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Now that really is a NICE looking car. I would try to keep it as original as possibe (but that's my opinion). What engine and options does it have? To tell you the truth, I prefer the "sedan" or "post" type wagons over the "hardtop" style (such as the NY'er wagon). The hardtop style can still look gorgeous but I just think the post style is what a wagon should actually be (probably has better stuctural integrity and fewer squeeks/ rattles too!).

Where are you located lostfury?? My Granddad had a 61 Belevedere 2 dr. coupe with 318. It was a nice car, and beloved by the family. I don't know why there are not more fans of the '61 Plymouths. I guess some people find the styling a bit strange. I never thought of them that way. Also, I think not many were actually sold, '61 was NOT a good sales year for Chrysler

Nice looking car! I had both 65 and 68 Fury III hardtops in the past, both bought used. The 65 was 4 door hdtp with 383 and the 68 was 2 dr fstop with 318.

Well, there is a lady who has posted on this forum before and has a 60 New Yorker 4 dr sedan for sale. Look up the posts from Lana Lord. I was interested in the car but took a pass on it. She wanted about $4000 for it. In general it look to be in fairly good shape for an unrestored car. It would have required a bit more work than I was able to commit to. Perhaps if you have the money, resources and time available the car would be for you!

Well, I've got a '67 Chrysler 300 'vert. It has the original leather seat coverings. They are a little worn here and there and eventually will need to be replaced. That being said, I took the back seat cushion out of the car to do some work on the floor area in the rear. Looking UNder the upholstery, the foam rubber cushioning is showing signs of age and is not as cushioning as originally intended. Then there are the seat springs themselves. They LOOK ok, but I think they have a little more "give" then they did originally. My point is, if the interior is to be restored, I'll probably have to do a lot more then simply replacing the seat covers... Does anyone know where I can get the foam seat backing and the springs? There seem to be a number of sources for the seat covering but how about the underlying seat "foundations" for lack of a better term.

There are some auto inspections services out there. I was thinking of buying a 67 Chrysler 300 that was in florida (I'm in Virginia). I did not want to make that long trip just to look at a car. I had an inspector from automobileinspections.com look at the car for me. He did an evaluation and sent back a report and photos. It was not too expensive ($200 I think). From their advice I decided to pass on that car. With that being said, I don't think they are experts in autenticating a 1949 Windsor. If you need that sort of service there is probably someone out there to help you. Check into the auto inspections site and see what they can do for you. If not, a search on the internet should give you some direction.

There was NO 1956 Plymouth Satellite! That was Plymouths intermediate model and they did not start using that name until 1966. Maybe a Savoy. Plaza or Belvedere??? I think they were using those names for their model line up then.

Sorry to interupt, but the comment Jon made about pieceing old cars together brings to mind something I often thought about my 67 Chrysler. It's like I'm trying to resurrect the dead. To put it in the cars perspective...."I gave someone 20 years and 150,000 miles of faithful service! I thought I was laid to rest in the early 80's and was finished working! NOW you expect me to get up and do it all over AGAIN!" The cars original owners (husband and then wife) have both passed away, I guess the car thought it had passed away too.

I've got a '67 Chrysler 300 convertible, one of maybe 1,400 built. I guess it's kinda rare and it was equipped to be like the 300 letter cars were. Now, I intend to DRIVE the car, maybe go to a show occaisionaly but I'm not looking for any trophies there. It is a very nice car (not completly, but maybe 80% restored) but my idea is to equip it so that it is something I can drive and enjoy out on the hiways and byways of today's world. If that means changing or improving something rather than sticking with a stock part or component, I'm all for it. I DO keep all my original stuff so that the car can be returned to original condition easily. My 2 cents.

Check out the Forward Look forum. There's a link to it from the WPC Club main page. Lots a info about 56 to 62 Chrysler Products (Forward Look years). Many members there have flat 6 Plymouths

Try the Forward Look Forum. There's a link to it from the tech advice "button" here. Your '56 Plymouth qualifies as the first year for Chrysler's forward look cars! There's lots of info about your vintage Plymouth and other flat 6 cars of that period.

Well, there has been a delay in getting my car fixed. I was supposed to bring it to its mechanic last Wednesday. I had what Ithought were a few painful bug bites on my back, went to the doctor and I have shingles! I called the mechanic, he said he was glad I called, his wife just had their third child! So last Wednesday was a weird day. Both for people and my car which is still sitting forlornly under its car cover. No one has paid any attention to it for over a week...POOR thing...

Thanks Diamondback!! This evening I'll be taking the car to its "mechanic". Someone who specializes in restoring old Mopars. He's got some work cut out for him besides these handling and drive line issues. I've got a fuel system problem (again!), water leaks, brake caliper leaks, and a power window that needs attention! I will ask him to check out the drive line, U-joints and the like. He may have the car a week or more since he'll need to send fuel tank out to be cleaned and the brake caliper out to be re-built. I will keep you posted as to how it all plays out. Again, thanks <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Well, they are radial tires. Michelin "Rain Force". They are about 3 years old and have very little tread wear and do have a treadwear rating of 500! I've had the car since April and bought it from original owners estate. It has been partially restored. The car has Budd 4 piston caliper disc brakes in front and the requisite 15 x 6 factory wheel. Tire size 225/75 x 15. I've had Michelin radials on a 68 Fury years ago and they were good tires and never gave me a problem. The Fury had bias ply tires on it at first and putting radials on it made a big improvement in handling and steering feel. I mostly hear the thrum, thrum sound. It seems to rattle the windshield pillars of all things. I don't think I really feel it in the seat.

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Well, I have a '67 Chrysler 300 'vert with 440 TNT engine, TorqueFlite and 2 4 bbl carbs. I've been reading all the stuff about the Fluid Drive trannies on the older Mopars and it has been very interesting and informative even though it doesn't apply to me. My question: Does anyone know of anyting I can do to IMPROVE the handling and high speed stability of this car?? With the 440 hi po engine and 2 four barrel carbs, it WILL get up and GO. Problem is, very soon I'm up to 75 mph or so and I let off. I really don't have much confidence in it at speeds above 70. The whole car starts to feel a little light and it takes a lot of concentration to keep it from going off course. Maybe I'm just a little paranoid something will happen at high speed when I'm driving this thing and I'm afraid to really push it. I'm fine with it up to 65 mph or so, but I just don't really feel comfortable going much faster. Also, once 70 to 75 mph is reached, there is kind of a rhthymic thrum, thrum, thrum that can be both heard and felt in the car body. Seems to be coming from the rear of the car (differential, wheel bearings, tires, U joints??). Also, general handling leaves something to be desired. I does OK on smooth roads or highways, but given some bumps, little hills or broken pavement and again, I have to pay attention to keep everything in line. It just seems like there is just to LARGE of suspension motion. Hit a bump or little hill and car raises up and comes down slowly. By the time its settled back to normal, the road surface can change and then I have to do a sreeering corrention to keep ti going as I want to. The car does have front end mostly rebuilt, new control arm bushings, new shocks (front and rear>KYB's), new idler arm, pitman arm and rebuilt steering box (at firmest setting) from Firm Feel.

Well, that is encouraging news <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Yes, it will be quite a project. You definately will have your ups and downs with it and it may take you quite a few years to complete. BUT, something like this IS a commitment (almost like a marriage <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />). Just be sure this car is what you want to commit yourself to. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted as to how you make out!!

Well, I can't be much help to you but I can sympathize. I've got a 67 300 convertible with the 440 TNT engine. My car does much the same thing. Seems to be always charging. I have not done any investigating of the electrical system though I have been thinking of doing so. I do have power windows which, to my surprise are energized all the time! You don't need key in ignition or anything, just push the switch and the windows move. Same thing with the convertible top. Always powered. When you press the window switch, there is a click from some sort of relay or solinoid under the dashboard. When it clicks, there is quite a currrent draw, eoungh to send the ammeter way over to discharge side. I'd seek help here and on othe Mopar web boards and see if you can come up with anything. Maybe such behavior is NORMAL???

You are in Petersburg right. Keep us posted with what's happening. Like I said the guy is real busy. He has my car now, a '67 Chrysler 300. I'll give him some idea of what you have and see what he says. In the mean time, we'll try to help you if we can. There are some resources out there, just a little harder to track down with these old cars!

I cann't help you but I can sympathize. I've got a '67 300 and it has the blue cold and red hot lights. I saw the cold light come on 1 time. It has never come on before or since, not even when you turn the key and should get the idiot light check at first start-up. I've never seen the hot light come on except at the idiot check at start-up. I WISH Chrysler had not dispenses with the temp guages for these cars. I think all their other models have a temp guage!! Anyone know how we can hook up a temp guage and keep the idiota lights too???

I know someone near Warrenton VA that is good with old Chryslers. He's pretty busy but if you run into some trouble maybe I can get him to give at least some advice. Glad to hear of someone else in virginia. Keep us posted!

Your in Virginia!!! Hey, I really like that car. Those old Mopars from the mid fifties were really something. Really some of my favorites and definately superior machines in their day. I recently bought a '67 Chrysler 300 convertible. I'm in Warrenton, VA, where are you located??

There are a couple of these for sale at the Auto Gallery museum. Look like nice cars but they want $15,000 for the coupe and $$don't know for the 'vert. Look on their web site.

Where are the pictures and where are you located??

Thank you carb king!!!!!