[FWDLK] My "new" 57

["Mark Allen \(Marshfield\)" <MarkA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey guys,
I have been working on a 57 Windsor 2 dr hardtop for what seems like an
eternity.  I've been scrounging parts from here and there for months,
probably years, to get this baby back together.  It's been a real labor.
Bought the car from a wrecking yard in Southern Oregon after trying to get
it for 10 years, and now I've had it for 5 years, and done a lot of work on
it with help form a friend in Roseburg, and a fellow forwardlooker in
Sutherlin who has a simply flawless 57 Fury - lots of inspiration.  Anyhow.
I just got hold of another 57 Windsor.  This one is a four door sedan, shell
pink and white, with all the parts I need to finish the body of my car.
Engine and tranny is missing though.  I can't bear to cut this four door up,
so I'm going to put it back together too, but the two door is first.
Probably put a newer drive train in the four door - 383/TF and so on.

ANybody ever done any brake upgrades on one of these cars?  Like newer drum
brakes at least or maybe (oh baby) disc brake set up?  Somebody made a
comment not too long ago about retro fitting discs to a 57 Plymouth.  I sure
would like to know what you did and how.  I love my 57 and I'd like to
upgrade the brakes to something a little newer and a little safer.  I know
the "real" brakes were adequate, but I'd like to be able to really stop if I
have to.

Thanks for all your help guys!
Mark
MoPar Man on the Oregon Coast