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sermey
Posted 2020-04-13 8:21 PM (#596795 - in reply to #156081)
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1959 DODGE Paint Chip Set Ditzler: (as this seems to be forgotten, here again) This sheet shows the original color references on the various paint probes, individually stuck on a page.

Today the exact definition of colors is described by the additive RGB (Red-Green-Blue) or the complementary subtractive CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key Black) codes, mostly used in the graphics industry and generated most programs with color options by entering the corresponding codes.

Using homogenous white light, a scanner delivers very accurate and reproductive results on a file. These can be used to verify or compare the color of a new paint with the original color. Just scan the new probe and compare the resulting color codes.

The Original Paint Chip Set for 1959 DODGE has been scanned at high definition and cleaned without affecting the colors. For homogenous results, the color codes then have been picked (50x50px) and the values insert in the attached Paint Chip, here at limited size (144dpi, 250k) in JPG (01) and PDF (02).

- SERGE -



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wizard
Posted 2020-04-14 6:14 AM (#596814 - in reply to #156081)
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As Always, our Serge goes Deep into the issue at hand and delivers very accurate results.
This would work best on solid paints, but metallic is more difficult;

I have several paint chip charts for ’60 Chrysler, both in paper form and digital ones – if you take my color, Bluegrass Poly (Metallic), none of the paint chip charts resemble even the slightest to the actual original color.
The only “dead ringer” I have is a hopelessly warped original paint sample in my ’60 dealers album. All the colors is fantastic clear, but unfortunately, all warped and stuck together after years of storage under wrong conditions.

I had the original and the new body paint scanned and managed to get a 98% match after some extra manual blending and I have the formula for this paint now. As you all know, 98% isn’t 100%, so one can see the difference.
For to try to match the duller magnesium metallic used at that time (nowadays aluminum (too shiny)), there’s actually no metal flakes at all, but instead pearl which gives a softer tone.

I have an acquaintance in Västerås that works as a special paint technician, he informs me that there’s a method to get next to exact match, but it’s very costly (around 10000 SEK) and they need a piece of metal with the original paint. Then they use a spectrometer for to detect every color, tone, shade and hue and for the classic cars they use a special clear coat with flattening agent (less shiny).

With this method, they painted a ’60 Pontiac blue metallic after a front end crash, to a resemblance that the owner couldn’t tell which paint was the old or the new.

There’s supposed to be a company in Holland that can blend colors with modern components after the original receipt, rumor tells me cost about 5000 SEK.
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NicksGarage
Posted 2020-04-14 12:04 PM (#596821 - in reply to #560027)
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SHORTENED 1959 DODGE Custom Royal Convertible: Why not the other way down: a Roadster?  - SERGE -  :cool:

Total length: Original 553cm, Shortened 488cm



The problem with these shorties that people actually build is that they don't move the rear wheels back to maintain proper proportions. They look tail heavy. Sorry for my lacking photo modifying skills but you can see what I mean.





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sermey
Posted 2020-04-14 4:12 PM (#596837 - in reply to #596821)
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NicksGarage - 2020-04-14 6:04 PM
sermey - 2018-03-16 3:18 PM

SHORTENED 1959 DODGE Custom Royal Convertible: Why not the other way down: a Roadster?  - SERGE -  :cool:

Total length: Original 553cm, Shortened 488cm

The problem with these shorties that people actually build is that they don't move the rear wheels back to maintain proper proportions. They look tail heavy. Sorry for my lacking photo modifying skills but you can see what I mean.

You are right, Nick! Not correct proportion. Now I corrected it with the flat version based on your sample, the car length still remaining the same (488cm).  Thanks for your creative input.  - SERGE - 

 

BTW: Now this file with the many layers has a size of 3.9Giga!



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(SHORTENFlat 1959 DODGE Custom Royal Convertible 450-72 moved rear axle.jpg)



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sermey
Posted 2020-09-05 3:12 PM (#602944 - in reply to #156081)
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1959 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL ORIGINAL GOLDEN KNIGHT EMBLEM – KING SIZE: Now it is realized, here presented for the first time, and available in limited quantities, electric plated in glossy gold and some in glossy chrome.

3D-designed to fit on the 1959 DODGE front grille, thus very simple and fast to mount - without any tools. It can be added and removed at anytime, anywhere and without leaving any marks.

This typical emblem, an absolute eye-catcher, a visible upgrade, a jewel on your 1959 DODGE! (01) (02) (03). A product featuring SWISS Engineering and International Technology.

Some details of the high technical standard are shown in (04) (05) (06). The emblem will be shipped in a safe and secure box (07) (08). Send me a PM for actual availability and price.

The Mounting Instructions A5 are added. All parts of the set are listed (09), and the proceeding is illustrated (10). What a nice job! It looks as it was always there.

 When done: Your Golden Knight Emblem  -  now is ready to enjoy!

   -SERGE -





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(02 Chrome on Original Front.jpg)



(03 Gold on SM Front.jpg)



(04 Check Glossy Surface.jpg)



(05 Silver Rear View Solo.jpg)



(06 Dual Rear 3D-Print - Chrome.jpg)



(07 Shipment Box.JPG)



(08 Fold and push in.JPG)



(09 Instructions 1959 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL GOLDEN KNIGHT EMBLEM 01.jpg)



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22mafeja
Posted 2020-09-06 3:41 AM (#602952 - in reply to #156081)
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Hello Serge , this item makes me full of admiration!
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sermey
Posted 2020-09-06 8:33 AM (#602955 - in reply to #602944)
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Golden Coating: On a 1959 Dodge Custom Royal, Scripts and some knights are original already golden: the Lancer Fender Emblem NOS (1), the knight on the steering wheel NOS (2), the script Custom Royal (03).

It is obvious that many owners as me, liked to have as well gold on all other knights.

I purchased worldwide up to 20 various sprays, all promising real gold effect – all a disappointment! I had to do it by myself, many years ago. In addition to the new Golden Knight Emblem on front grille (glossy electro plated),

previously presented, all other knights on the car should uniformly as well be golden. Here some golden coated samples on my car (4) to (13). Even the screws of the carburetors are golden (14). The aspect may vary according light and camera.

What you see is mostly over 10 years old!

Many times I have been asked for. Now, on special order, a set can be shipped combined in the same box as the Golden Knight Emblem (15). The quantity is limited. All details are summarized in the attached application (16). - SERGE -

Another exclusivity for your outstanding 1959 Dodge!

 



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(02 Steering Wheel NOS.jpg)



(03 Script Custom Royal.jpg)



(04 Knight on Front Medaillon.jpg)



(05 Emblem on Door Panel.jpg)



(06 Emblem on Glovebox.jpg)



(07 Rear Trunk Emblem.jpg)



(08 D500 Emblem.jpg)



(09 Knight on Wheel Cover.jpg)



(10 Unique Emblem.jpg)



(11 Emblem on Ash Tray.jpg)



(12 Round Center Emblem.jpg)



(13 Dodge FWL Emblem.jpg)



(14 Screws on Carburetors.jpg)



(15 Combined Shipment.jpg)



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sermey
Posted 2020-09-17 6:07 AM (#603256 - in reply to #156081)
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Bullets for Rear View Mirror2: Bullets in metal have been presented earlier in this thread. 

http://forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=23691&start=128

They are not only very nice when mounted (01), but the metal point is rated as dangerous in a case of collision. The logic conclusion is to replace them by rubber bullets:

- Take small rubber bumpers, L15mm x D15mm x M4, they fit exatly to the mirrors diameter (02)

- Grind them down to your preferred shape using a portable drilling machine (03)

- Remove the metal bullets and mount the rubber bullets - done! (04 

As the two bullet types are interchangeable (05), one set is kept in the glove box for replace at any time.  Of course, the mirror can as well instantly be restored to original (06).

Another "HighTech" solution?    - SERGE -   ;)



Edited by sermey 2020-09-17 6:17 AM




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sermey
Posted 2020-09-22 6:10 AM (#603445 - in reply to #156081)
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Danis Golden Knights: Today Dani (Daniel 1959) visited me with his recently acquired 1959 Dodge Custom Royal to pickup the ordered Golden Knight and a Set of Golden Coating.

At place we mounted the Golden Knight, and to demonstrate how easy is to apply the Golden Coating the knight on the medaillon was instantly goldened (01).

What a new feeling for the owner, now to drive with this visible upgraded car (02). At home he will as well golden coat all the other knights (emblems, wheel cover, . . .).

Another applied "Make-up" of an outstanding  1959 Dodge Custom Royal.  - SERGE -  

 

 



Edited by sermey 2020-09-22 6:21 AM




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Daniel 1959
Posted 2020-09-22 11:49 AM (#603460 - in reply to #156081)
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Thanks Serge, for your unique genius and outstanding work you have done by modelling this great upgrade "Golden Knight" for us Dodge enthusiasts now being available.
It's made of the highest quality automotive manufacturer standard ! What a great upgrade !
IMHO as if it was factory designed, ment to be there by the Dodge engineers. For me it fits perfectly to the car and surely increases the value.
Head turns are guaranteed !

Grateful

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sermey
Posted 2020-09-23 12:40 PM (#603521 - in reply to #602955)
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sermey - 2020-09-06 2:33 PM Golden Coating: . . . Many times I have been asked for. Now, on special order, a set can be shipped combined in the same box as the Golden Knight Emblem. . .

I got multiple  requests for stand-alone orders, for other cars or other purposes. I was thinking about have come to the decision to sell it ONLY together with a Big Knight:

- Send alone is too risky because of the international restrictions (chemical items)

- The reasonable amount doesn't comply to the extra effort for packing in a separate box, labeling, registering and bringing to post

- I have about twenty of them, anyway not enough to satify the demand. Just enough for forward looking 1959 DODGE owners

- Shipping together with the Golden Knight (on demand) is the same, the special box is safe, item can be declared as "repair kit"

This special colloidal solutiion I mixed about 20 years ago for my own purpose, by adding various pigments, again and again . . . still to get the most authentic gold tone. Finally it accumulated up to 500cl.

It doesn't peal, it doesn' crack, still looks golden after many years.  - SERGE -   :)



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sermey
Posted 2020-12-25 7:30 AM (#607090 - in reply to #156081)
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Speedometer 4: The characteristic of the coil-spring determines the sensitivity of the instrument. The more weak the spring, the higher is the displayed value. The more strong, the lower will be the displayed value.

The adjustment is shown on a speedometer of a 1959 Dodge. After remove the unit, the coil-spring is easily accessible from the side (01).

Can state as well: The longer the active coil-spring, the softer it will be, the shorter then the stronger.

By removing the splint-pin, the end of the coil-spring can be moved in for shortening, or out for extending the active lenght. To start, a difference of 2mm is recommended to estimate the final position.

Mostly the speedometer shows rather a higher value, the length of the active coil-spring then should be shortened by pushing in the end (02 zoomed left). Don’t cut!

Before testing, the zero position must be adjusted, as now this may have changed somewhat. Turn the entire spring unit using a needle as illustrated (02 zoomed right, and 03). The spring-coil should be kept absolute centered as shown!

Now the speedometer is ready for a check. Zero correct setting for Dodge 1959 is shown in (04). It will need 2 – 3 attempts to find out the exact displayed value.

Notice: the diameter of the tires influences the speedometer and the odometer simultaneously. The odometer should prior shoukld be right and can only be adapted by changing the gear. 

Another useful instruction.  – SERGE –   

 



Edited by sermey 2020-12-25 1:50 PM




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samstrader
Posted 2020-12-27 1:30 PM (#607182 - in reply to #156081)
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Hi Sid, It is a 1955 Plymouth Savoy.

Thanks for the instructions and pictures Serge. I have a much better understanding now. Will pull the speedometer when the weather warms up and see what is going on.

Thanks for everyone's help.
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sermey
Posted 2021-10-24 7:13 AM (#616222 - in reply to #156081)
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DAB+ Radio: Longtime I was thinking to implement DAB+ in my Original Radio (01).

For this intended purpose I purchased another Spare Radio (02), and recently a small DAB+ Radio receiver (03). This receiver has 5 Control knobs according the Dodge radio (04). The LCD display fits well behind the front Radio glass (04).

I found a DAB+ to FM Transmitter for instantly use (05), with an active adhesive antenna (06):

Stick this antenna inside on the right corner of the windshield (07), invisible from on front view (08). Connect this device to the cigarette lighter (09). Then press for scan the DAB+ stations. On the FM-Radio select the transmitting frequency 87.6MHz by starting the station search, as just done on the transmitter. Now all DAB-Programs are available by the FM Radio. So far ready for a first functional check.

This receiver/transmitter should be made invisible: it fits exactly in the left side of the glove box where the space is anyway unusable (10).

Remove the main circuit box and disconnect the circuit board (11). Resold a cable extension 35 cm, leading its 5V supply (12). Instead of the cigarette adapter a Lighter Cable Adapter connected to 12V+ can be used (13). Or supply the circuit directly to the output of the 12V > 5V Step down Controller LM 7805CV (14). Anyway use 12V+ after the fuse and filter of the FM radio, then no other components are required. Fix the IC on the Radio body for cooling. Do another functional test.

For mounting in the glove box, drill the center 28mm and 3 additional holes 4.5mm, according the M4 screws on the rear cover of the circuit box (15). Then push-in the circuit box and fix it with M4 wing nuts.

It seems, this DAB+ Transmitter was especially designed to fit in this Glove Box (16). All DAB+ stations are available at full FM sound quality. Now I can listen to my preferred DAB+ SWISS POP station, non-stop music without any comment.

 

DAB+ Radio another option for most FWL-Cars 1957 – 1959.  - SERGE -  

 





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(02 1959 Spare Radio.jpg)



(03 Doc DAB+ Radio.jpg)



(04 DAB+ Radio Controls.jpg)



(05 Doc DAB+ to FM Transmitter.jpg)



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(08 Active Antenna Front View.jpg)



(09 DAB+ Transmitter Connected.jpg)



(10 Left Side of the Glove Box.jpg)



(11 Circuit Board Disconnected.JPG)



(12 New Cabel Extension.jpg)



(13 Lighter Cable Adapter.jpg)



(14 Voltage Controller L7805CV.jpg)



(15 Mounting M4 Screws.jpg)



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sermey
Posted 2022-09-22 4:56 AM (#624427 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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 Power Door Locks: This is an option for comfort, already presented in this thread:

 http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=23691&start=64

Both doors are activated simultaneously, By the key from outside, or by the inside door handle. Just missing a separate control inside the car for the passengers.

Now I found a Mopar Power Door Lock Switch matching optically to the 1959 Dodge (01) (02). Unfortunately, it is designed for vacuum operation (03). The disassembled parts are shown in Pic. (04). As my Power Locks are electric driven, this device had to be transformed to an electric switch. Just use appropriate insulating conducts and contacts (05) (06), then the electric function can simply be realised. 

Once more unfortunately: the available gap between radio and front is limited to 15mm. The switch must be reduced in height down to 14mm, keeping its full switching functionality. Even the upper edge needed to be rounded for a free positioning (07).  

The shifting solenoids in the two doors are linked with two control wires, one wire for UP = UNLOCK, the other wire for DOWN = LOCK, alternatively switched to ground, as does the modified switch. Just connect the Power Lock Switch to these two wires – done (08). No vacuum hoses, no vacuum leaks at all! The best position of the Door Lock Switch is on the center of the dashboard, below the radio, and turned for vertical up <–> down toggling (09). 

Now, the Power Door Lock Switch appears as it had been there all the time (10). Acting smooth like a micro switch. If needed for safety, the doors can easy be locked by the driver as by the passenger. Another useful and exclusive feature on an outstanding 1959 Dodge. Not absolutely needed, but always nice to have and to look at (11).  - SERGE -  

(Pic. 11: Car paint somewhat modified by the tinted windshield



Edited by sermey 2022-09-22 5:34 AM




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(08 Final Electric Switch.jpg)



(09 Center Positioned FrontView.jpg)



(10 Center Positioned SideView.jpg)



(11 Overview Instruments Panel.jpg)



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sermey
Posted 2022-10-06 6:14 AM (#624722 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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Metal Grid under Dash: Every time when working under the dash can see the multiple cables, partly floating and thus just visible from front (01). These are mostly accessory cables for radio, antenna, loudspeakers, power supplies, control wires and vacuum hoses.A mess under the glovebox (02), similar on left side near the FM-Radio (03).

To hold them up without the use of binders, a black anodized Alu Grid Plate 50 x 20 cm 1mm can be used (04). It maintains the heating and air circulation due to the stretched structure (05).

The appropriate contour is cut on a panel as template (06), then the grid plate accordingly (07). The border behind is slightly folded for stability (8mm), covered with a rubber profile (08) to protect from scratching the black carton. In addition this rubber holds the grid in the final position (09), no fixing elements needed at all (10). First hook in the front side, then shift up the other side as illustrated (11).

The cables under the Glovebox, here before floating (12), now kept up after mounted (13). Not visible anymore from front – a neat solution (14). - SERGE -  

 



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sermey
Posted 2022-10-08 11:23 AM (#624768 - in reply to #156081)
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Replacing the Windshield: As the original bubble windshield had some deep impacts and showed a widely sandblasted surface, it had to be replaced (01).

In addition, I wanted a green tinted glass, including the dark stripe on top. At the time a similar bubble glass replacement was not available. Simultaneously I switched all other car glasses to the same green tint, safety solex glass (04).

After removing all fixing clips the windshield was pressed out from inside by the power of “four human legs“. Can also see the flawless finish of the surface (02). The new window seal was somewhat dicker and longer, could just not use. Whereas the old one had the exact length and shape, and was not brittle at all. This due to the lifetime garaged car. Best decision was to use this old seal, showing not any damages.

Raze the old seal, using steel wool, to become black again. Then threat the surface with Glycerin, so as the seal get smooth and looks as new (03). Of course, this old seal was somewhat harder than the new one, but could easily mount, and at all fitted excellent. Pre-condition: must insert exact at the same position, applying lubricant and sealant in one, and use a string to overlap the windshield edges.

A new windshield with the dark stripe on top, and all new tinted glasses, an absolute clear view all around (04).  - SERGE -   



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Posted 2022-10-08 8:08 PM (#624784 - in reply to #156081)
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Cap MIRROR CONTROL: I found a remote mirror set with the cap MIRROR CONTROL, didn’t see before and missing in my car (01). When arrived it showed scratched and too wasted, couldn't repair better (02). I had to remake another cap.

First model in 3D-RealView with engraved letters (03) (04), then 3D-Print in black, fill the letters in white (05) and hook up on the nut (06).

Now the heavy chrome has reduced somewhat, the aspect more appealing (07).  - SERGE -   ;)

 

N.B. The cap was printed in FDM-Technology. Will redo in SLA-Technology for much higher accuracy of the engraved letters. When done I will replace and present here.



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Posted 2022-10-11 6:19 PM (#624849 - in reply to #624768)
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Replacing the Windshield (Add-on): On special request here the full picture (05).





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Posted 2022-10-14 11:22 AM (#624880 - in reply to #157713)
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sermey - 2009-01-04 1:02 AM

Rear Lamp Gaskets: No comments to the old / original Gasket.

I found High Precision Hydraulic Rings, self-centering inside, outside not overlapping at all, and they fit as tailored. The black Height of 1/4" is a nice separation between the White Body and the Rechromed Housing.

Another inconspicious "Make-Up". :)

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Rear Lamp Gaskets Data Sheet: This High Precision Hydraulic Ring is no more available from the supplier. I found a similar Data Sheet as information (01) from another manufacturer.

The costs are quite high for a gasket, as it needs 4 items for a 1959 Dodge. On the other hand this material is more durable than any rubber.

The CAD design shows how the lip sets in center position of the housing (02), and how accurate this profile fits in size (03).

Mounted on the car there is a decorative distance of 6mm (04). By tightening, the outer surface of the ring becomes slightly rounded, a desirable effect (05).  - SERGE -





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Posted 2022-10-25 8:47 AM (#625113 - in reply to #156081)
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Convertible Top Down: Most Convertibles shows not correct setting of the top when down. Even on perfect restored cars of our challenging members (01) (02), the heighted top stands out, up to 10cm (03). This reminds the old fashioned “carriage” look on convertibles of earlier years (04).

Before restoring, the top arm of my car was as well up (05). With some effort I adjusted the mechanics for fully entering in the side box. The end of the arm now touches the body, as it should be (06). View from side, camera horizontal lined to both door borders, the top arm almost disappears (07). Then the top cover is adapted correspondingly to fit. Now it shows very flat (08).

Another harmonic car outline of designer Virgil Exner (09).  – SERGE -





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22mafeja
Posted 2022-10-27 7:50 AM (#625178 - in reply to #156081)
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The difficulty to get the top down completely is a common one. I have installed two soft tops on cars I have restored and both have had this issue more or less.
I spent a lot of time to adjust and got to the point where I had to enlarge the holes. I think maybe the soft tops are thicker and stiffer nowadays. In my case they
were canvas tops.
You seem to have succeeded in this too Serge.
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Posted 2022-10-28 2:26 PM (#625238 - in reply to #625178)
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22mafeja - 2022-10-27 1:50 PM The difficulty to get the top down completely is a common one. . . . . . 

You see absolute right, Ralf. I will come back and show some basic points how I did. There are already about 20 years since then. - SERGE -  

 

 



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Posted 2022-11-07 8:28 AM (#625414 - in reply to #156081)
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Foiling a 1959 Dodge: Original Danis 1959 Dodge was unicolor white (01). Then he foiled his car partly to green (02). Seeing my car live he got very impressed about this combo, so as now re-foiled green to golden (03)(03a). Another golden 1959 Dodge. Congrats to his top-job! He can redo at anytime and to any color if desired.

After getting all knights golden (04), this 1959 Dodge is on the best way to become a noble vehicle - nice to look at.  - SERGE-  



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Posted 2022-11-09 11:57 AM (#625478 - in reply to #625414)
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sermey - 2022-11-07 2:28 PM

Foiling a 1959 Dodge: . . . . this 1959 Dodge is on the best way to become a noble vehicle - nice to look at.

And now all done, within 24 hours - what a prospect!! Who shows next Golden 1959 Dodge?  - SERGE - 



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57plymouth
Posted 2022-11-09 12:15 PM (#625479 - in reply to #156081)
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Posted 2022-11-09 12:41 PM (#625480 - in reply to #625479)
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57plymouth - 2022-11-09 6:15 PM Do you mean a vinyl wrap?

Yes Brian. A Vinyl especial for cars, as applied on many Sport Cars. It is tricky to mount, on curves to avoid scroll must heat somewhat with a Hair-Dryer. 

Needs some practical skill, artistic vein and the motivation to go forward.  - SERGE -

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Posted 2023-03-11 11:33 AM (#628192 - in reply to #156081)
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I'm a little surprised you haven't tried to run 59 Cadillac tail light lenses, maybe you thought about it, seems to be in the same vein as some of your cosmetic ideas.
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Posted 2023-03-12 3:43 AM (#628204 - in reply to #156081)
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I had to read this thread from the beginning again...made me humble...
Which gas springs did you end up with Serge(trunk lid springs)?
And which stroke?
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Posted 2023-03-12 7:22 AM (#628205 - in reply to #628204)
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22mafeja - 2023-03-12 9:43 AM I had to read this thread from the beginning again...made me humble... Which gas springs did you end up with Serge(trunk lid springs)?

Gas Spring Length 275 mm Hub 100 mm Force 200 N with Ball Head Ball Joint, Black. Style Name:275|100|200N|Black

 

This Gas Spring, Ralf, comes in addition to the existing Torsion Spring Bars in the trunk. Check for correct position, then drill and mount. By removing the clips it can easily be

removed and replaced. Good Luck  - SERGE - 

 

 

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Posted 2023-03-12 8:17 AM (#628207 - in reply to #156081)
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Posted 2023-03-12 12:49 PM (#628210 - in reply to #628207)
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Amazing!  

 The flat fold-down looks wonderful



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Posted 2023-03-26 11:07 AM (#628550 - in reply to #156081)
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Covering the bottom fold: Most bottom folds under the sill plate look messed up, any more when they are rusty. For protection and a nicer appearance it can be coated as I did with a special black adhesive Tape 3M-33 (01). Of course, the other side of the fold must be sealed when coated, as I did with noise reduction panels on all interior surfaces, and as described earlier.

As the surfaces showed very uneven (02), I started another way by grinding the metal peaks (03), and looked for an adequate Silicone Rubber Profile (04). This, filled with black special adhesive sealant, then set on (05). The excess of glue was immediately removed, the car left for a week to dry through (06).

Now, the fold is protected, especially view from side it looks straight and neatly, as it should be all the time (07). Another “Make-Up” on my 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible.  - SERGE -





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Posted 2023-03-26 2:23 PM (#628552 - in reply to #628550)
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Very neat and clean there Serge. Good job.

I hate (strongly dislike) the equivalent pinch weld on my 56 Dodge. So far I have cleaned and painted it (but still light blue) but I was thinking of painting it flat black to make it visually disappear from the side.

But now I see yours with the rubber covering and I say "Hmm...that looks good", I am re-thinking the black paint thing.

Where did you get the rubber profile, i.e. what was its original purpose? (Where would I look over here in Canada?)



My pinch weld flange (pretty straight but still ugly)

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Posted 2023-03-26 3:12 PM (#628553 - in reply to #628552)
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I never doubt Dave, that you have a pronounced sense for aesthetics, recognizing the optical effect . . . . .  

There are various suppliers for such profiles. For your car another profile would fit better, check first the thickness of the fold.  - SERGE -

 https://shop.maagtechnic.ch/de/elastomertechnik-gummiprofile/u-profile-pr1579278053429099/?searchTerm=gummi+u-profile

just for dimensions, look at page 3



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Posted 2023-03-26 5:52 PM (#628559 - in reply to #628553)
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just for dimensions, look at page 3


So I guessing that you used this one:

U-Profil rund EPDM 5,5x18mm U-Profil rund EPDM 5,5x18mm Maagtechnic Artikelnr: 10007460 Vorrätig
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Posted 2023-03-27 5:31 AM (#628567 - in reply to #628559)
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The used profile is not shown in the internet. Here a scan from the big catalogue, you will see Art. No. 122157. I think the narrow one Art. Nr. 122195 may better fit to your car. 

You will need total up to 5m. - SERGE -



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Posted 2023-04-01 9:28 AM (#628659 - in reply to #156081)
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Checking the Fuel Pump: As shown earlier, in my car I have two fuel pumps, one original mechanic and a second electrical, switchable. After about 30 sec activation of the electrical Fuel Pump, the glass fuel filter (01) becomes  full, can even hear the lower speed of the pump. Now  the car will  start up immediately. This the main advantage.

The two pumps work in parallel. Due to the non-return valves in the out port of the units, only the stronger one contributes fuel to the carburators.

My fuel line offers the option to connect a pression gauge (02). The fuel pressure of the single mechanical pump, at idle 450 rpm, is shown in (03), at 2000 rpm in (04).

The fuel pressure of the single electrical pump is shown in (05, and is independent of the rpm.

When both  pumps are active, the dominant electrical pump defines the fuel pressure. So far, just for information.  – SERGE –



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Posted 2023-04-21 7:35 PM (#629039 - in reply to #156081)
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Dual Front Door Catch System: Hitting the door to another car or wall – a big disaster due to the expensive replacement of the rare sheet metal.

This Dual Front Door Catch System, passenger and driver side, for 1959 Dodge and Plymouth (10), may fit as well for years 1956 (11), 1957 and 1958.

HighTech 3D engineered and simulated. Precision stainless steel parts, Laser cut to fit to minimum gap of 1mm. Smooth, floating roller-based operation, thus no additional door friction until snap (01). Dual trap position. First trap (02) aperture 65cm (03). Second trap (04) aperture 110cm (05). Fully opened (06) 150cm as original. Determined snap-in (07). Release force adjustable.

A unique compact set: 32 items, included stainless hex screws with matching tool, drilling template (08) and the mounting instructions. After drilled ready for mount.

An indispensable safety feature, for a valuable vehicle, avoiding damage when parking, and on slanting streets. A standard on all today’s vehicles.  - SERGE -  

 



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Posted 2023-04-23 2:19 PM (#629083 - in reply to #629039)
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Compatibilty to other Mopars: I was asked about. Here to compare, a picture with transparent front at fully opened door, and the link:

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=34070&start=115

 



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Posted 2023-04-29 4:06 AM (#629247 - in reply to #156081)
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Checking the Neutral Safety Switch: (01) It happens once, the starter motor didn’t engage in N position. I switched the push buttons to R, then to D, and back again to N. So the starter ran and then motor as well.

To know: This device is not a switch from a classic point of view. It consists of a movable bolt as contact element, guided by the isolation, and pressed out by an internal spring. It activates the relay to the starter.

Unmounted: Whatever the position of this contact, the resistance between the wire connection and the bolt (04) should always show 0 Ohm, as well when bolt point is pressed down (02). Measured 0.1 Ohm on point, 0.00 Ohm when fully pushed in (for test). As stated, this device is not a switch, but acts as a flexible conductor, or simply a contact device. Thus, following I will talk about contact, or about safety switch.

The contact is ON when the transmission lever (03) touches the point of the safety switch, and thus the connection turns grounded. This only happens when the gear is set to N position (04). For safety, the starter motor should only work in N position. So far so good and well known. -

I did some electrical measurements on this device. from wire connection to ground (04), the safety switch always mounted, and the cable connected. Measuring Ohms the battery is disconnected:

Result should be: (Instrument checked for 0.0 Ohm at short circuit)

Position ignition switch OFF and battery disconnected:       (N) position -> 0 Ohm  (R or D) position -> High Ohm

Position ignition switch ON and battery connected:             (N) position -> 0 Volt    (R or D) position -> Battery Voltage 12V

Result was:

Position ignition switch OFF and battery disconnected:       (N) position -> switched multiple: 1.7 – 6.9 Ohm (06), but never 0 as it should show. Sometimes even up to 60 Ohm (!).

I unlocked the adjustment wheel (07) by rotating out to get the gearshift control cable somewhat movable. Now pushed it in < - > out to find minimum Ohm reading, fixed it at this optimized position.

Result Now at optimized position:

Position ignition switch OFF and battery disconnected:    (N) position -> up to max 1.3 Ohm (08)

Position ignition switch ON and battery connected:          (N) position -> starter motor will always work

This proceeding may be considered as another, simple operational check of the Neutral Safety Switch, without unmount. A way for electrically fine position the control cable to the peak of the contact lever (03).

- SERGE -  

N.B If the safety switch shows in any position 0 Ohm, resp. 0 Volt, then there is a short-circuit, and no start protection. If there is always High Ohm, resp. 12 Volt, then there is no contact at all. The car cannot be started. May be too low pressure from the bolt to the contact lever, the internal spring may be weakened or even broken. In both cases the switch must be replaced (09). By switching the gear selector (10) before starting several times from R to N and the other way back, the contact may be cleaned.

Some basics and pictures presented earlier by courtesy of Phil Courant (Phil_the_frenchie).



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sermey
Posted 2023-05-28 1:04 PM (#629862 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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Color of a Convertible Top: There are two ways for select the color of a convertible top: Original color or Custom color.

When I got my 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible, it had a white top, greyed-out similar as shown in (01), and partly broken at the edges. The new included white top I gave to a friend as gift, for I decided to switch to black.

Can say, never a white top on a white car, for the color will barely match, fade out in time, and show any dirt. Except to a white paint, a white top will fit to any other color. On the other side, any other top color may fit to a white car. This my personal view from an esthetical and practical point.

The black top on my convertible looks always as new, now even many years later (02)(03)(04).  - SERGE -  



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sermey
Posted 2023-06-08 1:19 PM (#630071 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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Swivel Seat Back Snap System: The back of my swivel seats never kept in back position. When braking strongly, without passenger sitting, the seat turned to front.

I was told that there is a retarder spring in the hinge, and found it in the 59 Dodge Parts List as 23-45-55 Swivel Seat Back Retarder (00).

Ahead years a FWL-friend sent me pictures with the exact dimensions (01 – 05), and could model in 3D-CAD (06). It had just to be reproduced from a bent spring steel profile . . .  but I never did. Attached the 3D CAD-File (07).

Now I restarted to solve this problem and came to a simple snap system, even Master Exner would have liked. As learned by experience, most Mopar people is not in the position to pay for expensive precision laser-cut spring brackets, as it should be needed.

Hence I will friendly show here next, how to do-it-yourself, from scratch.  You will start without knowing how it works, illustrated by 3D-CAD in RealView, step by step.  - SERGE -  



Edited by sermey 2023-06-08 3:54 PM




(00 1959 Dodge Parts List Spring 23-45-55 .jpg)



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Attachments 07 CAD Swivel Seat Back Retarder Spring.STEP (73KB - 64 downloads)
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ToMopar
Posted 2023-06-14 10:19 AM (#630214 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: Re: "Make-Up" your Car!



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Off topic,- Sermey, are you going to lakeside-meet on the coming weekend?
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sermey
Posted 2023-06-14 11:30 AM (#630219 - in reply to #630214)
Subject: Re: "Make-Up" your Car!


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sermey - 2023-06-14 5:28 PM

I think so, a sunny Sunday. Hope to meet you there, Tom. 

https://www.facebook.com/p/Lakeside-American-Classic-Meeting-100066604416369

 

 



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ToMopar
Posted 2023-06-14 12:43 PM (#630221 - in reply to #630214)
Subject: Re: "Make-Up" your Car!



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sermey - 2023-06-14 4:28 PM

I think so, on sunny Sunday. Hope to meet you there, Tom. 



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sermey
Posted 2023-06-23 5:49 AM (#630355 - in reply to #630071)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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sermey - 2023-06-08 7:19 PM

Swivel Seatback Retarder Spring: To complete the views of this spring here the pictures as I got from our friend Stefan, taken from his 1959 Plymouth (01 – 05). I tried to assemble in CAD, just by pictures.

Seatback in Rear/Front Position (06), Seatback with Spring in Rear and Front Position (07), and an Exploded View (08). Not having the spring, I don’t know if this is correct, and if 1959 Plymouth and 1959 Dodge are identical.

Could not add the STEP-File (800kB) for correct if needed.   - SERGE -



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sermey
Posted 2023-06-28 3:35 AM (#630458 - in reply to #630355)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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sermey - 2023-06-08 7:19 PM

Retarder Spring Swivel Seatback (Correction): I just noticed that the retarder spring is placed on the wrong side. Forced from down-up it will initially move and touch the left side (09). Correct?
“errare humanum est”  - SERGE -    


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sermey
Posted 2023-07-07 3:51 PM (#630656 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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 Swivel Seat Back Snap System (1): Now you will see how to do yourself the snap system, illustrated by CAD, step by step. For better distinguish, shown as well in line view. The seatback is represented by its arm end, right side hinge. The left side proceed similar.

All illustrations are mostly self-explanatory. In the last part I will show the real application on my car.

 Proceeding Part 1

1. Take a stainless spring steel sheet metal, preferably type 1.4310 C1300, thickness 0.5 – 1 mm. Cut it to length 110 x 12mm, and bend it around the O-Profile (01), so as to fit around the cross-section: Di 16.4mm, Ri 5mm. I call it the spring bracket.

For easier access the seatback can be removed.

2. The spring bracket is pushed over the O-Profile, aligned to the upper border, and fixed by a clamp. The seatback is mounted, kept in fully Rear Position (Pos. 1, grey), 0 deg:

Now pre-drill 3mm, perpendicular over the screw axis, in the center and 6mm from border of the spring bracket. To get all straight in-line, drill through all-in-one step (02).

The spring steel require a hard driller. Then the mounted spring (fix it!) can be used as a template for the O-profile (03). When done remove the spring bracket. From now, the pre-drilled O-profile 3.0mm, will be used as drilling template (04).

3. Set the seatback in fully Rear position, pre-drill again 3mm through the seatback arm (Position 1). Same in Front Position (Pos. 3, green), 65deg (05). And again in Center Position (Pos. 2, blue), 32.5deg (06). Or may choose your preferred intermediate position. For multiple snap positions, multiple holes can be drilled. Will always drill only through the seatback arm.

On removed seatback, drill-up all from 3mm to 6.0mm, and add on both sides a chamfer 1.0mm-45deg, or d = 8.0mm using a countersink (07). These holes will define the 3 snap positions (08).

4. The spring bracket removed, drill-up from 3mm to 6.0mm, cut and round the end as shown (09). Now the spring bracket, the key component of the system, is done and ready(10). It should exactly fit when fully pushed-in on the O-profile.

STEP-files are attached for the bent (11) and the flat (12) spring bracket.

 

Now you may already find out how this system works.  – SERGE –  

 



Edited by sermey 2023-07-08 5:35 AM




(01 Create Stainless Spring Bar 100 x 12 x 0.5mm and bend.jpg)



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(06 Seatback in Center Position - PreDrill again 3mm.jpg)



(07 3 Snap Holes drilled-up 3mm to 6mm .jpg)



(08 Applied Chamfer 0.5mm 45deg to snap holes.jpg)



(09 Spring Bracket drilled-up to 6mm - End rounded.jpg)



(10 Flat Bracket L = 101.87 W = 12mm d = 77.87mm D = 6.0mm.jpg)



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sermey
Posted 2023-08-06 6:45 AM (#631191 - in reply to #156081)
Subject: RE: "Make-Up" your Car!


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Swivel Seat Back Snap System (2): As the spring brackets are disposable, the o-profile (not the seat arm!) can be drilled up to 9.05mm, fitting the steel ball D = 9.0mm (13). The overall exploded view shows all needed parts and the function of the snap system (14).

The two steel balls are inserted, then the spring bracket pushed over the o-profile to its final position (15), without the need of any tools and self positioning. The preloaded bracket is slightly bent in operation mode. In the cross section view the contact points can easy be verified (16)(17).

Now the assembled snap system looks very discreet, the practical function must be approved, especially the snap force. This should be optimized, mostly with the diameter of the holes in the seat arm, and somewhat with a harder the spring bracket.

In (3) I will present the applied realization on my 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible.

After that a much simpler Seat Back Lock System, applicable for mostly all 2-Door Mopars 1957 - 1959 (?). - SERGE -  

 



Edited by sermey 2023-08-06 7:13 AM




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(15 Spring Brackets Flat - Active - Preloaded.jpg)



(16 Cross Section Zoomed Bracket Active 1.2mm.jpg)



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