'59 Plymouth Forum

If it isn't a vacuum problem, I would check for a collapsed brake hose. I had a similar problem with my 59 Fury. Several mechanics told me it was the power booster. I wasn't convinced. Had all the brake lines replaced. That solved the problem.

Ken

I agree with John Q. Where in New Jersey? If it's anywhere near my house on Long Beach Island, it better have a marine engine!

Ken Morton

Dick: Had my mechanic install the helper springs from Auto Zone ($32.99). Usually my son & I do these projects (he has a lift) but it's hard to find the time when we are both available. He charged me $30.00 which included greasing the car and lubricating all the bushings. The car sits perfect. F...

You were lucky. I have a fire extinguisher in all of my classic cars and on the wall in my garage. Not sure the trunk is the best place for it. Mine are usually on the passinger's side floor if I'm alone. Or on the back seat. Once you see the flames or smell the smoke, you don't want to stop, take t...

Dick: I picked up a set of the leaf spring helpers last night at AutoZone. Thanks for supplying the part number. He couldn't find "59 Plymouth Fury in his computer (That was after doing a verbal questionaire re: Body Style, Engine, 2 or 4 barrel carb, a/t, ps pb everthing but the color). Gave h...

Great information. I will stop in our local Auto Zone tonight. Thanks so much to taking the time to forward the info. I will let you know how I make out.

Ken
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Dick Koch wrote:Ken - Go to http://www.jcwhitney.com use key word "helper springs".
Dick.

Dick: Thanks for the suggestion. I forgot about JC Whitney.

Ken

Denver 59 Fin Convert wrote:Dick, when I rode in those two cars it did not bottom out right? So they must work!


John Q.

Hey let me know if you come accross a source for those old helper springs. That's my last shot.

Hope all in well.

Ken

Good info. Thanks!

Matthew probably doesn't leave for fear of being "locked out" again!

Ken Morton

Ron: I think you need to update your Photo Shop program.

Dan doesn't do the dress justice.

Ken Morton

I made my reservations for the hotel. Expect to bring the Fury. It has been repainted since my last trip to Carisle in 2009, but it looks the same as it did before. Maybe a little fresher and a whole lot less rust under the paint. Same crappy cracked dash. The horn still doesn't work. But hey I figu...

The greatest people in the business. I fax'd my first order and within a few days received my parts and the invoice for the balance due. I sent the check that same day. Fax'd my last order, and included a photocopy of the check. Same thing. The parts were received before the mail could have ed him. ...

Update: I sent Gary Goers a fax on a Friday and mailed a check the same day. Received a Steering Shaft Insulator and Steering Tube Insulator the following Wednesday! How is that for service. Got my car back last night. What an improvement. I can actually keep this car in a designated lane. It's not ...

re: Andy Bernbaum: I called and he just said he didn't have it, as in a matter of fact and didn't offer any explanation. Unlike some parts supply houses in the South that actually checked around. However, this may be the first for any of us, Gary Goers e-mailed me with the P/N and cost. I had alread...