Author: IronMighty

1958 Dodge Coronet – Moving from Flathead to a V8

Another one of my numerous C body projects that I’m getting round to think about and start looking for spares for. I’ve got a 58 Coronet hardtop which is entry level specification with the Flathead 6 and 3spd manual column shift. I’m thinking to swapping to a V8 but keen to understand what transmission options there are if I want to retain the column shift manual?

I’m UK based so I’m a little limited in terms of what might be available(was sire tempted by a 413 for my 61 Dart that’s…

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Rear Screen for 1973 Chrysler New Yorker 2 dr Hardtop

Technical query around rear screens, the recently acquired NYB has a shattered screen held together with vinyl wrap.. fine for now but I’d like to get this changed out eventually.

Believe these are Obsolete according to my main glazing contact(don’t …

Big Project – 1961 Dodge Dart Pioneer 2dr HT

Along with my recent acquisition of a 73 NYB 2 Dr I’ve recently brought a 1961 Pioneer 2 hardtop into the UK.

It’s a bit of a mixed bag, some surprisingly solid/straight bits, some grotty floors and heaps of Patina..318 with push button trans but eng…

1973 New Yorker Brougham – Curious Indicator Fault

Recently added a 73 New Yorker 2dr to my collection… its a 10 yarder as beneath rear screen full of filler amongst other things.
However main curiousity/fault is the indicators… whichever way I set the turn switch it activates the RH indicator? Am assuming earth as a likely contributor but any other faults to check.
Other irritation is the power seat switch not functioning but once I get a couple of dry days I’ll get to investigate.
UK member so any parts are an order/wait game which…

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1959 Custom Suburban Wiper Problems

Another daft question about my new Suburban… Wipers are not working, there’s no feed to the switch which I can easily remedy, but in terms of switch operation, does it only twist or should it also push/pull to activate with twisting for varying spee…

59 Custom Suburban – Sill Scuff Panels

Hi, just acquired a 59 Custom Suburban, which is scruffy but usable and I’m working my through identifying the work it needs to tidy it up. Most obvious issue is the lack of any sill Scuff plates, we’re these unique by model/year or are there options …

1959 Forward Look Plymouth Suburban – Power Brake Upgrade

Looking to tap into the hive mind her, have purchased a 1959 Plymouth Custom Suburban and would like to upgrade the brakes. It has already been fitted with disc brakes and a dual chamber master cylinder but not power brakes.

Is there a readily availa…