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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-20 9:45 PM (#589052)
Subject: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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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)



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jboymechanic
Posted 2019-10-20 11:09 PM (#589057 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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Are you (and this car) really in Milwaukee? Find the car locally?
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56D500boy
Posted 2019-10-20 11:22 PM (#589059 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: RE: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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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)



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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-21 10:02 AM (#589066 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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jboymechanic
Posted 2019-10-21 5:13 PM (#589083 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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Cannot wait to see more of this car!
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ronbo97
Posted 2019-10-21 8:47 PM (#589096 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: RE: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag


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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

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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-21 9:13 PM (#589098 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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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
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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-21 9:18 PM (#589099 - in reply to #589052)
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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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ronbo97
Posted 2019-10-21 11:25 PM (#589101 - in reply to #589098)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag


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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.

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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-22 10:00 AM (#589114 - in reply to #589101)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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Thanks Ron ! Appreciate your help !   Yes,  that is what my car has for the options.

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Posted 2019-10-22 12:30 PM (#589120 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: RE: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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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
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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-22 5:26 PM (#589131 - in reply to #589052)
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Yes............. I'll keep you all posted on progress Clive !
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Posted 2019-10-22 6:06 PM (#589133 - in reply to #589052)
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Make sure you change the oil filter now it is running. A lot of crap has likely been lodged in there.
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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-22 6:11 PM (#589134 - in reply to #589133)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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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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Posted 2019-10-23 6:42 AM (#589153 - in reply to #589134)
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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.
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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-28 10:28 AM (#589405 - in reply to #589052)
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<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>

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jboymechanic
Posted 2019-10-28 3:20 PM (#589417 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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If it helps, I have rear brakes (backing plates, springs and shoes) from my 1960 Plymouth. If you need anything, let me know.
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Posted 2019-10-28 6:48 PM (#589433 - in reply to #589052)
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just bought the shoes online last night awwwwwwww. got everything else. Thanks for the offerings.
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Posted 2019-10-28 9:04 PM (#589444 - in reply to #589433)
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Plymouth is 11x2. Dodge is 11x2 1/2.

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Posted 2019-10-28 9:05 PM (#589445 - in reply to #589433)
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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

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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-28 9:06 PM (#589446 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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Yep , 11x 2 1/2 dodge . RON ............. I pm 'ed you with 59 dodge needs .
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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-28 9:10 PM (#589448 - in reply to #589052)
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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 .
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Posted 2019-10-28 9:11 PM (#589449 - in reply to #589445)
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later  brakes ,   3 platform .

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Posted 2019-10-28 9:41 PM (#589450 - in reply to #589052)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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The cover is to provide access and adjustment to the steering column.
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Posted 2019-10-28 9:43 PM (#589451 - in reply to #589052)
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<p><strong>gotcha !</strong></p>
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Posted 2019-10-28 11:28 PM (#589454 - in reply to #589448)
Subject: Re: New 59 Dodge custom royal in town . Decode this vin Tag



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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&...

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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-29 12:45 PM (#589474 - in reply to #589052)
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yes that is what mine looks like . there are re pops out there for $92.
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Posted 2019-10-29 8:38 PM (#589496 - in reply to #589446)
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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
Posted 2019-10-29 8:46 PM (#589497 - in reply to #589052)
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don't know why my outbox won't send emails . slowwwwwwwwwww
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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-29 8:55 PM (#589500 - in reply to #589052)
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I sent you Ron a message to your email and private message from fwlk. did you receive ?
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Posted 2019-10-29 9:06 PM (#589502 - in reply to #589497)
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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.

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Posted 2019-10-29 9:09 PM (#589503 - in reply to #589052)
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ok . that explains why they were still in my outbox . Thanks !
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Posted 2019-10-29 9:32 PM (#589504 - in reply to #589474)
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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...

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dodge59
Posted 2019-10-29 9:33 PM (#589506 - in reply to #589052)
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I think I'm going to save myself $92 and repair mine. little rust in one corner.
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Posted 2019-10-29 11:36 PM (#589512 - in reply to #589052)
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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.
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Posted 2019-10-30 9:39 AM (#589517 - in reply to #589052)
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I'll wait for the Black Friday specials .
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