Hello again. Thanks to the couple of you folks who responded to my polarizing
question. Sure enough bad voltage regulator.
Now on to the big one that I have been meaning to get around to asking. I
currently have a very decent, rust free, more or less original 1959 Plymouth in
primer with the flathead six and powerflite. Due to time and space
considerations, I will be unable to continue restoration on my own and plan on
going to a rod/restoration shop in my general area. I will have 8-12K to spend
and am concerned primarily about comfort, reliability, and safety (style was
taken care of at the factory). When in doubt, I would like to keep it
original, by no means is that a hard and fast rule but I promise not to throw
in a Chevy 305 with an 83 Trans Am dash and purple velour upholstery. By the
same token, please go easy on me if I ask what appears to be a stupid or
obvious question this is my first go round with anything more than cosmetic
freshening .
Questions.
1) Of course, anybody have any leads on a good quality Mopar friendly shop in
the Austin, TX area?
1) Can I put hazards/back up lights in the car without too much trouble?
2) Has anyone ever put in any kind of aftermarket air conditioning in that
flathead six? I am really just looking to have the edge taken off of the Texas
summers, it doesn t have to be a bone chilling monster system. Can I keep the
generating system intact if I add something like this, or should I find an
alternator? If not possible, any other suggestions for keeping my weary bones
cool?
3) If I do an engine swap (not at all likely), what is easy and keeps the push
button transmission intact?
4) Safety: Brake system redone with dual chamber master cylinder. Anything else
on brakes that shouldn t be stock?
5) What kind of money can get you a decent, driveable car nowadays? I look
around in the auto trader, etc. and see really obnoxious amounts spent on
various vehicles. Of course you can spend as much as you like and all, but am
I realistic in thinking I can get a good quality driver for the amount of money
I have to spend? BTW, I did already upholster the seats and they are ready to
go.
6) Are there any really known weak spots safety-wise that I should go over
extremely carefully?? My three children will be riding in this car and I
really want it as safe as possible.
7) Bottom line, I will have a ton of questions and you guys have always helped
immensely. I trust you and will undoubtedly have even more questions as time
goes on.
And don t get on to me too much for wanting to stray from original on this one,
my last 1959 Belvedere was BONE STOCK, I just wanna do it a little different
this time.
Thanks,
William
A youngster (I m 29) keeping true classic Plymouth styling alive and well a bit
longer.
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William Keathley
1408 Comfort St.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
wilkeath@bigfoot.com
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