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(269) "The Dipo" 1983 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Brown/Brown/Tan soft top 4 Door Medallion
Special Equipment - Gutted Cat and straight pipe, Thermoquad, Grand Am speed rated tires, spoke hubcaps.
Well, lets see. the Dipo has been through a lot. it was my grandpas
until he died. then I got it. I didn't like it at first. but I made a few mods and now it is the
quickest car at my school. It out accelerated a 93 Plymouth Lazer Turbo (that has a top speed of 144, we did it).
I beat it until around 60mph. my Dipo has been through a cornfield at 65mph.
It's been put in a ditch but no dents just the bumper pushed in. it will do a mean power stance.
Caleb Wohlers - 9/26/2000
(268) "Furor" 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Red/Black 4 Door Baseline, 63063 mi.
Found the car in police yard in Ottsville, PA. No rust, the body is straight, only has 63k on it, just had it
painted. I'm putting this car in place of the 87 Dip I've been driving to work for 4 years that also
is an old squad.
James Jardot - 9/26/2000
(267) "The Fury" 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Gray/Silver 4 Door Salon
Kevin M. Slate - 9/24/2000
(266) "the DIP" 1978 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Manual
Red Velour/Black 2 Door Medallion, 31,000 mi.
Special Equipment - 4-speed overdrive manual stick-shift.
My father-in-law bought the car new in 1978 and still owns it. It is in perfect condition, and still has
the original paint on it. It gets a lot of attention and many people ask what ta heck is that?! They always think of
Diplomats as 4-door cop cars. I called Chrysler and they told me it was 1 of 7 Diplomats made that way in 1978. Does
anyone out there have a Dip like this one? If so please let me know. Thanks!!
Larry Baker - 9/16/2000
(265) 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Tan/Pewter(light tan) 4 Door Salon, 98,650 mi.
I have replaced every part on this car except the engine, just had the tranny rebuilt right after it
received it's third fuel pump. Last year the torque converter caused much trouble,
symptoms were frequent engine stalling and front end vibrations like a shuddering feeling, almost
like a rumbling sound and feel, I had five mechanics check it out, one thought I needed new brakes, but I had new
brakes put in the month before, another guy said it was the brain, so I got a new computer for the car but that wasn't it,
another mechanic said it was the carburetor, another guy just scratched his head and said he had no idea. Finally,
after stalling out many times in traffic, especially after stepping on the gas pedal when red lights turned green, and a
bit of smoke would escape from under the hood, one mechanic in a tranny shop finally figured it was the torque
converter, which he disconnected and after that the car ran just fine, except I got into a head-on
collision four months later and sustained $1,200.00 worth of front end damage which I had fixed and then the car looked almost new
again but six months later the fuel pump went (that was the 2nd one) and then the tranny just stuck in the drive
position but the car was acting like it was in neutral, all this happened when I started it up one day, drove two blocks and
while driving, the car stalled in the middle of the street. I could only get it to go in reverse.
Rebuilt.
Johnny Watts - 9/8/2000
(264) "The Dustmobile" 1983 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
White/Gray over Black 4 Door Hardtop, 83,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Civilian model. Vinyl roof. Excellent condition
You'll love this story! My first Diplomat, the Beast, was a police car, that I now use for civilian
duty, such as riding to work, and back, as duty as a Police officer. This car is a civilian Diplomat I bought at a city auction for
$51, and that I use at work, for police work. To make the story even more interesting, this
Diplomat was once owned by a "alleged" thief. Besides having the trunk broken open when a search and seizure
warrant was done last month, and a few dents in the doors, this car is sweet. Only 88,000 miles on it and it rides real nice, nicer than
the Beast, who currently has 141,000 miles on it. I had a chance to also bid on a 1983
Gran Fury at the same auction, and that car went for $100 to a parts dealer, but that car
leaned to the left, and didn't look that healthy. The Dustmobile will be my car to use at the impound yard to print
all the stolen cars. Oh she rides nice and is an EXCELLENT buy at $51. Sooner or later, I'll get the small dents out of
her doors, I'll replace her trunk next week and take her home for years of service. Who
says there are no Diplomats used for Police service anymore?
Thomas P. - 9/7/2000
(263) "Black Beauty" 1987 Dodge Diplomat 360 V8 4bbl Heavy Duty Automatic
Tan (Almond)/Black 4 Door Police Package Salon, 136,885 mi.
Special Equipment - '71 360 4-bbl, I rebuilt the engine with F-77
trimetal bearings, ARP rod bolts, and nuts. High perf. cam., variable duration lifters, double row timing
chain and gears, windage tray, mild porting.727 HD, trans with shift kit, stock
ex. manifolds, with 1/2 exhaust, with Dynomax super turbos.
My Diplomat started out on the Tennessee Highway Patrol. After it was retired from the THP, it was sold to
Charleston SC and was painted white. After Charleston retired it, it came back to Tennessee as a private car, where it
was driven around my home by one of the previous owners until he hit a tree that was knocked over in the road by a storm,
on a curve. He didn't have time to stop and hit the tree taking out the passenger side of the front corner, smashing
the headlights and fender all the way to the grille! It also smashed the windshield, and bent the "A" pillar on the
passenger side, and banged and crumpled the top in different areas. The guy then
sold the car to my Nephew, who took the 318 police engine out for his car, and the wheels. So, I got
the Diplomat from him, and saw a lot of potential in the car, since it was still solid with NO rust anywhere! even the
floor pans looked like new! So, I started fixing it, replacing the fender and
front end fiberglass, as well as the "A" pillar and roof skin, then I did the bodywork and repainted it black, (I was told I could not repaint
it the original THP colors, in the same pattern), So I decided on black, instead of black and tan. And installed the
360 and trans in the process. I also found another set of police wheels, so I repainted them and put a set of police
radials, (Goodyear Eagles GT's) that my Cousin got from the Dayton Ohio Police, and finally got the
original Hubcaps back from my Nephew. I also "customized" the taillights, by removing the rest of the "chrome" paint and recoloring them
black, since the "chrome" paint was wearing off, and I think it looks better with the housings blacked out, kind of like
the "Euro" look, any opinions? So It is coming back together slowly, I still have some painting to do on the Pass.
side doors, and some interior work. A friend of mine said it looks like a FBI car with the spotlight and antennas on the
back! He even said I should make it into a MIB (men in black) car, since they didn't use the right kind
of car in the movie! I have the lightbar like was originally on the car when in service with the THP, I am hoping to
get the Siren, and most of the rest of the police equipment as funds permit. But with the
lightbar on it it really gets stares from a lot of people including the Police! But since
it isn't on the road when the lights are on it I am safe! I have not had the Diplomat on the road for long, but, What I
have had it drives great, and handles like it is on rails! And has plenty of power, I am hoping to show a lot of Brand
G, and brand F, as well and a lot of rice burners those custom tail lights!
Danny Moore - 9/6/2000
Update of previous
registration
(230) "The Blackjack" 1987 Chrysler
Fifth Avenue 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Blue/Now Black 4 Door Baseline, 170,000 km.
Special Equipment - Just painted it black, it looks great.
With this car I raced and beat the following vehicles : Olds Cutlass
Coupe, Several Mustangs, Chev Cavalier, Z-28, Chev pick-up, Plymouth Caravelle
Salon and many Hondas and other rice-mobiles.....not bad for a 318 2bbl!!
Will Doig - 9/1/2000
(262) 1979 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Tan/Dodge Viper Blue with Black vinyl Wagon Sport, 54,243 mi.
Special Equipment - Email me if you want to know special modifications.
My car has never left Lafayette Indiana. And the fastest car in Lafayette.
Sean Leger - 8/29/2000
(261) 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Tan/White Police Pkg Salon, 80418.6 mi.
Tom Jackson - 8/27/2000
(260) "The Dodge" 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Gray/Charcoal Gray 4 Door SE, 150,000 mi.
Well this car was wrecked, and doesn't shine like she used to but
I still love her.
Tara Thompson - 8/22/2000
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(259) "Esmeralda" 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Light Blue/Light Blue 4 Door Salon, 86,542 mi.
Scott Fehlner - 8/21/2000
(258) 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Blue/Blue 4 Door Salon, 182,000 km.
I was given this car by my parents 3 years ago and am still using it.
Will O'Connor - 8/15/2000
Update of previous
registration
(249) "The Beast" 1983 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Grey/White Police Pkg Salon, 140,000 mi.
Special Equipment - new paint job ( once greyish )
I found my Dippy on your site, and in June 2000, took the train from Maryland to New York and bought the
car and drove it back here. It ran great the entire trip down the New Jersey Turnpike
without a problem. The "Beast" badly needed paint, and some minor work, but is now
prowling the streets of Maryland. Folks don't know what to make of my Dippy, but since I'm a city cop who
often goes to work in uniform, few are brave enough to pass the "Beast" as she makes her way along. I am continuing to add detail pieces
from junkyards, as I replace the worn chrome on the "Beast" and she is beginning to look like a new car, or as new as a
1983 Dodge can look. The car was painted white, and looks very "copcarish", but the choice to paint her white had more
to do with the paint shop than me. They told me white would last longer and would hide those slight imperfections she
has in her metal. They were right, and the car looks sharp. Actually, I wanted dark gray or black,
but I've been told that paint doesn't last as long.
Thomas Paul - 8/3/2000
(257) "The Cop Car" 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Blue/White Police Pkg Salon, 214,000 mi.
Special Equipment - MSD ignition, Rebuilt tranny with shift kit, new rear with better ratio for improved
acceleration. Soon to take the 2 bbl off and install Edelbrock aluminum 4 bbl intake &
carb. Beefier cam, Headers and dual exhaust.
Jerry Classing - 7/26/2000
(256) "Old Blue" 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue, buckets/R.C.M.P. Blue 4 Door Salon, 500,000+/- km.
Special Equipment - runs on propane , has factory Delco (yes Chevy)
HEI ignition and most period correct police equip.
I chased after this particular car for almost two years, the previous owner was not very motivated to sell, I was relentless though and finally ended up with the car (be careful what you wish
for......). Countless hours, one divorce and about nine large spent on the parts scrounging
and presto, she is pretty much complete. I show "Old Blue" whenever I get a chance and she's done very well against
some worthy competitors, but the TRUE enjoyment comes from driving her, the expressions on other
people's faces are priceless. Out of active service for 13 years but still able to
strut her stuff. I would guess (by people's actions and reactions) that a high percentage of motorists still believe
she's in service. As a daily driver, I do not leave any police markings or exterior lighting installed (to do so
would be a major no no) but the divider, radio, misc. electronics switches,
grill and deck lights stay . The w/w, flashers etc. all work, but have a master disconnect
switch that (when off) cannot be accessed while driving .
Stephen Chislett -
7/18/2000
(255) 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Tan/Gold 4 Door Salon, 98,000+ mi.
Just got it 2 weeks ago, no adventures as of yet.
Willie Ellenberg - 7/10/2000
(254) "Blue" 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Blue/Blue 2-Tone 4 Door Salon, 160,000 mi.
Purchased the vehicle from my uncle, recently I put new tires all around and am having the front end
reworked and aligned. Its a great cruiser and it marvelous for long trips. I have to replace the radio and speakers as the
wires need to be replaced (*someone apparently stole the radio out of it early and my uncle tried to replace it with
a Chrysler AM/FM radio, but the wires were cut and none the speakers are working*) So I am in search of a factory
AM/FM, Cassette, CD, combo for the car that comes factory on the newer Chryslers and Dodges.
Raymond C. Mikesell - 7/6/2000
~ The Beacons! ~
(253) "Buffy" 1978 Dodge Diplomat 360 V8 4bbl Heavy Duty Automatic
Brown/Brown 4 Door Hardtop, 130,000 mi.
Special Equipment - sunroof, elec. windows/locks/seats
Buddy Long - 7/4/2000
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