1965 Belvedere Parts

["Robert Faunce" <rfaunce@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi -

	I am new to the group and this information may be old news to the
members but perhaps some may be interested.  After spending a long time
suffering with a driveline "wobble" on takeoff, I had my driveshaft balanced
with little improvement.  I had a mechanic try to rebuild the ball and
trunnion unit and I located a repair kit and boot (http://atlaschrys.com/)
but we concluded that it was probably beyond repair.  I was able to locate a
complete u-joint conversion driveshaft at
http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/Left-Column/Antique-Classics.html.  It
was $403 delivered to Maine, it fit perfectly and solved my problem.  I
think it was a good value.

	I had some work done on my 1965 Belvedere a few years ago.
Everything was done in metal except a portion of the wheel arches because,
at that time, replacement wheel arches were not available (or at least I
couldn't find them).  I went ahead with the work with the intention of
redoing the wheel arches with metal if I found replacement parts.  I since
found them at http://www.rustrepair.com/clips/BELVEDERE-64-FURY-63.HTM.  A
set of driver and passenger side wheel arches cost me about $300 delivered
and they look great.  I am waiting until the snow melts to have them
installed by the shop.

	Finally, I was plagued by a bad heater control valve.  The local
radiator shop said that they were hard to get and their experience with
rebuilt HCVs was bad.  After a lot of calling, I found NORS HCVs for $100
and NOS HCVs for $150 at http://classicautoair.com/.  I don't think they are
shown on their website so you need to call.  Given how old the heaters are
on our cars and the fact that HCVs are, to my knowledge, manufactured
anymore, it is worth it to buy one while they are still available.  I
installed my NORS HCV without removing the heater and with little mess.

	I saw where one of the club members was asking about convertible
tops.  I purchased a top from
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/convertible/1379/1964-65-Plymouth-Belveder
e a couple of years ago and had it installed last year.  The top is
absolutely beautiful and a good value at $299.95.  I have installed them in
the past with mixed results so I went to a top shop this time and it worked
out well.  One word of caution - the sides of my top extend ever so slightly
over the tops of the front windows so when I open and close the doors, I put
the window down slightly to clear the top.  I am not sure what the deal is
but it looks great so I live with it.  I got a perfect well liner in the
right color at
http://www.profitautointeriors.com/products/Plymouth/Belvedere/6465-B-BODY-C
onvertible-WELL-LINER/367524/WL64CRW0016.html for $130 including shipping.
I know of one company that sells a correct boot with hidden snaps
pre-installed.  It fit perfectly the first time I tried.  If anyone is
interested I will try to remember the contact information.


					Bob Faunce



-----Original Message-----
From: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gary H.
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 8:09 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Welcome new member - 1965 Belvedere II convertible

Welcome to the 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse to Bob!

Below is his introduction. 
 
Thanks,
Gary H

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I have owned a 1965 Belvedere II convertible since 1982 and live in Maine.
Bob


 

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