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Location: Hay Lakes, Alberta, Canada | Wow!! You did an awesome job!! THe paint is fantastic! Maybe one day my Windsor will shine like that. |
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Location: At "The Rock" in upper East Tennessee | mogge65 - 2010-12-20 9:55 PM
Donnie, You are amazing! congrats to a superb job on a beautyful car! Tell me Donnie, does santa come with a sled or a plymie in your part of the world.............................?
Thanks y'all. Santa comes in a Plymouth because when he fly's the dear over the south to many people shoot at 'em. |
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Location: At "The Rock" in upper East Tennessee | This one as soon as the Rockford Fosgate sound system with 2000 watts of power goes in should be headed for it's new home in England. It's been a long hard road and I'll post some of the "finished" pics when I get around to it.
For now here is the interior we put in. Much of it had to be made other then the seat covers which we got from another source. The seat frames had to be cut and reshaped to make way for the "dips" I'm not 100% happy with the seat covers but they fit pretty good for the company that made them not having a set of frames to measure from. Some stitching mistakes and a lot of stretching and heat shrinking had and has to be done but at the end of the day it will look great.
These were taken as soon as it went in and there has been no cleaning or detailing done. Also I know the door release is on worng but they were on wrong in the movie and the owner wanted them that way.
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Location: England. | There's a few other items I've managed to collect for this car that I've picked up over the last few years.
One of my favourites is an original label that apparently came with Fury's saying something along the lines of "this car was built for ........"
It cost me a tidy sum..... for a laugh I've asked Donnie to have LeBay's name on this tag, the name of the guy whom the car was built for in the book/ movie. |
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Location: England. | 1957 Belvedere converted to 1958 "Christine" Fury Clone.
Engine: 318 Poly Head Dual 4 BBL, Procomp Racing High Output Ignition.
Exhaust: Magnaflow 2 1/2" stainless front to back with Magnaflow 3 1/2" Resonator tips.
Transmission: Stock '58 Plymouth 3-Speed Torqueflite Automatic.
Suspension: Stock Front and Rear with Gas/Nitrogen charged Reproductions of Factory oil filled shocks,
Re-arched leaf in the rear for added strength.
Brakes: AAJ front and rear Disk conversion.
Rear end: Stock 8.75 with 3.54 gears.
Tires: Cooker Classic Bias ply wide whites.
Body: Combination of '57/'58 parts. All were taken to bare metal and refinished to perfect show quality.
Dynamat sound proofing.
Colour: "Christine correct" Early 80's General Motors "Spectra Red" and 1958 Plymouth "Iceberg white"
Special features:
Original factory Fury emblem
"Built Especially for" engraved with "Roland D. Lebay" The fictional character that bought "Christine" new.
Factory Radio that has been converted to run an Ipod.
Super bright neon green dash lights to give of the same green glow as the movie cars.
Alarm system
Ignition system security shut off.
Donnie is installing new sound system at the moment. |
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Location: new york | Unreal what a Job!! Its great to see such a nice car get finished,your a true craftsman! HAPPY MOTORING!! Victor.. |
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | I would love to see a photo of that owner's plaque with LeBay's name engraved...!
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Location: Signal Mountain, TN | FURY - 2011-04-05 9:04 PM
I would love to see a photo of that owner's plaque with LeBay's name engraved...!
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Location: Blythewood, SC | BarnFind57 - 2011-04-05 9:53 PM
FURY - 2011-04-05 9:04 PM
I would love to see a photo of that owner's plaque with LeBay's name engraved...!
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Location: England. | Donnie hasn't had it engraved as far as I'm aware guys, but here's the label I picked up from eBay a year or two ago.
John Fowlie has come across them in the past and told us where it should be placed.
I think they're fairly rare, this one is NOS.
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Location: England. | Not long to go now, Donnie has something up his sleeve as far as the sound system's concerned.
My rebuilt Plymouth radio has an MP3 socket, on Donnie's advice I bought a small MP3 Amplifier and several different speakers.
I think he's going to rig the Radio some how so that when switched on, music from the Movie will come on instantly if I want it to.
He's also going to hide another Amp and CD player to supply the other subwoofers and speakers I bought on his recomendation.
Ages back I bought an Alarm that was recordable..... i.e. I think it can be set up to blast out "you keep a knockin' (but you can't come in)" if anyone gets too close, I'm not sure if it was just a recordable sound device or a complete alarm system.
Eddie Elvis told us of a headliner supplier that might be able to help me which is appreciated as no way will Mopar Mel get anymore of my money.
Once that's in she'll be almost ready for shipping to England I reckon.
Lee.
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Location: Signal Mountain, TN | Doobster - 2011-04-06 10:58 AM
Donnie hasn't had it engraved as far as I'm aware guys, but here's the label I picked up from eBay a year or two ago.
John Fowlie has come across them in the past and told us where it should be placed.
I think they're fairly rare, this one is NOS.
That's gonna be SWEET on there. 
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Location: Parts Unknown | Wasn't it Roland LeBay's BROTHER who bought Christine new in the book / movie ?
I remember Roland grumbling about his brother never being willing to sell the car
in spite of a rash of bad events associated with the car.
Time to watch the movie again ? 
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Location: England. | The movie differs from the Book.
In the book, Roland was the Owner, he dies and Arnie/ Dennis end up getting in touch with his brother George, quite a subdued character.
In the movie, George is more like his brother's character, back brace and all, George sells Arnie his brother's car ("course she came back y'know")
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The book makes a good read, it differs quite a lot.
I like the idea in the book that the Fury gets younger as the geeky kid Arnie pushes his car backwards around Darnel's yard.
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | I don't mean to rain on your parade, but that is a plaque for a 59 Fury. The 58 plaque was different.
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Doobster - 2011-04-07 2:58 AM
Donnie hasn't had it engraved as far as I'm aware guys, but here's the label I picked up from eBay a year or two ago.
John Fowlie has come across them in the past and told us where it should be placed.
I think they're fairly rare, this one is NOS.
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Location: England. | Ha ha!! Thanks Glenn.
No one in the UK would know any different, in the unlikely circumstance I chance upon anyone that does, I'll ask Donnie to tack it on so I can pull it off pronto. :-)
To tell you the truth, it never quite rang true to me, it didn't quite look as though it should belong.
At least I know what it actually is now.
Too late to leave bad feedback on eBay..... lol
It's never been my intention to create a pure Christine clone, she started off as parts put together from a 57 after all.
I fell in love with the car in the scene at the Football Game.
It's just my dream to own a car that looks as good as that scene, is reliable and doesn't drink too much gas (UK petrol prices would make your eyes stream).
I only bought it for fun, although it was a little expensive.
I'll still use it.... unless anyone here with a 59 Fury wants it desperately.
Cheers.
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Location: Western Australia | I think you should still use it Lee, it is a good looking thing after all........where are you planning to put it?
How about in the boot, set into the liner card against the back of the rear seat.....would not to be conspicuous there, you would know and anyone who gets that close to your car would have been invited to look anyway...... 0.02c |
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Location: Colorado | Still cool Leem use it. Glenn you are a wealth of info. |
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Location: Parts Unknown | Doobster - 2011-04-07 9:07 AM
The movie differs from the Book.
In the book, Roland was the Owner, he dies and Arnie/ Dennis end up getting in touch with his brother George, quite a subdued character.
In the movie, George is more like his brother's character, back brace and all, George sells Arnie his brother's car ("course she came back y'know")
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Admittedly, it has been a LONG time since I saw the movie or read the book ....
... but let me get this straight, .... the old codge in the movie with the back brace
that sold the car to Arnie .... his name was ??????
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | Lee.
THAT scene in that movie is probably responsible for a lot of us being a lot poorer than we would be if we hadn't seen it!
What are you paying for gas over there, if you convert it to US$ per gallon?
We pay NZ$2.25 per liter today for premium.
At 3.78541 liters per US gallon, and at 77 cents for every NZ dollar, we are currently paying US$6.55 per gallon down here!
With 4 American V8s and 2 Australian 6 cylinders in our 2 person family....some might say we are crazy.
You wouldn't have any trouble selling that nos 59 Fury plaque if you ever see a 58 one come along. I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it though-Christine never had one anyway.
Your car is looking awesome!You must lose a lot of sleep thinking about it so far away. Is Donnie going to ship it to you or are you going over there to drive it to the shipping port? Now that would be some trip!
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Ha ha!! Thanks Glenn.
No one in the UK would know any different, in the unlikely circumstance I chance upon anyone that does, I'll ask Donnie to tack it on so I can pull it off pronto. :-)
To tell you the truth, it never quite rang true to me, it didn't quite look as though it should belong.
At least I know what it actually is now.
Too late to leave bad feedback on eBay..... lol
It's never been my intention to create a pure Christine clone, she started off as parts put together from a 57 after all.
I fell in love with the car in the scene at the Football Game.
It's just my dream to own a car that looks as good as that scene, is reliable and doesn't drink too much gas (UK petrol prices would make your eyes stream).
I only bought it for fun, although it was a little expensive.
I'll still use it.... unless anyone here with a 59 Fury wants it desperately.
Cheers.
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Location: Leeds, England | Lee
When will this car be out and about in the UK? Looking forward to seeing it sometime |
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Location: ZH, Switzerland | Glenn
The gas price in New Zealand is a little bit lower than here in Switzerland. The cheapest gas is 95 research octane: US $ 7.11, 97 octane: US $ 7.28, diesel: US $ 7.53 all the time 1 US gallon equals 3.78541 liter, actually 1 US $ is equal to 0.92 Swiss Francs. Regular (91 research octane) is not available in Switzerland, but in Germany and Austria - as far as I concern. Until 1999 leaded super (98 research octane) was available at the pump station. But since it's prohibited, except avgas (fuel for piston engine propelled airplanes).
Happy motoring!
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FYI: 95 research octane number is more or less equal to US plus 90 AON, 98 research octane number is about 93 AON, better quality than 91 AON (US premium, 91 AON; AON average octane number = (ron+mon)/2)
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Location: England. | Glenn, I couldn't tell you what Petrol is at the moment mate, I drive a company car so I just fill it up and don't worry about the cost until the tax man sends me a bill.
All I know is that for a saloon it's easily costing about 80 quid to fill the tank up.
I guess that somewhere around $140.
Steve, Ray.... it's just a bit of fun....
as you say.... I'll get Donnie to stick it in.
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Location: England. | jaggerman - 2011-04-07 9:43 AM
Lee
When will this car be out and about in the UK? Looking forward to seeing it sometime
I'm hoping my car will make a debut at Americana in July.
Donnie's pulling his finger out to try and complete her well before.
Americana isn't too far from Nottingham (Newark) , a few Christine fans including myself have met up for a few beers there for the last 3 years, how far would Newark be from Leeds mate?
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Location: ZH, Switzerland | Lee,
I wish all the best for you and the journey of your Christine from the States to England to your home.
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Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio | Doctor DeSoto - 2011-04-07 2:23 AM
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Admittedly, it has been a LONG time since I saw the movie or read the book ....
... but let me get this straight, .... the old codge in the movie with the back brace
that sold the car to Arnie .... his name was ??????
Christine's owner in both the book and the movie was Roland D. LeBay. George was his brother. In the movie, George sold Arnie Christine.
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Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio | Doobster, I'm one jealous guy! You've got one helluva ride!
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Location: England. | Thanks Dieter! I'll try and post a few videos when she arrives.
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Location: England. | And thanks Ripper, I'll upload a few videos when she's here.
In the book, Arnie bought the car from back brace wearing Roland D. LeBay.
Old Rollie croaked it and Dennis sought out his brother George when strange things started happening.
In the Movie, George now had the back brace, he was selling Christine on behalf of his dead brother, Roland.
I think it was just easier to portray it that way in order to make the movie shorter etc.
"My a**h*** brother bought her back in September '57. That's when you got your new model year, in September. Brand-new, she was. She had the smell of a brand-new car. That's just about the finest smell in the world, 'cept maybe for .................... "
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Location: Leeds, England | Doobster - 2011-04-07 2:04 PM
jaggerman - 2011-04-07 9:43 AM
Lee
When will this car be out and about in the UK? Looking forward to seeing it sometime
I'm hoping my car will make a debut at Americana in July.
Donnie's pulling his finger out to try and complete her well before.
Americana isn't too far from Nottingham (Newark ) , a few Christine fans including myself have met up for a few beers there for the last 3 years, how far would Newark be from Leeds mate?
Lee
I have been to americana before and it is only about 80 miles. Would gladly have shared a beer and checked out your car but unfortunately (or fortunately depending how you look at it ) i will be at the power Big meet in Vasteras the same days for my first ever visit to there. I may go to the rally of the Giants at Knebworth the week after.
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Location: England. | You lucky b***er Simon 
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Location: At "The Rock" in upper East Tennessee | I'm working like hell to get all the little things done because i'd like to see her at Americanna this year more then Lee. The headliner is going to be a bit of a holdup and those "little things" I'd also like to have some seat time with her just to know she's safe and ready for anything. |
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Doctor DeSoto - 2011-04-07 2:23 AM
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Admittedly, it has been a LONG time since I saw the movie or read the book ....
... but let me get this straight, .... the old codge in the movie with the back brace
that sold the car to Arnie .... his name was ??????
Christine's owner in both the book and the movie was Roland D. LeBay. George was his brother. In the movie, George sold Arnie Christine.
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Thanks. I like to keep the details straight.
Was George LeBay the best cast character in that movie, or what ?
I have dealt with so many fruitcake old car guys like him. He was perfect ! 
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Location: England. | Darnel takes some beating in my books.
Donnie, Americana is on next year too mate.
Don't bust a gut getting her ready in time.
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Location: .Norfolk..Mafia.. ,England UK | Doobster - 2011-04-10 5:29 PM
I'm hoping to make a show in Ipswich this year too...... Clive.... any idea when it's on?
Lee,
It is normally the last wekend of August ( Bank Holiday ), As i normally miss it due to Holiday, This year i am home on the Sunday, So am hoping to make it. I think they call it ????? Nationals. But there is supposed to be a Large turn out of Cars / Rods Etc.. |
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Location: England. | If Christine isn't there, I'll try and make sure I am mate.
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Location: West Chester, PA | FURY - 2011-04-06 3:55 PM
I don't mean to rain on your parade, but that is a plaque for a 59 Fury. The 58 plaque was different.
Glenn.
Doobster - 2011-04-07 2:58 AM
Donnie hasn't had it engraved as far as I'm aware guys, but here's the label I picked up from eBay a year or two ago.
John Fowlie has come across them in the past and told us where it should be placed.
I think they're fairly rare, this one is NOS.
Glenn, please let me know if you come across any more of these. Thanks! |
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | Will do Ron....
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Location: Western Australia | wow , they are excellent Glen, are they your's?.........i like!!! |
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | I did a reproduction run of these plaques in 2003 but they are all long gone now and not enough demad to tool up for another run unfortunately.
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