Author: D Cluley

When I got this car 20 years ago, it needed a new top. The main part overhead was in fairly decent shape, but the sail panels were tearing at the bottom, and the rear window was mostly gone. I don’t remember what it cost to have it replaced, but I th…

I am getting closer to starting my top replacement project, and have run into a couple of questions. Hoping folks here have some answers.

First, my old top is pretty trashed, especially where the sail panels meet the quarter panel. I know there is…

I have a ’65 Chrysler 300. 383 with AFB, cable shift 727. As far as I know, it is all stock, but other people owned it for almost 40 years before me, so nothing is guaranteed.

I believe I have adjusted the kickdown according to the FSM. My underst…

In the Summer of 2002 I was looking for a cheap beater as a backup for my aging minivan. A nearly 40 year old full size convertible was not on the list of ideal candidates, but on a sunny Saturday afternoon, taking it for a test drive did seem like a f…

I’ve got a ’65 Chrysler with front drums, and am looking for a hub. Left hand thread studs would be preferred, but not necessary. Will consider one with a good usable drum (11×3), especially if close enough I could pick up. Lower Michigan, NW Ohio, …

At my hometown’s parade & car show on Independence Day I saw a ’57 Plymouth & two ’59 Dodges.

I know the bars are different left & right, but does it matter which end is front or rear? 1965 Chrysler if it matters.