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RammJaeger
Posted 2017-05-28 11:30 AM (#541044)
Subject: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum, and just this weekend got a 1959 Sport Fury hardtop. I'm totally in love with the car and am really excited to enjoy cruising and going to car shows in it. One thing I've noticed is that it seems hard to find restoration parts for these cars, compared to the late 60s mopars I have had. Do you all have any pointers on where to find restoration parts? The car is in really great shape but is missing some small odds and ends such as one of the little fake buckles on the front of the driver's seat upholstery. The car looks very stock, but the driveline has been modernized with a built 383 and 727 Torqueflight transmission both from a 1969, power steering, power disc brakes, vintage air AC, etc.

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RammJaeger
Posted 2017-05-28 11:45 AM (#541045 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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This is the seat with the missing buckle.



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polara61
Posted 2017-05-28 1:11 PM (#541050 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner



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wizard
Posted 2017-05-28 1:55 PM (#541054 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner



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Greg P.
Posted 2017-05-28 5:47 PM (#541062 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: RE: New 59 Sport Fury Owner



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It's certainly true that when compared to the B and E body cars, there isn't a large selection of repro parts available for our cars. There are some repro parts being made such as door handles, outside mirrors., etc. but not a lot. Mostly, you'll be looking for either good used parts or NOS.

That said, with a little bit of searching, pretty much any part is available.

For mechanical parts, Rock Auto is pretty good for a good number of parts. It's always worthwhile to look there first. Somewhere we have a discount code good for a 5% discount.

For used parts, Big M has a great reputation. The owner John Fowlie is a frequent contributor to our forum. http://www.bigmauto.com/

Of course, regular searches on eBay can produce good results if you keep at it. Nice links on this page for doing year-specific eBay searches. http://www.forwardlook.net/

Gary Goers makes and sells a TON of small weird parts for FL cars. He has been dealing with some health issues lately, so he may not be responding as quickly as usual. Typically, he responds by snail mail or fax only. His catalog can be found here: http://www.garygoers.com/products.html

SMS for interior upholstery fabric. https://www.smsautofabrics.com/

RD Autoline in Sweden for dash pads and some other parts http://autoline.se/?page_id=255

There a good number of other vendors as well who may have specific parts.

For anything you can't find, post what you are looking for on this forum. There's a good chance that another member may have it or at least have any idea of where to find it.

Good luck!

And post some pics of your car in the Member's Rides section!
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Matthew Keij
Posted 2017-05-29 1:16 PM (#541130 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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Location: The Netherlands		Awesome!!

Can you send me an email so I can add you with your Sport Fury to my Sport Fury database?
There was somebody who made the buckles, they are hard to find!
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RammJaeger
Posted 2017-05-29 6:05 PM (#541150 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and info. Greg P thanks for the welcome and the great info. Matthew I sent you an email.
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SavoyPlaza
Posted 2017-05-30 8:42 AM (#541191 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: RE: New 59 Sport Fury Owner



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Location: Georgia		Welcome to the group, John!
Is this the wonderful car that was recently for sale in the Atlanta area? I've lusted after her for a while now! Great score and
keep us updated with your fine ride.
Pete
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60 Imp
Posted 2017-05-30 9:57 AM (#541193 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: RE: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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imopar380
Posted 2017-05-30 8:58 PM (#541224 - in reply to #541193)
Subject: RE: New 59 Sport Fury Owner



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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada		Welcome to the forum John. Those seat buckles may be hard to find, but look very much like these buckles, on a late 70s to early 80s Dodge Van with the upgrade interior. I owned one back then.



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Matthew Keij
Posted 2017-05-31 2:16 PM (#541274 - in reply to #541044)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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Location: The Netherlands		I think he found a buckle!
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Posted 2017-06-01 10:23 AM (#541325 - in reply to #541274)
Subject: Re: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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RammJaeger
Posted 2017-06-01 12:57 PM (#541335 - in reply to #541191)
Subject: RE: New 59 Sport Fury Owner


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Yeah Pete it was for sale in the Atlanta area on Ebay, Craigslist and others. Where in GA are you from? Do you ever make it down to Caffeine and Octane in Atlanta?
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