'59 Plymouth Forum

Thanks for the kind words! I will do a short video this weekend. I will try to find a secluded place to do a drive by and maybe a little burn-out. Anything else you would like to see on the video (that won't get me arrested)?

The 59 Plymouth project is now about 99% done! It will probably never be completed as I will always have some things I want to improve. I drove it for about 50 miles last Saturday and everything works well and the AC blows cold and it does not overheat! (It was 110 in Phoenix during my drive) I inst...

Dick That is really great advice. I spent hours trying the same things over and over again, and then when I took a fresh look at it the next weekend, I saw right away that the shaft wasn't centered. It is hard to walk away from something that looks so simple, but hopefully next time I will remember ...

Over the weekend I examined the column jacket and it was seated at the bottom by the steering box. I then re-examined everything and noticed the steering shaft seemed to be a little off-center to the left. by pulling hard on it I could wiggle it back an forth about 1/8 of an inch. So I pulled the co...

Thanks Dick, those are some good ideas.
I had the steering column out and am wondering if I got the jacket seated properly on the steering box. I will try all of those ideas and see what happens...will let you know.

I drove my car today for the first time in over a year after a frame-off restoration and now the turn signal switch does not work properly. It worked fine before I took everything apart. When I move the lever for a right or left turn it engages solidly like it always did, and the lights flash proper...

Curt I did a lot of research on the fan and radiator issues when I was building my car for AZ. What I learned is that for maximum cooling you need to suck air through the entire radiator. The only way to do that is to have a shroud that covers the entire radiator and a fan that sucks air through the...

I finished installing my "Painless" wiring harness and actually got the beast started again after about a 1 year lay-up. I have installed the big Gen IV Vintage Air system, got the dash and gauges installed, and re-installed the steering wheel and pedals. So far so good! Now just have to a...

Thanks Dick, I have ordered the parts. It is great to be getting on the home stretch of the restoration and down to just the interior! PS: The license bracket cleaned up nicely! Thanks!

My 1959 Plymouth 2dr Sedan needs new door weatherstripping and new glass run channels for the doors and rear windows. I have been looking in Gary Goer's catalog, Andy Bernbaum's Oldmoparts web site, and Restoration Specialties web site. I have also searched on this web site and the Forward Look web ...

That is super! I will send you a PM with my address
Jim

Would anyone have a picture of the rear license plate bracket for a 59 Belvedere? I was going to try to fabricate one. Or better yet, a used one for sale? Thanks for your help!

Still making progress slow but sure. Got the new wiring harness, Vintage Air (except for freon) and windshield installed. I hope to try to start it this weekend after its long slumber. I still need to do glass, doors, and complete interior, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. If I can get i...

It did because I did all the welding replacing the trunk and parts of the floors and a few rust holes on the rear fenders. I also fitted and welded in all the bracket to mount my Vintage Air system, new wiper setup, Painless Wiring box, rear mounted battery, etc. I want everything to bolt right in j...

Got the body back from the painter. Now comes the fun part of putting it back together!