Re: [FWDLK] newbie looking at 57 ply Savoy 2 dr sedan

[Jan & Roger van Hoy <vanhilla@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That photo car used to be a four door sedan?  Wow!

 

There was a '59 Dodge convertible at the WPC Nat'ls in Sacramento this summer that started life as a two door post.  It was pretty amazing. Top from a sixties Chrysler.  No X member, but the frame was reinforced in different ways.

 

BUT not a project for the shade tree mechanic, which I believe was the original question.

 

--Roger van Hoy, Washougal, WA, '55 DeSoto, '58 DeSoto, '56 Plymouth, '66 Plymouth, '41 Dodge

----- Original Message -----

From: jrawa@xxxxxxx

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:15 AM

Subject: Re: [FWDLK] newbie looking at 57 ply Savoy 2 dr sedan

thanks nick, and well, john would miss out on a body structurally superior to factory design, well at least one of mine. 

 

the exner design needed a few modifications to eliminate the typical flex the hardtops all have.  converted sedans are no different than rusted originals that needed a full qtr replaced, or major sections of the floor pans, or any rusted car that has been repaired for that matter.

this "4dr sedan" doesnt need a cage to keep the body from twisting when the front wheels are fighting to stay on the ground

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j207/finned440/weber/PICT0087jpg

 

one of the few i did since a few said it couldnt happen.... all while 5 or 6 rust-free genuine 2drht's await resto in the garage line-up!

-----Original Message-----
From: drt-rdr@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 10:17 am
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] newbie looking at 57 ply Savoy 2 dr sedan

I don't know about that, ever seen the one Jim Rawa did converting a 4 door to a 2 door. I'd have no issues owning that car. It's sweet looking and all done correctly.

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From: Bjwt56@xxxxxxx

Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:19 EST

To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Subject: Re: [FWDLK] newbie looking at 57 ply Savoy 2 dr sedan

Everyone:

     I would never consider owning, even if free, any MoPar that someone has attempted to convert to anything.  A two door hard top, ex two door sedan, would never grace my driveway.

     John

 

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