Author: Jim 68cuda

Who here has classic A, B, or E- bodies in addition to your C-body?

Jim 68cuda December 15, 2023

I love my C-bodies, but I was into B and A bodies first and won’t be giving those up. I know I see some of the members here also posting on ForABodiesOnly, and ForBBodiesOnly. Just curious who else here has other (perhaps more mainstream) Mopars along with their C-bodies. So those of you who have varied tastes in Mopars, post a group pic of your C with your other classic Mopars. Here’s mine.

Convertible carpet question

Jim 68cuda November 25, 2023

I’m ready to order carpet for my 66 Polara convertible. Auto Custom Carpet, Legendary, Stock Interiors, Classic Industries, and Rock Auto all say the carpet they have is for hardtops and sedans, not convertibles. Some specifically say "will not fi…

How do I get old hardened tree sap off convertible top? 66 Polara

Jim 68cuda November 17, 2023

Just bought a 66 Polara convertible. Spent hours today getting rock hard tree sap off the hood and trunk. Paint isn’t great, so I used lacquer thinner on the body. But the convertible top and plastic rear window are relatively new. What is a safe method for removing old hardened tree sap from the top material and plastic rear window?

What are the chances? A passing C body breaks down in front of my house.

Jim 68cuda April 20, 2023

Got home from Spring Carlisle today to find a dead mauve Sport Fury parked in front of the house. Talked to the owner. Car died out on RT 7 and he coasted it onto my street to get out of highway traffic. He thinks his break down was due to a faulty vol…

1/87 scale (HO) 1958 Fury by Brekina

Jim 68cuda January 25, 2023

A year ago, Brekina announced that they would be releasing a 58 Plymouth Fury in their line of highly detailed (mostly European) 1/87 scale line of plastic miniature cars. At that time, they released a photo of the unpainted test shot. Now, finally, th…

1/32 scale Blues Brothers slot cars

Jim 68cuda January 19, 2023

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Forward Look Mopars at Hershey

Jim 68cuda October 8, 2022

Finned Mopars at Hershey yesterday.

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