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) 1997-2010 The Forward Look Network as a compilation work postmaster@forwardlook.net (The Forward Look Network) 2010-03-03T18:29:20-05:00 http://www.forwardlook.net/images/fwlbevelsm.jpg http://www.forwardlook.net http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02002.html Bjwt56 2010-03-03T17:26:31-05:00 Larry:      My 303 has the correct fuel pump from the 56 Chrysler/ DeSoto with the glass sight bowl on the bottom.  Don't forget, the 303 is a 56 Chrysler/DeSoto engine from Canada. It is not a US small block Plymouth engine. Some of the 56 Plymouth engin... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02001.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2010-03-02T16:00:49-05:00 HI LARRYThe 303 would take the same pump as the 318 for 57 and 58It should have a relatively 'long' armThe 350/361 engines of the same era had a 'short arm' pump.Send me a pic and I can tell for sureED ECKERSON On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 3:52 PM, Larry and Lo... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg02000.html Larry and Louise 2010-03-02T15:52:59-05:00 Hi Gang, I am slightly confused by the vast variety of fuel pumps listed for all '55 & '56 V8 Plymouths etc. I have purchased different N.O.S. fuel pumps for my 1956 Fury which all have different length arms. Does anyone have the answer to this question? T... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01999.html Leonard Zimmerer 2010-02-28T19:39:57-05:00 Goldenfiner's, The one I have on the Belvedere Convertible and the Fury (Both 57's) are Stainless. Best Wishes All...Len Zimmerer   To: goldenfin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxFrom: eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxDate: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:12:26 -0500Subject: [GFS] CHROME OR STAINLE... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01998.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2010-02-28T15:12:38-05:00 HELLO MEMBERS!!! On the 57/58 FURYS' Was the heater/ air grille at the base of the front windshield CHROME PLATED OR STAINLESS?? The parts book says stainless for PLYM?? (chrome for DES AND CHRY) Is that correct ED ECKERSON --------------------------------... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01997.html paul 2010-02-19T22:12:48-05:00 I found when I painted my Fury, that the color of the primer was also important.  I had primed some parts with gray, and saw that after applying the paint,it was a different color.  I then reprimed with red primer ( as the original Fury's were) and found ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01996.html Dave Stragand 2010-02-19T09:33:44-05:00 NOTE ON PAINT CHIPS AND COLOR MATCHING:   Paint chips make a great collectible, but experts agree that they should not be used for mixing paint formulations in the repainting of a collector vehicle.  These chips fade, oxidize and degrade over time just as... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01995.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2010-02-18T07:19:00-05:00 HELLO MEMBERS!!! I need some expertise and experience on this one---I am trying to match paint on a 58 FURY. If one has an ORIG AREA of protected paint (under the mirrors and taillight trim etc),after 50 years,,,will that orig enamel go a tad darker or lig... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01994.html archangel1390 2010-02-10T12:37:05-05:00 Click here: Howstuffworks "1956-1958 Plymouth Fury" __._,_.___ 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 Y... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01993.html archangel1390 2010-02-06T17:36:43-05:00 The 1958 Fury plaques did not come from the factory with numbers filled in or attached to the floor. They were blank. You had to have your name and any number you wanted put on the plaque. Then you could put it on the floor or any other place you wished. ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01992.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2010-02-06T09:55:26-05:00 Hello Group!!! A few questions on the 58 Concerning the floor plaque---there is a spot for 'NUMBER' Is that body number,,,or actual number (which is minus 1000) ???,,,or FURY number or something else?? Does anyone have it filled in from the factory?? ALSO-... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01991.html highwaystar50 2010-02-01T14:13:35-05:00 Too bad it will take many more dollars beyond the asking price to undo all that has been done to this car to make it correct again. Karl __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change s... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01990.html archangel1390 2010-01-31T00:37:48-05:00     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 Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01989.html archangel1390 2010-01-30T15:33:51-05:00 Click here: 1956 Plymouth Fury, Used Cars For Sale - Carsforsale.com __._,_.___ 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... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01988.html ArthurWLinden 2010-01-22T10:32:35-05:00 Title: EMAIL THIS Email     Powered by    * Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified.       FYI,Art             Click the following to access the sent link:       High winds shred tents at Russo-Steele car auction in Scottsdale | Phoen... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01987.html Leonard Zimmerer 2010-01-20T20:27:01-05:00 Great looking 56 Fury!.   Regarding the HEMI under the hood.  Who provided the radiator?  Were they Plymouth friendly and did they work with you to give you what you wanted?  I am building up a 2nd Hemi with some custom features like this one has and am c... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01986.html archangel1390 2010-01-20T11:19:27-05:00 Click here: 1956 Plymouth Fury Photo __._,_.___ 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 | Yah... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01985.html W J LEWIS 2010-01-13T20:34:28-05:00 Hi Folks,   Thanks to GFSer Denny Graber I found out the date has been changed for the Las Vegas "Mopars at the Strip" event.  New date is March 26-March 28.  For more details on this great event which includes two day car show, and drag racing events by ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01984.html archangel1390 2010-01-12T11:04:21-05:00 Click here: 1956 Plymouth Fury Front Angle Photo   From: Ron Swartley (not mine) __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Swi... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01983.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2009-12-29T11:55:42-05:00 Hello Group I have an orig rear deck cardboard/vinyl. It came out of a 58 FURY. Not that it really matters................ YES--IT IS JUNK,,,,,but it allows someone a perfect cardboard and vinyl pattern for making a new one. I was going give it the heave-h... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01982.html archangel1390 2009-12-21T11:57:04-05:00 Click here: YouTube - 1956 Plymouth Fury 2 door hardtop     This 56 Fury is from Florida and has a Hemi and floor shift, it was Powerflite automatic.Does anybody know who's Fury it is????       Ron Swartley __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01981.html William Lewis 2009-12-19T18:39:42-05:00 __._,_.___ 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/msg01980.html William Lewis 2009-12-19T09:41:45-05:00 Hi Folks, Did Gary Goers change his website?  I went to the website address I have used in the past and get a "Go Daddy" ad for building websites.  If someone has a current web address would appreciate hearing about it and I will correct the one we note i... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01979.html a57fury 2009-12-11T23:04:24-05:00 All   DO NOT OPEN ANY E-MAIL FROM A57FURY THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SUBJECT IN THE SUBJECT LINE ABOVE.  MY COMPUTER WAS INFECTED BY A VIRUS AND IT WILL SEND OUT E-MAILS TO MY WHOLE ADDRESS BOOK.  I USING MY LAPTOP TO SEND THIS OUT TO YOU. JOHN PAXOS __._,_.___... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01978.html archangel1390 2009-12-09T22:43:14-05:00 Click here: The Plymouth Fury Problem   This is a very very interesting article, towards the end they tell how the 56 Plymouth Fury got the short end of the stick and came through a winner. You will learn a lot from this article. Click above __._,_.___ Yo... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01977.html archangel1390 2009-12-06T16:49:23-05:00     Click here: 1956 Plymouth Fury, Used Cars For Sale - Carsforsale.com    -- CLICK ABOVE----This is one of the reasons I am restoring my 1956 Chrysler Hemi Plymouth Fury!!!!!! I think this guy is asking too much and he should have the correct wheel cove... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01976.html Bjwt56 2009-11-26T15:06:40-05:00 Tom:      You are right, the 56 windshield and rear window have to be removed along with the rubber grommets to install a new headliner.  I don't know if later MoPars have to remove the glass, but it is a pain.    nbsp;  I put in my headliner shortly afte... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01975.html Tom Shepherd 2009-11-26T12:58:12-05:00 John:  It seems like I have heard/read ?  that to install a headliner in a 56 it was necessary to remove the rear window and weatherstrip. All these years I've been driving around with the sunvisors covering up the mouse holes because I thought it was too... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01974.html song_rr 2009-11-25T18:09:51-05:00 The '57 and '58 headliners are not made of fabric and there are no bows to hold it up. They are a heavy fiber/paper board held up by the garnish moldings and two chromed plastic strips running front to back. If you paint it, be careful of the type of paint... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01973.html Bjwt56 2009-11-24T15:19:05-05:00 Ed:      I don't know about the 58's, but I put the headliner in my 56 by myself.  All I did was put the bows in the headliner and then in their proper holes along the roof rail.  Then just tighten it up after putting 3M upholstry cement on the roof rail ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01972.html DOLORES ECKERSON 2009-11-24T14:42:19-05:00 HELLO MEMBERS I need your advice I am thinking of taking a giant leap of faith and replace the headliner on a 58 FURY. QUESTION---What are the options for replacement headliners??? Has anyone ever tried to 'PAINT' the middle piece if it was in pretty good ... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01971.html archangel1390 2009-11-17T08:52:56-05:00 Click here: 1956 Plymouth Fury Dual 4 Barrel Manifold __._,_.___ 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... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01970.html whuston383 2009-11-08T12:37:03-05:00 I have put together a photo album of the car, parts car, and all extra parts. Album name is 1956 Fury - Huston. There are (2) rust free radiator supports. The pictures should answer most questions regarding what is included and condition. This is a 3 on th... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01969.html John Mahaffey 2009-11-03T20:44:51-05:00 __._,_.___ 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/msg01968.html Larry and Louise 2009-11-03T18:32:36-05:00 Hi GFS'ers. The aluminum power steering box on my 1956 Plymouth Fury has several annoying leaks which are giving me much grief. Has anyone had any experience with re-sealing one of these units? Where would I find a kit to accomplish this & who would have t... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01967.html eddee 2009-11-03T13:35:30-05:00 HELLO GROUP   Just wanted to CONFIRM.....................   "TURBINE BRONZE"-----1958 350 FURY engine color ORDER from TOWER PAINT,,,,$18 per jiggle can color is now called 'light redwood' DITZLER # is DDL-3435 GM # is WA-7379 (same stuff!!) sp; PERFECT!!... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01966.html eddee 2009-10-27T12:56:19-05:00 TAKEN ALREADY Thanks for the interest ED----- Original Message -----From: mmyhrvold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxDate: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:42 pmSubject: Re: [GFS] FURY BROWN SEAT BELT SETTo: eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> I'll take them.> ---- eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01965.html eddee 2009-10-27T11:57:39-05:00 HELLO MEMBERS   Does anyone want a nice clean set of front and back seat belts in 'FURY BROWN' (8 straps and hold downs)   $10 plus 10 lbs worth of shipping to anywhere from 11741   First responder gets them ED ECKERSON __._,_.___ Your email settings: Ind... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01964.html John Mahaffey 2009-10-26T11:49:55-05:00 __._,_.___ 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/msg01963.html archangel1390 2009-10-25T10:58:12-05:00   Does anybody know who make replacement trunk panels  or  trunk patch panels for a 55, 56 Plymouth or 55,56 Dodge?       Ron Swartley __._,_.___ Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change set... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01962.html eddee 2009-10-18T09:17:51-05:00 Hello Group   Concerning the FURY wheelcovers.   Does anyone know the color or process that was used (or can be used) to properly restore the GOLD color to the centers?? Looks like it was a coating process rather than paint??   Has anyone come up with goo... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01961.html highwaystar50 2009-10-12T16:45:15-05:00 Anyone here obtain either of these cars from the Las Vegas auction last week? While the 57 had a few differences from stock, the 58 looked pretty impressive and had the dual quad 318 in it. Karl SoCal ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Link... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01960.html MprMgic 2009-10-08T18:55:37-05:00 Hi GFS members,      I am in need of a power steering pump for my '58 Fury with 350 engine. The pump I need is the more modern one not the round canister type. I need on in good working condition and the price of it. Thanks in advance for any help you can... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01959.html eddee 2009-10-01T18:40:53-05:00 ART Thank you for the kind words!!!   She is in good hands...but it will be years before she is ready for showing. This will be a slow,, meticulous ,careful, AND FINAL effort on my part. I have found her to be a near perfect example on how she came out of... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01958.html ArthurWLinden 2009-10-01T18:16:20-05:00 All,   It's with mixed feelings that I tell you that I sold my 58 350 Fury.  But, it remains in the club.   You may remember in June Ed Eckerson sent out an e-mail looking for a clean original 58 350.  His needs matched my car exactly, but I had no intent... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01957.html eddee 2009-09-30T13:11:45-05:00 Hello Members   I happen to have a model 925 that has been converted to AM/FM. It is absolutely STOCK looking from the front, except for a tiny LED that indicates AM or FM   It plays and seeks perfectly. I would rate the chrome on the front plate as A- bs... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01956.html Dave Stragand 2009-09-28T11:54:46-05:00 Here's what we've found in the past from the Forward Look site:   Golden Commando ("Turbine Bronze") Below is the correct color for the 1958 Plymouth Golden Commando engine. It is a Ditzler formulation used by many club members on their engines. Ditzler #... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01955.html eddee 2009-09-26T09:08:26-05:00 HELLO MEMBERS   Concerning the 58 350 engine in the FURY   Where can one find 'TURBINE BRONZE' color paint??   What is the correct color of the wire looms that bolt on to the valve covers??   THANKS TO ALLED ECKERSONU __._,_.___ Your email settings: Indiv... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01954.html furyking2001 2009-09-25T22:14:31-05:00 Phil, When the 1958 Plymouth Golden Commando first came out, the ads and early posters showed the whole drivetrain in dark bronze. See photo below. Ron Swartley ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, g... http://www.forwardlook.net/gfs-archive/msg01953.html PhilW 2009-09-25T20:17:26-05:00 I finally found Lion Gold Mopar paint, which is supposed to be the correct color for the air cleaner covers on the 350 Commando engine. As I was stripping off all the old paint, which cracked, and chipping that was 50 years old, underneath this paint I dis...