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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | just purchased the 1959 dodge barn find . It's a custom royal 4 door hardtop . Black with Black red interior , 361 four barrel . I need some help decoding the cowl tag . here is a few pics . Thanks Guys !! Edited by dodge59 2019-10-20 10:04 PM (my vi cowl tag 75%.JPG) (my 59 75.JPG) Attachments ---------------- my vi cowl tag 75%.JPG (142KB - 188 downloads) my 59 75.JPG (129KB - 197 downloads) | ||
jboymechanic |
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Expert Posts: 2196 Location: Muskego, WI | Are you (and this car) really in Milwaukee? Find the car locally? | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9904 Location: Lower Mainland BC | Looks like it was built on or about Sept 30, 1959 (very early in my estimation). Paint is all Jet Black (AA-1). As for the rest, I offer the following examples: Edited by 56D500boy 2019-10-20 11:26 PM (BillWatsons1959DodgeIBMCardInterpretationSheet.jpg) (Clean59DodgeBroadcastSheet_large_Annotated.jpg) (59DodgeAccessoriesGroups.jpg) Attachments ---------------- BillWatsons1959DodgeIBMCardInterpretationSheet.jpg (247KB - 185 downloads) Clean59DodgeBroadcastSheet_large_Annotated.jpg (172KB - 189 downloads) 59DodgeAccessoriesGroups.jpg (206KB - 193 downloads) | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | Thanks 56D500boy ! | ||
jboymechanic |
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Expert Posts: 2196 Location: Muskego, WI | Cannot wait to see more of this car! | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4042 Location: Connecticut | 1959 Dodge CRL 4dr HT. Built on or around Sept 30, 1958. Very early car. Black car with black/red interior. Bench seat. Chrome underfins, louvers, hood ornament. Option groups 4 and 6. Region 62 - Charlotte region. Ron | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | Hi Ron ,, Thanks for the info ? what is meant by option groups 4 and 6. Region 62 - Charlotte region where do I find that info ? and Yes that is exactly what i have for discription Ron | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | Good news everyone ,,,, got the 361 engine Running tonight . It Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs like a kitten after sitting for over 8 years. The mice will have to find a new home in the muffler. Blew them out of there and all their stufflngs . LOL 361 runs real nice ? | ||
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Expert Posts: 4042 Location: Connecticut | dodge59 - 2019-10-21 9:13 PM Hi Ron ,, Thanks for the info ? what is meant by option groups 4 and 6. Region 62 - Charlotte region where do I find that info ? and Yes that is exactly what i have for discription Ron Option groups 4 and 6 are 314 and 316 on the list above. Charlotte, NC region is where the car was sold new. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | Thanks Ron ! Appreciate your help ! Yes, that is what my car has for the options. | ||
Rebels-59 |
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Location: .Norfolk..Mafia.. ,England UK | dodge59 - 2019-10-21 2:45 AM just purchased the 1959 dodge barn find . It's a custom royal 4 door hardtop . Black with Black red interior , 361 four barrel . Thanks Guys !! Congrats on your Purchase,, I thought you didnt want a project, As i would of asked if you wanted to buy and import a 59 Royal 2dr hardtop.. Keep us updates of the progress of getting it back on the road,, Clive UK . | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | Yes............. I'll keep you all posted on progress Clive ! | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9670 Location: So. Cal | Make sure you change the oil filter now it is running. A lot of crap has likely been lodged in there. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | I dumped the old oil and filter before I did any cranking on the 361 . I'll do it again soon. | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 7400 Location: northern germany | dodge59 - 2019-10-22 6:11 PM I dumped the old oil and filter before I did any cranking on the 361 . I'll do it again soon. I really wish more people in the old car hobby would have that common sense. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | <p>361 engine is running perfect .... trans won't go into reverse , trying to figure that out why. moved onto the brakes next . brake cylinders are all froze up with crud and rust . new cylinders . hoses ,shoes .</p> Edited by dodge59 2019-10-28 10:29 AM | ||
jboymechanic |
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Expert Posts: 2196 Location: Muskego, WI | If it helps, I have rear brakes (backing plates, springs and shoes) from my 1960 Plymouth. If you need anything, let me know. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | just bought the shoes online last night awwwwwwww. got everything else. Thanks for the offerings. | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4042 Location: Connecticut | Plymouth is 11x2. Dodge is 11x2 1/2. Ron | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4042 Location: Connecticut | dodge59 - 2019-10-28 6:48 PM just bought the shoes online last night awwwwwwww. got everything else. Thanks for the offerings. Do you have early or late '59 brakes ? Ron | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | Yep , 11x 2 1/2 dodge . RON ............. I pm 'ed you with 59 dodge needs . | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | anyone know why the 59 dodge had a bolt in inspection cover / pan on drivers floor pan ? mine has it but don't see anything important under it . | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | later brakes , 3 platform . | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9670 Location: So. Cal | The cover is to provide access and adjustment to the steering column. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | <p><strong>gotcha !</strong></p> | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9904 Location: Lower Mainland BC | dodge59 - 2019-10-28 6:10 PM anyone know why the 59 dodge had a bolt in inspection cover / pan on drivers floor pan ? mine has it but don't see anything important under it . I don't know about pre-1955 Dodges but as far as I know 55 to 59 Dodges had those inspection/access panels REFERENCE: http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=66997&... | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | yes that is what mine looks like . there are re pops out there for $92. | ||
ronbo97 |
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Expert Posts: 4042 Location: Connecticut | dodge59 - 2019-10-28 9:06 PM Yep , 11x 2 1/2 dodge . RON ............. I pm 'ed you with 59 dodge needs . Never received a message. Just checked my inbox again. Give it another shot. Ron
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dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | don't know why my outbox won't send emails . slowwwwwwwwwww | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | I sent you Ron a message to your email and private message from fwlk. did you receive ? | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9904 Location: Lower Mainland BC | dodge59 - 2019-10-29 5:46 PM don't know why my outbox won't send emails . slowwwwwwwwwww On this FWL forum, PM's stay in your outbox until the recipient opens them. It's not the outbox, it's the fact that the receiver hasn't opened your PM. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | ok . that explains why they were still in my outbox . Thanks ! | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9904 Location: Lower Mainland BC | dodge59 - 2019-10-29 9:45 AM yes that is what mine looks like . there are re pops out there for $92. Yup: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1957-58-59-CHRYSLER-DODGE-PLYMOUTH-DESOTO-DR... | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | I think I'm going to save myself $92 and repair mine. little rust in one corner. | ||
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | wtf price is now double almost... used to be alot cheaper and they have black friday with 33% off everything soon. I guess it would take an hour to make though? but i know they aren't that high of quality. 74$ usd on their site. but this is just a piece of sheetmetal with a bend and a some beads. I know many people make their own. | ||
dodge59 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 1018 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin | I'll wait for the Black Friday specials . | ||
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