Frank – Regarding tire size. “Book”
says 750-14 is what car came with which translates to P205/75R14. I just
installed this correct size (Cokers) on my 59 Plymouth last summer. Before that I had
(one size larger) P215/75R14’s on car. With that one size larger
tires on my car, when I would make fairly sharp turns, like in a driveway or
parking lot, there would be a clunk sort of noise coming from front end.
(Clearance was not the problem) After installing the correct size 205/14’s
I have not experienced that noise and car just seems to ride and handle better.
I’m kinda thinking that the suspension and steering were engineered for
that size tire and anything larger might alter the way its supposed to
work. Or maybe my steering components might be worn so larger size might
not work as well. One thing to remember too is that if size proves to be
a problem you can’t return those costly tires. In ref to exhaust, I
bought my car in ’99 with regular dual exhaust and its still holding up –
no rust or failure in material. I got a set of rocker panels off ebay a
couple years ago for my 4door Fury but haven’t used them yet. They
seem like good quality and seem to fit perfectly. I think that same
supplier is on ebay frequently. If you do any body panel repair or
replacement and you’re like me and burn thru or warp sheet metal when
welding, try 3M Panel Adhesive. Car Quest sells it. I used it to
repair a couple areas on my Sport Fury a couple years ago and its holding up ok
and very easy to use. Another product I use is POR 15. Just clean
off loose rust and brush on the POR 15. Then you can paint over that
(follow instructions on can) and rust will not come back. It works really
well on exterior of gas tanks and frames. There are similar products but
I’ve only used POR with much success. My 59 is a solid copper color
and I plan on painting the top white (I like the tu-tone scheme) and I know
taking out the glass would be the correct and proper way to do it but I’m
not that brave. I’d end up ruining the stainless, breaking the
clips, and/or breaking the glass, so I’m going to try and do a really
good job of masking and see what happens. Looks like you have a lot of
work ahead of you – good luck.
Fins59 - John Z
Mosinee, Wisconsin
1959 Plymouth
Sport Fury
1959 Plymouth
Fury
"If It's New PLYMOUTH's Got It"
From: Forward Look
Frank [mailto:fwdlkfjw@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
6:58 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx;
59plymouth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [59plymouth] a few
questions
It's been a long time and I have quite a few questions. Here
goes......
1.) I'm getting the body separated from the frame of my '59
Fury four door and I'm going to need new body mount hardware and bushings,
rubber, etc.. If any of you have
done this where did you get them
and what did you order/use?
2.) I'd like to get in with the Coker tire deal but I was
wondering what the largest white wall tire is that would fit in my car. I have
in mind the 235/75/R14's that coker makes
for the Chrysler New Yorkers, etc.
Has anyone tried this? Did they clear the front suspension? Any trouble with
the rear fender wells? What has worked if they didn't?
3.) I need to order new exhaust for my car. I'm ordering
stainless no matter what. What sources have provided the best bang for the
buck. Any recommendations?
4.) I will also need tail pipe hangers and hardware to
attach them to the muffler to frame bracket. My frame to muffler brackets are
good but I need the rest. What have you
good folks used? Where did you get
them?
5.) I want factory high performance mufflers for my car
but I want them in stainless. I think (and correct me if I'm wrong) the SONO-4X
was the performance muffler of
the day. Can I get these in
stainless? If not has anyone found something close?
6.) I would like to take the windshield out but cannot find
a gasket anywhere. Have any of you fellow sedan owners done this? If so, have
you used aftermarket seals?
Who did you use, where did you get
it? I would like to reuse the gasket but I'm not counting on it surviving.
7.) Have any of you rebuilt you front ends with polyurethane
bushings, etc.? Who was your source for parts?
8.) I know this was discussed awhile back and there were
topics of quality and drain holes and thickness of metal. What was the final
outcome of a good rocker panel
I think that's it for now. I'm really getting back into my
car and things are moving fast. Thanks for your time and trouble.
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