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christine-lover
Posted 2012-05-23 6:01 PM (#322568)
Subject: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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Location: Sept. 1958		I bought this wreck recently. Figured I'd start a thread in the member's rides section.

Here's the thread of the car when it was for sale:
http://forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=40551&star...



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d500neil
Posted 2012-05-23 6:17 PM (#322571 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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1958 Plymouth Infina
Posted 2012-05-23 7:25 PM (#322583 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: RE: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible


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Aw I wanted to be the first I just wanted to say that is a beautiful car no doubt your Dodge is one of those rare finds u should be proud to own it even in its current state good luck with restoration I'm sure you have the current support if the forum with that land yacht keep us posted wih the restoration! Happy Motoring!
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christine-lover
Posted 2012-05-23 8:14 PM (#322590 - in reply to #322583)
Subject: RE: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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1958 Plymouth Infina - 2012-05-23 7:25 PM

Aw I wanted to be the first I just wanted to say that is a beautiful car no doubt your Dodge is one of those rare finds u should be proud to own it even in its current state good luck with restoration I'm sure you have the current support if the forum with that land yacht keep us posted wih the restoration! Happy Motoring!


Thanks guys. But this car will sit for awhile, unless I win the lottery. I really didn't get a good look at it the day it was delivered because I had to get to work. It's stored in PA, about an hour from me. Like I said, I had to buy it because it's the ultimate Dodge to me. If it had been anything else, I wouldn't have bought it. It is a beautiful car, well one day long ago it was.

A lot of the vert-only parts are pretty good, except for the top frame and fins.
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ronbo97
Posted 2012-05-23 10:05 PM (#322617 - in reply to #322590)
Subject: RE: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible


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What options are on the Dodge ? Also, is the correct engine still there ?

Ron

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d500neil
Posted 2012-05-24 1:02 AM (#322643 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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Location: bishop, ca		The seller sent me a pic of the car's P/T plate and I decoded it on the OP.

I also sent Matt a copy of the car's Registration Form that I initially filled out on it.

The original engine should be in the car and, altho heavily optioned, is not a D500 model and does not have
power windows, but does have a power seat and dual antennae.






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BarnFind57
Posted 2012-05-24 6:59 AM (#322652 - in reply to #322590)
Subject: RE: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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christine-lover - 2012-05-23 8:14 PM

, I had to buy it because it's the ultimate Dodge to me. If it had been anything else, I wouldn't have bought it.



And that is the only thing you need to say. Just like that, it's justified.

Looking forward to seeing the re-birth of this black beauty.

congrats on the score!


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1958 Plymouth Infina
Posted 2012-05-24 8:50 AM (#322665 - in reply to #322590)
Subject: RE: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible


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christine-lover - 2012-05-23 8:14 PM

1958 Plymouth Infina - 2012-05-23 7:25 PM

Aw I wanted to be the first I just wanted to say that is a beautiful car no doubt your Dodge is one of those rare finds u should be proud to own it even in its current state good luck with restoration I'm sure you have the current support if the forum with that land yacht keep us posted wih the restoration! Happy Motoring!


Thanks guys. But this car will sit for awhile, unless I win the lottery. I really didn't get a good look at it the day it was delivered because I had to get to work. It's stored in PA, about an hour from me. Like I said, I had to buy it because it's the ultimate Dodge to me. If it had been anything else, I wouldn't have bought it. It is a beautiful car, well one day long ago it was.

A lot of the vert-only parts are pretty good, except for the top frame and fins.


If your ever interested in selling it........
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Jason413
Posted 2012-05-24 9:56 AM (#322669 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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Location: hampton mn		The bottom looks surprisingly solid. Too bad the wrecking yard added all the dents. cool project!
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firedome
Posted 2012-05-24 10:33 AM (#322674 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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JT Vincent
Posted 2012-05-24 4:43 PM (#322725 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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muddy
Posted 2012-05-25 9:45 PM (#322899 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible


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Location: South Australia		Did the previous owner mention the head on/t-bone/rear-end/roll over/train wreck/tornado looking mis-hap that it may have been in?....or near!!
You are a brave man no-doubt,but like others on the forum you can see past all the rough stuff to a beautiful Dodge rag top.When finnished you'll be in the same leauge with John and Rafaelle.....
But for now you should kick the front r/hand fender in to match the rest!it's far to straight LOL!
Best of luck mate,can't wait to see it under-way.
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d500neil
Posted 2012-05-26 8:00 PM (#323033 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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Location: bishop, ca		Jon, yours was the reasoning behind preserving Ms. Belvie in her as un-earthed condition.

(I know, Brian; let-it-go....I'm trying; but just had to respond to Jon's cogent observation about the ultimate in "as-is" preservation).






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57plymouth
Posted 2012-05-26 8:08 PM (#323035 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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This Dodge is a big project, but there are two worse already in progress on this forum.
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sparky7
Posted 2012-05-27 11:13 AM (#323105 - in reply to #322725)
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I'll doubtless annoy some people here... but it's oddly beautiful the way it is.



I agree! As a sculpture, it has an energy that would be lost once the car is restored. It looks like a cartoon character, ready to pounce . . .

Can't wait to see the car brought back, though!

Sparky



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1958 Plymouth Infina
Posted 2012-05-27 5:54 PM (#323153 - in reply to #322568)
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I think it's a crime against humanity to not get this restored there's only a few as it is.
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christine-lover
Posted 2012-05-27 6:42 PM (#323161 - in reply to #322617)
Subject: RE: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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ronbo97 - 2012-05-23 10:05 PM

What options are on the Dodge ? Also, is the correct engine still there ?

Ron




It has all the accessory groups and power seat. The engine is gone. It would be impossible to find the OEM engine, so I guess it will be a good car to make a Super D-500 out of when the time comes.
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christine-lover
Posted 2012-05-27 6:49 PM (#323164 - in reply to #323153)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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1958 Plymouth Infina - 2012-05-27 5:54 PM

I think it's a crime against humanity to not get this restored there's only a few as it is.


When cars like this are done, they are wicked. I remember seeing a 57 CRL vert in all black at Hershey in 2007, it was a beautiful sight. And 58s to my eyes were the year they were perfected. I can only imagine how it will look.
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1958 Plymouth Infina
Posted 2012-05-27 8:48 PM (#323182 - in reply to #322568)
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That is a beautiful car I hope 7 years from now it is completely restored!
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Doctor DeSoto
Posted 2012-05-30 1:08 AM (#323560 - in reply to #323153)
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I think it's a crime against humanity to not get this restored there's only a few as it is.


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Hmmm ...

How would forced deportations or mass executions rate in the bigger scheme of things ?
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d500neil
Posted 2012-05-30 1:30 AM (#323562 - in reply to #323560)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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Posted 2012-05-30 12:20 PM (#323613 - in reply to #323560)
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Doctor DeSoto - 2012-05-30 1:08 AM

1958 Plymouth Infina - 2012-05-28 2:54 PM

I think it's a crime against humanity to not get this restored there's only a few as it is.


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Hmmm ...

How would forced deportations or mass executions rate in the bigger scheme of things ?


Exactly
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57plymouth
Posted 2012-05-30 12:46 PM (#323622 - in reply to #323562)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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d500neil - 2012-05-30 1:30 AM

So, I wonder how, what, Ultra-None did to Miss Belvedere, rates on this scale (maybe that's the wrong word to use, for her
condition)?





Wrong post for that kind of talk. Take it here:

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=42025&...
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simone_94
Posted 2013-07-10 4:27 PM (#385160 - in reply to #322568)
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Hi my name is Simone I am from South Africa. My dad purchased A 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible, left hand drive. It is currently in the process of being restored. We are looking for parts such as: center moldings from the front fender to the rear fender, the dual antennae, and as we progress in the restoration process we will require other parts. I will really appreciate your help. Thank you
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christine-lover
Posted 2013-07-10 4:34 PM (#385163 - in reply to #385160)
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Location: Sept. 1958		Could you please post photos of your car, we'd love to see them. Is it D-500? What colors, where did you get it? Start a thread on it, there's very few of these left. There's a pair of NOS dual rear antennas on eBay right now.
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simone_94
Posted 2013-07-10 5:05 PM (#385171 - in reply to #322568)
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I have started a new thread and i have posted pictures. It is a 383 motor we have just completed re building the engine. We don't know much about Dodge because we normally build Cheverolet. The car was custom painted by the previous owner. The car belonged to a man in his area, he always admired it as a young boy. The previous owner had passed on about 18 years ago. The car was kept in a shed as a family memory of the previous owners family. My dad has persuaded them to sell it to him as he has a passion for cars. We purchased the car in January 2013. Other pictures will follow on my thread as we progress.
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Lancer Mike
Posted 2013-08-15 2:08 PM (#391429 - in reply to #322568)
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I take it you saw the most recent Hemmings (September 2012) with the cover story on Custom Royals. I looked at their price guide and thought of your car. Good luck finding a $61,000 1958 Custom Royal convertible, eh? And it was interesting to note that they valued the 1957 and 1958 the same and the 1959 just slightly less! Any more recent pictures or stories?
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christine-lover
Posted 2013-08-15 10:16 PM (#391501 - in reply to #322568)
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Location: Sept. 1958		Hey Mike.

I got that issue, nice car on the cover. Yeah, they shouldn't try to price cars that almost never sell. What do they go by. And I would say 1959s are valued more than 58s. 59s seem to be the official car of Sweden.

Not much on the car, last time I saw it in person was last fall. It is a hell of a car though.

How is your Coronet Convertible?
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christine-lover
Posted 2013-08-15 10:18 PM (#391502 - in reply to #322568)
Subject: Re: 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible



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Location: Sept. 1958		Here's the thread on the car 3 years ago when a prior owner had it in his family:

http://forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=35006

And here's a photo from another angle when it was in ND.

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jimntempe
Posted 2013-08-15 11:30 PM (#391510 - in reply to #322568)
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Lancer Mike
Posted 2013-08-17 1:54 AM (#391741 - in reply to #391510)
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Location: The Mile High City		Howdy, Matt:

Thanks for the p.m. - my Coronet convertible is languishing in the garage at present. I need to store the Firedome in Grand Lake and bring the D500 back to the garage in Denver. I almost installed the door handles on the convertible, but stopped when I realized the door handle locks were a match for the ignition key in the D500! It is funny how little things trip me up! Once I get the door locks all sorted out, I will install the dashboard into the convertible. That's the next big step.

No matter how primo I get my Coronet to be, it will never be a Custom Royal like yours! The current pictures do remind me of Christine after the hoods got her. It will be fun to see how it all comes back to life! I just wish it were as easy as the book.
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ttotired
Posted 2013-08-17 2:13 AM (#391748 - in reply to #322568)
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Location: Perth Australia		I was going to say have you tried standing in front of it and saying "show me", but then I tought you might be
dissapointed if it worked and turned into a red 58 plymouth

Be nice to have a car that looked that nice though

Anyway, back to sanding a fender

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christine-lover
Posted 2013-08-17 7:04 PM (#391890 - in reply to #322568)
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Location: Sept. 1958		Definitely, things take so much time. All the jewelry on your Coronet looks real nice! You'll have to post some full view shots of it. You'll have a difficult time deciding to drive the Desoto or Coronet.

Yeah, I wouldn't want another red 58 Plymouth, unless it was a finished car.
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christine-lover
Posted 2014-05-11 5:15 PM (#440338 - in reply to #322568)
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Location: Sept. 1958		Yesterday I stopped by, the tires on the Dodge were from the Plymouth and I plan on taking the Plymouth off the jack stands very soon. I have noticed a few things on this car that are odd. One thing is the hood looks to never been punched out for the letters, the car appears to never have back up lights, it has plugs in the holes. Though this car had every accessory group on it so someone paid for them and never got them. The fin emblems are long gone, but there's white paint under where they were that's still showing, why would that be on an all black car that looks to have never been repainted?

Neil, the trunk lid actually stays up in the fully open position, so no LDS I guess.
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