Category: Forward Look Forum

Brakes creaking? What’s the spring the encircles the drum for ? 57 Belvedere

Rusty Muffler March 19, 2024

Brakes are like new but when I get near a stop I get this weird creaking. I thought it might be the hubcaps so I removed them, still there. Seems mostly coming from the front right (pass). I bled the brakes and re-adjusted them thinking one wheel cyli…

1956 Dodge Royal – $2,500 (Sacramento) Somebody needs to grab this deal.

Rusty Muffler March 15, 2024

1956 dodge royal for sale by owner – Sacramento, CA – craigslist

1955 Chrysler data book now on Hamtramck Historical

69CoronetRT March 15, 2024

The "All new for 1955" Chrysler data book is now scanned and posted in the Hamtramck Historical library.

This is the October of 1954 edition with some updated selling bulletins as well as price comparisons to competitors.

Enjoy!

The 1970 H…

1957 Dodge data book now in Hamtramck Historical library.

69CoronetRT March 11, 2024

The 1957 Dodge Data book and sales comparisons is now scaned and posted in the Hamtramck Historical Library.

This is one of THE most comprehensive books I’ve ever seen as it contains not only the standard data info but the Flash Facts comparison bulletins as well as the detailed comparisons to Buick, Olds, Mercury, Chevy and Ford. The initial pricing and updates are also included.

The overall condition was exceptional and scanned clearly. This is a nice Forward Look era piece for the…

57 Belvedere fuel gauge and sender accuracy

Rusty Muffler March 9, 2024

Before I put the new gas tank in I temporarily hooked up what looks to be original sender from where the wire plugs to it under the car and of course grounded it and turned on the key and watched the gauge work from empty to full and around halfway while moving the float arm. I also checked the cork float in a bucket of water and it stood right on top of the water. I figured that’s close enough to tell me it has “some” buoyancy. (I know gas is different but by how much?)
Well I installed…

1960 Plymouth Color and Trim book now on Hamtramck Historical

69CoronetRT March 8, 2024

Another bottle of Irish Cream has given its life so the 1960 Plymouth color and trim book could be scanned and posted on Hamtramck Historical.

I like how this book shows the various Sportone color combinations and codes.

Watch for more Forward Look b…

Not sure about Vansauto

Rusty Muffler March 6, 2024

I recently purchased a new tank from Vans and the fuel pickup was a good 1.5″ off the tank floor which seemed excessive. I contacted Vans and asked him if that was normal. He said it was but with no explanation of why it was ok. When I asked about running low on fuel much sooner he got nasty with me! Don’t know if it’s a coincidence but I can’t get the tank straps to reach the J bolts so I can spin the nuts on like the tank was slightly too big. I have longer j bolts on order to fix this…