http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive RSS feed for The Golden Fin Society Mailing List en-us postmaster@forwardlook.net (The Forward Look Network) Copyright (c) 1997-2012 The Forward Look Network as a compilation work postmaster@forwardlook.net (The Forward Look Network) 2012-01-13T03:36:27-05:00 http://www.forwardlook.net/images/fwlbevelsm.jpg http://www.forwardlook.net http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02091.html Yahoo Groups Updates 2012-01-10T07:10:54-05:00 Updates in Your Groups Beta Learn more about the Update Email goldenfin-Golden Fin Society 1 member joined the group To learn more about Yahoo!'s use of personal information, including the use of web beacons in HTML-based email, please read our Privacy Po... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02090.html archangel1390 2011-12-06T10:33:47-05:00 Click here: 1956 Plymouth Furys were the "total package"                        OR   http://www.stltoday.com/classifieds/transportation/reviews/plymouth-furys-were-the-total-package/article_32226e8f-b95e-5b08-b78a-45a37227caa6.html __._,_.___ Your email s... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02089.html archangel1390 2011-11-21T21:14:24-05:00     __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubsc... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02088.html eddee 2011-11-03T12:36:43-05:00 Hello Group Before I go the ebay route,,which for some reason I like less and less,,,would anyone like a REAL NICE front 57/58 FURY bumper (has bumper wing holes) It was rechromed about 10 years ago---still REALLY NICE,,,no dents, no peeling, no rust. I wo... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02087.html archangel1390 2011-10-10T09:48:01-05:00 Click here: Viewing a thread - Hershey 2011 Photos   FROM:  RON SWARTLEY __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to F... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02086.html archangel1390 2011-10-07T02:05:51-05:00 1958 Fury at Hershey show. Interior beige is actually a off white. (very noticeable)  290 HP-- $59.900  From: Ron Swartley http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02085.html reata 2011-07-20T17:39:36-05:00 Tom, Was not aware of the auction.  Was it a well known auction like Barrett-Jackson, or estate auction?  Soukup had owned that car at least 30 years.  Also just found out today that the AACA Senior Class winner of 1987, Otto Vallastro's '56 Fury, both of... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02084.html Tom Shepherd 2011-07-20T16:55:14-05:00 Does anyone know how much the Harold Soukup's Fury sold for at last Saturday's auction?    Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! I... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02083.html archangel1390 2011-07-15T02:25:25-05:00 Click here: Hemmings Motor News: Plymouth Fury for sale __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Vis... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02082.html eddee 2011-07-12T12:07:22-05:00 Hello Group Does anyone have or specifically know of any one who has or can make Even +20 or +40 would be fine. I CAN GET +060s,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,but the bore is surprisingly clean and only needs +020 over. I have checked with EGGE and OLD TIME PARTS with ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02081.html archangel1390 2011-07-06T18:52:46-05:00 Click here: http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/pdf/2011_Chrysler_Directory_Web.pdf     Click here: Carlisle Chrysler Nationals - Collector Car Show and Swap Meet, Everything Mopar, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, AMC,   http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/events/ch... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02080.html mmyhrvold 2011-07-01T08:58:06-05:00 ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenfin/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.c... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02079.html Glenn Barratt 2011-06-27T02:08:15-05:00 What plugs are you guys running on your 57 Fury 318 engines and 58 Fury 350 engines? The original factory manual stated they took the same plug, AR32, but now the Autolite website says that the 57 318 takes a #85 and the 58 350 takes a #86! Why were they ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02078.html Bjwt56 2011-06-17T21:10:29-05:00 __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02077.html Larry and Louise 2011-06-17T19:32:19-05:00 Hi All,   I have a very confusing array of fuel pumps in my collection, with arms ranging from 3 3/4" to 5" in length, some straight, some bent or curved.  What is the proper fuel pump for a 303 cubic inch engine?  Does it have a glass bowl or is it self ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02076.html archangel1390 2011-06-15T21:58:57-05:00 <*>[Attachment(s) from archangel1390@xxxxxxx included below] -----Original Message----- From: John Frimmel <jfloveme59@xxxxxxxxx> To: Willie Davis <keroman31@xxxxxxxxx>; hosemanmsu@xxxxxxx; Timothy Jerpe <tinytim1975@xxxxxxxxx>; Jim Frimmel <jimfrimmel@xxx... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02075.html W J LEWIS 2011-06-11T19:54:20-05:00 Hi Folks,   Our National Gathering in Utah looks to be a fun weekend.  We have nine of the ten rooms that were held for us booked.   Though our rate guarantee expired on June 2, the host hotel is still a great choice if you are still considering coming - ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02074.html Leonard Zimmerer 2011-06-06T19:06:01-05:00  While I do not claim to be an expert...I recommend restoring them to original form.  That requires a carefully clean-up with a very fine media in a media blaster and then using a "Cold Chromate Dip" on the bottom Zinc Alloy Casting bottom of the WCFB.sp;... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02073.html archangel1390 2011-06-06T13:08:52-05:00        Can anybody tell me how to keep the carburetors looking like new, at car show I see cars with dual carbs that look likes new and the cars are not really driven that much. My dual carbs even after being rebuilt turn a dull milky gray with small whit... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02072.html Glenn Barratt 2011-06-06T00:52:11-05:00 I can confirm that this particular 57 Fury that Len has is extremely tidy and original. I envy the chance to restore such an original rust free Fury. If his convertible is anything to go by, I can’t wait to see the completed restoration. We thoroughly enj... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02071.html Leonard Zimmerer 2011-06-05T22:12:01-05:00 __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02070.html archangel1390 2011-06-05T19:13:05-05:00 http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02069.html Leonard Zimmerer 2011-06-05T13:06:16-05:00 Marv, Thanks for the book.  While I knew most the the overall information...more is gained from it reading and reviewing it.  Currently my friends and I are restoring a very nice 57 Fury.  It  is original and and undergoing a complete restoration.  Found ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02068.html reliatec 2011-05-25T00:32:17-05:00 http://clicknworkblog.com/enterin.html ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenfin/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*; To change settin... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02067.html archangel1390 2011-05-21T11:37:43-05:00 Click here: Howstuffworks "1956-1958 Plymouth Fury"   Tons of information all at one site----nice read.      Ron Swartley __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via ema... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02066.html W J LEWIS 2011-05-17T19:52:41-05:00 Hi again GFSers,   GFSer Dean Ross sent me some links to the SEMA group and other Car enthusiast links that revealed that the NY Times article (not real) was a hoax that started out as an April Fools joke that went viral.  It was started as such by a Shel... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02065.html W J LEWIS 2011-05-17T19:44:19-05:00 Hi GFSer's,   We have been invited by the CEMA group to their 22nd Annual charity car show to be held on Saturday, June 11 at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, MI.  This year their theme is "Fins, Fashion and Chrome"!  GFS vehicles will be gi... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02064.html archangel1390 2011-05-17T14:22:51-05:00 Click here: Plymouth : Fury | eBay      From:  Ron Swartley http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02063.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2011-05-14T07:53:55-05:00 Hello Members Maybe this will solve the problem for many who are having this problem, as I have heard several over the years After having 2 sets of AFBs PROFESSIONALLY restored,,,both had the same problem. Slow to moderate acceleration from a stop was inte... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02062.html W J LEWIS 2011-05-13T19:30:35-05:00 Hi Folks,   The artwork has been completed for our Tenth National Gathering T-Shirts and the sizing order goes in early next week.  We have been able to keep the pricing the same as the wonderful shirts Tom Mitchell was able to provide us over the years -... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02061.html W J LEWIS 2011-04-11T20:08:16-05:00 Hi GFSers,   A nice '58 Fury up on ebay right now, item number 170626534273.  Seller is selling the car collection of a "Richard" in Denver, Colorado area.  I have emailed him for body and motor numbers and he responded with LP92E 2003 and L-350 23867 res... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02060.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2011-04-11T08:19:29-05:00 HELLO GROUP Does anyone have a nice piece of 58 FURY gold side trim to sell I would be interested in a left front fender piece THANKS TO ALL ED ECKERSON LI NY ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go t... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02059.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2011-04-07T06:53:33-05:00 Hello to all I just thought I would ask the group if anyone would be interested in orig rear windshied for 1957 PLYMOUTH 2 dr H/t (it has the correct bug) It came out of a FURY, but that really does not matter. I have had it for several years tucked away i... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02058.html a57fury 2011-04-05T08:20:59-05:00 All   I'm in need of a pair of brackets for saddle bag air cleaners.  If anyone out there in FL and GFS land has a pair they can spare, please let me know.    I also have a continental kit for a '57 or '58 Plymouth that I would like to sell.  Never used a... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02057.html highwaystar50 2011-03-27T16:26:04-05:00   __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscri... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02056.html archangel1390 2011-03-26T17:33:23-05:00   Get ready guys and gals.       Here is one of the first few products to be released to help stop the damage Ethanol does to your engine. There will be many many other products that will hit the shelves in Auto parts stores this year. Click below and rea... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02055.html W J LEWIS 2011-03-21T19:09:20-05:00 Hi Folks,   Rob Nobile needs hard copies of the GFS Letter for Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun and Jul/Aug 2010.  They are the only letters missing from his collection that goes back to the beginning 1998.  If anyone can help let him know at Rob1932@xxxxxxxxxxx... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02054.html rob42861 2011-03-20T08:41:59-05:00 Hello All...I'm trying to contact Jack Lewis...did he change his e mail address? ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goldenfin/ <*> Your email settings: Individua... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02053.html archangel1390 2011-02-26T11:46:30-05:00 Click here: Plymouth - Plymouth fury - Chrysler 300 1956 nascar - 1956 plymouth - I can t get over my ex - 1956 Plymouth Fury __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02052.html highwaystar50 2011-01-25T13:37:46-05:00 Although I haven't finished watching the auction on my DVR, through Saturday the most expensive car that wasn't for charity was a '56 Desoto Fireflite convertible at over $368K. It was stock and described as "better than new" but stock none-the-less. I'd ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02051.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2011-01-25T10:47:57-05:00 HELLO GROUP Before I go the ebay route--I figured I'd offer a true orig mopar 14X6 to our membership as they are getting EXTREMELY hard to find. This one was from a 58 CHRYSLER I believe. SORRY--NO PIC--here is my best assessment of it..... ---------------... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02050.html John Mahaffey 2011-01-25T10:35:42-05:00 Ron, I certainly agree with what you are saying here.  I think BJ auction causes more harm than good to the hobby.  But let me put a little different spin on things, maybe you'll agree and maybe not.  Yes Barrett-Jackson is the most popular auction going,... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02049.html George McKovich 2011-01-24T23:20:48-05:00 Ron, I certainly agree with what you are saying here.  I think BJ auction causes more harm than good to the hobby.  But let me put a little different spin on things, maybe you'll agree and maybe not.  Yes Barrett-Jackson is the most popular auction going,... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02048.html Paul A. Schmidt 2011-01-23T18:14:33-05:00 Mike          Well said!!     I am with you.     Barrett-Jackson auction belongs on the Comedy Channel.             Paul   ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Clark To: goldenfin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ; l-forwardlook@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, January 23, ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02046.html Mike Clark 2011-01-23T15:29:51-05:00 Ron, I certainly agree with what you are saying here.  I think BJ auction causes more harm than good to the hobby.  But let me put a little different spin on things, maybe you'll agree and maybe not.    Yes Barrett-Jackson is the most popular auction goin... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02045.html archangel1390 2011-01-23T14:32:00-05:00 Title: AOL Email               It is an undisputed fact that Barrett-Jackson is the biggest and most expensive auction in the world, attracting buyers from all over the world. The fact that there can be NO RESERVE on any vehicle sold there means if your ca... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02044.html W J LEWIS 2011-01-14T20:51:08-05:00 Hi Folks,   I have concluded arrangements with our Host Hotel for our upcoming National Gathering in the greater Salt Lake City area.  The Host Hotel is the Fairfield Inn by Marriott.  It is about 5 miles from my property and about 2-3 miles from the Sund... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02043.html Gary Barker 2011-01-11T21:18:44-05:00 If you have a ohm meter just measure between the two wire connectors.  It doesn't matter if the paper is destroyed.    Gary Barker From: archangel1390@xxxxxxx Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 9:57 AM To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; goldenfin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02042.html archangel1390 2011-01-10T14:05:19-05:00      In 1956 Plymouth and Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler all went to 12 volts electrical systems. What OHM's are the radio back seat speakers in theses cars. Most of them had 4 X 6 rear speakers up to and including 1956 and then in 1957 they went to the large... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02041.html ArthurWLinden 2011-01-07T08:32:23-05:00 All,   Here are Daisy and Molly.  Getting along famously.  Daisy won't go outside unless Molly goes with her.  They also rough-house a lot.  Daisy gets very agressive at times, but Molly gives as good as she gets.   Art Attachment(s) from ArthurWLinden@xx...