Photo albums

You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )

'59 Plymouth Suburbans
Author: Kenny J. (Show all albums) These are my '59 since February, 1985. Until recently, I drove it frequently, usually three to five times per week. It has an AAJ front disk brake kit, an H.E.I. distributor and radial tires. Colors are 1973 GM medium blue metallic and 1973 GM light blue metallic. I have made no modifications that can't be easily reversed. I have a complete set of Solex glass & a tinted windshield from donor wagons. I plan to install the tinted glass when it receives its next paint job. It's overdue for a repaint (last painted in 1986.) I have included some images of it's 1986 partial disassembly and repainting. It's 1957 230 flat head six is very tired. Hank Dozier is modifying and assembling a 1956 DeSoto 330 V-8 to replace the six. I have acquired some heavier duty torsion bars, an AAJ rear disk brake kit and will be ordering new rear springs from Eaton. I already possess the necessary perches for installing V-8 engine mounts and have a variety of rear axle ratios and three speed manual transmissions to match to the new powerplant, depending upon whether or not I install overdrive. I have also posted some pix of my '59 Plymouth Suburban two door. It has a 318-stick. This black "beauty" needs some serious help, but should be a fine ride when it's done. There are also some photos of the two "parts donor" cars. They were well picked over by the time I acquired them. They were both dismantled some time ago. I also posted some pix of my non-Forward Look vehicles. During December, 2005, I acquired another four door wagon, a factory overdrive car. Initially, it appeared to be even more solid and much straighter than my blue wagon was when I first acquired that one. It turned out to have more rust issues than the blue one. Plus some lower body damage. What am I going to do with it? Well, I won't be parting it out, so stay tuned....thanks for looking.

Show Newest Photos First | Show Oldest Photos First

178 Photos - Page : [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Ready for block sanding. John later removed the front valance for straightening. He still refers to that little project as a big pain in his....uh....back.

A close up of the front end. Notice the original factory blue, exposed after removing the trim, headlight hardware and masking tape.

The first coat of primer. This solid, but beat up Forward Looker needed a lot of block sanding and glazing to look reasonably straight.

Before using a painter's suit and respirator for painting, John applies a light coating of primer to get started.

John getting ready to apply the initial coat of primer. Since these photos were taken, John has built two hobby shops, each larger than the previous one. His current hobby shop is nearly 1700 square feet and boasts both air piping and 220 VAC throughout!

The inside of the doors and rocker panel. Now on to the exterior!

Note the overspray. Some extra masking and a small air brush took care of it.

(1 Comments)
Case in point. Rather than figure out how to disassemble the dash, I had John mask off what I was afraid to take apart. I didn't have the shop manuals at this point. Nor the expertise. Lars is right, having the books is the difference between night and day!

Knowing what I know now, I would have disassembled the dash further for the repaint. Or maybe I would have had John paint it in the original two tone gray. Live and learn.

We carried the two tone metallic blue theme into the wagon's interior.

The damage to the rear quarter is evident in this shot. The previous owner used the Plymouth as his "shop car" for doing repairs at his various rental properties. The kid he bought it from had used it as a surfer wagon. This '59 led a hard life.

John working in the cargo area while I get ready to hold a wrench for him.

Show Newest Photos First | Show Oldest Photos First

178 Photos - Page : [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Return to viewing all photo albums

Our Sponsors

(Delete all cookies set by this site)