A53 16L

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:48 pm

Come across this, its an A53 16L Dodge Colt
Its one of only 5 that were bought in by Mitsubishi/Chrysler (Australian Delivered)
Its one of only 2 that are still in existance out of the 5 that were bought in.

dirtjockey · Post by **dirtjockey** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:28 pm

are you sure there was only 5 brought in - I have one that was suppose to be Australian delivered - it's been a rally car for 95% of it's life - I bought it in 1990 - off a guy that had it for 14 years - it's in the stable to be rebuilt at some point in the future - can post up pictures so you know I'm not full of it.

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:32 pm

Im only going by information that i have been told so could be wrong.

dirtjockey · Post by **dirtjockey** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:47 pm

I guess it was a long time ago so who really knows - if ever you get bored and deciede you want to strip it down and part it out

- I bags the doors!

Tj. · Post by **Tj.** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:58 pm

damn thats a pretty little car.

i like that side stripe.

Nath76LA · Post by **Nath76LA** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:05 pm

Do you know if the owner used to work for Mitsubishi?

A few of us from the site were talking to a bloke from Adelaide, who was working on the Mitsubishi stand at last years Sydney motor show, who told us he had one and that he used to work for Mitsubishi.

I've always liked the 16L's and that's a very nice example. Ask him if he'd be keen to swap it for a GC Hardtop.

Nath

Nath76LA · Post by **Nath76LA** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:07 pm

Tj. wrote:damn thats a pretty little car.

i like that side stripe.

Yeah, I've been thinking about doing something like that side stripe on my hardtop.

Nath76LA · Post by **Nath76LA** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:25 pm

Disregard my first comment, just read your other post on it. Great car you've managed to pick up there.

davetrees · Post by **davetrees** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:41 pm

Weird that it's badged as a Dodge (unless that decal isn't original) ?

I'm guessing it's probably a NZ-spec car ? Tail-lights are different to the JDM ones.

dirtjockey · Post by **dirtjockey** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 9:51 pm

yep I'd agree with dave - mine has different taillights - they have a chrome surround around them.

77galantv6 · Post by **77galantv6** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:24 pm

twin exhaust tips on rear..... whats going on under the bonnet?

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:23 am

davetrees wrote:Weird that it's badged as a Dodge (unless that decal isn't original) ?

I'm guessing it's probably a NZ-spec car ? Tail-lights are different to the JDM ones.

Not origional decal or colour. It's ment to be 'Go Mango' simular to 'Hemi Orange' with a Red pin stripe.

dirtjockey wrote:yep I'd agree with dave - mine has different taillights - they have a chrome surround around them.

The tail light surround is chrome and the centre has been painted.

dirtjockey wrote:I guess it was a long time ago so who really knows - if ever you get bored and deciede you want to strip it down and part it out - I bags the doors!

Dont think i will be parting it out anytime soon.

Post by **A112H** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:58 am

So is it all running and rego'd??

Torana68 · Post by **Torana68** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:43 am

does it have an ADR plate?

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:44 am

Running yes, Rego no. will have in a week or two.
Needs a few things done to it, but still drivable.

ADR plate, No

Post by **A112H** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:51 am

Very nice, looks like I will have a sweet cruising partner when the hardtop is done. I think we should turn some heads

davetrees · Post by **davetrees** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:10 am

What year is it, just out of interest ?

Torana68 · Post by **Torana68** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:11 am

GB_BB4C wrote: ADR plate, No

no ADR plate (assuming its not been removed) means its not been officially imported by Chrysler, more likely imported by a Chrysler Dealer from NZ (looks like an NZ car???) No ADR plate can cause you issues even if you can prove previous rego

Edit Chrysler dealers did dodgy imports due to loop hole at the time and also to bring in Lancers before Chrysler did.....
Edit again May not be an NZ car as it has the Dodge/US type side markers, someone who Knows NZ cars better may be able to help, maybe it is a Dodge

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 8:06 pm

davetrees wrote:What year is it, just out of interest ?

rego papers say 1973, but no plate makes itt hard to determine if this is correct or not.

Torana68 wrote:
GB_BB4C wrote: ADR plate, No
no ADR plate (assuming its not been removed) means its not been officially imported by Chrysler, more likely imported by a Chrysler Dealer from NZ (looks like an NZ car???) No ADR plate can cause you issues even if you can prove previous rego

Edit Chrysler dealers did dodgy imports due to loop hole at the time and also to bring in Lancers before Chrysler did.....
Edit again May not be an NZ car as it has the Dodge/US type side markers, someone who Knows NZ cars better may be able to help, maybe it is a Dodge

No ADR can cause issues, yes. But have all the documentation and Exemption form for it.

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 4:46 am

vr4retrofit wrote:Very sly Mike, we were just talking about GB coupes the other day........

That one looks sweet as. Did it come with turbo rims?

Yeah, i was going to say something but wanted to make sure i got it first. The pix are of how i got it, so it came with the rim's.

davetrees · Post by **davetrees** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:10 pm

GB_BB4C wrote:rego papers say 1973, but no plate makes it hard to determine if this is correct or not

Should have a build plate, even if it has no Australian compliance plate ?

Either that, or the chassis no. should give the date if you know the codes .....

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:23 pm

Dunno the codes so if someone can help me know how to read it....

Torana68 · Post by **Torana68** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:49 pm

the chassis number is on the firewall behind the head , pretty sure thats for all markets except Australian made cars, check for a secondary chassis number on either strutt tower, or a US style vin on the dash top near a lower corner of the windscrean. it is a '73. Fairly sure only Oz cars had plates ( they were Chrysler plates) some (all??) Dodge and Plymouth had vin plate and a plate on the door but not like Chrysler Oz ones

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 3:22 pm

Only number is on the firewall behind the head. No other visable markings. No plates what so ever.

Can someone give me the decipher code and ill be able to tell ya exactly what it is as dont really wanna put the numbers up on the forum.
A53H-xxxxxx (x=number's - what do they stand for though)

Post by **A112H** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:32 pm

Pretty sure that the VIN is also the build number. So if yours is A53H-002156 then it is the 2156th A53 hardtop built.

Torana68 · Post by **Torana68** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:45 pm

GB_BB4C wrote: A53H-xxxxxx (x=number's - what do they stand for though)

"A53H" then the next 2 mean something (Dodge is A53H 9x xxxx think????) others are production number, dont have my books with me so i wont be able to check for at least 3 weeks.....

GB_BB4C · Post by **GB_BB4C** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:29 pm

Torana68 wrote:
GB_BB4C wrote: A53H-xxxxxx (x=number's - what do they stand for though)
"A53H" then the next 2 mean something (Dodge is A53H 9x xxxx think????) others are production number, dont have my books with me so i wont be able to check for at least 3 weeks.....

What about RA53H-070xxxx and A53H-102xxx. Whats with the 'R'.

If you could get back to me when ya have ya book that would be great.

Torana68 · Post by **Torana68** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:46 pm

What about RA53H-070xxxx and A53H-102xxx. Whats with the 'R'.

I think thats a NZ car, find someone from over there to look in an NZ factory book to confirm other comes up as '72 "custom" ? no other detail as yet

dirtjockey · Post by **dirtjockey** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:47 pm

I had a look at the number on my car it's A52 H0114885 - does this mean it's an earlier model or differnet engine size?

davetrees · Post by **davetrees** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:03 am

A51 = 1300 ( AI)
A52 = 1500 (AII)
A53 = 1600 (16L)
A54 = 1400 (14L)

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