Re: [FWDLK] Cars & Parts 59 Sport Fury

["Ron Waters" <Ronbo97@xxxxxxxx>]

Mel -

        My source is the Standard Catalog of American Cars, published by Old Cars
Weekly. Additionally, I'm looking at the 59 Passenger Car Parts book on
page 14-5, where there is a listing for carburetors (section 14-30-0).
Notice how there is a listing for front and rear carbs for all except
Plymouth.

        From all my readings from Chrysler literature and other sources, all the
engines were silver. There was an article about this in the WPC news a few
years back. Some of the hi performance engines (like the Dodge D500, for
example) had red valve covers, I believe.  I think in 1960 or 61 they
started painting the engines red.  But since I only know about 57 - 59, I
can't swear to that.

Ron
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> From: Mel Bohnenkamp <classic@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Ron Waters <Ronbo97@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Cars & Parts 59 Sport Fury
> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 8:32 PM
>
> Ron,
>
> are you sure about the dual quads on the commando in 59.  I know of 2
> people who ordered them and they came with no problem. Also in my parts
> book for 59, it is listed as an option for dodge, ply, desoto, and chrys.

> the chrys was 300 of course and desoto was adventure. but ply and dodge
is
> listed as an option on the 361.
>  Also, The engine color.  I could be wrong but I d ont think so.  I
believe
> it was red.  That I have no documentation of but when my brother ordered
a
> new convert in 59 withf 361 I was p ositive it was red with gold air
> cleaner and valve covers.
>
> let me know your th oughts
>
> mel
>