Chrysler by Chrysler 74 CJ thoughts! - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

donnel · 15-01-2008, 07:55 AM

G'day all,

Just thought Id post to ask what people think of the Chrysler by Chrysler CJ 74 360? Im contemplating on buying one currently on the market...just like to know what ppls think about em!

And *when* i get it, what mods whould/should i do on it?

It is currently STOCK as it gets! but i want a daily driver for cruzin yet have enuff nutts to show off everynow and then!

any feedback would be sweet!

Cheerz V8ers!!!

wedgemotors · 15-01-2008, 08:26 AM

buy it !! those things do burnouts like atomic bombs, luxo crusier but not a race car by any means

CK_318 · 15-01-2008, 08:46 AM

yeah exactly what wedge said, my old man has a CK with a 318 in it. and it gets up and goes when need be. or at least it used to before it was taken off of the road 10 year ago

but as far as mods go, if it still has the 2 barrel carby and manifold on it, ditch it and get a 4 barrel carby and manifold of some sort. that should help open it up and an electronic dizzy helps too.

But yeah you definitely have to get it, there isn't many on the road anymore

and one more on the road means one less in a scrap yard

donnel · 15-01-2008, 09:07 AM

Thanks guys,

I was going towards this car (either that or towards a 78 XC fairmont...yeah yeah i know!)

one question though, i realize it has NO LSD, is it possible to get LSD on it?
Im sure it will drive slightly better with LSD as compared to none...

more thoughts would be awesome!

Hemiway · 16-01-2008, 08:54 AM

Easy go hard car. big carb. clean exhaust , Great cruiser (like the QE2 to drive but. don't even think about parking spots that are smaller that a truck bay) will lay rubber till the tyres pop

wedgemotors · 16-01-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CK_318

yeah exactly what wedge said, my old man has a CK with a 318 in it. and it gets up and goes when need be. or at least it used to before it was taken off of the road 10 year ago

but as far as mods go, if it still has the 2 barrel carby and manifold on it, ditch it and get a 4 barrel carby and manifold of some sort. that should help open it up and an electronic dizzy helps too.

But yeah you definitely have to get it, there isn't many on the road anymore

and one more on the road means one less in a scrap yard

Ch & CJs are quite alot different to the CK, tons more room in side the H & Js just look at the rear gaurd and rood line,the H & Js are tons nicer and smoother to drive, the CK was just a stop gap untill the CL-M hit the market, but by then the writing was on the wall for Chrysler Aust, did you know that in all their years of selling Chrysler products in Aust not one cent ever went back to usa?

CK_318 · 16-01-2008, 06:56 PM

i still think that the CK's had the better looking interior for the SE's nice corduroy type material, very nice on teh bum fro long trips

but then again i am biased and also haven't been in the other two

donnel · 17-01-2008, 08:09 AM

Ive driven a CJ and it is light as a feather!!! wonderful cruiser...Still in negotiation with the seller. Im getting a prof evaluator to do a valuation as im in melb and cant see the car is in qld. Any here from qld willing to check it out for me too? The more feedback i get, the easier for me to make decision.

cheerz

wedgemotors · 17-01-2008, 05:22 PM

wher in qld is it m8, shes a bit of a big kinda place????

donnel · 18-01-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedgemotors

wher in qld is it m8, shes a bit of a big kinda place????

Hehe...oops...well the car is located @ MURPHYS CREEK ROAD , UPPER LOCKYER 4352.

Is that accecible to you? Let me knw so I can ask if its kool for someone to look at it

cheerz V8erts!!!
thanks wedgemotors

wedgemotors · 18-01-2008, 06:13 PM

im in south brisbane, is it near there??

donnel · 19-01-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedgemotors

im in south brisbane, is it near there??

Ooh...i htink its a bit far for ya then.

According to google maps...its 118KMS

Thanks anyways!

donnel · 23-01-2008, 05:29 PM

Hello v8rs!

Update on this CXC im interested in...

Got the report from the 150 points inspection!

basically...

• suspension is sheit!!!needs FULL rebuild! ALL rubbers are split!!!
• steering box leaking
• pump making noise
• suspension mount bent!!!
• oil leaks from all places - power steering box, trans, diff!!!!!!!
• ODO not working...
• RH sway bar mount bent!
• wheels bearings are sheit!
• hole in muffler
• A/c only kool...maybe a leak
• drivers window dont work
• large amount of movement in idler arm

these are some bad points...

qs...do ya'll think its worth 8.5Ks?

thoughts would be awesome!

(might just go with the Ford XC 351 FMX on LPG now

which was my second choice anyways

cheerz fellas

CK_318 · 23-01-2008, 07:29 PM

8&1/2!!!

hell no not unless he got it fixed for you. they way it is now you would spend at least another 3-3.5 grand just getting it acceptable. but it does largely depend on how good the body work is? if its shot then i would offer him half of what he's asking. and if its good maybe 5500-6500.

but thats me, there is always a better car out there.

donnel · 24-01-2008, 01:25 PM

Thanks for your thoughts guys!

Yeah it is abit sheit under there..but the body is apparantly spankin!!!

still...i dont hink i would get it unless he lets it got for 5 ro so ks...then and only then...Maybe

cheerz

15-01-2008, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
donnel casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Ride: none yet Posts: 46	Chrysler by Chrysler 74 CJ thoughts! G'day all, Just thought Id post to ask what people think of the Chrysler by Chrysler CJ 74 360? Im contemplating on buying one currently on the market...just like to know what ppls think about em! And when i get it, what mods whould/should i do on it? It is currently STOCK as it gets! but i want a daily driver for cruzin yet have enuff nutts to show off everynow and then! any feedback would be sweet! Cheerz V8ers!!!

15-01-2008, 08:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
wedgemotors casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: qld Ride: Unorthodox "Racing" Posts: 340	buy it !! those things do burnouts like atomic bombs, luxo crusier but not a race car by any means __________________ faster faster faster, untill the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of DEATH

15-01-2008, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
CK_318 my shoulder is watching U Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muswellbrook NSW Ride: VN V6 Executive Posts: 4,014	yeah exactly what wedge said, my old man has a CK with a 318 in it. and it gets up and goes when need be. or at least it used to before it was taken off of the road 10 year ago but as far as mods go, if it still has the 2 barrel carby and manifold on it, ditch it and get a 4 barrel carby and manifold of some sort. that should help open it up and an electronic dizzy helps too. But yeah you definitely have to get it, there isn't many on the road anymore and one more on the road means one less in a scrap yard __________________ Puppy eyes hide the sick mind behind

16-01-2008, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Hemiway casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne Ride: 76 VK Valiant Ranger Posts: 65	Easy go hard car. big carb. clean exhaust , Great cruiser (like the QE2 to drive but. don't even think about parking spots that are smaller that a truck bay) will lay rubber till the tyres pop __________________ Don't Ban High Performance Cars Ban Low Performance DRIVERS

16-01-2008, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
CK_318 my shoulder is watching U Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muswellbrook NSW Ride: VN V6 Executive Posts: 4,014	i still think that the CK's had the better looking interior for the SE's nice corduroy type material, very nice on teh bum fro long trips but then again i am biased and also haven't been in the other two __________________ Puppy eyes hide the sick mind behind

15-01-2008, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
donnel casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Ride: none yet Posts: 46	Thanks guys, I was going towards this car (either that or towards a 78 XC fairmont...yeah yeah i know!) one question though, i realize it has NO LSD, is it possible to get LSD on it? Im sure it will drive slightly better with LSD as compared to none... more thoughts would be awesome!

17-01-2008, 08:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
donnel casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Ride: none yet Posts: 46	Ive driven a CJ and it is light as a feather!!! wonderful cruiser...Still in negotiation with the seller. Im getting a prof evaluator to do a valuation as im in melb and cant see the car is in qld. Any here from qld willing to check it out for me too? The more feedback i get, the easier for me to make decision. cheerz

17-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
wedgemotors casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: qld Ride: Unorthodox "Racing" Posts: 340	wher in qld is it m8, shes a bit of a big kinda place???? __________________ faster faster faster, untill the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of DEATH

18-01-2008, 06:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
wedgemotors casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: qld Ride: Unorthodox "Racing" Posts: 340	im in south brisbane, is it near there?? __________________ faster faster faster, untill the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of DEATH

23-01-2008, 05:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
donnel casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Ride: none yet Posts: 46	Hello v8rs! Update on this CXC im interested in... Got the report from the 150 points inspection! basically... • suspension is sheit!!!needs FULL rebuild! ALL rubbers are split!!! • steering box leaking • pump making noise • suspension mount bent!!! • oil leaks from all places - power steering box, trans, diff!!!!!!! • ODO not working... • RH sway bar mount bent! • wheels bearings are sheit! • hole in muffler • A/c only kool...maybe a leak • drivers window dont work • large amount of movement in idler arm these are some bad points... qs...do ya'll think its worth 8.5Ks? thoughts would be awesome! (might just go with the Ford XC 351 FMX on LPG now which was my second choice anyways cheerz fellas

23-01-2008, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
CK_318 my shoulder is watching U Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muswellbrook NSW Ride: VN V6 Executive Posts: 4,014	8&1/2!!! hell no not unless he got it fixed for you. they way it is now you would spend at least another 3-3.5 grand just getting it acceptable. but it does largely depend on how good the body work is? if its shot then i would offer him half of what he's asking. and if its good maybe 5500-6500. but thats me, there is always a better car out there. __________________ Puppy eyes hide the sick mind behind

24-01-2008, 01:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
donnel casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Ride: none yet Posts: 46	Thanks for your thoughts guys! Yeah it is abit sheit under there..but the body is apparantly spankin!!! still...i dont hink i would get it unless he lets it got for 5 ro so ks...then and only then...Maybe cheerz

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