1964 Sport Fury - Father-Son Project - Engine Starts after 25 Years

Hello Everyone!

I joined the group 3 years ago and have followed a good many of the threads. Unlike many of you, I haven't owned 1960's vintage cars, and therefore do not have experience working on them. The collective knowledge in the group is priceless and I’ve learned much. Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge and especially to the group founders for having the foresight to preserve this information for future generations!

So, after 3 years of membership, its time for me to contribute to the group. Here is the link to a youtube video I made recently documenting a big milestone in our project. Have a look and know, each of you, through your shared posts, can take some credit. First Start Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VrUlzmM-AE

The backstory of our project is outlined in the video. Here are a few key points about the project.

1964 Plymouth Sport Fury

HP 383-4 B-Series (All numbers Matching)

Serial Number 3441196068

One family owner (Inherited)

Stored in basement for 25 years without being started

My Son’s short-term goal - make it drivable

Checklist of things we have done

Spark plugs - done

Plug Wires - done (MSD)

New Points or Pertronix upgrade - done (Pertronix)

Ballast Resister - done

Distributor Cap - done

Rotor button - done

Coil - done

Battery - done

Fuel tank and sending unit - done

Fuel pump - done

Clean-out fuel lines - done

Fuel filter - done

Carter 3611s Carburetor Rebuild - kit ordered and rebuild complete

Add Lucas Trans treatment to lubricate seals - done

Replace Thermostat - done

Turn engine over with Marvin Mystery Oil - Done

Start Engine - Initial start (5 sec) - done

Verify oil light goes out on initial start - done

New Tires - BFG Radial T/A RWL 225R14 - done

Wheel Rims - sand and repaint - done

Change oil/filter - done

By-pass heater core (in case the core leaks) - done

Clean radiator - not done (too many leaks) Had to replace with new after market radiator

Have new keys made - Partial - Ignition key done. Searching for trunk blanks

Checklist of things we need to do

Transmission reverse test - not done

Change gear oil in differential - not done

Replace light bulbs and flashers - not done

Transmission fluid/filter change - not done

Brakes - not done

Master Cylinder - not done

Brake booster - not done

My son and I are appreciative for any suggestions or tips to improve or checklist to insure this is a safe and reliable daily driver.

In closing, thank you again for sharing your knowledge!

1964 Fury starts after 25 years

Best Regards,

Chris

AKA Breezerhead