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HemiSportFury
Posted 2017-02-04 7:19 PM (#533199)
Subject: Introduction and New Project


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Location: SW Colorado		Hello all. This is my first post here. I've checked this site for many years as I love the Mid 50s Mopars. My first car was a 57 Plaza 2d sedan, 301 four barrel Powerflite. Sold it when I joined the Navy and have never lost my love for the fin era cars. I have two 64 Sport Furys, which are my other favorite cars (I bought one in 1967 when I was in the Navy), but have kept looking for a 57 Plymouth to work on. Well, fast forward to this week. I just got back from a trip to Phoenix to bring this home. It's a 57 Belvedere 2d sedan. No engine or tx (does have push buttons for the Torqueflite). All the trim is there and in great shape. Only one small rust hole behind left rear wheel well. Floors solid. The interior is literally toast from sitting in the sun for so long. 46,000 miles on the clock (500 miles more than an oil change sticker on the door, from 6-65!

Anyway, thanks for all the inspiration over the years to keep the interest alive. For the first time in 51 years I sat behind the wheel of a 57 Plymouth. I'll be back with lots of questions, I'm sure.

Wayne



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1961plymouthfury
Posted 2017-02-04 7:50 PM (#533201 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project


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Location: Minor Hill, TN		Good luck with the project and welcome to the forum. Will you please post more photos of the car . My 1st forward look is a 1957 savoy with a 301 the photo was taken in 1985 the car was totaled in 1987 ( the other party was at fault) I did sue the party and won
My 2nd is a 1961 fury ( destroyed by fire)
My 3rd 1961 fury ( replaced the 1 that burned and is under restoration but I am repainting the car black )

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arizona mopar gold
Posted 2017-02-04 8:23 PM (#533207 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project



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Location: Whetstone, Arizona		Welcome aboard Wayne!...You'll find many folks on here are a wealth of help for info and also for tracking down needed parts
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oldwood
Posted 2017-02-04 8:30 PM (#533210 - in reply to #533207)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project


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Location: little rock, AR		You have the BUG now. Good luck owning just 1 FL car. lol Welcome aboard!!!
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57DODGECONV
Posted 2017-02-04 10:37 PM (#533221 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project


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Nice find Looks like you found a good solid start to a Great project ,Congratulations on Finding another 57 Plymouth after all those years ,What are your plans for a Drivetrain for it ? 64 Plymouths are another one of my favorites I have a few Myself .
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HemiSportFury
Posted 2017-02-04 11:09 PM (#533222 - in reply to #533221)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project


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Location: SW Colorado		I haven't decided on a drive train yet. I do have a 440 I could rebuild but also will consider a gen3 hemi. I'd like to be able to use the PB shifter. Both my Sport Furys are 4-speeds so I want this one to be an automatic.

I'll post more pictures soon.
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1961plymouthfury
Posted 2017-02-05 12:19 AM (#533225 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project


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Location: Minor Hill, TN		I noticed the '57 has a busted windshield contact John Fowlie @ big M auto he is also here on Forward look his user name is Big M. He might be able to help you with a replacement windshield
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firedome
Posted 2017-02-07 12:06 PM (#533434 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project



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Location: NY & VT		Welcome!...super project car! I believe new windshields might be available as well.

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HemiSportFury
Posted 2017-02-07 1:53 PM (#533445 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: RE: Introduction and New Project


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Location: SW Colorado		Some additional photos of the car. I do not recall seeing the stainless mesh over the cowl heater intake, Is that very common and I just haven't paid attention? Is was a fun trip driving home towing the car. Got lots of comments every place we would stop. The fin cars do attract attention.



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SavoyPlaza
Posted 2017-02-08 6:24 AM (#533507 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: RE: Introduction and New Project



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Location: Georgia		Get used to the attention, Wayne! A fine car you've got there. Welcome again to the group.
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58coupe
Posted 2017-02-08 10:15 AM (#533514 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project



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Location: Alaska		The Belvederes and Furys got a stainlesss cowl grille and the lower priced cars got one painted body color.
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mstrug
Posted 2017-02-08 5:53 PM (#533549 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project



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Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth)		Nice! Our friend in AZ (copper state) has new windshields for sale from time to time. Plinkerton brand tinted with shaded bands or clear. Heck, he has a 1957 4 door sedan with full suite of used Solex for $500! Marc.

Speaking of Navy:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEAT-COVERS-1957-1958-DODGE-CORONET-1957-19...

Black and white, might fit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEAT-COVERS-1957-1958-1959-DODGE-CORONET-19...

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miquelonbrad
Posted 2017-02-09 9:51 PM (#533653 - in reply to #533199)
Subject: Re: Introduction and New Project



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Location: Hay Lakes, Alberta, Canada		Congrats! If you were closer to Canuckistan, I'd give you a Canadian 303 and a tranny to put in 'er...
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