Hello from a new 59 owner!
Hello from a new 59 owner!
Hello everyone. Was browsing the net for info on these beauties and stumbled upon this forum.
I'm from South Africa. And 2 weeks ago became the proud owner of a 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 4 door sedan.
The car is in a fairly good condition. Its a RHD model. White with a blue line down the side.
The car had been mostly parked off for a few years by the previous owner. Guy just took it down the road and back every now and again.
Unfortunately, when he bought it from the owner before him, the engine and gearbox had been taken out, and he fitted in a Ford Windsor 351 and automatic gearbox.
She drives well. I've driven her a few times in the last 2 weeks and even attented a Car Show where many heads were turned!
Anyway, I'm glad to have joined this forum. And hope to learn many new things.
Oh btw... My other classic car is a 1937 Dodge D5 sedan.
I'm from South Africa. And 2 weeks ago became the proud owner of a 1959 Plymouth Belvedere 4 door sedan.
The car is in a fairly good condition. Its a RHD model. White with a blue line down the side.
The car had been mostly parked off for a few years by the previous owner. Guy just took it down the road and back every now and again.
Unfortunately, when he bought it from the owner before him, the engine and gearbox had been taken out, and he fitted in a Ford Windsor 351 and automatic gearbox.
She drives well. I've driven her a few times in the last 2 weeks and even attented a Car Show where many heads were turned!
Anyway, I'm glad to have joined this forum. And hope to learn many new things.
Oh btw... My other classic car is a 1937 Dodge D5 sedan.
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Congratulations on the purchase, and welcome to this site! There are a few folks here who do most of the daily or weekly chatting, while the rest lay low, read the comments, and occasionally throw in a comment.
A Ford drivetrain in Plymouth..is that a column shift then, or on the floor?
A Ford drivetrain in Plymouth..is that a column shift then, or on the floor?
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Hello Kaveen......
Welcome to this great site......your right, many beautiful cars here.
would love to see your car. If your car is Right hand drive then it would
most likely have a Dodge dash board......I also have a right hand drive 4 door
pillarless Hardtop as I live in Australia and they all used the Dodge dash from 58.
looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Welcome to this great site......your right, many beautiful cars here.
would love to see your car. If your car is Right hand drive then it would
most likely have a Dodge dash board......I also have a right hand drive 4 door
pillarless Hardtop as I live in Australia and they all used the Dodge dash from 58.
looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Hehe excuse the different front and rear license plates. Some pics are from the day we got her. Others are later.
The VIN number is M256121832. Can anyone give me any info on her?
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
rogerh wrote:Congratulations on the purchase, and welcome to this site! There are a few folks here who do most of the daily or weekly chatting, while the rest lay low, read the comments, and occasionally throw in a comment.
A Ford drivetrain in Plymouth..is that a column shift then, or on the floor?
Thanks for the comments rogerh. The shifter sits on the floor.
Thanks! I've uploaded a pic of the dash. Is yours the same?jason wrote:Hello Kaveen......
Welcome to this great site......your right, many beautiful cars here.
would love to see your car. If your car is Right hand drive then it would
most likely have a Dodge dash board......I also have a right hand drive 4 door
pillarless Hardtop as I live in Australia and they all used the Dodge dash from 58.
looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Nice Belvedere. Welcome!!! Me love pictures!!! 
Rob R
Rob R
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Really good pictures of a very clean-looking driver. I hope it provides years of enjoyment!
The car has the fancy and desireable Sport steering wheel.
The floor shift doesn't bother me...looks to have been installed intelligently.
What does the car use for parking brake, since the original Ply tranny w/ brake was removed?
The car has the fancy and desireable Sport steering wheel.
The floor shift doesn't bother me...looks to have been installed intelligently.
What does the car use for parking brake, since the original Ply tranny w/ brake was removed?
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Same dash Kaveen! On the money. Very nice car you have there.
Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
rogerh wrote:Really good pictures of a very clean-looking driver. I hope it provides years of enjoyment!
The car has the fancy and desireable Sport steering wheel.
The floor shift doesn't bother me...looks to have been installed intelligently.
What does the car use for parking brake, since the original Ply tranny w/ brake was removed?
Thanks so much guys!
I'll have to get back to you on the parking brake
We still have the original parking brake lever though.Desirable steering wheel? Wow. Never knew. Thats awesome.
We had some bushes made up for the front suspension last week. But I will be updated this thread on progress of her restoration. Want to keep her as is for now. Maybe fit a set of wheels later. And maybe a colour change alot later. I love the wheels that aussie59plymouth has on his car! I'm going for a similiar look.
Btw, can I get this thread moved to "Show Your Ride"?
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Re: Hello from a new 59 owner!
Welcome to the site Kaveen! I do have a better idea, just open a new topic in the "Show your ride" section and fill it with picturesKaveen wrote: Btw, can I get this thread moved to "Show Your Ride"?
Or send pictures to me with a short story about yourself and the car and I will make you a page in the Showcase. You can find the showcase in the new website http://www.59plymouth.net/59gallery/ Ron
PS you can find my email in my profile (click on username)
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