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[AlainB]

My grand-father passed last january at the venerable age of 99 yrs.
The family had no plan for his last car, they wanted to send it to the scrap yard
I convince my mother, who is in charge of the sucession, to give it to me because I wanted it since several years now and I want to give it a second life


Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1984, always kept in a garage until now


















I manage to start the engine after several years of storage


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-uyXv9lEhs


120 000 kms original everything
it needs good brakes, 4 shocks,probably new tie rod ends and 4 tires

[Dippy.org]

[Patrick]

Nice looking car.

Most of what it needs comes from it's low mileage status. Sitting doesn't help a car that was driven so seldom.  Good luck and keep us posted as to what you do.

[80 Lebaron Coupe]

Thanks for saving her from the scrapper!

Waaaay too nice to scrap!
You have a nice clean body to start your restore.
Keep it off the salty streets in the winter and she will be nice for many years to come.

[AlainB]

after some cleaning and heavy scrubbing








120 000 km
2 owners

[Darth-Car]

Very nice looking ride.  Welcome to the group.

[SIPLOWGUY]

Awesome car!

[lowbudget]

Nice car! Buy a quality cover for it if you don't have a garage.

[tebrian]

Sweet car. Those seats look really comfy.

[lsm360]

Great car and your Grandfather's choice of vehicles shows how smart the older generation really are. Sorry to hear of his passing, but then 99 years is a long life. I hope it was a happy life and a peaceful passing.

Thank you for saving his car, welcome aboard and let us know how we can help.

[AlainB]

This is were I am right now
purchased
4 KYB GR2 to redo the suspension not installed yet
4 white side all season tires  used but nice
3 chrome wheel trimming to replace the missing and broken ones
2 1986+ hubcabs with all the wires (I have 2 broken ones)


fixed
new battery and redid the main wires
carburetor now idles properly
transmission now engage smoothly
hose from the engine manifold to the air filter
most of the big rust was sanded down to bare metal and sprayed with a scellant, a proper light body work /paint touch up will follow
replaced the rear lights


to do
fix the exhaust line from the muffler to the exhaust tip
fix the leaking fuel line
fix the sloppy steering play
check the front calipers
bleed the old brake fluid from the lines

[Barkfin]

I'd pay money for a 5th that straight...
Good work keeping it from the scrap yard!

[Dylaniplomat]

I'm sure your grandfather would be happy to see you taking care of the car, it sounds like you're having fun with it so far!

[Darth-Car]

Looking good!

You're on your way!

[MoparDan]

That's a great 'Fifth you've got