'59 Plymouth Forum

That is a 1962 318 poly....the original engine was also a 318 but switched to later model due to compatibility issues with the a518 (46rh) transmission. It was originally a 3 sp manual with or but the od was shot so went with the 518 od..... By the way still have the 59 318 engine if anyone interest...

I appreciate the heads up on ebay. John is looking for me now so will see what he comes up with.
J

IMG_1081.JPG So this project started a few years ago and was going to be a quick get her back on the road in original condition project..... It is now a frame off resto with some modifications: new rearend with 3:55 posi and A 518 overdrive tranny (727 with an overdrive). Here are a few pics IMG_18...

I had the same problem with my tank...rusted with rotted sending unit
$350 is about what I had to pay in So oregon to get it fixed

IMG_1552.JPG IMG_1698.JPG IMG_1702.JPG IMG_1840.JPG IMG_1839.JPG So I started two summers ago taking my new 59 Suburban and was going to "just get the wiring fixed, redo the interior, add front disc, new shocks, new rubber gaskets, rebuilt tranny, rebuild engine"....you know the little th...

IMG_1237.JPG IMG_1234.JPG IMG_1236.JPG Lost last draft of this so this will be shorter.. So finally got front ball joints off with soaking them in a lake of break free for a week...see pic the passenger side has new metal...make new floor boards...first effort a welding so a few burn thrus but not ...

Ok so the front suspension has caused me much grief and displeasure...Here is a pic of the offending part....any suggestions on how to get it to budge? Tried flame, flame and break free, flame brake free and wax. Is this a unscrew counter clockwise or clockwise? Not that it matters because its not g...

John - It's stamped 2.93 both of my other ones are stamped 3.13. Dick. Where on rear end is that stamped? Is it on the big circular gear in the axle or on the face of the pinion there. That is one area I have not openend up yet. The Suburban is supposed to be 4.11 but it has the electric overdrive ...

rogerh wrote:I've always had a good time at PSM.
I see these manifolds on eBay from time to time. It will be interesting to see what you make of it (do you own a gas station? )

Yeah I may need to put a tow hitch on the back and tow a station behind me.

Ok
So portland swap meet was yest and a friend who is restoring the last part of my 53 chevy conv calls and found
a "dual intake manifold poly a 318" at the meet.
Looks like I got me a new car part to play with

jason wrote:Looking great Jay! If only we could afford to take months off work here and there to finish our cars. I'd have alot more done that's for sure.

Yeah wouldnt that be the life Unfortunately it will be a couple hrs here and there for a long while.

IMG_1209.JPG So engine and tranny out and off to the shops to get rebuilt. Building a powdercoating oven to do the larger parts inner fenders seats etc. It is almost done so can get to work cleaning those up. Fabric came in from SMS so ready to go on that, and wiring harness is here...now all i nee...

I used an aftermarket wiring system similar to but not from painless, Worked pretty good when done...Did have a issue when I converted to Alternator and switched to Mopar Electronic ignition but finally when I was at wits end some Mopar friends (one being Mopar Ricky) helped with getting it buttone...

OK so here is where im at: It became apparrent that the electircal would need to be completely redone due to the heat the burb was exposed for all those years. So interior came out to get redone, then the rust floor got cut out, then the dash was removed, then the front clip and as soon as my cherry...

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