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mpgmike |
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Regular Posts: 60 Location: Northeast | Good for you. As long as you're paying the bill, doing the work, and living with the result, you should have the sovereignty to do as you please. The whole idea of resurrecting an old derelict of a car is to enhance your own personal happiness. I tried the route of "keeping it all original just because" with a 41 Chrysler Windsor Limo and ended up selling it unfinished. | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Body is back on the frame!!! (image.jpg) (image.jpg) (image.jpg) (image.jpg) (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (235KB - 408 downloads) image.jpg (275KB - 421 downloads) image.jpg (212KB - 422 downloads) image.jpg (204KB - 435 downloads) image.jpg (212KB - 402 downloads) | ||
ttotired |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 8443 Location: Perth Australia | You'll be driving it next week | ||
196061SAVOY |
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User has resigned from board | nice, that's not base clear correct? enamel? looks great | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | ttotired - 2015-06-14 5:55 PM You'll be driving it next week On milk crates yes! Can't wait to go see the neighbors with it! 196061Savoy, correct it still needs sanded and cleared. We wanted to get the body on first to avoid any damage to the paint. Thanks all for the nice comment. | ||
SavoyPlaza |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1172 Location: Georgia | Mucho de Goodo, Randy! Lookin' sweet! Wish you could bring her up to Carlisle! Hopefully I'll see you there, anyways! Pete | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | SavoyPlaza - 2015-06-16 3:32 PM Mucho de Goodo, Randy! Lookin' sweet! Wish you could bring her up to Carlisle! Hopefully I'll see you there, anyways! Pete Thanks! She will be there in 2016! Hope to see you there too.. | ||
Dana57 |
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Member Posts: 30 | Well done sir! You have impeccable taste. Can't wait to see what's next | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Thanks. She'll be wearing these beauties we found at Carisle. (image.jpg) Attachments ---------------- image.jpg (116KB - 382 downloads) | ||
soiouz |
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Expert Posts: 3480 Location: Montreal, Canada | Great find, Randy! That car will look fantastic! | ||
Matthew Keij |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 481 Location: The Netherlands | Nice! You beat me to them then. Can't wait to see pics of the car finished | ||
Bosniak |
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New User Posts: 2 | Didn't realized that the black color was that nice since I saw it for real at Carlisle! | ||
Bosniak |
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New User Posts: 2 | And when i saw your pic of those air filter box, i knew i saw it before, then i realized that is was you Randy! Lol | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Bosniak - 2015-07-17 11:03 PM And when i saw your pic of those air filter box, i knew i saw it before, then i realized that is was you Randy! Lol Haha, is that you Remi? Brake booster is now in and the body is all bolted down. Also got some original key blanks and had them cut for the car. | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Clutch linkage is hooked up. Ordered weatherstripping and a wiring harness. Not much to report lately but it's getting there.. | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Front drive system is all together, finally. A little complex, but it works. Edited by The Chrysler Kid 2015-09-22 5:30 PM (20150922_172714-640x360.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20150922_172714-640x360.jpg (95KB - 418 downloads) | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Really starting to come together. Black air cleaners or chrome? (tmp_29811-20151007_180516-640x360-1805048504.jpg) Attachments ---------------- tmp_29811-20151007_180516-640x360-1805048504.jpg (67KB - 395 downloads) | ||
SavoyPlaza |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1172 Location: Georgia | Black is my vote. Wow, Randy, she's looking fantastic!! Pete | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Thanks Pete! Shes running! https://youtu.be/HrAZ8VsyOpo Edited by The Chrysler Kid 2015-10-19 7:03 PM | ||
jimntempe |
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Expert Posts: 2312 Location: Arizona | It's a little hard to tell in the photo but it looks like there is just one belt for the water pump and it has hardly any wrap at all. Is that going to have enough bite to drive the pump above idle? | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Gas tank in... (tmp_6034-20151025_133911-640x360581588103.jpg) (tmp_6034-20151025_140056-640x360-342821536.jpg) Attachments ---------------- tmp_6034-20151025_133911-640x360581588103.jpg (52KB - 404 downloads) tmp_6034-20151025_140056-640x360-342821536.jpg (54KB - 378 downloads) | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Some slight progress. A lot of other stuff going on lately, but back on track. We bled the brakes, cleared the hood hinges, got a pair of correct Carters (!!!!!), oh and here are her shiny shoes.. (20160102_155658-800x450.jpg) (20160102_155658-800x450.jpg) (20160102_160729-768x1365.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160102_155658-800x450.jpg (116KB - 350 downloads) 20160102_155658-800x450.jpg (116KB - 350 downloads) 20160102_160729-768x1365.jpg (206KB - 350 downloads) | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Some more progress. Wiring is about to begin. Vintage air fits great.. (20160216_191931-800x450.jpg) (20160216_191951-800x450.jpg) (20160216_191944-450x800.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160216_191931-800x450.jpg (81KB - 343 downloads) 20160216_191951-800x450.jpg (85KB - 373 downloads) 20160216_191944-450x800.jpg (82KB - 328 downloads) | ||
oldwood |
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Expert Posts: 2905 Location: little rock, AR | You will be the talk of the town driving something besides a cookie cutter Tri-5 chebby. NICE!!! | ||
fenix |
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Expert Posts: 2119 Location: atlanta | darn nice! | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Thanks guys! Progress continues... dash looking good assembled and wiring continues..Slowly but surely! (20160320_161053-1-800x241.jpg) (20160320_161046-1-800x341.jpg) (20160320_160957-800x450.jpg) (20160320_161007-800x450.jpg) (20160320_161015-800x450.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160320_161053-1-800x241.jpg (44KB - 352 downloads) 20160320_161046-1-800x341.jpg (46KB - 364 downloads) 20160320_160957-800x450.jpg (95KB - 350 downloads) 20160320_161007-800x450.jpg (90KB - 339 downloads) 20160320_161015-800x450.jpg (85KB - 350 downloads) | ||
oldwood |
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Expert Posts: 2905 Location: little rock, AR | 150mph speedo??? YOU know it can't do that!!! lol Greeeeaaaat job | ||
uncltank |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 380 Location: Kennewick Wa | This is great to see the progress... Keep up the good work... I was wondering, which Vintage Air unit you put in?? Was it much trouble?? | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Thanks everyone. I forgot the model number of the unit but I believe it was the medium sized unit I'll get back with you. No issue1s going in. Dash is now in and wrapping up the wiring. We've ordered the weather stripping.... (20160414_193227-800x450.jpg) (20160407_192729-800x450.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160414_193227-800x450.jpg (79KB - 348 downloads) 20160407_192729-800x450.jpg (91KB - 339 downloads) | ||
Paufont |
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Member Posts: 21 | Wow!!! This car's going to be like something from another world, this engine, air conditioning, disc brakes!!!!! God, i'd love my one just to be half as good as your one is, and it would be also great!! You're doing an excellent work here!! Thanks for sharing it!! Greetings from Catalonia! Pau | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Closer every day.. Thank you Paul! Edited by The Chrysler Kid 2016-05-11 6:25 PM (20160504_182019-800x450.jpg) (20160511_174849-800x450.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160504_182019-800x450.jpg (44KB - 355 downloads) 20160511_174849-800x450.jpg (85KB - 369 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2633 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Do you plan to bring it to Pulaski for the Pace car show at Martin College if you would like me to send you a flyer PM me your address and I will mail you 1 | ||
Dana57 |
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Member Posts: 30 | I'll say it again. Nice work, very nicely done! I also like all the stainless hard wear and fasteners. Nice touch. | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Dad's custom ductwork. Using the original section mated with some new pieces so we can use the original defrost knob and still hook it to the vintage air unit. Next step is finishing up the weatherstripping and installing the glass. Thanks, Dana57! Edited by The Chrysler Kid 2016-06-11 3:53 PM (20160611_155058-480x853.jpg) (20160611_155015-480x853.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160611_155058-480x853.jpg (176KB - 320 downloads) 20160611_155015-480x853.jpg (166KB - 294 downloads) | ||
crazy58fury |
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Member Posts: 40 Location: Rochester,New York | Looks great Randy! Your ganna have a priceless show car when your done!!!! Ty | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Some progress. Window and vent assemblies in and air cleaners painted. We used the usual recommended PlastiKote 452 gold and it turned out very nice. A bit shiny but after cleared they should be a bit darker. (20160808_175457-1024x576.jpg) (20160808_175512-1024x576.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 3675-1024x576.jpeg (179KB - 289 downloads) 20160808_175457-1024x576.jpg (133KB - 304 downloads) 20160808_175512-1024x576.jpg (162KB - 300 downloads) | ||
60crossram |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 836 Location: Layton, Utah | Very cool ride ! Your doing a super nice job on it. Here is my 57 Granny Plaza from Idaho with only 47k miles on it. I want to turn her into a fast sleeper. Same color. No trim just like she has now. (20160819_182454.jpg) (20160819_182328.jpg) (20160819_182429.jpg) (20160819_182403.jpg) (20160819_182314.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160819_182454.jpg (147KB - 305 downloads) 20160819_182328.jpg (166KB - 280 downloads) 20160819_182429.jpg (158KB - 292 downloads) 20160819_182403.jpg (135KB - 273 downloads) 20160819_182314.jpg (189KB - 283 downloads) | ||
60crossram |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 836 Location: Layton, Utah | I think the only two options are V8 & heater. The Sky Blue paint (code CCC) is pretty cool looking and fits the era perfectly. | ||
Finsinthemirror |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1115 Location: CA | V8 is an option.. so is an auto trans | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Looks cool 60, I like sky blue, it also looks really solid. Edit:pic of air cleaners. (Screenshot_20160820-000840-640x360.png) Attachments ---------------- Screenshot_20160820-000840-640x360.png (404KB - 319 downloads) | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Dad and I popped in the back glass and drivers quarter window in today. Finally got that Bernbaum rubber right after enough tries. Looking more like a car daily. (20160821_152919-800x450.jpg) (20160821_152858-800x450.jpg) (20160821_153502-800x450.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160821_152919-800x450.jpg (89KB - 291 downloads) 20160821_152858-800x450.jpg (107KB - 284 downloads) 20160821_153502-800x450.jpg (93KB - 266 downloads) | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Finally progressing once more. Nothing to hold us up now. Exhaust completed as of today and finally got around to painting everything else. Front clip assembly this week. Then on to interior. Edited by The Chrysler Kid 2017-01-22 6:32 PM (20170122_162716-1000x562.jpg) (20170121_112747-1000x562.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20170122_162716-1000x562.jpg (152KB - 262 downloads) 20170121_112747-1000x562.jpg (139KB - 261 downloads) | ||
58coupe |
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Expert Posts: 1740 Location: Alaska | What did you use to seal your quarter windows? I think I may be able to reuse my rubber seals for my business coupe but was wondering if you found something new. | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | 58coupe - 2017-01-22 10:09 PM What did you use to seal your quarter windows? I think I may be able to reuse my rubber seals for my business coupe but was wondering if you found something new. No nothing new, was fortunate enough to have really good rubbers. But if you find anything please let me know. Need some custom rubbers for our two door wagon when this is through. | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | Fenders/splash pans mounted! Also just got the tires on the wheels today! Looks like a car! A long way since we pushed her in the barn three years ago. Edited by The Chrysler Kid 2017-01-24 6:56 PM (20170124_185730-1328x747.jpg) (20170124_185744-1328x747.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20170124_185730-1328x747.jpg (229KB - 252 downloads) 20170124_185744-1328x747.jpg (240KB - 264 downloads) | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | Car is really looking great, Randy! Is the hood going to shut?! I've actually forgotten the drivetrain. 354 / 3 speed / 8.75 rear? | ||
RUSTORICHES |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 494 Location: Alberta | The car is coming along great! Want to do one mine next? …….just kidding. There's nothing like Hands On Experience with these cars our appreciation only gets better and the car grows on you.I was also interested in the drive train question 57burb had as I've started to work on my 354 sort of [gathering some Old School Parts] I'm trying to track down a set of matching WCFB dual carbs primary# 2444s and secondary 2445s originals I think,what numbers are yours? One more question the air horn rings,what you tell me about them? Edited by RUSTORICHES 2017-01-24 11:23 PM | ||
57burb |
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Expert Posts: 3967 Location: DFW, TX | I took some time to re-read the whole thread and got some of the details I was asking about: The Chrysler Kid - 2014-03-11 3:11 PM That is a 331 not a 392 sorry for confusion. The Chrysler Kid - 2014-03-08 3:07 PM Lucy now has a transmission! She will be a 4 speed on the floor. So there it is, a 331 and a 4-speed with dual quads. Killer! I didn't see any details about the rear end. I assume it's an 8 3/4? My '57 Plymouth wagon was originally a six cylinder / Powerflite car. It has a rear end that looks just like an 8 3/4, but smaller. I am sure it is smaller, because when I swapped my '57 New Yorker 8 3/4 into it, the brake line did not fit around the center section. Any idea what that rear end would be? I'm only asking because I hope your 6-cylinder business coupe doesn't also have a small and wimpy rear axle in it. The Chrysler Kid - 2015-02-28 7:19 PM All new interior. Dash redone, all new door panels, and front and back seat. I might be a little disappointed that it's getting a back seat. The missing back seat in a business coupe is a huge part of why it's so cool! Not knocking your choice, it's easy to swap out, just sayin... Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress. | ||
Chrispy |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 520 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado | What headers are these? Who made them? Im going to be doing a very similar style of build with my stripper Firesweep and i need headers for my 392 so my cam is happy. Edited by Chrispy 2017-01-25 2:24 PM | ||
The Chrysler Kid |
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Expert Posts: 1384 Location: Ocala, Florida | 57burb - 2017-01-25 11:59 AM I took some time to re-read the whole thread and got some of the details I was asking about: The Chrysler Kid - 2014-03-11 3:11 PM That is a 331 not a 392 sorry for confusion. The Chrysler Kid - 2014-03-08 3:07 PM Lucy now has a transmission! She will be a 4 speed on the floor. So there it is, a 331 and a 4-speed with dual quads. Killer! I didn't see any details about the rear end. I assume it's an 8 3/4? My '57 Plymouth wagon was originally a six cylinder / Powerflite car. It has a rear end that looks just like an 8 3/4, but smaller. I am sure it is smaller, because when I swapped my '57 New Yorker 8 3/4 into it, the brake line did not fit around the center section. Any idea what that rear end would be? I'm only asking because I hope your 6-cylinder business coupe doesn't also have a small and wimpy rear axle in it. The Chrysler Kid - 2015-02-28 7:19 PM All new interior. Dash redone, all new door panels, and front and back seat. I might be a little disappointed that it's getting a back seat. The missing back seat in a business coupe is a huge part of why it's so cool! Not knocking your choice, it's easy to swap out, just sayin... Thanks for keeping us posted on your progress. First off I will say this car will NOT have a back seat. Was going that way but decided against. Already figured out how to put the rear compartment together. Trying to look as factory as possible and apparently have the only '57 business coupe restored to no back seat specs. Yes the hood will close, was worried about that too, but it is very close. Yes 8 3/4. I've seen your wagon in a magazine and just want to say super cool car by the way! | ||
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