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1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I was not going to post any more photos of the progress I was going to wait until the car is finished. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I know I said I would have my radio converted in my '61 but if its too expensive this is my last resort but if I do convert my radio I might put this on ebay. If I have it installed it will go in the glove box (WP_20151201_002.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20151201_002.jpg (204KB - 198 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I ordered the door snubs from Gary Goers. I am not sure when they will be here but The package will be kept in the car so I know were its located. Next will be the correct brake pedal and the door w/s. I have been getting parts but I am buying a little at a time. The corvette is complete so by January face- lift will begin. I even found a NOS rear quarter panel but the person wants $1500.00 for it I believe you need to be a body shop owner to purchase it. It asks for a tax ID # . If actually means my Social security # there is no way in Hell I am going to give that out . | ||
mikes2nd |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | yeah its setup for a "body shop" to purchase. you should be able to still get it. How did you order from Garys? with a fax? | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I printed out order forms and mailed a check I am going to keep 1blank and make copies Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-12-04 10:52 PM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I was wondering after my '61 is restored. I have a back up in case the radio is too expensive to convert I have a pioneer am/fm/cd player for the car. I do plan to install it in the glove box . I was wondering has any one had 1 of these installed in the glove box. I will have the surface mount speakers but they will be under the seats . | ||
mikes2nd |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 5006 | It can't be cheap to have one converted? Have you seen prices.? Mounting in the glovebox can't be hard, build a bracket of some sort, bolt it in. The map area is closer to the front also. You can get almost "hidden" radios now that you can control through your phone or with a remote nowdays also? | ||
60 Windsor |
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Member Posts: 41 Location: South Central PA | I borrowed an idea from Wizard and got a marine radio which I mounted in the trunk. The nice thing about it is that it has a 25' remote which I keep tucked under the seat and I ran extensions for the usb/aux under the glovebox. I had the original mopar radio converted in my 77 by a fellow outside of Hershey (Retro Radio) and he charged $400 to change the board out and put in an aux jack, that took him 3 months to do, however it works great and I don't need more than an aux. | ||
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Expert Posts: 2788 Location: USA - KY | We just put a tiny MP3 player in the glove box - you pick the tunes...no ads, no static, and you can use it anywhere; not just in the car. Hook it up to your car's speaker(s). We put the controls in the ashtray. Just an idea. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I tested my spare radio and it works I plan to convert that 1 when I get the cash saved it is wrapped and in a box ready to be shipped to were ever I get this done .I might put the pioneer cd player on ebay. Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-12-08 1:01 AM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I wish I can purchase it as a customer. Right now I do not have the extra $1500.00 for the quarter. This 1 is for the passenger side. My dad and I are going to try to save the passenger side quarter on my car. I will admit it is very sad the forward looks that Virgil Exner designed and built ended up in the grave yard or crushed by the crusher. I will keep looking until I locate and I will not give up. It also sure would be nice if quarters were reproduced for my car but you never know maybe someday they will be Merry Christmas. Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-12-08 7:52 PM | ||
196061SAVOY |
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User has resigned from board | <p>whos is this</p> (6158199715_fe2c2b2c82_z.jpg) (6158199715_fe2c2b2c82_z.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 6158199715_fe2c2b2c82_z.jpg (287KB - 204 downloads) 6158199715_fe2c2b2c82_z.jpg (287KB - 219 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Its not mine but it my other '61s twin. I hope some day to have mine parked next to that 1 at a car show. It will not matter to me which 1 gets 1st place because both cars wll get alot of attention. Do you know who that belongs to? What size engine is under the hood? I also noticed it has factory tinted windows. My current '61 made the Pulaski Area Car Enthuast calander for 2016 The photo was taken before I started the restoration . Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-12-08 11:16 PM (WP_20151208_005.jpg) (WP_20151208_006.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20151208_005.jpg (194KB - 219 downloads) WP_20151208_006.jpg (290KB - 204 downloads) | ||
196061SAVOY |
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User has resigned from board | they should have taken a front picture, | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I emailed the president of the club some photos because the car is tied up right now. I guess that is the 1 he chose . I do not have a problem with it. I was the 1 who took the photo and it was way before the restoration started. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I did some more work on the car I removed the trunk weather strip sanded the bottom of the doors . I also primered the bare metal I also sanded were the weather strip was and primered were the metal got bare. I did take photos of my work but I am not uploading them until more work is done in the trunk weather stripping area. I might do a video instead and upload it on you tube then copy and paste it here. Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-12-17 12:59 PM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I did some more work on the area were the weather stripping was. I am sorry I did not post the video I have been busy the past couple of days Here is the video https://youtu.be/lPPObL_ujpY Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2015-12-22 1:37 AM (WP_20151221_005.jpg) (WP_20151221_003.jpg) (WP_20151221_006.jpg) (WP_20151221_007.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20151221_005.jpg (176KB - 198 downloads) WP_20151221_003.jpg (173KB - 234 downloads) WP_20151221_006.jpg (183KB - 199 downloads) WP_20151221_007.jpg (171KB - 220 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I did some more work on the area were the trunk W/S was at . 1 of my customers who owns a body shop gave me some supplies for Christmas . (WP_20151224_001.jpg) (WP_20151225_014.jpg) (WP_20151225_015.jpg) (WP_20151225_016.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20151224_001.jpg (186KB - 190 downloads) WP_20151225_014.jpg (190KB - 199 downloads) WP_20151225_015.jpg (165KB - 203 downloads) WP_20151225_016.jpg (168KB - 177 downloads) | ||
Adventurer 60 |
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Elite Veteran Posts: 827 Location: tailFinland | 1961plymouthfury - 2015-11-27 12:49 AM I was not going to post any more photos of the progress I was going to wait until the car is finished. ??? is it finished now? | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Not yet but a person can change their mind and post photos of their projects. I got a better camera now for Christmas.When its finished I will title the folder the big surprise. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | My dad told me no more sanding on the car, he is going to start the body work. To all you forward lookers in Michigan Roll Tide Roll go Bama | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I was sanding on the area were the trunk weather strip was my dad says its got to be sand blasted. I got an amazon fire tablet for Christmas and it takes nice photos. I will share a couple. I know its not the brake pedal that came with the car but I am trying to locate 1 that belongs on the car and says "power brakes" I tried to order 1 from Andy Bernbaum but he does not have any more. I got my day night mirror off ebay Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2016-01-02 1:14 AM (1961 fury under restoration.jpg) (red and white aero wheel.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 1961 fury under restoration.jpg (88KB - 209 downloads) red and white aero wheel.jpg (96KB - 204 downloads) | ||
196061SAVOY |
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User has resigned from board | you should paint it pink, like oldwoods daily driver , I think it would look good, ud never see another pink 61 fury, that's for sure, (th.jpg) (59Cad2Dr03.jpg) Attachments ---------------- th.jpg (9KB - 195 downloads) 59Cad2Dr03.jpg (41KB - 183 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | true . I never seen a pink '61 fury but I am sticking with black Rocker arm said in C bodies only by painting this 1 black should give me some closure on the other car. I am in the process of buying what I need for the car. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I just sent my forms out to get the history on my '61. I sent it PM with a tracking # | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Here is some more progress . The fitting of the trunk extensions. Its not welded on yet but its a start. (fitting trunk extensions.jpg) Attachments ---------------- fitting trunk extensions.jpg (364KB - 188 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I am so sorry the photo is so big on the last post. I cannot do any more work on the car. My dad needs to weld panels on the car and do sand blasting. I am still buying the parts for the car. I got valve cover , timing chain cover and oil pan gaskets I also got freeze plugs and a torque converter seal . | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | My dad will be doing the metal work, sand blasting ect. I am not going to do any work on the car for a while some how I pulled a muscle on my lower back. I do not know how I did but I am taking IB profin and putting icy hot on it. I will not take prescription medication unless I need to Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2016-01-22 1:27 AM | ||
196061SAVOY |
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User has resigned from board | radio? my 60 is radio delete, my 61 has an am, my 65 also has an am, all i get on them is that famous Arkansas poker music , so i listen to the motor instead | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I have 2 am radios for my '61 the 1 in the car does not work but the 1 that is not in the car does work. My dad tested it . That 1 will be converted to fm and have jacks put on so I can listen to an ipod or mp3. I sold the pioneer CD player on ebay. | ||
196061SAVOY |
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User has resigned from board | <p>try going with out a radio, try it, u may like it ,I never listen to the radio in my old car rides, but then again, I don't own a phone, or a wrist watch , so, im proud to say im not a slave. freedom!!</p> Edited by 196061SAVOY 2016-01-22 9:13 PM (Sheriff Bill.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Sheriff Bill.jpg (31KB - 188 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | When I took my other '61 out to a show, cruise in or pleasure drive I always had a cell phone with me in case I had a problem and it never hurts to have 1 with you. I did try that with my current '61 and said the hell with this I need some tunes that is why the radio is being converted I do not want just AM. I got to get some sleep good night fellow forward lookers Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2016-01-23 3:25 AM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I noticed 1 panel welded on I will take photos tomorrow | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Sorry there has not been that much progress .I am alittle under the weather. I caught the flu but I am fighting it by taking a lot of vitamin C.I need to gei flu shot I am not going to let this stop me . Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2016-02-10 10:19 AM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I got the history on my car This is what it says 1st digit )car line) 3 plymouth 8 cylinder 2nd digit( model series) Fury 3rd digit (model year) 1961 4th digit ( assembly plant) St Louis, MO 106420 Region#51 = Chicago , IL Dealer code# 39634 = Burlington, IA Thomas Motor Company Body type 332= 2 door hardtop color wp2 top Alpine White Body Carnival red trim=525=red Options Heater5=hot water with defrost Radio Pushbutton -deluxe tires=32=7.50x14 4 ply whitewall rayon Steering wheeel7=deluxe transmission3=torqueflite-eight-automatic 3 speed power equipment 1= steering headlight trimplate1=yes instrumenp panel1=safety padded wheel covers 1=yes undercoating 8=includes underhood pad Ship date was August 31, 1960. I believe the power brakes were added on later | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Today my dad measured the trunk .I pl!an to put carpet in the trunk instead of a mat | ||
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Board Moderator & Exner Expert 10K+ Posts: 13050 Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | Good idea - the rubber mats were pure rust supportive! Get a nice carpet that can breathe so that eventual moist or water doesn't stay trapped. I bought a carpet that actually are used for homebuilt loadspeaker boxes - easy to work with, cut and sew. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Thank you for the advice.I know someone who does interior work on the side and will pass the into on to him . | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I tried to up load another photo of the fitting but no luck I will try again later Edited by 1961plymouthfury 2016-02-19 12:41 PM (2016-02-19 11.24.47.jpg) (2016-02-19 11.26.22.jpg) (2016-02-14 01.08.57.jpg) (2016-02-14 01.09.11.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 2016-02-19 11.24.47.jpg (22KB - 222 downloads) 2016-02-19 11.26.22.jpg (22KB - 182 downloads) 2016-02-14 01.08.57.jpg (14KB - 223 downloads) 2016-02-14 01.09.11.jpg (15KB - 171 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I found my fender script. I got it off ebay and I was the only bidder | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I am waiting for the hood pad and clips. I need to buy a gallon of black paint and paint reducer the electronic conversion kit. Send the radio in to have it converted my speaker repaired. I am sorry there has not been that much done on the car but I guess my dad is going to wait until it gets warmer then the welding of the metal and the sand blasting will be done outside. I also got to get my trunk card board kit . Then after that I plan to purchase spare parts for the car. I would have spare parts in case they are needed. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I remember when I was living in FL I was driving my 1957 plymouth in Melbourme, FL I seen a 1959 Cadilac go down the street the oposite direction. I said my '57 is a hell of a lot smaller than that 1. I remember the comment my dad said about the '59 caddy put a can and a gun on it and it will be a tank | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I did some more progress I polished the headlight bezels . I did the best I could (25305796442_da8941eb7c_m.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 25305796442_da8941eb7c_m.jpg (15KB - 185 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I just received my hood pad and clips. Its staying in the box for now. I would take a photo but I do not want to open the package and take any chances of ruining it. I need to save for my trunk card board kit. I will be buying from Gary Goers the same place were I got my hood pad and clips. I got to take the package to the garage and put it in the car with the other items I bought for the car that way I know were its at. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I am taking a break from this for a while . I need to take care of some things. No I am not calling it quits I just need to walk away from the project for a little while then I will start on it again. I got to get my monte carlo ( my daily driver )paid off. Then I will start on it again. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | rust converter was painted on were the trunk w/s was removed . This is not my doing I am giving my dad the credit on this 1 . This converts rust to a paintable surface (WP_20160317_002.jpg) (WP_20160317_003.jpg) (WP_20160317_004.jpg) Attachments ---------------- WP_20160317_002.jpg (234KB - 210 downloads) WP_20160317_003.jpg (229KB - 214 downloads) WP_20160317_004.jpg (210KB - 183 downloads) | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | I was wondeeing isThomas motor company still,in business?They are in Burlington IA | ||
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Expert Posts: 2003 Location: Branson, MO | 1961plymouthfury - 2016-04-04 6:59 PM I was wondeeing isThomas motor company still,in business?They are in Burlington IA http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-915005/burlington-ia-thomas-moto... This is all I could find on Thomas Motor Company in Burlington, IA. Probably not what you are looking for and it appears they are no longer in business. Says they were a Nash dealer from 1949 to 1952. Nothing after 1952 regarding any other automobile activity. Edited by Viper Guy 2016-04-04 9:50 PM | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | Thank you but when I got the history on my '61 it sold brand new from this dealership . I do not think that is what I am looking for but thank you for trying to help. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2634 Location: Minor Hill, TN | My dad is going to take some of my trimming that needs to be straightened to a mopar meeting and is going to teach fellow members how to do this . He is taking the trimming to my '61 | ||
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