Hi Clare,
Re your water leak problems; contact Mr. Gary Goers at:
goers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx He has probably the best selection of
weatherstripping for our old Mopars. I visited him a few
years ago (he's in your neck of the woods) and bought most
everything I needed for my 57 Dodges. You will probably need
the rubber for around the doors, the window seals and etc.
Gary is a real honest gentleman and will help you out! Get
his catalogue.
Brian
57 Dodge D500s
Grahss hoppa wrote:
>
> Thank you all for the quick responses! Wow!
>
> I appreciate the difference between hardtop and sedan, thank you. I
> really didn't know there was a difference, but obviously if there is a
> difference getting the right parts is important!
>
> I have looked about a little, and I saw all the work the one gentleman
> has put in on the 59 Dodge... my gosh. I am SO impressed at your
> patience! And the amount of imagination it obviously takes to get it
> fixed up is amazing.
>
> I have been asked what kind of engine she has, and am embarrassed to say
> I would have to ask my husband. He has been heavily involved with
> getting all the belts, and brakes repaired with the local NAPA. I am
> pretty sure it is a V8 though. But I believe this year came with a
> couple of different horsepower engines in V8, not sure which one it was.
>
> As to where we are located, currently we are in Northern Washington. I
> am stationed at Naval Station Everett at the moment... so we are here
> until I get told we are going elsewhere.. <g> There was a very nice car
> show there in September and my husband and I went. Not too many Dodges
> though. Lots of Packards... all very pretty, but I have a special spot
> for this particular car having grown up with her.
>
> Oh, on replacing the carpeting... is there a special kind to look for,
> or a better place to look? Since she is in such good shape, we really
> want to keep her as original as possible.
>
> Another small problem is water leaking into the car. We do live in
> Washington State... so it tends to rain.. a lot. So, is there a good
> way to seal her? It is most likely coming in the doors or windows... Or
> is this a normal problem? Also does anyone know a good source of car
> covers that can handle a strong wind? We are very limited in parking
> area (or else I'm sure my husband would have bought one of those
> beautiful station wagons we were looking at on the internet today <g>).
>
> About my new new car, the 300M, to the gentleman who is considering it..
> she is a beauty. Nice lines, and drives awesomely. I got the European
> touring option and really like how it drives much better of the two
> options. Responds better. I researched the heck out of it this time
> (no more "oh I love it, I'll pay you whatever you want" I'm going to
> KNOW what I'm buying from now on. I knew more than the salesman this
> time!) Has a really cool mounting for the engine, it is straight not
> sideways, and is so organized and is just gorgeous under the hood.
> Something about how when it turns it doesn't mess up the weight shift?
> I knew what he meant, but can't explain it right. We were looking at
> some SUV's on the internet, and my car has more horsepower! 253hp in a
> V6. Of course, my mom's car has more power.... but I think it would
> break my husband's heart if I took her away!
>
> Talk to you later, Take care! I'm sure I'll learn a lot from all of
> you.
>
> Clare
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