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

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim's 4dr-to-2dr conversion was made from a 4dr HT, since the windshield frame is the same for both.

 

Jim knows what he's doing and has the smarts to pull this off successfully. Most folks don't. That's why so many well intentioned conversion projects end up being sold for parts or sent to the bone yard. There is a 60 Chrysler on ebay right now that the owner lost interest in after cutting the roof off.

 

Ron

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

From: Jan & Roger van Hoy

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:43 AM

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

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

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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
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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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