If I knew what was going to happen in the future – I might be doing something else with my life . . .
I get comments about my ’77 wagon all of the time – mainly because there is not much else out there like it and the color just pops. Also, it is fun to drive (in my opinion).
I have been working on Mopar vehicles for over forty years, so I know these vehicles like the back of my hand. I’d much rather work on a wagon like yours, than I would on my wives 2002 Town and Country minivan any day.
Currently, I have three vehicles I drive daily (in rotation): my ’77 wagon (like yours), a '86 Chrysler Fifth Ave (same chassis as yours) and a ’97 Dodge ¾ ton diesel pickup. Other than the boat anchor of a rear differential gear ratio currently in the Fifth Ave (2.20 to 1), all three are not bad for daily driving. I have a differential to install into the Fifth Ave that will fix that concern (2.93 to 1) – just need to get off my behind and get it done.
The way I look at it is all three (or five if you include wife’s van and my ’70 300-H) are paid for and I plan on driving each until the wheels fall off or some other major issue arises. If wheels do fall off, I can afford to fix and get back on the road for a way lot less $ than buying another vehicle (I wouldn’t let happen to begin with).
When young, car payments are no fun.
Correction, “car payments are no fun” no matter how old you are.
Your vehicle might not have the best paint on it as all your friend’s cars have – but I reckon you will have less money fixing yours as opposed to your friend’s vehicles repairs will have when either breaks down.
A bit more about my vehicle history can be seen at this link
https://www.forfmjbodiesonly.com/classicmopar/threads/first-time-entering-into-a-car-show.5250/#post-57856
After the history, the thread goes elsewhere – not relevant to this thread. I’ve had some muscle cars, economy cars and those in-between. I would love to own another Mopar car of the late ‘60’s but the prices are just out of site. Besides, I can do a lot with what I already have (just need to get off my behind and get it done).
By the way, I'm glad your here.
BudW