Category: Forward Look Forum

1959 Dodge Filmstrip Just Posted to YouTube: “Why We Chose Dodge”

"Why We Chose Dodge" (1959)

The man says, "What I really like though is to sit behind the wheel and push buttons!" LOL

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

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.

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

1955 Chrysler data book now on Hamtramck Historical

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.

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…

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57 Belvedere fuel gauge and sender accuracy

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…

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1960 Plymouth Color and Trim book now on Hamtramck Historical

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.

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