Lookin' for a '74 Monaco

[jneblues]

New to this board - thanks for letting me in!

I'm here in Dallas Texas, looking for a 74 Monaco - the real thing. Had one until earlier this year, sold it (like a fool) and now lookng for my 2nd Blumo. Will consider from anywhere in the lower 48...

Any help?

[Steam McQueen]

Hey JnE, thanks for joining .

So you're looking for a '74 Monaco to turn into a Bluesmobile. 2011 wasn't a great year for '74 sedans, but they're still out there. Depending on your budget there are options. You could start by snagging this '74 2-door in Texas for $1,500 ...





bluesmobiles.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sedans&action=display&thread=275

Then wait for a decent Royal Monaco sedan to pop up and switch the front clips. It's been done many times. Then sell the "74 Royal" and use the money for paint, pushbars and a spotlight.

Other than that you just gotta keep checking in with us when you can to see what comes up for sale. Also keep an eye on the Wecrash website. Those guys occasionally have Monaco's for sale, actually there's a '76 Monaco for sale right now, no motor, transmission or front bumper but you could swap them from the 2-door. I don't have any pics of it but here's the link. He's asking $850 and it's rust-free ...

we-crash.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=moparclass&action=display&thread=5210

That '76 has the headlight doors like a Royal but it's not a Royal. I should post it in its own thread but maybe you want to take a shot at it first. Good luck on your mission.

[tk826]

jneblues,

Are you part of the "Briefcase Blues" ?

[jneblues]

tnx, advice well taken. Not in a big rush, willing to wait for the moment on a sedan - especially with the b-pillar.

TK - yes, I work with with Briefcase Blues.

[jneblues]

BTW: Actually considered a great deal this week on a 74 Fury 4dr, but it's just not that C-body...gotta be a Monaco!

[spanks79]

I think this one is still available.

bluesmobiles.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sedans&action=display&thread=580

If I hadn't found mine just a couple days before this one was posted, I probably would have bought it.


I just realized this is an old post in a new section.......Oh well.