth, IL 60083, near Great America, north of Chicago. You will have to pick it up. I can deliver wherever you like, but it'll cost you. Message me for details. I'll need a deposit within 48 hours of auction close. I except Paypal, cash, checks (as long as you don't mind waiting for them to clear) for the difference. |
Chrysler Newport for Sale
- 1965 chrysler newport 4-door 6.3l
- 1961 chrysler newport convertable 100 % mint and origional 13000 orig miles(US $63,000.00)
- 1969 chrysler newport convertible(US $6,400.00)
- 1965 chrysler newport two door hardtop(US $13,000.00)
- 1963 chrysler newport push button transmisiion classic car, v8
- Rare find, one family owned, 36000 actual miles, survivor!
Auto Services in Illinois
X Way Auto Sales ★★★★★
Twins Auto Body Shop ★★★★★
Trevino`s Transmission & Auto ★★★★★
Thompson Auto Supply ★★★★★
Sigler`s Auto Ctr ★★★★★
Schob`s Auto Repair ★★★★★
Auto blog
Certain Chrysler owners eligible for buyback program
Mon, Jul 27 2015Certain car owners whose Chrysler vehicles contain dangerous defects will soon have a way to get rid of their lemons without losing money. As part of an agreement with federal regulators, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has agreed to buy back more than 500,000 vehicles susceptible to veering out of control without warning at above market-value prices. The deal mainly covers certain models of RAM trucks, the Dodge Dakota pickup and Dodge Durango SUV. Further, owners of more than 1.5 million Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokees at heightened risk for lethal fires are eligible to trade in their vehicles at above market value or, alternately, get a gift certificate if they prefer to have repairs made. Chrysler has "a heavy responsibility to make sure the products they make are safe for the traveling public," said Mark Rosekind, administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "... Here, we are sending an unambiguous signal to industry that if you skirt the laws or violate the law, or don't live up to the responsibility that consumers expect, we are going to penalize you." The buy-back and trade-in options for motorists come as part of an unprecedented penalty NHTSA slapped against Chrysler for violating federal motor-vehicle safety laws. Chrysler will pay a $105 million fine, the highest ever levied by the regulatory agency. In addition to the buy-backs, Chrysler also agreed to an independent monitor for three years. Investigators had outlined problems in the company's conduct in 23 recalls that affected more than 11 million defect vehicles. As part of a consent-order agreement, Chrysler acknowledged it did not notify vehicle owners of recalls in an effective manner and did not notify NHTSA of safety problems. Though those recalls affected millions of drivers, the buy-back and trade-in options are only for a small portion of the vehicles involved. Because Chrysler struggled to fix the problem and no repair was apparent, Rosekind said the buy-backs are reserved "for customers who didn't have a remedy." Buy-backs are for trucks and SUVs affected by three recalls that occurred in 2013 (recalls 13V-038, 13V-527 and 13V-529), that addressed a rear-axle pinion nut that could come loose and cause a loss of vehicle control. Those recalls covered 579,228 vehicles, including 2009-2012 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks, 2009-2012 Dodge Dakotas, 2009 Chrysler Aspen and the 2009 Dodge Durango.
Fiat Chrysler Australia executive in trouble over misuse of company funds
Tue, Jun 9 2015While the merger to create FCA was coming together, its managing director for Australia, Clyde Campbell, was allegedly racking up 30 million Australian dollars ($23.1 million) in spending for himself, family, and friends. Now, the former boss is facing a court case from the automaker's legal team for the purported misappropriation. Among the more opulent expenses that Campbell allegedly put on Chrysler's tab included a 40-foot yacht worth the equivalent of $308,000 and lavish Christmas parties for workers, according to The Age. Despite being required to only travel in economy class and get permission for international travel, he also reportedly racked up the equivalent of over $413,000 travel expenses. "The more we dug, the more we found," said an unnamed source to The Age. Campbell came to power in Australia as a general manager for DaimlerChrysler, and became managing director in October 2010. He was reportedly a close friend with former Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Ernst Lieb. After Lieb lost his wrongful dismissal lawsuit, Campbell allegedly helped his friend's partnership in an Aussie auto dealer by using FCA funds for financial support totaling the equivalent of about $3 million. All of this came to light when Pat Dougherty came over from the US to be president and CEO of FCA Australia in December 2014. The staff spilled the full story on Dougherty's first day. "I walked into his office and let it all out. I don't think he knew what hit him," another source said to The Age. A team of forensic accountants was brought in to investigate. The reason that this took so long to discover was that no one was paying attention. First, sales in Australia were growing under Campbell. Also, "in my opinion, back in Michigan, head office didn't have its eyes on the road. They only had eyes on the Fiat deal," an insider said to The Age. That confluence essentially provided the perfect storm for this huge spending. News Source: The AgeImage Credit: Giuseppe Cacace / AFP / Getty Images Government/Legal Chrysler Fiat lawsuit FCA
For his last act, Marchionne will outline an EV/hybrid roadmap this week
Wed, May 30 2018MILAN/LONDON — Fiat Chrysler (FCA) boss Sergio Marchionne is expected to outline new plans for electric and hybrid cars in a strategy presentation on Friday, aiming to ensure the world's seventh-largest carmaker remains in the race in the absence of a merger. The 65-year-old will present FCA's strategy to 2022, his final contribution to the company he turned around and multiplied in value through 14 years of canny dealmaking. After failing to secure a tie-up he said was necessary to manage the costs of producing cleaner vehicles, Marchionne needs to show the group can keep churning out profits on its own, even as emissions rules tighten, SUV competition intensifies and worries around his succession abound. Marchionne had long refused to jump on the electrification bandwagon, saying he would only do so if selling battery-powered cars could be done at a profit. He even urged customers not to buy FCA's Fiat 500e, its only battery-powered model, because he was losing money on each sold. But Tesla's success and the need to comply with tougher emissions rules have forced Marchionne to commit to what he calls "most painful" spending. "FCA is way behind rivals in terms of hybrid and electric vehicles and they need to hit the accelerator to convince investors they can close that gap," said Andrea Pastorelli, a fund manager at 8a+ Investimenti. Germany's Volkswagen, Daimler, BMW and U.S. rivals GM and Ford have committed to spending billions of euros each in coming years to try produce profitable cars powered by cleaner fuels. FCA needs to present a clear roadmap, just like Volvo Cars, which ditched diesel from its best-selling XC60 SUV, launched a new electric brand and pledged to shift all brands to hybrid by 2019, a banking source close to FCA said, noting: "The tech divide determines winners and losers in the industry." Marchionne has already said half of the wider FCA fleet will incorporate some elements of electrification by 2022, while luxury marque Maserati will spearhead FCA's electrification drive by making all new models due after 2019 electric. But its plans remain vaguer and less advanced than most big rivals and some investors wonder about the capital required to make vehicles compliant, and what share of spending can go to electrification given FCA's numerous demands.