old yellow 78
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Gran Fury to flat Fury.
The end of a Gran Fury...
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Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Always sad to see a Mopar go.
Dr Lebaron
Well-Known Member
Nothing like the old pics of wreckers to make one sad.
But the few M's I took to the wreckers were super stripped right down to taking the flat hood and roof sheet metal for other projects.
Free flat steel.
But the few M's I took to the wreckers were super stripped right down to taking the flat hood and roof sheet metal for other projects.
Free flat steel.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Yeah. I get that some are too far gone but it really bothers me how many I've seen get mashed that either weren't that bad or hadn't been stripped.
Dr Lebaron
Well-Known Member
That's why I hate my wreckers in the last 10 yrs.
They ask for gold prices, then end up just crushing it anyways.
They ask for gold prices, then end up just crushing it anyways.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
I've already mentioned it before but there were two Fifth Aves at a local boneyard. I never see M's around here. One had some descent metal and the other one was sponge toffee but they both had nice interiors, trim, etc. I asked the guy to hold off and I'd come back the next day and strip them and pay for what I took. I would have done it then but they were closing. He said no problem. Went back the next morning and there were two Chrysler pancakes sitting there. I was suitably pissed.
metallicaman0258
Well-Known Member
I cant even find anyone driving one local much less finding them in boneyards.
About 18 months ago, I saw a grey/red 5A for sale for $6500, 25K miles all original one owner everything worked even a/c always used 100% petrol beautiful car. I really wanted it but could not afford because I was between jobs. Saw it driving around for about a week for sale. I just happened to be driving towards an accident and saw that mint car crumpled into nothing sandwiched between an 18 wheeler and a Silverado. the big rig didn't stop in time and pushed the 5A into the Silverado. Total loss. It was a real shame.
About 18 months ago, I saw a grey/red 5A for sale for $6500, 25K miles all original one owner everything worked even a/c always used 100% petrol beautiful car. I really wanted it but could not afford because I was between jobs. Saw it driving around for about a week for sale. I just happened to be driving towards an accident and saw that mint car crumpled into nothing sandwiched between an 18 wheeler and a Silverado. the big rig didn't stop in time and pushed the 5A into the Silverado. Total loss. It was a real shame.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Ouch
bremereric
FMJ Body Moderator
My end of mine was for $2,000.00
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
And still driving
bremereric
FMJ Body Moderator
Yes a 6 1/2 foot tall young man drove it home with his knees in his chest.
Jack Meoff
Mopar Maniac
Yes a 6 1/2 foot tall young man drove it home with his knees in his chest.
Lol......
Guess he'll lengthen the seat rails.
Luis Q
Active Member
It's getting that way here in Southern Maryland. Been here 7 yrs and I've seen a handful of 5th Aves, which some are still rolling around, 2 Dips (civvies, no cops), and no Furies.
metallicaman0258
Well-Known Member
My best friend sent one to the crusher with 275K miles on it 4 years ago. since then I've seen 2 5As and 1 GF no police or Diplomats. Those were all for sale and one of the 5As was demolished in a coal truck 5A semi sandwich.
