Pictures from today.

[M_Body_Coupe]

The rear can be adjusted by shiming the front rear spring hanger! Shim the side that is forward, I saw Chrysler do it on a new 5th Ave...

Yup, I did that on my Diplomat. For what it's worth, here are the BEFORE & AFTER alignment specs for my ride. It handles beautifully, super straight, does not get funny, great high-speed stability, no complaints actually. (Well, there is the ol' T-bars are freaking soft, but c'mon...).

 

[MBDale]

Found this guy today too...

 

[MBDale]

A former coworker sent these pictures today, it’s at his sisters place, for sale too!

 

[MBDale]

Been working a lot. Coming into a bit of time off soon. Bought a 3 Core rad, also I’m going too change Water Pump.

 

[MBDale]

Hey guys,

I looked at this 1980 LeBaron today, was anxious to see if it was a factory sunroof car. Comes with new gas tank and sending unit. Needs work. Doors are good, the seam was almost perfect on bottom of pass side door, I don’t think it’s got an 8 1/4 diff, manifolds with Duel exhaust. Aluminum wheels are nice originals. Glass is good with nice front windshield. Floor shift, buckets/console. Tilt column. Bumpers look solid, has rear bumper in the car and it’s solid. Was silver coloured original, as engine bay. Has fender tag, E44,318.

 

[Darth-Car]

That first picture looked absolutely fabulous! Then the following pictures all added up to a totally different car, some assembly required. What a great layout! So did you make an offer, and buy? There is a lot of potential there.

 

[Aspen500]

That's an add on aftermarket sunroof, correct? I thought all factory sunroofs were electric pop-up/sliding style.

 

[/6Volare]

Saw this listed Dale. Was going to look at it but I got a bad first impression

 

[MBDale]

I’m thinking it’s aftermarket too. Maybe a good parts car.

 

[Aspen500]

Any car can be fixed to be like new again, it's all a matter of how much time and money a person wants to spend to do it. In the case of F/M/J body it also comes down to availability of parts and pieces. Unlike the A/B/E bodies, we can't just open a catalog and get pretty much everything you'll ever need. On one hand, it sucks, on the other hand it's what makes F/M/J body fun, if you know what I mean.
I looked a little more and found nothing about a factory installed manual sunroof. In any case, factory sunroofs (of any make) are always flush mounted from what I've seen over the past way too many years, not like the one in this car is.

This car doesn't APPEAR to be rotted much, if any(?)

 

[MBDale]

A good amount of bubbling between passengers side wheel and door as per last picture, kinda hard to see. Some trunk holes, inside drivers rear wheel well is bad. Haven’t checked frame rails, I could just imagine

 

[barbee6043]

The duster could come with a OEM sunroof and I thing some 71- up B bodies??? I saw a duster with that sunroof in a boneyard 20 years ago, It had a handle that turned and slid it back???

 

[XfbodyX]

Here is what all the manual sunroof cars were like until the power ones later on.

The one in my f is just like the ones of the years prior.

Closed its just flush.

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[Aspen500]

A good amount of bubbling between passengers side wheel and door as per last picture, kinda hard to see. Some trunk holes, inside drivers rear wheel well is bad. Haven’t checked frame rails, I could just imagine

I was kind of suspicious of the "graffiti" on the left 1/4 panel.
If it's been sitting outdoors on the dirt, like it is now, for awhile, I'd be scared of the underside also.

 

[Mr C]

Great work on the Aspen. I'm in Lorette should you want to meet up and talk/ wrench on Mopars.

 

[BudW]

I think the grill/header panel on that car is one of the best looking of the different M-bodies (IMO).

M-bodies don’t have the “factory rust option” pre-installed, like the F-bodies have – and are not as susceptible to frame rail rot, as much. I would venture to say the frame rails are good – but look before purchasing!

Not sure of price – but looks nice except for the additional assembly work, for what I can see.
Make sure you get all the “unbolted” parts!
BudW

 

[Mr C]

I saw the LeBaron being towed away a couple of days ago on a trailer behind a Ram...someone got a good deal.

 

[MBDale]

Agreed. The seller emailed back saying it just sold. Always interesting to see what’s out there.

 

[MBDale]

So I’ve had some time at home. Been doing some snowmobiling and been keeping busy fixing stuff for friends. Got to the car a bit. Removed timing cover, drivers side header, starter,and steering box. In with the Borgeson unit.

 

[Oldiron440]

I like how much smaller it is, every little bit helps.