# SF Systems Checkout Test Ride a Success **URL:** \ **Category:** Show Your Ride\ **Created:** [October 29, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164 "2012-10-29T01:38:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/u/Mark_Evans)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 1:38am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/1 "2012-10-29T01:38:35Z")
With the Dash , wiring and all systems completed , I rolled my S Fury out for a test ride which was big success ,no major issues. I forgot how much fun they are to drive and the kick you get in passing gear. Now to finish the interior and Top over the winter. Could not have been here with out the help from all on the Forum Thanks again Mark ![DSC_0211.JPG](https://59plymouth.net/uploads/default/original/2X/4/4c6df3b74e99a1c6c892d8c7b05d9c12e5ddde23.jpeg) ![DSC_0212.JPG](https://59plymouth.net/uploads/default/original/2X/a/aa32fae5f112f900e7424aea120b816fd4258748.jpeg) ![DSC_0205.JPG](https://59plymouth.net/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e856cb9a0532a785c21b1e8ef3a4748cbac4747c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/dick_koch/32/19_2.png) [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 12:49pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/2 "2012-10-29T12:49:39Z")
Mark - What a beauty, I didn’t know you were building a SF Convertible. Wish mine was that far along. Magnificent work. Hope you finish it during the winter. Dick. ---
**Author:** ![rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/rogerh/32/9_2.png) [@rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/u/rogerh)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/3 "2012-10-29T14:24:47Z")
The copper color fits very well with the autumn leaves seen in the backround. I remember what you mean by that boost of power when it kicks down! Keep protected from Hurricane Sandy, and keep up the fine work. (Looks like you painted the under-hood black, rather than the more traditional grey?) ---
**Author:** ![Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/denver_59_fin_conver/32/24_2.png) [@Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/u/Denver_59_Fin_Conver)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/4 "2012-10-29T15:43:21Z")
Looks great Mark, Glad you were able to take the spin in it before Hurricane Sandy hits with its rain bands. The engine compartment looks great! We will pass the hat around the forum to raise funds for the passenger seats and interior seats and panels! 😲😆 Glad you carry that fire extinguisher with you after my mishap… John Q. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/u/Mark_Evans)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 4:28pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/5 "2012-10-29T16:28:20Z")
Thanks We are in the middle of the Storm ,Good day to work in the Garage ,we have power so far. The Hood and all the interior panels are the Green/Gray primer, must be the reflection. We should use the Collection $$ to fix the SMS lead-times and Mgt. Does anybody know the correct Length of the wiper blades? I can also you a pair of Washer Nozzles , if anybody has a spare to sell Mark ---
**Author:** ![Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/dick_koch/32/19_2.png) [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 6:56pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/6 "2012-10-29T18:56:39Z")
Mark - Is SMS doing your door panels, If so do they do the metal arm rest/cylinder cover also. Hey John Q. what about a collection for me??? Dick. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/u/Mark_Evans)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/7 "2012-10-29T19:58:00Z")
Dick SMS is doing the side panels but not the arm rests or covers, My local Uph has completed them with SMS material. ---
**Author:** ![Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/denver_59_fin_conver/32/24_2.png) [@Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/u/Denver_59_Fin_Conver)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/8 "2012-10-29T23:44:14Z")
> [@Dick Koch](#): > > Mark - Is SMS doing your door panels, If so do they do the metal arm rest/cylinder cover also. Hey John Q. what about a collection for me??? > Dick. Lead time is an issue with SMS but what can you do. My upholster did the rear arm rest too with the material from SMS, they put the padding on the side area and the arm rest of rear pocket panels. The door panels did come back super nice but wished it was quicker. I did have my local upholster make up some door panels too, that turned out well also. So I have a back up set for my convert. On the front door arm rests, I had extra white bolster material from my seats and had another local upholster, who did my sun visors (out of the same material too!) do my arm rests, I painted the plastic bases and he did the stretching of the material over the old padding material. He did build up some of the low areas on the front armrests where over time it was squished down. But it turned out well… Dick, no collection for you! You are the person who the Federal Reserve gets their money from so… 😉 John Q. ---
**Author:** ![Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/denver_59_fin_conver/32/24_2.png) [@Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/u/Denver_59_Fin_Conver)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 11:45pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/9 "2012-10-29T23:45:41Z")
Mark, what size and mfg did you get your tires from? They look great! John Q. ---
**Author:** ![Bernie\_B](https://59plymouth.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a587f6/32.png) [@Bernie\_B](https://59plymouth.net/u/Bernie_B)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:00am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/10 "2012-10-30T02:00:06Z")
Mark, The car looks good - congrats. Believe 18" wipers are correct. Bernie ---
**Author:** ![rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/rogerh/32/9_2.png) [@rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/u/rogerh)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 3:48am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/11 "2012-10-30T03:48:42Z")
It’s been a long time since wheel rim color was discussed here. An informal poll said most folks have seen grey rims, while some swore by black rims… there may even have been a vote or two for rims being painted body color. I hesitate to even mention such a detail- (has anyone read some of the battle going on over at ForwardLook…several members attacking one member who always points out things he believes are flaws and questionable areas on cars listed on other sites). ---
**Author:** ![Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/dick_koch/32/19_2.png) [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 12:19pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/12 "2012-10-30T12:19:37Z")
John - What I want to know is how you found out about the Federal Reserve, I guess I’ve got to give Ben a talking too. Bernie - I measured the wiper blades on my cars: One is 15", One is 16" and the Desoto is 16". I have no problem with the 15". Dick. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mark\_Evans](https://59plymouth.net/u/Mark_Evans)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:06pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/13 "2012-10-30T14:06:08Z")
The Tires are Coker Classics P215/75R14 , I bought the Rims and tires as a package good to just be mounted from Coker My rims are Black because that is how the came. What is the consensus on the correct color? I like the feedback on what needs to be correct ,as long as it is positive, it helps. The Storm has come and gone ,No issues Inland. The coastline is ruined. ---
**Author:** ![rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/rogerh/32/9_2.png) [@rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/u/rogerh)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 2:52pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/14 "2012-10-30T14:52:23Z")
I don’t have my 59 Plymouth Supplement here, but in the back pages I think the wiper size is listed. The Keijs and John Quinn are the ones most likely to locate the thread about rim color. I think the consensus was gray, but I defer to others. We’re all glad you were not adversely affected by Superstorm Sandy! ---
**Author:** ![Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/dick_koch/32/19_2.png) [@Dick\_Koch](https://59plymouth.net/u/Dick_Koch)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/15 "2012-10-30T17:42:44Z")
Mark - The rims are the same color as the Valance and Splashpan. SILVER ARGENT. Dick. ---
**Author:** ![Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/denver_59_fin_conver/32/24_2.png) [@Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/u/Denver_59_Fin_Conver)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/16 "2012-10-30T17:52:12Z")
16 inch on the wiper blades. John Q. ---
**Author:** ![rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/rogerh/32/9_2.png) [@rogerh](https://59plymouth.net/u/rogerh)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 5:57pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/17 "2012-10-30T17:57:50Z")
Hey Dick, Thanks for your post. I know I’ve seen folks go as far as powder-coating the rims silver argent, but of course that has to occur BEFORE the tires get mounted! One more thing to keep Mark busy thru the winter. ---
**Author:** ![Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/user_avatar/59plymouth.net/denver_59_fin_conver/32/24_2.png) [@Denver\_59\_Fin\_Conver](https://59plymouth.net/u/Denver_59_Fin_Conver)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2012, 11:53pm UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/18 "2012-10-30T23:53:17Z")
> [@Dick Koch](#): > > Mark - The rims are the same color as the Valance and Splashpan. SILVER ARGENT. > Dick. I agree with Federal Reserve Chairmen Koch on the color should be a gray/argent color. So whatever color you did to the upper and lower valance/gravel pan is good. Only a little bit of the color shows anyhow… I still have to paint mine this fall. John Q. ---
**Author:** ![Bernie\_B](https://59plymouth.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a587f6/32.png) [@Bernie\_B](https://59plymouth.net/u/Bernie_B)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2012, 3:34am UTC](https://59plymouth.net/t/sf-systems-checkout-test-ride-a-success/2164/19 "2012-10-31T03:34:49Z")
Sorry about the bad info on wiper blade length - it’s been decades since I bought any for a '59. Wheel color depends upon whether full wheel covers or just hubcaps came on the car. With full wheel covers, standard on Sport Fury, wheels were painted Argent on the outside, and Black on the inside. That can be seen on the “Two Mile Tryout” video that many folks have, when they discussed Safety Rim wheels (first used in 1941.) With smaller hubcaps, some body colors had matching wheel colors, but not all. Certain colors, like black, also got Argent wheels. Probably all were black or gray on inside, but if anyone has a body-colored original 59 wheel that isn’t rusted beyond recognition, please let us know. I’m going by what I’ve read and seen in old photos, movies, etc. to identify. So the factory choice was Argent or body color, if you want to be original. I agree that black looks better as an open-face wheel, especially with a wide whitewall tire, a very common look in the 50’s and 60’s. That’s how mine was when I got it - black wheels, and the wheelcovers were in the trunk.