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(340) "William" 1982 Dodge Diplomat 225 Slant 6 2bbl Automatic
Blue/Silver 4 Door, 170,000 km.
Second Owner
Special Equipment - Lincoln continental velvet seats
Like = It's comfortable and easy to drive on the
highway
Dislike = The wheel is to easy to turn and I like when it's a little bit hard
Mandy - 6/27/2001
(339) "The Clicking Lifter Chrysler" 1984 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Gray/Black 4 Door SE, 150,000 mi.
Third Owner
Special Equipment - This car is bone stock
The car was bought new by some old people in
Ohio and was bought by a dealership in Canton, SD then I bought her as a driver for 800 bucks. It has had a few problems
such as it uses a tad bit of oil, the battery went bad in it, and once in a while the lifters will start clattering
then they will stop and it will run just fine. The car starts excellent, and don't drive to bad. It also has lean burn
and gets GREAT gas mileage.
Like = What I love about it most is that its great for
going uptown to get a pizza.
Dislike = what I don't like very well is that the headliner material likes to fall down on my head while
I'm driving.
Kirk Martinsen
- 6/27/2001
(338) "Roy" 1982 Dodge Diplomat 360 V8 4bbl Heavy Duty Automatic
2B3BG26N9CR211860
Blue/BlueWhiteTop Police Pkg Salon, 347,000 mi.
Fourth Owner
Special Equipment - It Is an original South Dakota
Highway Patrol car. It is all stock except for a shift kit (727 Automatic) and a
Mopar purple shaft RV cam. It also Has dual exhaust with glass-packs. It still has all 5 of the orig
cop wheels and dog pans.
The car first started life as a Diplomat with police package sold to 500 E. Capitol,
which is the capitol building of South Dakota. The dealership was Holsymoyon's, code 08561. It started service 3-22-83 as a
South Dakota highway patrol car. The front right tip of the car was wrecked at one time which leaves me to
believe it once did the pit maneuver. It was retired in 1994 and sold at auction to
Kristin A. Smith of Sioux Falls, SD. They then sold it to Jason Allen Charlein of Beresford, SD. I then bought it from him
for 300 dollars and have been working on it since getting it ready to drive to school.
Like = The best thing about my car is that "she has
some get up and go"
Dislike = One thing I don't like about it is that it has a little problem with running right.
Matt Martinsen
- 6/27/2001
(337) "Pimpmobile" 1980 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
JH42GAA123384
Red/Maroon 4 Door Salon, 225,000 mi.
Third Owner
Special Equipment - Car was pretty void of many options.
From junkyard I've added pedal dress-up, trunk dress-up, Chronometer digital clock, 125 mph certified speedometer, oil
pressure gauge, electric trunk lid release, trunk light, map light, am-fm cassette radio.
Rear-ended by a Saturn 12/93. Saturn smashed, Gran Fury tailpipe knocked loose. Smacked into the rear of
circa 1979 Caprice. Thought my front-end was destroyed. Nope, put small scratches on front bumper. Rear-ended by Olds
Achieva. Result: Achieva had major front-end damage and my Plymouth needed a new taillight. Moral of the story: Don't
mess with the R-body Plymouth. It's the toughest vehicle I've ever owned.
Like = Size and rarity (only 2,024 Gran Fury Salons
made for 1980).
Dislike = Gas guzzling 2 bbl, constant maintenance required.
Larry D. Greer
- 6/24/2001
(336) 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
1B3BG56P1HW114203
Burgundy/White 4 Door SE, 134,000 mi.
Unknown number of previous owners
Never fails to bring a smile when the pedal is
pushed down - strong and dependable!
Like = Smooth quiet drivetrain
Dislike = Mercedes bought Mopar!
Tim Bullough
- 6/19/2001
(335) "Squad Rod" 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Red/Maroon Police Pkg Salon
74plumcrazy - 6/17/2001
(334) 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue/Navy Blue Police Pkg Salon, 107,000 mi.
Special Equipment - wig-wag headlight flashers, push bumpers, dual spotlights.
This car was an undercover unit for the Oakland police department.
Nick Gutierrez - 6/6/2001
(333) 1984 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Tan/White 4 Door Baseline
Bought it a couple of days ago. is in fair shape. needs a little engine work. only paid $650 for it.
I like it so far.
Gary Nuckos - 6/5/2001
Update of previous
registration
(89) "Old Reliable" 1986 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Tan/Winsor White 4 Door SE, 195,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Lean Burn conversion, Jacob Ignition, Holly 650, oversize tires.
Bought it Police auction 1992 Put it in top shape and have driven it 115000 mi. one of the best cars I've
ever owned. I've had several new ones. including a 1977 Dodge Royale
Monaco Brougham. Love this car. Getting ready for a 2000 mi trip and won't worry about a thing. I own 5 Vehicles, but depend on Old Reliable
diplomat. It will perform with the best of them.
R.P.Ganow - 5/31/2001
(332) "The Blue Barge" 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue/Blue 4 Door Salon, 118,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Clean ex-police unit. Painted in Cop Blue Metallic, with thermoplastic (slick) blue interior.
Electric engine fan to replace the viscous clutch unit in the original. Standard SB Mopar performance buildup coming.
Randy Hagan - 5/29/2001
(331) "Dipster" 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Light grey/Gun metal blue 4 Door Salon, 90,300 mi.
My Father bought this car new in May of '85. It was his replacement for the '74 Dart Swinger he gave me.
We took it on vacation upstate NY in August '85 and I decided to go out for a cruise. I got it out on the Northway and
decided to see what it could do. She seemed to be cruising along just fine as the speedometer pinned way beyond that
85 reading. I had the radio cranking, the windows down & was loving it. The car just felt great & I knew then I
wanted to own it one day.
One time I had it out in the snow & as I stopped at a light some kids pelted it with snowballs. As they
did one yelled out "Stop , that's a cop car!!" . I got a kick out of that. Quite often I'd be on the road with
Dipster & people would slow down in front of me thinking It was an unmarked cop car.
The car had been repainted in '98 and had a new top put on it. Then 2 years ago my parents moved to
Florida & drove it loaded to the hilt down to their new house. I got a call about 3 months ago from my father saying he
was going to sell it to buy a new truck. I told him to wait till I got there & I would buy it & drive it home.
Well, she still looks great & runs like a champ. Made it back to NYC with no problem other than loosing
a hub cap somewhere on I-95 in Georgia. I'm happy to have her as my own now. The only thing that isn't working is
the AC. I'll have to get that fixed someday as I intent to have the car for a long time.
Ed Newlands - 5/25/2001
www.muzicradio.com
(330) "My Silver Dippy" 1989 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Grey/Silver 4 Door SE, 85,225 mi.
Special Equipment - low rider rims, 18'' super woofers and a cassette CD player
Angel Lopez - 5/16/2001
(329) 1980 Chrysler LeBaron 225 Slant 6 1bbl Automatic
Dark Blue/Dark Blue 2 Door Baseline, 80,000 mi.
Special Equipment - PW, A/C, AM/FM
Recently (April 10,01) purchased car in Providence, RI. I currently drive the car in the NY City area from
Wilmington, DE. to Providence, RI on business trips. Approximately July 01 I will drive the LeBaron to my home in
Treasure Island, FL. where I plan to swap the 225 Slant 6 drive train out for a V8. Anyone with info on what would be the
easiest swap please let me know by e-mail.
A. Carson Munsey - 5/14/2001
Update of previous
registration
(154) "The Tank" 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Red/Red 4 Door Salon, 204,000 km.
Two years of faithful service, two accidents. In the first, on a slushy day, The Tank decided it wanted to
meet Mr. Ditch at an intersection. All I had to do was back out of the guy's front yard around the trees, and I went
back to work.
In the second, backing out of my church parking lot, I cut the wheel too early, and did a nice number on an
'85 Buick. $800.00 damage to the Buick, but not a dent on the Dip.
It appears, sadly, that The Tank is on its way to retirement. Safety inspection is up this month, and it
probably needs a ball bearing or two and a fix for the leaky fuel line. And there's water in the oil, so its either got
a cracked head or a lousy head gasket... and I don't have the experience or the money to tear down the engine and find
out which. Or to fix it when I find out which.
When the time comes, its organs will find a good home. A new owner for the tranny has already been lined
up. I'd fix it if I could, but....
Brandon Uhlman - 5/12/2001
(328) Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Light grey/Light grey 4 Door SE, 150,000 mi.
Sam Cederas -
5/8/2001
(327) "Unmarked Cruiser" 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue/Silver Police Pkg Baseline, 85,997 mi.
Purchased by local police dept. used by the Chief for investigations and a little
patrolling. The car is complete and I have all paper work including service records,
and wiring dia. I have plans on restoring it, even though it is in very good condition. I was kind of surprised to
find out this car came stock with 225/70R 15, tires instead of the std. 215/ 70R 15. My plan is to use the car to hunt down
Corvettes, Mustangs and all other high dollar prey! Win or lose I'll not feel bad. OH! by the way I paid 100 US dollars for
it.
Dean Hitchcock -
5/5/2001
(326) "Betsy" 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Manual
Light gray/Blue 4 Door SE, 136,000 mi.
I purchased my dip from a woman I know for $500.00 whose father very recently died of brain
cancer, this dip known as old Betsy was owned by her dad and originally purchased in
North Carolina and apparently has been on many road trips and was very well maintained
I need to replace the rear brakes and the passenger side power window motor is out but otherwise this car
is tip top.
James Sommerfeld -
4/30/2001
(325) 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue buckets/Charcoal grey 4 Door Salon, 134,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Police Pkg//ex-undercover unit.
Just purchased my second Diplomat on 4-21-01. Ex-undercover unit from Oakland PD. Interior looks like
new, speedo shows 34K but I peeled back the "next service due" stickers inside the glovebox and found a 70K service
sticker. Tranny's tight, engine's strong, a/c not wrkg. Looking forward to do complete restoration. Just purchased two
spotlights, rear deck lights(3), electronic siren & push bumpers. I'm a very happy police Mopar collector.
Jerry Crawford -
4/24/2001
(324) 1985 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Tan/White 4 Door Salon, 103,000 mi.
My neighbor sold it to me. It was his mom's car, and when she died he sold it as part of her estate
(kind'a gruesome, I guess). I got if for practically nothing and thought it might make a good
"project car". I believe my neighbor said it was originally used by the Louisiana
State Police.
Kirk B. Ward - 4/20/2001
(323) "Pauline" 1978 Dodge Diplomat
Golden Beige/Rootbeer Brown 2 Door, 63,000 mi.
I am only the second owner of the car. Being 21 years
old, Pauline is my first car, but she has had a very long life so far. I acquired her back in 1995 when my great
aunt was found lifeless lying on the bench seat. We drove her all the way from Montana to southern California in the
middle of summer, with no air conditioning and only an AM radio. Whenever somebody tells me that my car is a hooptie, I
just think about how much I love her and that she will always be my car, my first and only car. I wouldn't sell her
for anything in the world.
Beth Kearns - 4/16/2001
(322) 1977 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
White/White 2 Door Hardtop, 327,000 mi.
Mona Trepte - 4/11/2001
(321) "Baby" 1985 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Red Leather/Cream 4 Door Salon, 55,000 mi.
Well I picked up this car for $3000 2 years ago when it had 37,000 miles on it. EVERYTHING was stock on
the car. Found this out when I went to have it examined before I bought. It was absolutely pristine and garage-kept.
We have owned a few M-Bodies (1978 Sport Fury -- for sale! -- and a 1984 Gran Fury that was purchased w/
14,000 miles on it). Their reputation is what keeps them dear to my heart. I just wish I could
add more power without worrying about emissions.
George Fassnacht - 4/6/2001
(320) "Dippy" 1979 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Tan/Brown 2 Door Baseline, 39,000 mi.
Well I got it Cheap and I love it. The 318 V8 really goes good. I take real good care of it even though
some people think that its dumb to like a car this old.
Zack Sandberg -
4/6/2001
(319) 1986 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Red/Silver 4 Door SE, 105,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Will be converting base suspension to AHB version, 360 HP will replace 318, GT + 4 Whitewalls
will repace 205/75/15's, appearance of the car will not change, but should provide plenty of nasty surprises to young
punks in Chevy and Ford cars and trucks.
I just bought this beautiful '86 Diplomat SE from an elderly woman. I usually drove a
Plymouth Fury M body.
Pete Kranz - 4/5/2001
(318) 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Velvet Red/Pearl Blue 4 Door Salon, 90,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Chrysler New Yorker Front end (I like Chrome) Maaco paint Job
Factory Stereo from a 2001 Jeep Cherokee New speakers
Jensen 3 1/2's, Planet Audio 6x9's, 1" Bostwick dome tweeters and 2 Bostwick SPL Plus 12's pushed
by 1 Depth Charger 200W amp. Red Velvet seats (out of the same Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue)
smaller tires (205/60/15) Will have pics in like 2 days to
post if any one wants to see this totally remodified Diplomat still under reconstruction.
This car was owned by my great uncle (God rest soul)...I was in a bind and needed a car after my 1998
Dodge Dakota was repossessed and after talking to a few friends and family
members....Finally my grandfather told me about a 1988 Dodge that had been sitting for over a year and
being a Dodge man I had to have it so without even seeing it I paid $500 dollars and went 300 miles to pick it
up.... I fell in love at first sight. I could see what it could be even with the oxidation and missing front end
and squirrel nests in the engine compartment and now almost 4 months later
She is looking beautiful as she did in the showroom.
Scott Blalock - 4/1/2001
(317) "Racercop" 1988 Dodge Diplomat
Blue/White Police Pkg S-Type, 48,366 mi.
Special Equipment - 1971 440 magnum
John Pilagonia - 3/31/2001
(316) "Tan Car" 1988 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Tan vinyl/Tan 4 Door Salon, 111,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Heavy duty suspension. Fog lights. Needs work.
My $125. acquired car from the last auction. Old Police car, have yet to research it. Needs engine work,
and a good interior cleaning, but nice body. Should be up and running in a few months. This makes # 3........
Thomas P. - 3/29/2001
(315) "Miss Piggy" 1988 Plymouth Gran Fury
Blue/Variegated...<G> Police Pkg Medallion, 130,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Interceptor V8 with Rochester feedback Quadra-Jet, and A/C that still works!
Miss Piggy is so called because she was once a police cruiser for the City of Tulsa, OK. She also has a
small green (VERY GREEN) mechanical toy pig who hangs out on the dashboard. She was saved from a moron who had NO idea
the potential that she possesses! She was weighed down with numerous "jury rigs" (the starter button under the dash was
the first to go), and has saggy springs and torsion bars. And, to top it off, the vacuum line to the brain was
disconnected...can you say NO POWER??? She's still in the process of being restored.
She really needs a front end (ie upper control arm bushings, etc.) but runs me around the city of Dallas in
wondrous Mopar style.. albeit with a tendency to wander a bit. So that's her story. She and her big sister the
Sin Wagon (83 dodge Ram 3/4 ton van) keep me moving around the Lone Star State!
Bob Raitz - 3/20/2001
(314) 1977 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Burnt Orange/Brown 4 Door, 67000 mi.
I was given this car 5 months ago. I have to admit being skeptical because it was so old (and free), but
I've come to love it. It has 67,000 original miles and was garage kept by it's only previous owner. She only got rid of
it because she couldn't drive anymore. I drove it from WV to FL the week I got it with no problems except after
driving 4 cylinder cars I did tend to speed. The car is very deceptive. It looks
old and pokey but it will really fly. I'm looking for ways to spruce her up. So
far the only thing I've done is change the oil and bought new tires. I also added a leopard skin steering wheel cover that matched the ugly
burnt orange interior.
D. Carpenter - 3/18/2001
(313) 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
KXL7 Beige/PW7 Bright White Police Pkg Salon, 37,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Aside from all of the standard equipment, my car includes the following options;
AHB police package CGRN01 label push bumper installation DGA Torqueflight transmission-3
speed DSA Sure Grip ELE engine-318 c.i.d.-8 cyl.-4 bbl. HD ELEN01 relocated spark control
computer GFA defroster-rear window GTJ mirror-dual power remote GXA universal single key pkg.
HAB a/c-auto. temp control JCC speedometer-calibrated JFBN06 oil pressure gauge JPB power door locks
JPE electric decklid release LBC lamp-glove box LDA lamp-underhood LDC trunk comp. light
LDF additional dome light LHC deactivate door switch LND spotlight-6 inch-left PEEPW7 wheels painted special
RA8 delete standard radio REB radio supression pkg. REC police bonding strap pkg.
TMH tires-215/70R15-bsw-steel belt rad. XHE roof wiring hole & seal-center.
The total sticker price on my vehicle was $15,504.00 including destination.
Currently the only modification to my vehicle is the addition of 225/70/15 Good Year Eagle GT+4
tires in place of the factory 215/70/15 Good Year Eagle GT+4's.
My car was used as a D.A.R.E. unit by the Columbus, Ohio Police Dept. until November of 1999. I purchased
the vehicle at auction with only 36,500 miles on it, and yes, the mileage is documented. It was the last of several
that were used by CPD but the only with this low of miles. I am currently preparing the car for paint as much of it was
damaged by the City of Columbus when removing the graphics. All in all the car is in mint condition and still smells
new! It was driven by one lady D.A.R.E. officer (Rita Green) and was never smoked in. It spent most of its life in the
elementary school parking lots. I have owned many M-bodies, some were beautiful but not this original or low of miles.
The car will make its debut on the show circuit this spring, 2001.
Mike Berkemeier - 3/12/2001
(312) 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue/White over Black Police Pkg Salon, 164,586 mi.
Special Equipment - All the good cop stuff, plus the uplevel Salon interior that nets the extremely cushy velour
seats front & rear
Picked this one up January 27th, 2001 for $600 and my '88 Chevy Celebrity. So far I've spent $418 to get
the wiper system working again (new motor & wiring package). Also added new wiper blades heck figured I might as well
:> Other than that the only thing I've done is add gas, and
change the oil. This car moves, and is extremely responsive in the passing lane. It seem to go 75 no matter how
little I hold down the pedal. Needs some exhaust work, and a paint job. Originally in service with the Ohio State
Highway Patrol, then with the Tuscarawas County (OH) Sheriff's Dept. A gentlemen picked it up for a couple hundred at
auction last May, drove it 1k miles, then parked it till I got hold of it.
James Duff - 3/12/2001
(311) 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Blue/White Police Pkg Salon, 91,000 mi.
Just took delivery of this unit from the State of Virginia. Ex-county car used in public works but never
in police work. No holes and still has original plastic protectors on undercarraige. a/c blow ice cold. In the process
of complete restoration, interior/exterior, although still in very good cond. Could use Dip emblems for fender &
trunk, maybe even rear tailamp assy. Could use advice on some engine mod if anyone could assist.
Jerry C. - 3/9/2001
(310) "The Chrysler" 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Blue/Grey 4 Door Baseline, 130,000 mi.
Special Equipment - Lean burn is in bucket in garage. Orange box Chrysler
distributor and ignition module only way to fly.
It just won't go away. Can't find any car as comfortable or as dependable for under $20,000 so
I just keep driving it.
Tom Line - 3/8/2001
http://www.bobtuley.com
Update of previous
registration
(195) "Scully" 1989 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 2bbl Automatic
Red/Cherry Maroon 4 Door Salon
Special Equipment - CB radio, police shocks, heavy duty leaf springs 11 inch rear brake drums
Well I have been to hell and back the last 2 years with this car. When I first laid eyes on Scully on
that hot August day I was in love! It was in the used corner section of reliable
motors the same place where it was bought in Dec 1988. I was totally in awe of it, didn't look like a K-car to me. I
was amazed and the room inside of it and all the options that it had. My Mother and myself took her for a drive around
the block and I knew then that I found the right car. Earlier that day we were looking a 1992 mercury grand-marquis,
I hated it no chrome all plastic bumpers and that 4.6l "V8". So as soon as we got back to the dealership I
bought the Diplomat. My father went nuts over me owning a "big gas guzzler". Well I took a few trips in it over to the mainland, got laid in it and had a few other illegal experiences
in it. I have so far replaced the rad, front drivers fender and the front
clip after I totally creamed a Toyota. I have also won a few street races in it,
Mustangs, Camaros are all prey for Scully, the weird thing is that all she has under the hood is the 5.2l 2bb
carbureted LA V8.She needs a paint job and some carb work and door lock fixed and that is it.
I hope to keep her for another few decades and to be buried in it! Some girls really like that car more than me.
Johnathan Holmes - 3/8/2001
(309) 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
White/Blue Police Pkg Salon, 91,000 mi.
I just recently purchased this unit from Virginia.
I reside in So. Calif. It's a former county car only used in public works. I'm in the process of doing a complete
restoration. Engine was just recently tuned, trans svcd, new brakes & tires. It has bullet holed hubs with blk wheels
which I want to change back to white. I just bought the last Diplomat front grill from a local Dodge dealer. I need
new or clean tail lamps. Units runs strong. No holes anywhere except for 2 small ones on carpet over the hump for two-way
radio. I will be looking for more. I'm an avid Mopar lover. I also need Diplomat emblems for rear and side body.
Jerry Crawford -
3/7/2001
(308) "Blue Demon" 1987 Dodge Diplomat 318 V8 4bbl Automatic
Navy Blue & White/Navy Blue 4 Door Salon, 22,422 mi.
My Dodge Diplomat was ready for the car cemetery when I purchased it. I bought this car because I heard it
has a good solid engine. It also has a great heating system, it only takes about
15 mins. of driving time for the heat to warm up this vehicle. That's very important when one
lives in Michigan. I just purchased this vehicle late last year and don't have much to tell about him yet. But what I can
say is, that bad boy starts right up every morning.
Theresa Gutierrez - 3/6/2001
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