# How To **URL:** https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/how-to/44.md [Latest](https://59plymouth.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://59plymouth.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://59plymouth.net/tags.md) --- ## [How To Do It](https://59plymouth.net/t/how-to-do-it/46)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 10:42pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/how-to-do-it/46 "2007-09-28T22:42:16Z")
And, how not to! Show a fellow member how you did it, here --- ## [Transplanting a 383 from a '65 Polara into a '58 Coronet](https://59plymouth.net/t/transplanting-a-383-from-a-65-polara-into-a-58-coronet/4870)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/transplanting-a-383-from-a-65-polara-into-a-58-coronet/4870 "2026-08-10T11:41:57Z")
In the Forward Look Owners Club group on Facebook, Matthew Brignola writes: Is it possible to transplant a 383 auto out of a 65 Polara, with the column mounted cable shifted auto 727, into a 58 Coronet that currently h… --- ## [3D print file for central dome light lens](https://59plymouth.net/t/3d-print-file-for-central-dome-light-lens/4879)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/3d-print-file-for-central-dome-light-lens/4879 "2026-06-16T02:35:47Z")
If your '59 Plymouth has a central dome light (i.e., not along the roof rail) and you need a lens… Well, print your own, courtesy of @morten.larsen ! You’ll find the STL file attached. Morten has also made an extrusion… --- ## [Steering column cover](https://59plymouth.net/t/steering-column-cover/3911)
**Author:** [@morten.larsen](https://59plymouth.net/u/morten.larsen)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 6:04pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/steering-column-cover/3911 "2026-06-05T18:04:51Z")
Hi, the plastic part between the instrument panel and the steering column was on really poor shape so I build it up in 3d and had it 3d printed. Fitting is really good now. Let me know if I should send you the stl file f… --- ## [Bad Trunnion Joint](https://59plymouth.net/t/bad-trunnion-joint/4861)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/bad-trunnion-joint/4861 "2026-04-19T21:01:34Z")
Last Fall, on a post-Carlisle excursion on 476, I noticed that I was getting a vibration when I got up to around 55 mph. I could continue to accelerate to 70 or so and cruise without vibration, but as soon as I accelera… --- ## [Replacing the power steering sector shaft seal](https://59plymouth.net/t/replacing-the-power-steering-sector-shaft-seal/4857)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/replacing-the-power-steering-sector-shaft-seal/4857 "2026-04-05T21:33:26Z")
This is from a Facebook thread where the advice given by John Fowlie (@big\_m) is too good not to save. First, “Dave Fury”'s description of the problem: So my power steering unit is leaking bad on the bottom. I am not … --- ## [Redo a Steering Wheel with Clear Vinyl tubing](https://59plymouth.net/t/redo-a-steering-wheel-with-clear-vinyl-tubing/3941)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 12:21pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/redo-a-steering-wheel-with-clear-vinyl-tubing/3941 "2025-07-14T12:21:23Z")
Bare ring The clear resin sections of my Sport Fury steering wheel turned yellow with age, cracked and fell off leaving a pristine like new chrome ring. Over the years trying to make it presentable l covered the ring… --- ## [One good turn deserves another...](https://59plymouth.net/t/one-good-turn-deserves-another/3938)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 7:28pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/one-good-turn-deserves-another/3938 "2025-05-19T19:28:08Z")
After my grandson sitting behind the wheel “driving” the Fury - and, me forgetting to remove the turn signal lever before his visit - the pot metal screw hole in the switch plate took a beating, and the lever started to … --- ## [TORQUEFLITE TRANSMISSION HOW TO SITES.](https://59plymouth.net/t/torqueflite-transmission-how-to-sites/2715)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/torqueflite-transmission-how-to-sites/2715 "2024-09-11T15:33:39Z")
Excellent suggestions from Mark. --- ## [Installing A/C on a Poly 318](https://59plymouth.net/t/installing-a-c-on-a-poly-318/3816)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 11:57pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/installing-a-c-on-a-poly-318/3816 "2024-06-24T23:57:43Z")
Recently Dick Koch installed an air conditioning system in his '59 Sport Fury with a 318 motor. Here’s how he did it. Poetry in Motion! --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [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: --- ## [Sway Bar Installation](https://59plymouth.net/t/sway-bar-installation/3057)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sway-bar-installation/3057 "2020-08-12T22:10:19Z")
Here’s another “how to” article by Stefan Steinmaier. -Dan One of my major concerns this winter was to improve the handling of the Sport Fury. During the general restoration a couple of years ago, all the ball joints… --- ## [Starter Motor Repair](https://59plymouth.net/t/starter-motor-repair/3058)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 11:59pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/starter-motor-repair/3058 "2019-12-26T23:59:28Z")
Another fine repair article by Stefan Steinmaier! -Dan Imagine you sit in your Plymouth and start up the engine. What do you hear before the smooth rumbling of the V8 or Slant 6 cheers your ears and senses? Well, it’s t… --- ## [Hand brake warning light & audible alarm](https://59plymouth.net/t/hand-brake-warning-light-audible-alarm/3285)
**Author:** [@schlaaj](https://59plymouth.net/u/schlaaj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 2:55am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/hand-brake-warning-light-audible-alarm/3285 "2019-12-20T02:55:04Z")
I have on occasion found myself punching the “drive” push button and stepping on the gas and then hear a rubbing sound coming from the transmission tunnel housing. I then realize I in my rush to get going, I forgot to … --- ## [Lowering](https://59plymouth.net/t/lowering/2768)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2019, 11:54pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/lowering/2768 "2019-04-20T23:54:28Z")
Id like to lower the car a little with out permanently altering anything and with out blocks. What options do I have? I know the front can be adjusted with the torsion air but I don’t know what to do with the back. Im ho… --- ## [REPLACING PLASTIC VISOR RETAINERS.](https://59plymouth.net/t/replacing-plastic-visor-retainers/3230)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 6:07pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/replacing-plastic-visor-retainers/3230 "2019-02-27T18:07:15Z")
Got tired oc replacing/repairing those cheap plastic visor retainers on my convert. Found these on ebay, a little pricy but in my opinion well worth it, didn’t have to remove the inner moulding. Grab the base of the… --- ## [Refurbishing Heads](https://59plymouth.net/t/refurbishing-heads/3097)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/refurbishing-heads/3097 "2018-06-13T00:33:26Z")
\_\_ John Quinn’s engine is about to get an upgrade! This article from Rick “Ricky MoPar” Clapham. -Dan These are a pair of rare RB engine cylinder heads from a Chrysler 300-E (casting number 1851509). Machine sk… --- ## [Disc Brake Conversion](https://59plymouth.net/t/disc-brake-conversion/3056)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2018, 12:15am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/disc-brake-conversion/3056 "2018-02-26T00:15:55Z")
This fine series of articles by Stefan Steinmaier is more than 10 years old now - but full of exceptional details about how to convert your drum brakes to disc. -Dan "Ever since I’ve owned my 59 Fury, the car has deman… --- ## [Heater Vacuum Controls](https://59plymouth.net/t/heater-vacuum-controls/2968)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/heater-vacuum-controls/2968 "2018-02-15T03:22:17Z")
Here’s a really interesting video on how heater vacuum controls work in our '59 Plymouths: The video refers to a company that actually rebuilds the units - more about that in a minute. Here’s another vide… --- ## [Rear Brakes](https://59plymouth.net/t/rear-brakes/2961)
**Author:** [@NZStu](https://59plymouth.net/u/NZStu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/rear-brakes/2961 "2018-01-05T23:13:19Z")
Yesterday as I accelerated 0-30 mph I got a death shudder from the rear in my '61 Fury. I stopped and took a breath and took off again. It did it 2 or 3 times and then was fine. I am thinking it could be a loose brake … --- ## [dash Pad](https://59plymouth.net/t/dash-pad/2949)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 5:00am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/dash-pad/2949 "2017-12-01T05:00:20Z")
Im replacing my dash pad, can any one advise me on installation? --- ## [The Mighty Poly!](https://59plymouth.net/t/the-mighty-poly/2948)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/the-mighty-poly/2948 "2017-11-25T15:13:05Z")
Thanks to Dick Koch, for pointing out these articles by Gary Pavlovich from 2001 on the polyspherical head engines of Chrysler Corporation. They are presented here with Gary’s permission. Gary writes: Poly1.pdf (1.42… --- ## [Re: 318 POLY OIL PUMP.](https://59plymouth.net/t/re-318-poly-oil-pump/2897)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 9:39pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/re-318-poly-oil-pump/2897 "2017-07-28T21:39:27Z")
Some tips when it’s necessary to replace your oil pump without pulling the engine. READ THE SERVICE MANUAL AND PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT IT SAYS. I glanced thru it and then did it my way. (Wrong) I took the front u joint … --- ## [VALVE TAPPET ADJUSTMENT 318 POLY.](https://59plymouth.net/t/valve-tappet-adjustment-318-poly/2903)
**Author:** [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/valve-tappet-adjustment-318-poly/2903 "2017-06-25T17:17:17Z")
Found a easy and simple way to adjust valve tappets. I call it the 90 degree method. First measure the diameter of the crankshaft pulley, divide that number by 4, starting at the timing mark on the pulley make a mark o… --- ## [What do you do...](https://59plymouth.net/t/what-do-you-do/2810)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/what-do-you-do/2810 "2017-04-16T19:30:05Z")
…if you need Jiffy Jet bag hangers, and you can’t find them? You make them. Well, if you’re Dick Koch, that is. --- ## [Master brake cylinder for disk brakes](https://59plymouth.net/t/master-brake-cylinder-for-disk-brakes/2840)
**Author:** [@Faulkner](https://59plymouth.net/u/Faulkner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/master-brake-cylinder-for-disk-brakes/2840 "2016-11-08T00:18:56Z")
This email came to me by way of the Plymouth Owner’s Club. I’ve copied John Q. on my reply - John’s less than two hours south of Kevin - but I’m also posting here for advice. From: Kevin Stacey Sent: Monday, November… --- ## [Weather stripping](https://59plymouth.net/t/weather-stripping/2674)
**Author:** [@eroomas](https://59plymouth.net/u/eroomas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/weather-stripping/2674 "2016-05-26T01:42:27Z")
What kind of Adhesive should I use to install weather stripping. Would a real good double stick tape work? Thanks in advance [Next page](https://59plymouth.net/c/the-garage/how-to/44.md?page=1)