Chrysler Cordoba

Zthirty4NISMO · 12-17-2018, 11:56 AM

So a little update. We had been trying to get it started late this summer into fall but never could get it to fire without starter fluid into the carb but then wouldn't stay running anyways. First we tried the fuel filter as it wasn't pumping gas up top. Filter seemed crappy but a new one didn't fix it. Then we went with a new fuel pump even though the one on it is only a few years old. During that process we discovered the short rubber line that begins after the hard line coming from the tank to the fuel filter was completely mangled so fuel was leaking. I guess after 40+ years stuff goes to sh!t. One we replaced that sure enough we had fuel up top. Hard to keep running smoothly though, need to control the throttle by hand so it definitely needs work. I'm going to try and get some pics here soon enough.

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SouthArk370Z · 12-17-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zthirty4NISMO

... One we replaced that sure enough we had fuel up top. Hard to keep running smoothly though, need to control the throttle by hand so it definitely needs work. ...

I'd start with new plugs, cap, and rotor. Might as well replace the plug wires while your at it. #2 on my list would be to rebuild the carb. #3 is a compression check.

Rusty · 12-22-2018, 01:18 PM

Plugs, cap, rotor, plug wires, carb rebuild, replace ALL rubber hoses, vacuum and fuel.

Desert Rat · 12-27-2018, 03:26 PM

The Chargers and later, the Magnums were pretty much the same car save for a few cosmetic differences. I was close friends with a girl in college that had a '78 Magnum with T-tops, and another guy had a '75 Charger - both had the same chassis and mostly the same body as the Cordobas.

They were coined "Personal Luxury Cars' back in the 70s and competed directly with the Monte Carlos, Thunderbirds, and Cougars of the day. All had long hoods, 2 doors, a relatively cramped back seat (especially given the size of the cars), and they were big heavy boats with emissions choked V8s that were a shadow of the muscle car era that they followed. Still, I have a soft spot for 70s cars and trucks since I'm 48 and that's what most of us drove back in the late 80s. I still have a '77 Ford 4x4 shortbed F150.

I too remember the Ricardo Monteblan ads touting the "fine Corinthian leather", (a term that's completely made up by Chrysler, BTW)....lol. I always joked about how many Corinthians they had to skin to upholster a Cordoba....haha

I think the market is going to build on these 70s cars. You see it at the auctions. For one thing, not many survived the demolition derby scene, or the east coast salt. Since they weren't that well made to begin with, a lot just got scrapped instead of maintained / Restored. Their rarity I think will drive value. As for restoration parts, google is your friend. I'm sure there's some things available, and I'm sure somethings are nearly unobtanium, but I think that given the sentimental value of the car with you and your Dad, it would be worth exploring.

Rusty · 12-27-2018, 05:17 PM

Back in the '80's. You couldn't get the carbs or the rebuild kits for the 426 Hemi with the inline 2 4bbls. So a lot of them was switched over to a single Holley 4bbl. Starting in the 2000's. Mopar started producing the carbs and kits again.

12-17-2018, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zthirty4NISMO Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Dakota Posts: 221 Drives: DRKNITE Rep Power: 12	So a little update. We had been trying to get it started late this summer into fall but never could get it to fire without starter fluid into the carb but then wouldn't stay running anyways. First we tried the fuel filter as it wasn't pumping gas up top. Filter seemed crappy but a new one didn't fix it. Then we went with a new fuel pump even though the one on it is only a few years old. During that process we discovered the short rubber line that begins after the hard line coming from the tank to the fuel filter was completely mangled so fuel was leaking. I guess after 40+ years stuff goes to sh!t. One we replaced that sure enough we had fuel up top. Hard to keep running smoothly though, need to control the throttle by hand so it definitely needs work. I'm going to try and get some pics here soon enough. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Zingston likes this. __________________ 2014 370Z NISMO #0543 - Magnetic Black on Black on Black Always Dry \|\| AROSPEED \|\| Covercraft \|\| CoverKing \|\| EVO-R \|\| Fast Intentions \|\| FilterMag \|\| NISMO \|\| ONEighty \|\| Prismatic Powders \|\| RJM Performance \|\| The370Z.com \|\| Trackspec \|\| ZSPEC Design \|\| ZSPEED Performance \|\| Z1 Motorsports \|\| Panaflex Carbon Ceramic Tint

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Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,571 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	Back in the '80's. You couldn't get the carbs or the rebuild kits for the 426 Hemi with the inline 2 4bbls. So a lot of them was switched over to a single Holley 4bbl. Starting in the 2000's. Mopar started producing the carbs and kits again. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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12-27-2018, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3366	The Chargers and later, the Magnums were pretty much the same car save for a few cosmetic differences. I was close friends with a girl in college that had a '78 Magnum with T-tops, and another guy had a '75 Charger - both had the same chassis and mostly the same body as the Cordobas. They were coined "Personal Luxury Cars' back in the 70s and competed directly with the Monte Carlos, Thunderbirds, and Cougars of the day. All had long hoods, 2 doors, a relatively cramped back seat (especially given the size of the cars), and they were big heavy boats with emissions choked V8s that were a shadow of the muscle car era that they followed. Still, I have a soft spot for 70s cars and trucks since I'm 48 and that's what most of us drove back in the late 80s. I still have a '77 Ford 4x4 shortbed F150. I too remember the Ricardo Monteblan ads touting the "fine Corinthian leather", (a term that's completely made up by Chrysler, BTW)....lol. I always joked about how many Corinthians they had to skin to upholster a Cordoba....haha I think the market is going to build on these 70s cars. You see it at the auctions. For one thing, not many survived the demolition derby scene, or the east coast salt. Since they weren't that well made to begin with, a lot just got scrapped instead of maintained / Restored. Their rarity I think will drive value. As for restoration parts, google is your friend. I'm sure there's some things available, and I'm sure somethings are nearly unobtanium, but I think that given the sentimental value of the car with you and your Dad, it would be worth exploring.