'59 Plymouth Forum

For anyone interested in the purchase of this Sport Fury, currently listed on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4571690075 This vehicle has been inspected by one of our members, and he would be happy to render an opinion about the vehicle, as well as answer any ...

rogerh wrote:I don't know what the letters SS/MA signify..if yo are from Massachusetts, I think Bernie Broulliet might know of you or the car

Roger, according to James' signon, he's from the Lehigh Valley -- that's more central PA:

http://59sportfury.net/59forum/profile. ... ofile&u=84

Dan

James -- I second Matthew's welcome. Can you send me pix, so we can put you in the showcase? If you don't have electronic copy, I guarantee the safe return of any photos after I scan them...

Dan
dan@59plymouth.net

Wow... You guys are really observant! I wish I could notice when my oil light comes on

Dan

Welcome to Steve Beaty's Fury, and Dick Koch's new Sport Fury! Also to Flic and Andrew in the new "export" section... Plus, some new vintage video, and clips from Ron and Dennis' trip to Honselersdijk a couple years back. You'll find it all at: http://www.59plymouth.net/whatsnew If it's ne...

Nighthawk wrote:There ya go Dan,replace your tired 318 with that one!!

Yeah, I hear the engine is really hot!

Dan

Roger, are you suggesting I drive Faulkner from Wisconsin to California? But, how will I get it to Wisconsin?

Oh wait! Now I get what you're saying... First check the obvious. Sounds like a good idea...

Dan

...If the bearings are worn out, I recommend saving for a complete overhaul, if a partial job is done, such as a crank kit, you may spend good money on nothing... John, what do you mean by "crank kit"? Do you mean, replace the bearings, without grinding the crank? Is that something that c...

Matthew Keij wrote:Don't let us know!!! Make pics that's always the best way

You bet!

rogerh wrote:so next year, when you do this (heh heh), let us know what you find when you drop the pan.

Yeah. I should have your pix up by then too, Roger

Before you get up to your elbows in an expensive rebuild, Dan, I advise you drain the oil, remove the pan and clean the screen on the pick up tube. I am thinking that as you drive and warm up the oil, all the other crud down there in the pan starts to circulate and clog the screen, starving the pum...

318 with 7000 miles on it. complete except for air cleaner and non functioning fuel pump . which is why it is in a burned suburban-bad wiring job on part of PREVIOUS owner. no damage to engine compartment -totalled passenger compartment on the way to a show. engine cranked when i got it a year ago....

I suggest that you attach a pressure gage to make sure you have a problem before spending a lot of money. You should have at least 20 psi at idle and 50 psi at speed. I added an oil pressure gage and volt meter to my car. It is clamped to the dash so I can remove it for show. My 318 has good oil pr...

Thanks Scott -- I hope someone on the forum will be interested.

What I'm interested to know is, do you have a '59 yourself?

Dan