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Newbie with questions.

Postby SonnysTile » Mon May 31, 2010 2:06 pm

Hey all,

I just won an eBay auction for a 1985 LeBaron T&C Mark Cross Convertible with 47,000!

I am super stoked as it even has a factory installed continental kit!

It is in pristine condition (according to the owner).

What should I look out for when I go to get it? Prone to any specific problems? What's the value of one of these? any useful links to info (how many made etc...)?

Thanks in advance, pics to come.

Sonny
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby Jacks1986Lebaron » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:44 am

Welcome to the club!!!!

Is yours a 2.2L??
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby SonnysTile » Tue Jun 01, 2010 1:43 pm

It is.

2.2 turbo.

I'm wicked excited, I just need to find someone to ride about 4 hours with me to go get it!
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby Jacks1986Lebaron » Tue Jun 01, 2010 8:44 pm

I would check all fluids upon arrival, including anti-freeze (50/50) mix.

Check your hoses (radiator) and belts.

check tires for any dry-rot! You surely do not need a blow-out flying down the interstate at 65 miles a hour.

Good Luck and be sure to check in here when you get it and fill us all in on your trip and how it did!!

A pic would be great especially with that Continental Kit!!!

8)
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby SonnysTile » Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:20 pm

WOW!

This thing is BEAUTIFUL!

a friend called yesterday afternoon because he got off work early and we hit the road at 2:30. Got to Paxton Il. around 6:30 and met the little old couple that was selling it at their house. The car was in even better condition than I expected. did the deal and cruised home with the top down arriving at about 11pm.

Of course it's raining today because I bought a convertible.

Heading out to get it registered and will get some pictures up as soon as we have a sunny day.

BTW, they gave me the original Chrysler manual, bag, all paperwork and service records going all the way back to new!


I read somewhere about a seat frame recall, does Chrysler still honor this? I noticed the driver seat rocks a little....
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby Jacks1986Lebaron » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:59 pm

Glad to hear you had a safe trip!!

Can't wait to see the pics!!!

sorry about the rain...it never fails!!! :lol:
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby SonnysTile » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:22 pm

Took baby to my mechanic this morning to get it gone through.

Just want an oil change, flush/fill, brake check, have all the belts and hoses checked, and fittings greased.

currently trying to source a set of nice wide whitewalls as she is just SCREAMING for them...

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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby SonnysTile » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:23 pm

bottom pic is on the ride home and the top pic is getting her hand waxed after getting the tags and registration.

I'll get better pictures uploaded soon
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby 88 aries » Thu Jun 03, 2010 2:50 pm

id go for the thinner white walls like my 86 Reliant and my 88 Aries has. looks good though.
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Re: Newbie with questions.

Postby SonnysTile » Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:27 pm

pictures?
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