I had a real hard time watching this video because i completely love these older Chrysler Fifth Avenues and to see this car with only 39,000 original miles left in this state to rot is just pathetic. I can guarantee you that this car has that mileage as the leather wrapped steering wheel was in mint condition which is always worn out on higher mileage cars. This was Chrysler's top of the line car back in 1985 and was optioned with the rich Corthian Leather. So glad to see this car being saved from that site. Thank you.
I had noticed you guys weren't posting recently, and I was wondering what had happened. I didn't find out until today. Richard, I am glad you are feeling better, and I'm glad you are ok. Listen to your doctors. I know it is hard to be laid up when you are accustomed to being active, but don't try to do too much too fast. I broke my neck in a car accident, and I was told I would not be able to do anything for six months. I pushed myself and got back to my normal life in half that time, but I am paying for it today. Take care of yourself. We will be here. I wish you the best.
Hey Richard, nice to see another will it run! Glad your feeling better and up for doing new videos. Christina is doing a great job of making the video, as usual!
Hi Richard & Christina. Great video as always. It reminded me of an 1984 Dodge Diplomat ex-California Highway Patrol car I had back in the 1990s. Can’t wait for Part II.
Richard and Christina my favorite will it start. On the You Tube channel. Good to see you back to what you do best.Looking forward to part 2. Thank you. It happens. A great video! 💯👍👊
The only Chrysler I drove was a 1984 Chrysler Executive Limousine (mini stretched). I was a chauffer and drove Dow Chemical executives from an executive air terminal to their homes or meetings & back. It had a stereo, TV, VHS, bar, sun roof, mobile phone, separate A/C, leather interior & privacy window. Up front was ultimate luxury and even included a mobile phone with intercom. Only 1,698 were built.
@@whattherustit does. Going to resto-mod it, slick-top cop car. I've owned and worked on these, they are either done as 100% restoration or beaters that people get going & it's just ratty. I did contact Glenn, at Touhies(?) in Kentucky, & he had me write down what I was looking for & text pics to him. He acknowledged he got them, could read the pages, and then..? He wouldn't respond to calls or texts. I'll get the car done, but would've made a bulk purchase & picked up from Louisville. Cash. He flaked out, wasted my time dealing with him
@@olikat8 FWD K-car. Chrysler only made the mini limo for 1984 & 1985. It was my favorite even though I got to drive a Seville, a custom 15 passenger GMC van, 2 54" stretched Cadillac Coupe De Ville limos, a 73" stretched De Ville limo, a Lincoln Town Car, & an Aerostar. All vehicles were 1984 (new). My day job was to drive for Sears, and I drove my built Mustang & Sears paid for all my gas, oil changes & tires. All I ever wore were 3-peice suits. Two great jobs total per year was $96,000.00 + tips, + free concert tickets when I took band roadies to their hotels from the airport.
I watch many of these "start it?" channels but yours is the best, I think. If I needed someone to start my ancient Hudson in real life, I'd call you two. Keep it up, thanks from Sydney (Australia, not ND).
The lean burn system for the 318 is not that bad, they can last a long time and be reliable. It's NOT like the older big block and 4 barrel systems that had problems. Everyone just jumps to conclusions as if all lean burn systems are bad, and that's Not the case! They are so easy to bypass anyways
Yes the mid 80's computer control with the electronic ignition system is way better than the mid 70's lean burn junk, and the computer control carb vehicles usually have a automatic or electric solenoid equipment operated choke on the carburetor,, until mid 86 when it was upgraded to the tbi fuel injection electronic ignition system thru 88
I had customers with these and they had problems. I had one actually blow the muffler off the car. Many just traded them for concurrent Caprice/Impala. Of course, they weren't as bad as the Imperial's "fuel injection." I had a customer with one of those and we didn't touch the engine. They ended up taking it to the dealer and they converted it to a carburetor like the other J-bodies. That computer was right over the exhaust manifold and attached to air cleaner, shake and bake. I am wanting to say on the Police cars the computer was located inside the passenger compartment. Now, why couldn't they have done that with the civilian cars?
I had a 1978 Doge Monaco with 318 lean burn. Junked that system. put on a four barrel intake and carb with electronic ignition and distributor, Huge improvement
Typically if the mileage numbers are offset, it is a good indicator that it has rolled over. These were all but used up as donor cars for disc brake conversions for the older Mopar's. The 318's in these cars are becoming desirable due to their strong cast cranks, and larger mains. converted off the lean burn, these engines perform quite well. I'd like to see more of these on will it run, there are still quite a few left on the road. These M bodies were produced from 1978 to 1989. They had the horizontal torsion bars. The lean burn system advanced in accordance to temperature, and the vacuum advance located on the lean burn computer. Great video!!!
Great to see you back doing what makes you happy Richard and the fact that the ac clutch and smog pump were not seized is quite surprising looking forward to part 2 Karl from eastern Canada P.S. I had a diplomat back in the day it was very dependable
I was given an '88 Gran Fury cop car (AHB) back in June. It was donated to an LEO museum along with a '74 Gran Fury (A38) car, but this was the 3rd F/M car and was not a state, county or city vehicle that is their focus, and I had made them a deal on an '85 GF that was an arson car (mint)- so, I got the car. It had sat next to one of the warehouses for years, hadn't probably run for years before it arrived. Spent about 3 hours just changing plugs, putting lube in the cylinders, filters changed (sans oil for the moment), checked the fluids, popped a new battery in, and put in 5 gallons of fresh fuel with a full bottle of Redline Fuel system treatment. Filled the carb via the vents, poured some gas down the throat...then started hitting the ignition. Within a few cranks, it sputtered to life & ran. Poorly. Rough, smoking out the tailpipe pretty fierce. Kept on it, got it up to temp. Shut it off, let it heat soak. Fired it up about 10 minutes later. Then hit the carb with 2 cans of the nastiest carb cleaner I know of. Better. Then I changed the oil, Wix 51515 filter, and a can of Restore (V8 flavor). Ran it more, it really had smoothed out. Took it over to a nearby farm field & pasture (know the rancher) and ran it up & down. Throw the lean-burn and all that out. Also, a Walker 40430 Y-pipe eliminates the two upper catalytic converters, bigger pipe, and a 3" Catco main cat...these 318's are much more lively and get better mileage. Also, the handling? If not ordered "Iso-clamp" delete, you get the rubber-mounted cradle and rear suspension- trash, utter garbage and handles like on jello
@olikat8 you sound to opinionated and ignorant about the suspension of those cars. No one is going to care about what you said about that. Besides it's easy to make those cars to handle great with the rubberized isolators in place. I know I had many of these f J and M body cars.
I had all but forgotten those extra long threads on the 318's and other Mopar engines. Looking forward to Part 2 of this WIR. So good to see that your recovery time hasn't turned you into a couch potato, Richard
I thought it would have been a lot more involved to get it going. Good job, also great to see the guys out there with you and as always nice steady camera work.
I can't believe you guys are doing this car. I have a bucket list of cars, probably 50 long, and this is one of them. My friends dad had one back in the day, and they are so plush. Such an 80's pimp car. Almost impossible to find now since they were just a daily driver, and most have been crushed. You sure have a knack for finding cars I like. Take that lean burn carb off and just put a regular carb back on.
So true. These cars were junked all the time, so there aren't many left. I am happy you see the potential in it. This car would make a good project for someone.
My grandparents owned a Chrysler Park Avenue i believe it was a 1985 it rode like a cloud, I'd forgotten about it until i seen your video, thanks for the memories Richard and Christine. You guys asked me to keep you updated on my heart valve situation, I've got an appointment on Wednesday i guess to decide what my options are so we'll see, thanks.
Good seeing you guys today 😊 If I seen a lean burn system on the compacts, I would run away from it as fast as I could😂😂😂! Good video nice to see you guys back❤❤❤
I had a 87 Fifth Avenue with the 318 that was silver, fully loaded with plush style carpet. Smooth riding car. I really liked that car. I think it was around 4 years old when I bought it. Looking forward to part 2.
Hook a truck to it and pull it out of the tire holes. That generation Chrysler product has a rust problem with the rear subframe. They rust out around spring mount. Then the spring falls out. Lean burn was okay. It worked well but you had to keep the car tuned up.
@gary not true about the spring mount rust problem! This car is a M body and NOT the B body that your thinking about with the weaker spring mount. These F J and M body cars had a heavy duty spring mount that bolted directly to a Very strong part of the frame. I know, because I changed a bunch of the complete rear and leaf spring setups from squad cars to other diplomats or aspens or even the J body Cordoba just by unbolting everything. You could not do that with older B body cars.
My brother had one of these. It was like sitting on a couch! When he was done, it went into a demo derby and did extremely well, the engine was then put into a truck! It wouldn't die.
My mom had the same car same year and my dad hated the lean burn system so he got the conversion kit to get rid of the lean burn. Lot people did that back then. It was a bad idea & had lot of problems. My dads 77 New Yorker Brogham had the lean burn and he did the conversion kit on that also. He bought the new Yorker same month my sister was born in January of 77 i wish I had that car today 😊
Glad to see you up and at it again Richard, boy those cans brought back memories, Dupont chroma base I’ve sprayed I don’t know how many thousands of gallons of that stuff in my day Be sure to let me know when you get ready for what we spoke about in the emails. That way I could plan things accordingly. .. Christina, I can’t wait until you meet my wife and my boys , stay on top of Richard, and keep him healthy. Love you guys stay safe❤
I laughed when you said it has Points!, My Brother did the same thing to one "Same Year" for a friend of his back in the 90s because the Lean Burn would never work right!, It worked but his friend said the Fuel Mileage was not as good., Best thing is the wire in the standard Chrysler Electronic Ignition!
I had a 87 5th Avenue red with red leather interior fully loaded. It was probably the most comfortable riding car I've ever owned. Good luck with this diamond in the rough
Hello to you Richard, Great video here for sure. My good friend and co worker I hung with, his father bought this same exact car brand new in yes 1985. I in turn bought it when he was getting rid of it. What a boat it was it was gray with lite gray interior. 318 solid car, I drove it a couple of years. My father god rest his soul had the clone to this model which was a 1985 LaBaron Custom it had very similar options on it, but was not the so called real McCoy. Great Automobile Be well
My friend owned one of those Chrysler Fifth Avenue and he traded it in at Magic City Motors for a 2 door black Ford LTD Crown Victoria. If it is his it was originally bought in Gulfport,Mississippi. I was with him when he purchased it and traded it in. If that is the car it has some really good times and stories. I would be happy & surprised to see that car being brought back to life. If it is his car,I could introduce you to the guy who bought it in Mississippi and traded it in at Magic City Motors.
@@whattherust Yes it would. I think he has pictures of the car when he first bought it. I wish there was some way to run the vin number and be able to see all who owned it. If you can find out some way my friend last name is Powell. He would be so surprised bc there was some very good memories in that car. I can tell you the reason why he traded it off for the LTD. I was with him when he drove the car off the lot in Mississippi and when he traded it off.
@@whattherust If you find out and the last name Powell comes up I would love to try to talk to you and I will have my friend by me. It would be nice bc he is dying of Liver disease. It would be nice to be able to show him that something that his mom bought for him before she passed away. He traded the car off bc he said the car would be a memory of his mom and he couldn’t heal if the car was around we actually drove 30 minutes to Magic Motors in Bogalusa,LA bc I worked up there 2 days a week and I seen the 2 door LTD and told him about it and he was very interested in seeing the car. He had a hard time trying to decide if he was going to trade it off. I think we was up there for like 4 to 5 hours bc I remember it was dark on the way back home.
I never had any doubt in my mind that it would run. Once again well done! Throw a retro adapter on the suction side of the AC and dump a couple of cans of 134 in it. Bet it will blow cold. Always fun watching you bring these vehicles back from the dead. Glad to see you're doing well Richard. Kudos
@@whattherust compatibility with O-rings and seals are usually the issue. But those old Chryslers use metal gaskets at all the connections. So the only place that it will leak is the shaft seal which is probably leaking anyway after all these years. It will probably blow cold and get you through a hot summer month. A fresh AC compressor with Ester oil, new drier and it will probably be fixed for good. You just undercharg an old R12 system to 80% capacity with 134a and make sure the clutch fan is tight and pressures should be good. Back in the day those Chryslers were one of the easier retrofits we did.
I had an opportunity to work on a 1982 Dodge Diplomat once, which is the twin to this car as well as the Plymouth Gran Fury, they used them as police cars back in the 80s and very early 90s. Very nice and cool cars! Rode like a dream...probably better than a Cadillac. They were nice back in the day. Still are if they're in good shape. They stopped making them in 1988. Great job getting this one running, im looking forward to Part 2. Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina!!
Some of the 5th Avenue had a factory 4 barrel carburetor and I have been looking for one of those engines for years! A friend had one he bought new and put over 2 hundred thousand on with no major repairs. I went on a 400 mile trip with him and could not believe it made 23mpg!
You must be thinking of a earlier California model with there tighter emissions they would have a 4 barrel to help with power. Or someone converted that 318 to more of a high performance with a intake and carb change. Because otherwise the m body 5th Ave never came with a 4 barrel 318.
Once you decide to keep it, pull the lean burn system out put in MSD 6A the will fix all its problems quick, too bad you cant just put in a GM HEI distributor, dont know if that conversion is ready!
That's a bit rash and unessessary!! To many people jump to conclusions about the lean burn system, They are NOT all the same! It was mainly the early big block and 4 barrel units that would have problems and NOT the simpler 318 2 barrel lean burn units. And I know, I had many Chrysler cars from late 70s and 80s. And once you know, there are easy fixes and simple to work on. I always would just convert the problematic lean burn units to regular electronic ignition. Its very simple process to do with plenty of info online.
Excellent video Christina :) , Richard :) also 3 stooges and amazing me on that car for age low mileage for sure also points distributor to ! Sounds nice on motor besides leak of antifreeze happened too and need some wheels on to! Be looking for part 2 soon watch and drive out sitting spot !
I’d love to see a video on the 65 Corvair. I had a 65 Monza with the 140hp engine, back in the 80’s/90’s. I’ll be starting a video series on my 63 Corvair van within the next few weeks.
I had a 1976 Cordoba with a lean burn engine which lean burned itself out at 40,000 miles. Loved the car all except for that engine. Traded it off for a 1979 Plymouth Duster.
now that was interesting. I saw the comment below, about the car being part of an estate and just being discarded for havign no wheels, and that explains everything I'd say. it wasn't run until it dies, but put away long before that. there were so many "what is this I don't even"-moments. :) I hope the undercarriage has hold up well. would be a pity if the body falls apart because the spine has rotted away. looking forward to part 2. ^^
What an amazing car I drove one the same year and the same silver body and seats. It drove real nice and had real cold air-conditioning. And it was a quick car. Its a shame to see this one in this shape hope you all can save her.
I wonder if the clips were for holding up the headliner (before it completely disintegrated. I love that you did an 80s car. Need to do more of those for sure!
When is a door not a door? When it’s ajar. 😄 I didn’t catch who these country boys are, but they need to be in more of your videos. Looking forward to part 2!
Best ride ever. The base started with the Le Barons, then the New Yorkers, with the top end being the 5th Ave. Loose all of the computer crap. The rear ends are whinners and the rear leafs ALWAYS need helpers. There is fiber optics to ALL of the trim including the door lock. If you strip down the vinyl landau or even just pull the interior back side panels you will find a factory surprise.
The "weep" hole, aka freeze plug on the W pumps are a common occurrence. If no one has told you... On a 318, if U R changing a water pump... U had better swap the timing chain while you're there. They R notorious for crappy valve seals too. a puff of smoke when ya gas on it is a sure sign. Easy to fix though. If it has electronic choke, swap it for the Bi-Metal. With the 5th Aves the pin stripe matches the seat color. Doesn't matter if they R clothe, vinyl or leather.
You know these cars well. Does the timing chain need to be swapped due to the plastic gear? I have heard of that being a problem on 318s. Thanks for the info.
@@whattherust Nothing to do with the gears. the chains R ten miles long and subject to stretch. AND with the water pump off you are only four bolts away. for the pre Magnums U can get after market bolt on tensioners, but that is just something else that can break. The 318 isn't gonna win races, but once they are dialed in they will run forever. everything from the Le Baron, New Yorker to the 5th Ave R basically interchangeable. For Highway cruisin the 5th A is like riding a cloud.
Your eco solar generator the 3.0amp connector you are trying to think of is the usb plug, and the cigarette lighter type plug in Port is a12v power point my momma's 96 Ford f250 4x2 460bbf xl super cab long bed has one and so does my 2000 dodge ram laramie slt quad cab long bed 318 magnum V8 46 RH automatic overdrive transmission 1500 4x4, and i myself would say i would rather have the 318 over the 360 motor whether it is a la, or the magnum series motors my truck has..
Hey Richard and Christina I enjoyed the video I hate the water pump stopped working or I think you would drove it today that's ok I will be looking forward to part two
I had a real hard time watching this video because i completely love these older Chrysler Fifth Avenues and to see this car with only 39,000 original miles left in this state to rot is just pathetic. I can guarantee you that this car has that mileage as the leather wrapped steering wheel was in mint condition which is always worn out on higher mileage cars. This was Chrysler's top of the line car back in 1985 and was optioned with the rich Corthian Leather. So glad to see this car being saved from that site. Thank you.
The way he says “contact!”every time he starts the car…hilarious!😂
I had noticed you guys weren't posting recently, and I was wondering what had happened. I didn't find out until today. Richard, I am glad you are feeling better, and I'm glad you are ok. Listen to your doctors. I know it is hard to be laid up when you are accustomed to being active, but don't try to do too much too fast. I broke my neck in a car accident, and I was told I would not be able to do anything for six months. I pushed myself and got back to my normal life in half that time, but I am paying for it today. Take care of yourself. We will be here. I wish you the best.
I LOVE my '85 Fifth Avenue! Unsurpassable ride, great steering, plush seats, and an immediate attention-getter. This is my second one, and I'm hooked!
Right on!
Looking forward to part two. You guys definitely have your hands full with this one. Can’t wait to see it back on the road! Thanks guys!
Hey Richard, nice to see another will it run! Glad your feeling better and up for doing new videos. Christina is doing a great job of making the video, as usual!
Thanks very much. It is good to be back out there!
Good to see some videos of the M-body Mopars. They're actually getting old...
They sure are. There aren't many left as well.
Hi Richard & Christina. Great video as always. It reminded me of an 1984 Dodge Diplomat ex-California Highway Patrol car I had back in the 1990s. Can’t wait for Part II.
I really like ex-patrol cars. Thanks for watching!
Richard and Christina my favorite will it start. On the You Tube channel. Good to see you back to what you do best.Looking forward to part 2. Thank you. It happens. A great video!
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Thank you Terry! Your support is amazing!
The only Chrysler I drove was a 1984 Chrysler Executive Limousine (mini stretched). I was a chauffer and drove Dow Chemical executives from an executive air terminal to their homes or meetings & back. It had a stereo, TV, VHS, bar, sun roof, mobile phone, separate A/C, leather interior & privacy window. Up front was ultimate luxury and even included a mobile phone with intercom. Only 1,698 were built.
That sounds like a cool job and a cool car.
The FWD, K-car version or the M-body version?
@@whattherustit does. Going to resto-mod it, slick-top cop car. I've owned and worked on these, they are either done as 100% restoration or beaters that people get going & it's just ratty.
I did contact Glenn, at Touhies(?) in Kentucky, & he had me write down what I was looking for & text pics to him. He acknowledged he got them, could read the pages, and then..? He wouldn't respond to calls or texts. I'll get the car done, but would've made a bulk purchase & picked up from Louisville. Cash.
He flaked out, wasted my time dealing with him
@@olikat8 FWD K-car. Chrysler only made the mini limo for 1984 & 1985. It was my favorite even though I got to drive a Seville, a custom 15 passenger GMC van, 2 54" stretched Cadillac Coupe De Ville limos, a 73" stretched De Ville limo, a Lincoln Town Car, & an Aerostar. All vehicles were 1984 (new). My day job was to drive for Sears, and I drove my built Mustang & Sears paid for all my gas, oil changes & tires. All I ever wore were 3-peice suits. Two great jobs total per year was $96,000.00 + tips, + free concert tickets when I took band roadies to their hotels from the airport.
Growing up as a kid we had the same exact car same colors an all
I watch many of these "start it?" channels but yours is the best, I think. If I needed someone to start my ancient Hudson in real life, I'd call you two. Keep it up, thanks from Sydney (Australia, not ND).
That is a very nice comment, Trent. Thank you.
Another awesome video 😊
The lean burn system for the 318 is not that bad, they can last a long time and be reliable. It's NOT like the older big block and 4 barrel systems that had problems. Everyone just jumps to conclusions as if all lean burn systems are bad, and that's Not the case! They are so easy to bypass anyways
Yes the mid 80's computer control with the electronic ignition system is way better than the mid 70's lean burn junk, and the computer control carb vehicles usually have a automatic or electric solenoid equipment operated choke on the carburetor,, until mid 86 when it was upgraded to the tbi fuel injection electronic ignition system thru 88
I had customers with these and they had problems. I had one actually blow the muffler off the car. Many just traded them for concurrent Caprice/Impala. Of course, they weren't as bad as the Imperial's "fuel injection." I had a customer with one of those and we didn't touch the engine. They ended up taking it to the dealer and they converted it to a carburetor like the other J-bodies. That computer was right over the exhaust manifold and attached to air cleaner, shake and bake. I am wanting to say on the Police cars the computer was located inside the passenger compartment. Now, why couldn't they have done that with the civilian cars?
I had a 1978 Doge Monaco with 318 lean burn. Junked that system. put on a four barrel intake and carb with electronic ignition and distributor, Huge improvement
this is awesome. I used to have one of these. it was the worst running car i ever had, yet still my favorite.
I feel like that car is screaming “I’m a good runner get me off the ground and let’s Go!!!” I’m strange I know. 😂😊
Typically if the mileage numbers are offset, it is a good indicator that it has rolled over. These were all but used up as donor cars for disc brake conversions for the older Mopar's. The 318's in these cars are becoming desirable due to their strong cast cranks, and larger mains. converted off the lean burn, these engines perform quite well. I'd like to see more of these on will it run, there are still quite a few left on the road. These M bodies were produced from 1978 to 1989. They had the horizontal torsion bars. The lean burn system advanced in accordance to temperature, and the vacuum advance located on the lean burn computer. Great video!!!
Unfortunately, the intakes of these engines became so clogged that the engine ran poorly and had no power. At least, the two-barrel 318...
Thanks for the info!
Lookin forward to part 2
Great to see you back doing what makes you happy Richard and the fact that the ac clutch and smog pump were not seized is quite surprising looking forward to part 2 Karl from eastern Canada P.S. I had a diplomat back in the day it was very dependable
Thanks!
"Where IS this thing?" LOL
Much enjoyed. Thanks for sharing...
Glad you liked it. More on the way.
thanks man
So glad you’re back!!!
Thanks, glad to be back!
had a good time glad to see yall again
It is always a pleasure Howard.
So glad you guys are back! I have missed both of you! Richard looks very good ! So happy for you guys !
Thank you Steve! We are definitely back!
Man. nice I worked the parts counter at a GM dealership from the 80's to 2004, if I had a buck for every antenna insert I sold I'd be a millionaire !
So true. A bit of ice and they broke, even when new.
You guys have a wonderful Christmas and New year. Thank you!
You as well, Michael. Thank you.
Those were such good cars
I very much enjoy watching your videos. Always positive clean conversation. Refreshing!
Thanks for the feedback Robert. Positive and clean will always be a part of what we do.
I was given an '88 Gran Fury cop car (AHB) back in June. It was donated to an LEO museum along with a '74 Gran Fury (A38) car, but this was the 3rd F/M car and was not a state, county or city vehicle that is their focus, and I had made them a deal on an '85 GF that was an arson car (mint)- so, I got the car. It had sat next to one of the warehouses for years, hadn't probably run for years before it arrived. Spent about 3 hours just changing plugs, putting lube in the cylinders, filters changed (sans oil for the moment), checked the fluids, popped a new battery in, and put in 5 gallons of fresh fuel with a full bottle of Redline Fuel system treatment. Filled the carb via the vents, poured some gas down the throat...then started hitting the ignition. Within a few cranks, it sputtered to life & ran. Poorly. Rough, smoking out the tailpipe pretty fierce. Kept on it, got it up to temp. Shut it off, let it heat soak. Fired it up about 10 minutes later. Then hit the carb with 2 cans of the nastiest carb cleaner I know of. Better.
Then I changed the oil, Wix 51515 filter, and a can of Restore (V8 flavor). Ran it more, it really had smoothed out. Took it over to a nearby farm field & pasture (know the rancher) and ran it up & down. Throw the lean-burn and all that out. Also, a Walker 40430 Y-pipe eliminates the two upper catalytic converters, bigger pipe, and a 3" Catco main cat...these 318's are much more lively and get better mileage. Also, the handling? If not ordered "Iso-clamp" delete, you get the rubber-mounted cradle and rear suspension- trash, utter garbage and handles like on jello
Glad you got the GF running. It sounds like it has a lot of potential.
@olikat8 you sound to opinionated and ignorant about the suspension of those cars. No one is going to care about what you said about that. Besides it's easy to make those cars to handle great with the rubberized isolators in place. I know I had many of these f J and M body cars.
@@mr.b2107yeah, 👍. They had no shortcomings and you are the end all, be all. Keep on ASSuming
Glad to see you back Richard and Christine.
Thanks! Good to be back!
Always loved the 5th Avenues.
I had all but forgotten those extra long threads on the 318's and other Mopar engines. Looking forward to Part 2 of this WIR. So good to see that your recovery time hasn't turned you into a couch potato, Richard
Welcome back Rich & Chris !!!!!!!!! Glad to see Will It Run content again.....
Thank you Josh. It is great to be back!
Another fun and successful video! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
You're welcome Ron. More to come!
will be waiting for part2.....
318 and the 225 where the two most dependable motors ever built. Really glad to have you back doing videos
Thank you. We are glad to be back!
Those gear-reduction starters on Chryslers were strong. I replaced one in 17 years in business.
Wow, that is impressive. Good to know when I do more Mopars in the future. Thanks.
I thought it would have been a lot more involved to get it going. Good job, also great to see the guys out there with you and as always nice steady camera work.
Getting around good, Richard!
Thanks William. I am all good now.
Thanks for another great video!!🙂
You're welcome! More on the way.
I remember these cars having a lot of electrical problems back in the day. Hope you have good luck
The air conditioning system in those models ( 1 had a 1983 was considered the best in the industry before the conversion.)
I can't believe you guys are doing this car. I have a bucket list of cars, probably 50 long, and this is one of them. My friends dad had one back in the day, and they are so plush. Such an 80's pimp car. Almost impossible to find now since they were just a daily driver, and most have been crushed. You sure have a knack for finding cars I like. Take that lean burn carb off and just put a regular carb back on.
So true. These cars were junked all the time, so there aren't many left. I am happy you see the potential in it. This car would make a good project for someone.
That's beautiful! MOPAR is the best! Thank you guys for share knowledge!
We are happy you like it. I think it is a fairly unique survivor that needs to be saved.
Under most circumstances , a engine won't seize sitting only 22 years . In fact , ive heard of engines sitting 40 years that still turned over freely
My Chrysler 5th ave 1983 V8 was siting for 17 years in the garage . I changed the gas and 3 try it's starting.
Great to see it running. Sitting is death to any Machine. As always liked and shared. All my best.
Thank you, as always. Your support is appreciated.
nice tip on the recycled fuel
Enjoy your videos, keep up the great work.
Thanks! More to come!
That old corvair sitting next to you would make a good project car .
Awesome awesome thank u always for the entertainment u guys always deliver
Thanks Tanner! More to come!
My parents bought an 85 brand new.. never forget those seats, they were like Lazy Boy recliners..
Glad you got it running...
It is a surprisingly nice car, more so than I expected. Thanks for watching.
We had a 5th Avenue same year black with a gray interior and it was a great car, like a fool we traded it off.
Great video, Interesting to learn about the Dodge starters.
Thanks Jason. I learned a lot on this car as well.
My grandparents owned a Chrysler Park Avenue i believe it was a 1985 it rode like a cloud, I'd forgotten about it until i seen your video, thanks for the memories Richard and Christine. You guys asked me to keep you updated on my heart valve situation, I've got an appointment on Wednesday i guess to decide what my options are so we'll see, thanks.
A Park Avenue is a Buick. Chrysler produced the New Yorker Fifth Avenue.
Good luck Terry. Feel free to reach out for info about what options I went with.
Good seeing you guys today 😊 If I seen a lean burn system on the compacts, I would run away from it as fast as I could😂😂😂! Good video nice to see you guys back❤❤❤
Thanks Michael! More videos coming!
Awesome video!!! Sweet running little 318 there!!!
Thanks Jonathan! Working on this car was a lot of fun!
@@whattherust I can imagine it was!!
Wow welcome back richard there's alot of nice vehicles there the one next to it looks ok wow i cant beleive it fired right up
Thank you Robert. The place the car is in has a lot of stuff around. I'll be checking on the Corvair and others the next time I am there.
We'll be here for part 2.
I love your videos Richard.
I appreciate your continued support. It means a lot.
Great video.i don't mind 2 or 3 parts to a video and you look good and healthy Richard God bless
Thank you Tom!
I had a 87 Fifth Avenue with the 318 that was silver, fully loaded with plush style carpet. Smooth riding car. I really liked that car. I think it was around 4 years old when I bought it. Looking forward to part 2.
Nice! Thanks for watching.
Hook a truck to it and pull it out of the tire holes. That generation Chrysler product has a rust problem with the rear subframe. They rust out around spring mount. Then the spring falls out. Lean burn was okay. It worked well but you had to keep the car tuned up.
@gary not true about the spring mount rust problem! This car is a M body and NOT the B body that your thinking about with the weaker spring mount.
These F J and M body cars had a heavy duty spring mount that bolted directly to a Very strong part of the frame. I know, because I changed a bunch of the complete rear and leaf spring setups from squad cars to other diplomats or aspens or even the J body Cordoba just by unbolting everything. You could not do that with older B body cars.
My brother had one of these. It was like sitting on a couch! When he was done, it went into a demo derby and did extremely well, the engine was then put into a truck! It wouldn't die.
Nice!
I like all your videos the part twos are great too
Thanks for the feedback Jimmie!
I haven't watched this video to the end yet but I am curious about the Corvair next to the Chrysler.
I'll check on that Corvair the next time I am there. I am not sure it has an engine.
@@whattherust I just thought it might make a good and different will it run for you.Really enjoyed the Chrysler video.
@@neildawson8576 I agree. If it has an engine, it will be a good video. Thanks for the support!
Another find 👍 👀 🍿
My mom had the same car same year and my dad hated the lean burn system so he got the conversion kit to get rid of the lean burn. Lot people did that back then. It was a bad idea & had lot of problems. My dads 77 New Yorker Brogham had the lean burn and he did the conversion kit on that also. He bought the new Yorker same month my sister was born in January of 77 i wish I had that car today 😊
Good to know. I am not surprised given all negative info I read about the system.
Glad to see you up and at it again Richard, boy those cans brought back memories, Dupont chroma base I’ve sprayed I don’t know how many thousands of gallons of that stuff in my day
Be sure to let me know when you get ready for what we spoke about in the emails. That way I could plan things accordingly. ..
Christina, I can’t wait until you meet my wife and my boys , stay on top of Richard, and keep him healthy.
Love you guys stay safe❤
Right on Paul. We will get something set up soon. Thank you for the support.
Very interesting 🧐 guys 😉. I could see a part 2 coming an I personally like 2 parts. Thanks 👍 for sharing an Happy Holidays.
Thanks Bob. Happy Holidays!
Good.job cool chryler Nice show 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Be waiting for part 2.
I laughed when you said it has Points!, My Brother did the same thing to one "Same Year" for a friend of his back in the 90s because the Lean Burn would never work right!, It worked but his friend said the Fuel Mileage was not as good., Best thing is the wire in the standard Chrysler Electronic Ignition!
Right on.
I had a 87 5th Avenue red with red leather interior fully loaded. It was probably the most comfortable riding car I've ever owned. Good luck with this diamond in the rough
Thanks Brian!
Hello to you Richard,
Great video here for sure. My good friend and co worker I hung with, his father bought this same exact car brand new in yes 1985. I in turn bought it when he was getting rid of it. What a boat it was it was gray with lite gray interior. 318 solid car, I drove it a couple of years. My father god rest his soul had the clone to this model which was a 1985 LaBaron Custom it had very similar options on it, but was not the so called real McCoy.
Great Automobile
Be well
I am glad this video brought back some good memories, Kevin. Thank you for watching.
My friend owned one of those Chrysler Fifth Avenue and he traded it in at Magic City Motors for a 2 door black Ford LTD Crown Victoria. If it is his it was originally bought in Gulfport,Mississippi. I was with him when he purchased it and traded it in. If that is the car it has some really good times and stories. I would be happy & surprised to see that car being brought back to life. If it is his car,I could introduce you to the guy who bought it in Mississippi and traded it in at Magic City Motors.
That would be a nice coincidence for sure.
@@whattherust Yes it would. I think he has pictures of the car when he first bought it. I wish there was some way to run the vin number and be able to see all who owned it. If you can find out some way my friend last name is Powell. He would be so surprised bc there was some very good memories in that car. I can tell you the reason why he traded it off for the LTD. I was with him when he drove the car off the lot in Mississippi and when he traded it off.
@@whattherust If you find out and the last name Powell comes up I would love to try to talk to you and I will have my friend by me. It would be nice bc he is dying of Liver disease. It would be nice to be able to show him that something that his mom bought for him before she passed away. He traded the car off bc he said the car would be a memory of his mom and he couldn’t heal if the car was around we actually drove 30 minutes to Magic Motors in Bogalusa,LA bc I worked up there 2 days a week and I seen the 2 door LTD and told him about it and he was very interested in seeing the car. He had a hard time trying to decide if he was going to trade it off. I think we was up there for like 4 to 5 hours bc I remember it was dark on the way back home.
I never had any doubt in my mind that it would run.
Once again well done!
Throw a retro adapter on the suction side of the AC and dump a couple of cans of 134 in it. Bet it will blow cold.
Always fun watching you bring these vehicles back from the dead. Glad to see you're doing well Richard. Kudos
Hey Gary! Can you add 134 so easily? I thought there were some pressure differences that would cause the 134 to leak.
@@whattherust compatibility with O-rings and seals are usually the issue. But those old Chryslers use metal gaskets at all the connections. So the only place that it will leak is the shaft seal which is probably leaking anyway after all these years. It will probably blow cold and get you through a hot summer month. A fresh AC compressor with Ester oil, new drier and it will probably be fixed for good.
You just undercharg an old R12 system to 80% capacity with 134a and make sure the clutch fan is tight and pressures should be good. Back in the day those Chryslers were one of the easier retrofits we did.
Nice one you 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 even! That ran really well once it started. I envy you being warm it`s darn cold here in the UK at the moment brrrrrrrr!
True, the temperature was good for November. I never know if it is going to be warm or cold until February comes around.
I had an opportunity to work on a 1982 Dodge Diplomat once, which is the twin to this car as well as the Plymouth Gran Fury, they used them as police cars back in the 80s and very early 90s. Very nice and cool cars! Rode like a dream...probably better than a Cadillac. They were nice back in the day. Still are if they're in good shape. They stopped making them in 1988. Great job getting this one running, im looking forward to Part 2. Thanks for sharing, Richard and Christina!!
Hi David! I remember the Grand Fury police cars from the 80s. They were quite a departure from the huge patrol cars of the past.
1989 was the last year of the M-body, not 1988.
Some of the 5th Avenue had a factory 4 barrel carburetor and I have been looking for one of those engines for years! A friend had one he bought new and put over 2 hundred thousand on with no major repairs. I went on a 400 mile trip with him and could not believe it made 23mpg!
You must be thinking of a earlier California model with there tighter emissions they would have a 4 barrel to help with power. Or someone converted that 318 to more of a high performance with a intake and carb change.
Because otherwise the m body 5th Ave never came with a 4 barrel 318.
Once you decide to keep it, pull the lean burn system out put in MSD 6A the will fix all its problems quick, too bad you cant just put in a GM HEI distributor, dont know if that conversion is ready!
That's a bit rash and unessessary!! To many people jump to conclusions about the lean burn system, They are NOT all the same! It was mainly the early big block and 4 barrel units that would have problems and NOT the simpler 318 2 barrel lean burn units.
And I know, I had many Chrysler cars from late 70s and 80s. And once you know, there are easy fixes and simple to work on. I always would just convert the problematic lean burn units to regular electronic ignition. Its very simple process to do with plenty of info online.
Nice will it run
Excellent video Christina :) , Richard :) also 3 stooges and amazing me on that car for age low mileage for sure also points distributor to ! Sounds nice on motor besides leak of antifreeze happened too and need some wheels on to! Be looking for part 2 soon watch and drive out sitting spot !
Thanks Andrew. Driving this out will be fun!
@@whattherust welcome 🙏
I’d love to see a video on the 65 Corvair. I had a 65 Monza with the 140hp engine, back in the 80’s/90’s. I’ll be starting a video series on my 63 Corvair van within the next few weeks.
Next time I am down there I will check it out. I am not sure it has an engine in it.
I had a 1976 Cordoba with a lean burn engine which lean burned itself out at 40,000 miles. Loved the car all except for that engine. Traded it off for a 1979 Plymouth Duster.
Wow, 40,000 is not very much. The Cordoba was a neat car the first few years.
now that was interesting. I saw the comment below, about the car being part of an estate and just being discarded for havign no wheels, and that explains everything I'd say. it wasn't run until it dies, but put away long before that.
there were so many "what is this I don't even"-moments. :) I hope the undercarriage has hold up well. would be a pity if the body falls apart because the spine has rotted away.
looking forward to part 2. ^^
I was working in Chrysler parts in beginning of 80's
And we changed bucketloads of those leanburn computers on warranty
I could see that happening. The more I researched, the worse they became. That points distributor was a welcome addition to uncover.
You do always good work! The Corvair next to this car should be rescued too.
Thanks Lisa. I will check on the Corvair next time I am down there. I am not sure it has an engine.
What an amazing car I drove one the same year and the same silver body and seats.
It drove real nice and had real cold air-conditioning.
And it was a quick car.
Its a shame to see this one in this shape hope you all can save her.
It should be saved. A car with such low mileage has a lot of life in it.
That Late Model Corvair would be nice to resurrect. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Scott! We are looking into that Corvair.
I wonder if the clips were for holding up the headliner (before it completely disintegrated. I love that you did an 80s car. Need to do more of those for sure!
I think you're right about those clips. We try to have a lot of variety in the cars we don, but some just don't get much attention from the viewers.
Will be waiting for part 222222222222
When is a door not a door?
When it’s ajar. 😄
I didn’t catch who these country boys are, but they need to be in more of your videos.
Looking forward to part 2!
Hey David, it is great to hear from you! I love working with those guys. They are great people and are true car people.
Best ride ever. The base started with the Le Barons, then the New Yorkers, with the top end being the 5th Ave. Loose all of the computer crap. The rear ends are whinners and the rear leafs ALWAYS need helpers. There is fiber optics to ALL of the trim including the door lock. If you strip down the vinyl landau or even just pull the interior back side panels you will find a factory surprise.
The "weep" hole, aka freeze plug on the W pumps are a common occurrence. If no one has told you... On a 318, if U R changing a water pump... U had better swap the timing chain while you're there. They R notorious for crappy valve seals too. a puff of smoke when ya gas on it is a sure sign. Easy to fix though. If it has electronic choke, swap it for the Bi-Metal. With the 5th Aves the pin stripe matches the seat color. Doesn't matter if they R clothe, vinyl or leather.
You know these cars well. Does the timing chain need to be swapped due to the plastic gear? I have heard of that being a problem on 318s. Thanks for the info.
@@whattherust Nothing to do with the gears. the chains R ten miles long and subject to stretch. AND with the water pump off you are only four bolts away. for the pre Magnums U can get after market bolt on tensioners, but that is just something else that can break. The 318 isn't gonna win races, but once they are dialed in they will run forever. everything from the Le Baron, New Yorker to the 5th Ave R basically interchangeable. For Highway cruisin the 5th A is like riding a cloud.
Your eco solar generator the 3.0amp connector you are trying to think of is the usb plug, and the cigarette lighter type plug in Port is a12v power point my momma's 96 Ford f250 4x2 460bbf xl super cab long bed has one and so does my 2000 dodge ram laramie slt quad cab long bed 318 magnum V8 46 RH automatic overdrive transmission 1500 4x4, and i myself would say i would rather have the 318 over the 360 motor whether it is a la, or the magnum series motors my truck has..
Hey Richard and Christina I enjoyed the video I hate the water pump stopped working or I think you would drove it today that's ok I will be looking forward to part two
Thanks Dale. Part 2 will be good for sure.
The best Chrysler I had was a 78 codobra