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ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4044 Location: Connecticut | Installed the cardboard trunk panels in my 58 Plymouth. (Trunk Panels Right Side x-small.jpg) (Trunk Panels x-small.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Trunk Panels Right Side x-small.jpg (81KB - 428 downloads) Trunk Panels x-small.jpg (81KB - 390 downloads) | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | ....You cheated. | ||
hemidenis |
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Expert Posts: 3891 Location: Northen Virginia | Ron that looks like a piece of s**tt!.........Just kidding great job, look very nice, are Gary repros? I started my car today after 2 moths, It run almost instantly with the new AFB and POINTS AND CONDENSER back on the car. All the 12 radio preset memories were gone. | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Denis, the trunk liners are two pieces, that are riveted together. It IS a bitch to maneuver the section-piece around/behind the driver's side fuel filler tube. As Doc Soto has said, removing the fuel filler tube is (supposed to be!) a simple operation, which would/will allow the driver's side panel to be installed, behind that tube, incurring no damage to the trunk cardboard liner. Edited by d500neil 2009-09-03 5:02 PM | ||
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Shiit; I just deleted my follow-up message! If I recall, I said that I had not, up above here, posted a view of my car's passenger side cardboard liner, as the trunk hinge had badly cut into its notched-out area, which is/are 'cut' too short to allow the hinge to pass through the cardboard liner(s). I said that, from looking at Ron's passenger side cardboard notch-out area, that it looks to be LONG enough to allow the hood hinge to pass through it, but that the notch might not be WIDE enough to allow such passage, without damaging that section. I then said that because my car is not freshly restored and/or a trailer queen, I have not been overly concerned about the significant ripping on the passenger side, and the slight ripping over on the driver's side(as seen in my pics, above). I finished by saying that I know that I can repair those ripped-areas by using careful measurement, a straight edge, and a VERY sharp utility knife, to enlarge the notched-out areas on the cardboard panels (altho I would really only have ONE good chance to do those cuts, neatly and correctly !). Yes, Denis, Gary Goers makes-up these trunk cardboard liners. A great view, of an OEM PLY trunk liner is seen, over on our Craigslist message board, on the new-recent "57 Belvedere " thread. Edited by d500neil 2009-09-03 5:28 PM | ||
1959Dodge |
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Expert Posts: 2244 Location: Yorba Linda, Ca | We took both Dodges, 59 Convertible , and 64 Polara 500, to a car show in Solvang. about a 3 hour drive each way. Weather was hot but both Dodges "Kept their Cool" 413 in the 64 and 400 in the 59. That is the good news, the bad news is that I "Donated a 59 Spinner hubcat" on the way up to Solvang. Does anybody know where I can get another one , before I put wire wheels on it and (tick off Neil) Thanks for your help!!! Gary | ||
suburban61 |
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Expert Posts: 1480 Location: Australia | ordered my ball joints and control arm bushes... 17 days to go before my sub goes to the paint shop adriana | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | It's nice to know that I have such an on-going influence on your life. | ||
1959Dodge |
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Expert Posts: 2244 Location: Yorba Linda, Ca | Lay off the "Mushie Stuff" Neil, and find me a hubcap Kwik----Thanks Gary | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | Gary, an original is worth a fortune. An entire set from the aftermarket would be cheaper! Good luck- | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | An original in very good driver-condition might cost $100-$150, "depending...", but, that's not a 'fortune', and there are quite a few spare real 59 spinners on the market and/or in private hands. Agree: for your car, go re-pops. | ||
Doctor DeSoto |
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Location: Parts Unknown | I think this is just the excuse we need to reskin that 59 into a 58 and go with the much better looking hubcaps ! | ||
1959Dodge |
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Expert Posts: 2244 Location: Yorba Linda, Ca | I like the hubcaps, there is one on ebay , so trying to get Börje to get it for me , as I'm not an evil bayer. I would do wire wheels before I did after market hubcaps,(the wire wheels were an option for the 59 Dodge) and most the aftermarket spinners that look like mine are 15 inchers, I have 14 inch wheels and 14" disc brakes up front. Thanks for the inputs! Gary | ||
hecksheads |
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Regular Posts: 59 Location: N.W. FL | I bought some cheap Pep Boys radials then took my grinder to them and made my own wide whites. | ||
1960fury |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7417 Location: northern germany | hecksheads - 2009-09-04 5:24 PM I bought some cheap Pep Boys radials then took my grinder to them and made my own wide whites. great! how did you grind the sidewall to a smooth surface?! Edited by 1960fury 2009-09-04 5:37 PM | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | What happens, on some thin-white wall tires, is that the manufacturer applies a 'raised' layer of blackwall over a large area of whitewall, to produce the subject, exposed, thin-wall area. A person (and at least one company, which did this for me, on H's prior set of tires) , can grind-off the raised black-wall layer, exposing the WWW area. The PROBLEM (one, anyway), with this protocol is that the underlying tire oils will leach out of the tire core and discolor the newly exposed white areas. The cola-looking discoloration can be periodically removed with scouring powder, but it is something that will continue to occur/develop on the tires. NICE job, though, Franklin! Edited by d500neil 2009-09-04 5:56 PM | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Again, anyone interested in this protocol needs to look for a thin white wall that is covered by a raised black wall section. A lot of tires (like the late lamented Goodyear Arrivas) had their white areas be raised-up, above the level of the sidewall of the tires (either by formulation, or removal/grinding-off of the 'extra' non-needed white area; you can't do anything to increase those type-tires' WWW effect. AND, of course, if you are going to the time/expense to do this deal, you need to find the correct size of the radial tire which is as close to that of our cars, as possible. Edited by d500neil 2009-09-04 6:00 PM | ||
B/G 61 |
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Expert Posts: 2612 Location: Parts Unknown | Anyone ever use that "white-wall paint" ?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&ite... I am always tempted to try it . . . | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Port-A-Walls, Yikey! | ||
hecksheads |
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Regular Posts: 59 Location: N.W. FL | I used 36 grit discs on a 4 1/2" grinder then went over it with an orbital sander to smooth it out. The results are OK but when you're on a budget like me, it'll have to do. | ||
brdtee |
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Veteran Posts: 264 Location: Pieksamaki, Finland, Europe | Finished the rear brake drum restoration. Slightly sandblasted, then smoothed out the tread band inside and painted other areas black with heavy-duty brake paint. (brake-drum-restoration.jpg) Attachments ---------------- brake-drum-restoration.jpg (26KB - 373 downloads) | ||
wizard |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13055 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | That's a good work you've done there! Looks just as new! | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Those look like the good old 11 x 3" persuasion, unless that's some sort of optical illusion. | ||
Bart_59_Dodge |
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Expert Posts: 1443 Location: Oconomowoc Wi | :wince: :wince: :wince: :wince: Was unsuccessful locating a source for a new Clock Adjustment cable for my '59 Dodge.... Edited by Bart_59_Dodge 2009-09-05 9:55 PM | ||
lawrence |
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Expert Posts: 3951 Location: Bama | Looks like you'll have to call Old Faithful. The Big M. | ||
narleycharlie |
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Expert Posts: 1812 Location: Slidell La. | Installed a new radiator this week , with a new 170 degree tstat . Temp has been mild the past 2 weeks or so (unusual) but it has been in the 70s and80s , so I haven t been able to put it to a good test . Usually when I run it hard on the interstate , the temp goes up and stays up , so far after a hard run , it ll go up to 190 and back down to 170 pretty fast . Ordered it for a 69 Newport from advance auto parts and lo and behold it came in as an aluminum rad . Wasn t so happy when I opened my new box , but then figured WTF and painted it black . Pretty good deal I thought at 250.00 US dollars . (IMGP0948.JPG) (IMGP0949.JPG) (IMGP0950.JPG) Attachments ---------------- IMGP0948.JPG (60KB - 381 downloads) IMGP0949.JPG (56KB - 385 downloads) IMGP0950.JPG (55KB - 362 downloads) | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4044 Location: Connecticut | Photographed my car. The 19th century building is a former girls' school that is now an assisted living center. (Front View x-small.jpg) (Front View Closeup x-small.jpg) (Side View x-small.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Front View x-small.jpg (135KB - 366 downloads) Front View Closeup x-small.jpg (141KB - 380 downloads) Side View x-small.jpg (149KB - 370 downloads) | ||
1959Dodge |
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Expert Posts: 2244 Location: Yorba Linda, Ca | That's a nice plymouth Ronbo but what happened to The Dodge convertible---(beginning to wonder if we will see it in our lifetimes) ? Gary | ||
BigBlockMopar |
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Expert Posts: 3575 Location: Netherlands | d500neil - 2009-09-04 5:51 PM AND, of course, if you are going to the time/expense to do this deal, you need to find the correct size of the radial tire which is as close to that of our cars, as possible. That would be a 60-series tire then right Neil? I had a shot at tire-grinding once. I used a cheap and worn 'General' tire with raised white lettering. After grinding I found the white beneath the black didn't match up right so the tire looked junk 'again'. Read CHEAP! Since then I've painted whitewalls on a set of tires which looked very good. I used the paint from the guy from Iceland which is called (duh) "White Tire Paint"... http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/other/tirepaint.htm | ||
des5758 |
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Veteran Posts: 152 Location: Vara Sweden | Not a car but i work on this desoto 57 rear end in my shop. I make this fore my wifes cafe (aa 005.JPG) (aa 007.JPG) (aa 008.JPG) Attachments ---------------- aa 005.JPG (78KB - 358 downloads) aa 007.JPG (72KB - 365 downloads) aa 008.JPG (70KB - 369 downloads) | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | Took the beater to a little show in downtown Dallas. Cruised around with my dad a little bit. I know it's too low and rusty, it's still fun. Edited by 57burb 2009-09-08 2:48 PM | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Danny, I hope that those aren't expensive tires, because you've got some serious NEGATIVE camber wear going on with them due to the car being slammed, like it is. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | Nearly $800/set and I've already been through a pair. They were bias-plys though. The new set are all radials and it drives a ton better and are wearing better. I have a friend custom-making some upper control arms when it cools off. Edited by 57burb 2009-09-08 4:48 PM | ||
BigBlockMopar |
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Expert Posts: 3575 Location: Netherlands | Does he make them from ice or what? | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | $800.00 is what a set of Diamondbacks cost. The new UCA's, will, hopefully, allow for at LEAST 1.5 degrees of positive Caster, without affecting the Camber adjustment, too. POS-Caster provides for self-centering action; 2 degrees would be very nice to get. | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | $800 is also what a set of BFG radials cost from Coker. It's just been hot in the area lately, and when a friend says he'll do a freebie, you're kinda on his timetable ya know? I'm not in a huge rush, I'm going to rebuild everything else while it's down. | ||
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Expert Posts: 2679 | 57burb - 2009-09-08 2:46 PM Took the beater to a little show in downtown Dallas. Cruised around with my dad a little bit. I know it's too low and rusty, it's still fun. Nice ride, and she dont look that bad, the wheels look awesome!! Today I worked on my gauge assembly, making it out of wood, will have Tach, volt and water temp gauges..... Edited by 59CRL 2009-09-08 6:54 PM | ||
d500neil |
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Exner Expert 19,174 posts. Neil passed away 18 Sep 2015. You will be missed, Neil! Posts: 19146 Location: bishop, ca | Greg, I forget if the 59's have a removable fascia plate surrounding the gauges, but, if they do (similar to the 57-58 Dodge), you could custom trim that fascia plate to act as a surround/face plate for your three extra gauges, and still use your wooden piece as a housing for the gauges. I've toyed with this idea for extra gauges (tach/trans oil temp--or pressure--/fuel pressure/vacuum) on my car, too, and would use a spare '57 gauge fascia plate, that I've got, to make the installation look like OEM. | ||
B/G 61 |
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Expert Posts: 2612 Location: Parts Unknown | 57burb - 2009-09-08 2:46 PM Took the beater to a little show in downtown Dallas. Cruised around with my dad a little bit. I know it's too low and rusty, it's still fun. As a rule, I say the higher the better, HOWEVER . . . That thing looks AWESOME !!! Once you get the front a little more in line I say drive it as is - SUPER KOOL ! ! ! | ||
catman |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 781 Location: Montreal, Canada | Actually, I would leave it as it is. Real mean machine. For me this the real Christine spirit. KKKOOOOOLLLLL KAT !!!!! | ||
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1049 Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | 57burb - 2009-09-09 9:46 AM $800 is also what a set of BFG radials cost from Coker. ....or about $120 each for THE correct Goodyear Custom Super Cushion tire, like your car was built for on the assembly line....made in USA.... from Kelsey Tires. Glenn. | ||
old mopar guy |
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Expert Posts: 1508 Location: new york | Ronbo The 58 looks SWELL Nice photos , I would like to see my 58 that color! I think it would do it justice... HAPPY MOTORING! Victor... | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | FURY - 2009-09-08 7:33 PM ....or about $120 each for THE correct Goodyear Custom Super Cushion tire, like your car was built for on the assembly line....made in USA.... from Kelsey Tires. Glenn. Show me where, Glenn. I'd gladly buy them for that price. I'm just using a round figure based on price/tax/shipping. But $120 is still a good deal cheaper than I paid and I do need another set for the Chrysler. Going to run bias plys on it, but not in the stock sizes. Thanks. | ||
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Expert Posts: 2679 | d500neil - 2009-09-08 7:43 PM Greg, I forget if the 59's have a removable fascia plate surrounding the gauges, but, if they do (similar to the 57-58 Dodge), you could custom trim that fascia plate to act as a surround/face plate for your three extra gauges, and still use your wooden piece as a housing for the gauges. I've toyed with this idea for extra gauges (tach/trans oil temp--or pressure--/fuel pressure/vacuum) on my car, too, and would use a spare '57 gauge fascia plate, that I've got, to make the installation look like OEM. Good idea, that would look really nice, with a factory face plate, but lots of luck finding one lying around.... | ||
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Regular Posts: 75 | Well, I cleaned up the new set of tail lights that were given to me for free! One is broken, and one has a small crack in it. But they are in great condition, not faded at all. No major scratches either. I also made a deal to buy a '59 DeSoto sedan. I posted about it in the Parts section. (If anyone has any needs PM me with them...) Also discussed buying a '71 Imperial coupe. Has a 350hp 440 in it. Figure it might be fun in Virgil, my '57 wagon. So even though I didn't do anything technically with my FL car. I did get some things going for it's future... CaptCarl | ||
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | Oh yeah, meant to tell you guys to take a look at the "spacers" I used between my skis. Any Mopar guy should know what they are pretty quick! | ||
5859 |
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Expert Posts: 2932 Location: Lemoore CA | I can't see them very well, they kind of look like master cylinder pistons. | ||
Kenny J. |
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Inactive by user's request Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | Danny, here's the '57 tailgate I mentioned. It has some rust, but is not eaten through, other than a few bubbles along the lower seam. The rest is surface rust, which isn't deep at all. It does, however, have some dents in the same spot as yours. This is how I received this tailgate, other than me removing the bumpers for where the tailgate touches the rear bumper. I needed those for my black wagon. The crank assembly was already broken and regulator is still inside. There were no interior panels, nor glass. K. (tailgate01.jpg) (tailgate02.jpg) Attachments ---------------- tailgate01.jpg (68KB - 370 downloads) tailgate02.jpg (58KB - 379 downloads) | ||
Kenny J. |
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Inactive by user's request Location: Las Vegas, Nevada | The tailgate is yours for the asking. BTW, next time you are in Downtown Dallas, park one of your '57s along the McKinney Avenue streetcar line and take a photo of one of the vintage streetcars passing your ride. K. | ||
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Location: Parts Unknown | Been having a helluva time trying to wrap up my footing forms for the shop. Have a testy neighbor on one side, so some double-extra certain adjustments were made to make sure that side of the building is exactly at the setback. On the opposite side, I have to keep a driveway operational - which is giving me fits - it has been narrowed to just over seven feet and is undermined further to fit the required footing forms. The amount of dirt produced from the trenches overwhelms the property and it is getting to be a mad dash to get this foundation poured and get all this dirt back in as backfill. From there it is all downhill, standing walls, etc. There will be space to park the cars and move about. As is, it is either a deep trench or a huge mountain of dirt ! Tonight I fabbed up another 80 feet of forms and got them in the hole. All the steel in on site. Just gotta get the last 80 feet or so of forms in and tied together, then drop steel, then adjust level and call the mud truck. Frustratingly slow progress. Snow is coming ! | ||
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