# The Garage **URL:** https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/12.md?page=1 [Latest](https://59plymouth.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://59plymouth.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://59plymouth.net/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Tapered Axle Rear Brake Conversion](https://59plymouth.net/t/tapered-axle-rear-brake-conversion/3074)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 9:10pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/tapered-axle-rear-brake-conversion/3074 "2024-03-19T21:10:29Z")
Many thanks to Dick Koch for pointing me to this article. I reproduce it here, but give full attribution to the author on the original site. Dan --- ## [Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61](https://59plymouth.net/t/cast-iron-a-466-to-a-727-conversion-forward-look-56-to-61/3339)
**Author:** [@RICKYMOPAR](https://59plymouth.net/u/RICKYMOPAR)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/cast-iron-a-466-to-a-727-conversion-forward-look-56-to-61/3339 "2024-02-27T22:23:33Z")
Converting A-466 to A-727 push button 62 to 65. I performed this conversion many years ago, and are revisiting it now, helping a friend of ours resurrect a non-moving forward look convertible. after pricing front pumps a… --- ## [Brake booster vibrating](https://59plymouth.net/t/brake-booster-vibrating/3846)
**Author:** [@Guy](https://59plymouth.net/u/Guy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/brake-booster-vibrating/3846 "2023-08-03T22:39:00Z")
I have a problem with the bellows vibrating. It doesn’t appear to be given any assistance to the braking. The unit was rebuilt some years ago by a professional brake specialist, it was bench tested and appeared to work f… --- ## [Turn signal switch insulator](https://59plymouth.net/t/turn-signal-switch-insulator/3847)
**Author:** [@ChippLake1](https://59plymouth.net/u/ChippLake1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/turn-signal-switch-insulator/3847 "2023-07-14T01:52:08Z")
While removing the turn signal switch in my Sport Fury in order to replace it, the insulator I had to disconnect broke apart and now need to search for a new one. Of course I cannot find anything suitable online, and I a… --- ## [Marvel Mystery oil](https://59plymouth.net/t/marvel-mystery-oil/3835)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/marvel-mystery-oil/3835 "2023-06-24T19:37:19Z")
Hello everyone. I have never used Marcel Mystery oil before. I have seen it mentioned alot, throughout the years. Is this product snake oil or is it magical? Any thoughts on why it might or might not be good? Thanks… --- ## [Drive belt wobble](https://59plymouth.net/t/drive-belt-wobble/3818)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/drive-belt-wobble/3818 "2023-03-23T01:49:57Z")
Does anyone else see significant belt wobble on their 318’s? I’m seeing a significant wobble l from the alternator to crankshaft span. Just wondering if it’s normal because it’s quite a long run. --- ## [4" headlamp with replaceable bulb](https://59plymouth.net/t/4-headlamp-with-replaceable-bulb/3834)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/4-headlamp-with-replaceable-bulb/3834 "2023-02-11T16:34:43Z")
Hey everyone. Anyone know where I can get headlamps that Incan change the bulb in, so not sealed? Thanks. --- ## [replacement '59 headlight switch](https://59plymouth.net/t/replacement-59-headlight-switch/2940)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/replacement-59-headlight-switch/2940 "2022-12-04T01:17:14Z")
Folks, Welcome to an email conversation between Art Schlachter and Dick Koch. You are invited to offer your comments! I’m inclined to agree with Dick - there’s nothing I see on the schematic (below) that in… --- ## [Generator to alternator change](https://59plymouth.net/t/generator-to-alternator-change/3823)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/generator-to-alternator-change/3823 "2022-12-03T23:36:47Z")
Hello folks. The setup this car came with had an alternator with a built in regulator and also another two wire style regulator. Do we need the external regulator? Our alternator died and now I’m wondering why we could… --- ## [Instrument Lights](https://59plymouth.net/t/instrument-lights/3824)
**Author:** [@schlaaj](https://59plymouth.net/u/schlaaj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/instrument-lights/3824 "2022-12-03T20:48:11Z")
I need to change out the three instrument lights at the top (backside) of my instrument panel. One bulb is in the center top and the other two are at the extreme ends of the panel between each side and the left/right t… --- ## [Department Of The Interior](https://59plymouth.net/t/department-of-the-interior/3428)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 10:03pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/department-of-the-interior/3428 "2022-06-10T22:03:26Z")
When I had Faulkner repainted in the original copper color, the red interior had to go - so I painted it. Folks who have ridden in it know that painting red vinyl black comes out pretty well, but the fabric came out lik… --- ## [Hub Cap resto](https://59plymouth.net/t/hub-cap-resto/3810)
**Author:** [@Finnegan](https://59plymouth.net/u/Finnegan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/hub-cap-resto/3810 "2022-04-12T13:06:33Z")
Hi All, Ended up repainting the hub caps instead of the stickers. Happy with the result. Rotator Cuff surgery on Wednesday, so no more car restoring for a while. Will tackle the bent /broken push rods next when I’m back … --- ## [little by little](https://59plymouth.net/t/little-by-little/1141)
**Author:** [@vic\_barone](https://59plymouth.net/u/vic_barone)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/little-by-little/1141 "2022-04-09T15:21:45Z")
Hi All You may recall I bought Chuck Hazelton’s CVT Sport Fury Work has been progressing albeit slowly. I recently sold my Hard Top :frowning: after 15+ years. But the brighter side is that I now get to spend $$$ on… --- ## [stainless drip rail](https://59plymouth.net/t/stainless-drip-rail/3439)
**Author:** [@grant4405](https://59plymouth.net/u/grant4405)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/stainless-drip-rail/3439 "2022-02-10T23:41:53Z")
Has anyone ever tried to get the stainless off the drip rail above the door. Must be pried off but with what ?? --- ## [Ride height](https://59plymouth.net/t/ride-height/2059)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Keij](https://59plymouth.net/u/Matthew_Keij)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/ride-height/2059 "2021-12-08T15:32:52Z")
Been checking out the ride height of the vert and the hardtop. When we took pics a long time ago I noticed that the hardtop was a little bit lower. Checking out the vert on the rear I noticed 1 side was lower. The diff… --- ## [Transmission ID](https://59plymouth.net/t/transmission-id/3422)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2021, 12:20pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/transmission-id/3422 "2021-09-05T12:20:16Z")
Hey everyone. Had people say it is a 727 and some say it isn’t, . I need to figure the truth out. 59 Fury built in Canada. 313CID poly. Pushbutton gear select. From the top of the pushbuttons down, they go D N R 2 … --- ## [Brake drum](https://59plymouth.net/t/brake-drum/3418)
**Author:** [@Parrjay](https://59plymouth.net/u/Parrjay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 12:20am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/brake-drum/3418 "2021-08-10T00:20:58Z")
Just got my brake drum and key from big M this morning, looks good and was very pleasant transaction. Quick as well. Hope to get this on and outside to get some pics to show better what I’m working with. --- ## [Hazard / emergency flashers](https://59plymouth.net/t/hazard-emergency-flashers/3358)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/hazard-emergency-flashers/3358 "2021-06-08T02:57:36Z")
Hello. Has anyone added four way flashers to thier babies? I want to. Figure a relay and switch and having to tap in or splice into all 4 corners ? --- ## [Window regulator schematic](https://59plymouth.net/t/window-regulator-schematic/3405)
**Author:** [@rustfreeincali](https://59plymouth.net/u/rustfreeincali)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 1:52pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/window-regulator-schematic/3405 "2021-05-25T13:52:46Z")
Trying to re-assemble my front window regulators and am not sure I have all the pieces in all the right places. Can anyone point me to a schematic or diagram? 59 Plymouth Fury 4dr ht --- ## [repaint!](https://59plymouth.net/t/repaint/1177)
**Author:** [@Ron\_Keij](https://59plymouth.net/u/Ron_Keij)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 12:23pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/repaint/1177 "2021-05-18T12:23:32Z")
Hi Guys, We haven’t started yet but I made an appointment to bring my car to a body/paint shop on November 29th. Of course we will make pictures when we are stripping the car and even more pictures when we start buildin… --- ## [Caribbean Blue - what color do these parts get painted?](https://59plymouth.net/t/caribbean-blue-what-color-do-these-parts-get-painted/3404)
**Author:** [@V8PunkRocket](https://59plymouth.net/u/V8PunkRocket)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/caribbean-blue-what-color-do-these-parts-get-painted/3404 "2021-05-15T21:16:50Z")
Hello, With any luck, my car is off to the painters at the end of this month. I am having some trouble locating information on what color certain parts of the car are painted, especially interior parts. My car is a 5… --- ## [Making Holes in Car Floor Carpet](https://59plymouth.net/t/making-holes-in-car-floor-carpet/3401)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/making-holes-in-car-floor-carpet/3401 "2021-05-03T15:56:44Z")
Here’s a neat trick! I’ll be doing this when I install the seat belts Matthew gave me for Faulkner :smiley: --- ## [Turn signal problem](https://59plymouth.net/t/turn-signal-problem/3390)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/turn-signal-problem/3390 "2021-04-01T00:58:32Z")
Hello everyone. Have this issue where left turn cancels too quickly, right works well. I have attached videos showing that the cam puts pressure on the finger with the spring, but the finger doesn’t spring, it just hit… --- ## [B Body 8 3/4 rear question](https://59plymouth.net/t/b-body-8-3-4-rear-question/3387)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/b-body-8-3-4-rear-question/3387 "2021-03-22T14:41:53Z")
This is an interesting technical question that was posted elsewhere on the Forum, so I’m posting it again here. Hi Ralph. When you swapped in the \> (B Body) \> 8 3/4 rear, did you need to change wheels/tires for clearan… --- ## [Model identification](https://59plymouth.net/t/model-identification/3379)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 5:13pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/model-identification/3379 "2021-03-10T17:13:02Z")
Hello everyone. I have attached the model plate. I still cannot figure out what exact model or car is and what engine package it is for that model. Essentially what I’m trying to figure out is if we have a normal base… --- ## [Vacuum advance chamber needed](https://59plymouth.net/t/vacuum-advance-chamber-needed/3373)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/vacuum-advance-chamber-needed/3373 "2021-03-10T16:30:33Z")
Hi guys, Our vacuum advance unit on our Autolite IBP-4000-D is not working. We have installed the Pertronix electronic kit and rebuilt the carburetor. Noticed the vacuum advance not holding vacuum as it should. Where… --- ## [VIN decoder. Another.](https://59plymouth.net/t/vin-decoder-another/3354)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 11:09am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/vin-decoder-another/3354 "2021-02-27T11:09:32Z")
Hello everyone. New to this site but was wondering if someone smarter than I can decode the following VIN and other codes? Thanks a million! M26910252 --- ## [She leaks me... she leaks me not](https://59plymouth.net/t/she-leaks-me-she-leaks-me-not/99)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 2:45am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/she-leaks-me-she-leaks-me-not/99 "2021-02-21T02:45:52Z")
Last fall, I had all six of the lower freeze plugs replaced (with rubber ones). Seemed to work great… Over the winter, I noticed that there was antifreeze in the drip pan! Bummer, dude! One winter day on a drive, it … --- ## [Carter Carb ID for rebuild kit](https://59plymouth.net/t/carter-carb-id-for-rebuild-kit/3368)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/carter-carb-id-for-rebuild-kit/3368 "2021-02-17T21:32:55Z")
Hey guys. Sorry for so many questions. This time I’m inquiring about finding the right and proper rebuild kit for our carburetor. The car model is an MP2, with a 2BBL carburetor, automatic transmission. I will attach … --- ## [2bbl intake manifold gasket](https://59plymouth.net/t/2bbl-intake-manifold-gasket/3366)
**Author:** [@vanguy16](https://59plymouth.net/u/vanguy16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/2bbl-intake-manifold-gasket/3366 "2021-02-15T17:02:12Z")
Hello all. Anyone have or know where I can find a decent intake manifold gasket for our 59 318? As you can see in the pictures, we are getting some oil seeping through the mounting bolts. [Previous page](https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/12.md) [Next page](https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/12.md?page=2)