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Mel

Posted 2009-03-02 12:39 AM (#165429 - in reply to #165292)
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Just saw your post Gary. Maybe next time?

Started the '59 today and moved it for street cleaning days... plugs were fouled out and super oily. Ah, more fun ahead

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Posted 2009-03-02 12:16 PM (#165446 - in reply to #165429)
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Been in the Garage for a Hour ,

Measured a Part for Mel above on the 59 Dodge..

Went to Fit NOS Parking Lamp Lenses to the 59 Chrysler as mine are Cracked and Faded, But found the Rubber Seals behind the Lenses part missing and Dry Rotted, So need to find a Couple Large "O" Rigs at Work tomorrow before i can fit the New Lenses.. Wondered why the Originals were slightly loose and the Screws tight.. LOL

The Lenses i bought have All the Correct wording on them,, Can anyone confirm these are Original NOS and Not Re-manufactured..

This was the Description from the Auction..
"1959 Chrysler NOS parking lamp lenses in the original Mopar packages I opened for the
first time for the picture. Part Number 1754894."

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Posted 2009-03-02 1:01 PM (#165449 - in reply to #165446)
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Been in the garage for the past few weeks due to weather....I'm like a kid waiting on Xmas now.....C'mon Summer d@mmit...

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Posted 2009-03-02 1:10 PM (#165450 - in reply to #165446)
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Rebels-59 Coronet - 2009-03-02 12:16 PM

The Lenses i bought have All the Correct wording on them,, Can anyone confirm these are Original NOS and Not Re-manufactured..

This was the Description from the Auction..
"1959 Chrysler NOS parking lamp lenses in the original Mopar packages I opened for the
first time for the picture. Part Number 1754894."

According to my parts book the number is correct for 1959 Chrysler except, of course, 300 . It appears original. Are the lens envelopes look old to you?

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Posted 2009-03-02 1:53 PM (#165455 - in reply to #165059)
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Clive, as long as the numbers and letters embossed on the lenses are correct, they would be authentic. I am sure they are real, why would someone repop '59 Chrys lenses and try to pass them off as original? Its not like they are '61-62 lenses.

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Posted 2009-03-02 5:49 PM (#165481 - in reply to #165059)
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Took the 56 Dodge for a ride Sunday and hid it back in the garage for mondays 12 inches of March Snow! Today just shoveling! And looking foward to spring!HAPPY MOTORING! "WISH I WAS IN L.A.!!!" Victor...

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Posted 2009-03-02 6:51 PM (#165490 - in reply to #165059)
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Mounted the rearaxle and also put some 3" lowering blocks between the axle and leafsprings under the '57 today. now I might have some 'scrubline-issues'...
Or just hoping I don't get a flat...

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Posted 2009-03-02 7:30 PM (#165493 - in reply to #165446)
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Hey Clive, Definitely original lenses in original packaging. Even looks like you got the IBM card they used to control stock! Hope to see you back in the states sometime. Dick Whelan
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Posted 2009-03-03 8:26 PM (#165652 - in reply to #165059)
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I started my car today and posted two videos of her at an idle, on youtube. And took some pics as well I will be posting here.

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Posted 2009-03-04 3:48 PM (#165704 - in reply to #165490)
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BigBlockMopar - 2009-03-02 5:51 PM

Mounted the rearaxle and also put some 3" lowering blocks between the axle and leafsprings under the '57 today. now I might have some 'scrubline-issues'...
Or just hoping I don't get a flat...

Herman-

That is going to be really REALLY REALLY low bud! I can almost promise you that you are going to run into issues with the driveshaft touching the transmission tunnel.

(I do)

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Posted 2009-03-04 5:52 PM (#165726 - in reply to #165059)
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Yeah I know

Doesn't life suck sometimes? LOL
I've noticed with this 3" drop I only got 1.5" of room left above the driveshaft. The pinion-snubber will be touching the body pretty much all the time I'm afraid.
I could get some more driveshaft-play by giving the axle a little more downward angle, but it won't be much.

With the possible scrubline issues I might be tempted to just do a 2" drop and still use 60-series tires to keep the carheight lower.
So... what's your solution?

57burb

Posted 2009-03-05 10:40 AM (#165771 - in reply to #165726)
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Remove the snubber and don't allow anyone to sit in the back seat, lol!!

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Posted 2009-03-05 12:50 PM (#165779 - in reply to #165771)
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Had the same problem with my '61 Newport with the same lowering blocks. With people in the back the diff hit under the seat and the rear wheels hit up in the wheel arch every time I hit a bump. Racked them off and now no problems, ever eliminated my brake squeal. I too have been thinking of only going for the 2" drop.

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Posted 2009-03-05 1:03 PM (#165781 - in reply to #165779)
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These cars weren't meant ot be SLAMMED to the ground without major problems.....

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Posted 2009-03-05 1:23 PM (#165782 - in reply to #165059)
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Thanks to a cold and rainy weekend, I just got around to washing it.

I think I will ride to China-Mart and get a B-day present for my ol' college buddy. It's a nice 70 degree day today, and that just screams Plymouth.

57burb

Posted 2009-03-05 3:32 PM (#165802 - in reply to #165781)
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dukeboy - 2009-03-05 12:03 PM

These cars weren't meant ot be SLAMMED to the ground without major problems.....

Or have 500hp 440s ripping the tapered axles apart...

55CRL

Posted 2009-03-05 4:32 PM (#165806 - in reply to #165059)
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Cleaned and polished the tail- and backup lights inside out. Created new gaskets. Found one bezel was broken. Anyone have a crome bezel for 55 Custom Royal Lancer to sell?

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Posted 2009-03-05 8:29 PM (#165842 - in reply to #165059)
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Cleaned her up, then got too involved in changing the speakers in the truck to go for a ride.

I did sand and paint the "new" 1957 tag to submit for registration for the car though. South Carolina finally allowed year of manufactur tags, so I'm trying to get my act together with that.

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Posted 2009-03-05 9:01 PM (#165850 - in reply to #165802)
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57burb - 2009-03-05 3:32 PM

dukeboy - 2009-03-05 12:03 PM

These cars weren't meant ot be SLAMMED to the ground without major problems.....

Or have 500hp 440s ripping the tapered axles apart... :bleh:

No,No, there Burb....No tapered axles for me....I run the heavy duty stuff....

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My57Saratoga

Posted 2009-03-06 10:15 PM (#166027 - in reply to #165850)
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I removed my old padded dash and scraped/sanded/dremmeled off the old foam...

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Posted 2009-03-07 9:21 AM (#166068 - in reply to #165059)
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Spent yesterday adjusting the front brakes on the savoy. Now it stops kinda straight... lol. Some time this spring it's getting all 6 wheel cylinders replaced to go with the new master cylinder. Now it actually kinda stops, can't wait to see what it stops like with new cylinders.
Oh and tommorow it's going for a cruise down the street to my dad's /6 club meet.

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Posted 2009-03-07 9:56 AM (#166071 - in reply to #165059)
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Spent the last 3 days converting the 56 Dodge to a dual master cylinder(68 charger manual).
All new steel and rubber lines. All new wheel cylinders, New brake shoes.
Bled the system fixed the leaks. And now we have good brakes.
Just need to get brake light switch figured out.

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Posted 2009-03-07 12:00 PM (#166089 - in reply to #165059)
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I took her out of storage, gave her tires some air and topped off the transmission fluid, then took a nice highway ride (25 minutes). I'm about to change the oil!

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Posted 2009-03-08 2:14 PM (#166198 - in reply to #166089)
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Put the new dash in (took about an hour).... Looks great! (That spot on the right side above the glove compartment is not a wrinkle...must be the way the light is hitting it!!!)

Mike

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Posted 2009-03-08 3:51 PM (#166203 - in reply to #165059)
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That does look nice, is it a premade pad and cover? If so, where did you get it?

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Posted 2009-03-08 9:55 PM (#166226 - in reply to #166203)
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Got it from Just Dashes in California: they pre-make them for the 57 Chrysler.

http://justdashes.com/Index.htm

http://justdashes.com/Dashes.htm

Mike

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Posted 2009-03-08 10:18 PM (#166228 - in reply to #165059)
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Hey MY 57 saratoga could you post some photos of your car I use to own a 57 saratoga Aqua and black and it had the nicest interiors that chrysler use back in 57 and I would like to see if yours is the same.The dash looks great! HAPPY MOTORING! VICTOR...

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Posted 2009-03-08 11:51 PM (#166237 - in reply to #166228)
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Adjusted my valves and polished windshield trim since the glass was put in a couple of days ago.

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Posted 2009-03-20 2:34 AM (#167661 - in reply to #165059)
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I have cleaned, inspected and checked a Auto-Pilot unit, which will be mounted in my Saratoga. Evenings and nighttime, I've been working on my translation project of the '60 Chrysler Manual.

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Posted 2009-03-20 9:27 AM (#167668 - in reply to #167661)
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Went out & burned some rubber - had fun. Trying to figure out were all I'm going to this year.

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Posted 2009-03-20 10:11 AM (#167671 - in reply to #167668)
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About to drive mine to town to pick up parts for Nathans car. I think mine now has the title of "shop car" . Funny how when you first get 'em back on the road you try and keep every spec of dirt off but after a couple of years of driving everyday they become "just another car".
Oh well, it's what I wanted her for was to drive.

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Posted 2009-03-20 8:54 PM (#167776 - in reply to #165059)
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Today I replaced the fuel pump on my 56 Royal Golden Lancer, D500 engine. It has been years since I have replaced a fuel pump and so I struggled a bit putting the new one on since the actuater lever was under pressure when the holes were aligned. After struggling with a couple of "almost" got it tries, mumbling, I sheepishly went to turn the engine over just a bit and "Whaaa Laaa" it slipped right in place and now works like a charm. How quick we novices forget. Dan

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Posted 2009-03-21 3:31 AM (#167815 - in reply to #165059)
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Put the back seat back in.

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Posted 2009-03-21 10:49 AM (#167834 - in reply to #166226)
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My57Saratoga - 2009-03-08 7:55 PM

Got it from Just Dashes in California: they pre-make them for the 57 Chrysler.

http://justdashes.com/Index.htm

http://justdashes.com/Dashes.htm

Mike

That dash looks great! Since there are no prices on their website, would you mind sharing how much? It is Saturday, or I would call them. Thanks, Mark

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Posted 2009-03-21 1:31 PM (#167844 - in reply to #167834)
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After a lot of sheet metal work in the last few months my Sport Fury received the first layer of paint. It is just the base coat but next weekend it'll be painted red again.

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Posted 2009-03-21 2:48 PM (#167847 - in reply to #167815)
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Alex - 2009-03-21 9:31 AM

Put the back seat back in.

I bet that was more easy then getting it out!

So - how did you get it out??

Nathan D. Manning

Posted 2009-03-21 4:41 PM (#167861 - in reply to #165059)
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Did something with the '56 Dodge today:

Took a short drive... Cleaned it up... Found a fuel leak... changed the fuel filter... found a transmission leak... put it up for the day.

-NM

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Posted 2009-03-22 2:53 PM (#167973 - in reply to #166228)
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old mopar guy - 2009-03-08 9:18 PM

Hey MY 57 saratoga could you post some photos of your car I use to own a 57 saratoga Aqua and black and it had the nicest interiors that chrysler use back in 57 and I would like to see if yours is the same.The dash looks great! HAPPY MOTORING! VICTOR...

Victor,

Here's a few pix of my car...it's a driver... (I know the arm rest should be solid blue but I need to get some more fabric!)

Mike

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Posted 2009-03-23 11:31 PM (#168155 - in reply to #167844)
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I was watching my car today out the window and trying to see if a Social Security spy was trying to video tape me! lol

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Posted 2009-04-04 1:57 PM (#169287 - in reply to #165059)
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I took the Saratoga out of the winter hibernation and drove the first cruise.

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Posted 2009-04-04 2:07 PM (#169288 - in reply to #169287)
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Hardly a day goes by I am not doing something that will ultimately relate to the cars. Several nights a week I work on the shop plans. Over the last week I removed a patio and dug underneath to find the sewer line. Today I am jacking up a shed and moving it to the front of the property. So many little details that all require way more time than you would think. In the end, it will mean a heated shop with a lift and enough space to house two completely broken down cars, and an additional unheated area for six more. Not that I want six more, but you know how open space has a way of inviting things to occupy it !

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Posted 2009-04-04 4:51 PM (#169300 - in reply to #165059)
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Replaced the worn Ball and Trunnion joints with new parts from Andy Bernbaum and a good friend with a 12 ton press. Tomorrow the drive shaft will go back on the car.

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Posted 2009-04-04 10:55 PM (#169332 - in reply to #165059)
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I re-installed the carburetor today ( rebuilt last Monday night ), adjusted it and put all new tune up parts in the car. The car fired up with one short crank ( put a little gas in the rebuilt carb to prime it ). It hasn't ever idled as nicely as it does now, since I bought it last June. I took it out on a couple of trips, about an hour's worth of driving. We had great weather today, sunny and mild. Next up will be the AAJ Brake conversion on the front wheels.

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Posted 2009-04-06 2:50 AM (#169472 - in reply to #165059)
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i got a package from canada... used my trusty screwdriver to put my new dented headlight ring on! hey presto, a complete set! now just have to work on getting a complete set in nice condition... will get to installing my new gauge surround later on... cheers adriana

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Posted 2009-04-06 9:02 PM (#169553 - in reply to #165059)
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Mike .That car is so nice I'm in love. The interior is great I wish I still owned mine it was a twin to yours I'll try to dig up some photos ! HAPPY MOTORING in that GREAT machine! Victor..

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Posted 2009-04-06 9:31 PM (#169559 - in reply to #169553)
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Today, got my 516 heads, collecting parts for the winter rebuild, this coming winter....
Installed new idler arm bushing and Accel electronic ignition distributer last week.
Runs great and the front end is so stable now.

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Posted 2009-04-06 10:00 PM (#169565 - in reply to #165059)
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I've been working on a overheating problem or the sending unit is bad on my /6. I've ordered a new sending unit to see if that is the problem. I adjusted the valves and changed the oil. My goodyear WWW will be in this week. Three of the tires on the car now are originals from 1960. I hope I'm going to like riding on bias ply tires. I couldn't pass up the deal I got on them. My car is under "members ride" '60 savoy 4dr.

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Posted 2009-04-07 6:25 PM (#169650 - in reply to #165059)
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I bolted up my new hydraulic throwout bearing to my 833. Of course it was mailed without the oil seal that rides on the input shaft. Now I'm waiting for that to get here.

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Posted 2009-04-07 6:26 PM (#169651 - in reply to #165059)
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Posted 2009-04-08 2:29 PM (#169728 - in reply to #165059)
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