Re: survivor?

That's the point of the term! The particular car was well taken care of and survived the weather, body shops, Modifiers, re builders, & so on & so on and is in it's original as delivered state. Your car is still around and in good shape, but it did not survive, You!! Not a put down, not a rant, but a legitimate question not hate mail, just the reality or understanding of the term.

Herb

1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale

1959 Coronet 326 Poly

1961 Belvedere Custom Suburban Wagon 318 Poly

1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer Wagon 318 Poly

1963 Fury 2D/HT 7.0L

1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361

1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440

1979 Dodge Aspen R/T Sport Wagon 360

1999 Durango SLT 5.9L

2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L

St. Louis, MO.

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-------Original Message-------

From: Cory Rempel

Date: 2/6/2012 5:51:58 PM

To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: survivor?

Now this may seem like a completely retarded question, but why is the term "survivor" given to only original cars that are in "pristine" condition? Technically isn't any car that reaches a certain age, and is still driving around, a survivor?

Take my 65 Polara for example. It's mostly original with the exception the drivers door, front seat and most of the power train. I say most of the the power train cuz the centre section of the original tranny is intact. Replaced 318 with a 440 and had to use the original "gear box" between the big block bell housing and tail shaft. Oh and the rims and tires are not original either.

So because these few things are not OEM pieces, does that mean my car has not "survived"? Better yet, is my car worth less because I've improved it by adding a bigger engine or putting better looking rims and rubber on it? I guess I'm just sick of people putting so much stock in to the concept of originality.

Thanks for reading my rant. I'm looking forward to your hate mail.

Cory Rempel
65 Polara 440/727