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When I bought it, the radiator was clogged up badly, a simple trip to the local junkyard solved it.
The Holley 2210 carburetor caused problems, popped the power valve, but again, I bought a Junkyard part, a Carter BBD, only problem with that is the float level was too high, but that's fixed.
The latest thing was the ignition switch. Junkyard again.
Also I've broken the drivers door handle, but that will be fixed.
This car has the most room I've ever seen. It rides like a dream, never before have I had such a smooth ride.
This car has never let me down.
Surprisingly, it doesn't eat too much gas, probably due to the 2 barrel carburetor.
A bit of trivia for you, this car was used in "The Blues Brothers" Although theirs supposedly had the 440 in it.
I believe that the 440 was an option on the police model that was used in the movie.
Yes, the one used in the blues bros. had the police package that was used on these in real life, which included the 440. I drove a few of these so equipped. Thus, it is so.
I bought a 1974 monaco in may of 2002, and it had 53000 miles. I have now 70000 and drove it from nova scotia to alberta. It drove excellent and burnt only 3 quarts of oil.
Excellent car.
My family had a '74 Monaco station wagon, a town and country version with many luxury options. Ours had a 400 2-barrel, which wasn't exactly fast, but provided good power for such a heavy car. It was a great winter car, always started on even the most bitterly cold northern Wisconsin mornings, and it was very sure-footed in the snow. We had it 2nd or 3rd hand, and when the power options quit working (i.e. power windows, power locks, power seats, A/C), it wasn't pleasant. However, it was a very smooth car that gave a very good ride, and had plenty of power even when loaded down. It makes me wish they still made station wagons because the interior of that car was cavernous compared to a mini-van.
I have a 1975 Royal Monaco that I bought from a local Police Dept. with 96000 miles. It has a 400/2 barrel, and the Carter BBL does a fine job. But I only get around 12 MPG. Is this about average? I have considered buying a new holley 2 barrel or just going for the 4 bbl. Other than iffy gas mileage, it is a great car and really justifies my being a mopar man.
The 1974 Dodge Monaco was indeed the Blues Mobile, and it had the 440 cubic inch plant. As someone who's seen the movie countless times, it had slight differences, with cop tires, suspension, and shocks.
I love the 1974 Dodge Monaco's. I have been looking for one. I specifically want one with the 440 V8 in it. I never knew that they were that reliable! :)
I have a 74 monaco, replica of the bluesmobile. To make it an exact replica, I had to purchase a 75 royal monaco, remove the 440 engine, and drop it in the 74 body, runs great.
The monaco was indeed offered with a 440 magnum V8, but this was factory special order only. most went to law enforcement or cab firms and consequently got driven into the ground and few survive today. I think the film "blues brothers" demolished a good 1000 cars.
Most had the 360 or 400 Ci motor. A 440 is worth tracking down though for the performance, if you can live with 8 mpg!
I bought a 1974 Bluesmobile Dodge Monaco last year in London, England and have been trying to get parts for it, to no avail. The windscreeen is cracked, the gearbox kaput and yet it drives like a dream! Currently I have it stored in a garage awaiting repair. Can't wait to gert it on the road as this is absolutely unique in the UK.
I love those economy cars!!
To the poster running a monaco in the uk- do you ever get p'ed off with people saying "how many gallons to the mile does that do, then?" good luck with it- as far as the gearbox is concerned one of the mopar specialists in "classic american" should be able to help you.
Hello there. I'm just trying to help a good friend. Looking for a windshield wiper knob for his 1975 Royal Monaco. Hope somebody can help me. please contact me at polinnov@avantel.net.
I was a big fan of the styling of the 1971-72 General Motors cars, especially the bubble rear window on the 4 door hardtops.
I owned a 72 Chevy Caprice. When I first saw the 1974 Monaco I thought Chrysler outdid General Motors with that entire styling theme. It looked just like a Buick updated for a model year change; It looked like a better Buick than a Buick.
The Dodge had all the unique Mopar engineering features of course.
I thought the front ends of the 74 full size Plymouths looked like imitation Oldsmobile. This could be because Chrysler did a study in the early 70s and found that Oldsmobile owners had the highest satisfaction rate of all the American cars.
The 74 Monaco didn't sell well as it was introduced just when the 73-74 gas crisis hit. I thought Chrysler ruined the looks of the subsequent 75 onwards models.