Took my Chrysler to highway speeds for the first time...

"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44) 07/25/2014 at 20:45 • Filed to: Peggy_the_Chrysler

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This thing has power! For a big barge of a thing the 383 really freaking hauls! The sketchy pinion bearings had me staying below 40 mph but I had them fixed it was time for the open highway! But I did have a bit of a problem that I'd like your advice on.

This thing is freaking everywhere when the road gets bumpy. Cracks, potholes and manhole covers send this thing all over the lane. It's on fresh radial tires and the suspension is all good and tight. Perhaps it needs an alignment?

Other than that, it's the single most relaxing driving experience I've ever had. Effortless power, big-block burble in the background, cool air rushing up you leg from the floor vent and the smoothest ride this side of a vintage Rolls Royce. This thing is a mile muncher. (Even if it gets about 9 mpg)

Brian Silvestro > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/25/2014 at 20:49

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Class for days in that thing.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/25/2014 at 20:55

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Now that's a brake pedal. My god that thing looks huge.

Pixel > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/25/2014 at 21:01

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Alignment would be my first thought. At a guess you have too much toe in, that makes a car really darty.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Pixel 07/25/2014 at 21:06

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My thoughts too, maybe the suspension when compressed makes the toe go farther in, making the car sketchy.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 07/25/2014 at 21:10

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It's gotta be huge when you're stopping 4,500 pounds with manual 4-wheel drums!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Brian Silvestro 07/25/2014 at 21:11

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Thanks man, it's a fun boat.

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Pixel 07/25/2014 at 21:11

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Time to align it I guess

TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/25/2014 at 21:12

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Porsche style ignition?

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > TheLOUDMUSIC- Put it in H! 07/25/2014 at 21:14

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Keys on the left for quicker Le Mans starts

Birddog > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/25/2014 at 21:33

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I would go for alignment first then I'd check the wheels themselves.

A former friend of mine had a similar issue with a 70 Marquis.

It turned out that the "runout", for lack of a better term was out of spec.

The wheels just wore out basically.

A new set of wheels and it was like a new car.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/26/2014 at 00:57

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Totally digging your adventure with that ride, and how much you're enjoying it! Thanks for posting.

Buick Mackane > cletus44 aka Clayton Seams 07/26/2014 at 02:48

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It would be nice if you told us the model and year of your Chrysler. And maybe a photo of the car.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Buick Mackane 07/26/2014 at 04:34

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it's a '70 newport

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Buick Mackane 07/26/2014 at 08:01

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I post my car up all the time haha but it's a 1969 Chrysler Newport with a 3832BBL. I bought it for $1,700/

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > NotUnlessRoundIsFunny 07/26/2014 at 08:03

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Thanks! People seem to really like this car. I know I do!

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Birddog 07/26/2014 at 08:04

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Interesting. The wheels are 45 year-old MoPar steelies so it's possible.