I totally agree with both you guys. I wrote that with the assumption that the guy had limited knowledge of mechanics. Too many people have painted themselves into a corner when trying to do 'improvements' on their car, especially with limited mechanical knowledge. Ron --- Original Message --- shelldrake <shelldrakelimited@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Wrote on Fri, 21 Jul 2000 07:18:42 -0700 ------------------ I agree with Mark. There's nothing wrongf with generators. I'm taking the alternator out of my '60 Desoto and putting in the generator. Misguided previous owner thought he was "improving" the car. '57 Plymouths and '60 Desotos had GENERATORS. Richard >Mickey Mouse depending on what kind of car guy you are. A purist, or >restorer, would never put an alternator on a '57 anything. But a guy who >doesn't care about originality, and just wants an old car that looks cool >going down the street, probably doesn't give a monkey's butt what's under >the hood, as long as it runs. . . > > >-----Original Message----- >From: D&B <ducksoup@xxxxxxx> >To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Date: Thursday, July 20, 2000 5:50 PM >Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 58 Plymouth questions > > >>Micky Mouse it?? I have had an alternator in my 57 Plymouth for 19 >>years! It works very well! >>I would leave the stock starter it though. >>Don >> > >ronbo97@xxxxxxxx wrote: >> >>> Why 'Mickey Mouse' it ? You'll be avoiding unnecessary problems >>> if you just rebuild your starter and generator. >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> --- Original Message --- >>> larry gardinier <gardinier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Wrote on >>> Thu, 20 Jul 2000 12:45:04 +0000 >>> ------------------ >>> Hello list, >>> My 58 Plymouth Savoy 318 needs a starter. Can I put a newer >>> style >>> starter in it's place? How about an alternator to replace the >>> generator? >>> I also need a fuel tank pick up, however I may only need a float >>> and >>> filter, they apparently got lost over the years. >>> Thanks for any help. >>> Larry Gardinier >>> >>> ----- >>> Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) > >> The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! > > ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! |