MOPARTY SURVIVORS
The Survivors displays started in 1997 to showcase original unrestored cars. These were cars that were usually overlooked at shows because they didn't appear as nice as the restored cars present. Mopar Survivors are display only, no competition, meant to offer people a glimpse of what cars were like straight from the factory.
Our father Mel Major had come up with the idea after becoming frustrated with having to explain why his car wasn't perfect any time he took it anywhere. Striving for 85% original body, paint, interior and driveline, the Survivor criteria for our displays was established. Expected maintenance items such as tires, some exhaust, belts, hoses are ok, as is minor accident body repair. Rust work and body panel replacement is not preferred.
Mel's idea for the Survivor displays was to get like-minded individuals together to showcase their cars and have a good time.
We are always looking for new vehicles for the displays which MoParty is a fairly new addition.
MISSION: The first objective is to preserve the nice old MOPARS and
gather them together for reference displays to show them as they were years ago.
The second objective is to get all of the owners together
for the displays to have fun and enjoy their MOPARS.
This is not a club with a membership. Any Mopar that meets
the criteria, and would like to attend a show, can sign
up. There is not, and will not be any competition within this group.
CRITERIA: UNRESTORED / UNRESTIFIED MOPARS at least
25 years old, striving for 80% each; of the paint, interior, and drive
train. Must be as “factory installed or applied”. It does not mean repainted
to the correct color or rebuilt to the original specifications.
We want the display to present each vehicle to best represent it the way it is
after Surviving all these years. Maintenance and normal repairs are
acceptable as well as minimal accident repair. Rust repair is not acceptable.
Component replacement; such as belts, hoses, exhaust, tires, etc. are
expected as safety or maintenance is necessary.
To maintain a high quality display, we recommend replacing components
with similar items such as correct tire type and size, correct battery, stock
appearing exhaust, correct hose clamps, belts, etc.
If your Mopar is going to participate in one of these displays, we will ask
for two pictures and a short story of it’s history and how it survived over the
years. This will become part of the display.
Cars actively for sale cannot participate.
If you have any questions, please ask.
Anyone wanting information on Mopar Survivor Displays or interest in participating can contact Gregg Major at 814-853-3264 call or text and mkmajor@verizon.net via email.