New Project 1961 Fury Convertible

[Matt]

So I just picked up this barn fresh 61 Fury Ragtop Project from my late aunts estate. I'm familiar with restoring cars but have never touched a mopar and have never tackled restoring such rare car. Where does one find parts? I know this car is around 100% complete but I'm on my own for patch panels and restoration parts I'm thinking. Also the dash is pretty badly sun beaten so the gear shift buttons are very brittle. How would I go about restoring non existent parts? I'm not sure if I'll keep it since I understand parts for these cars are impossible to find. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

 

[300rag]

A member here, bluefury361, would be able to give you a lot of information, but he is currently on a road trip to Carlisle. I am sure he will chime in here when he sees it.

 

[1978 NYB]

That will be nice when you are done.

 

[saforwardlook]

One of your better options is to contact John at Big M Automotive in Williams, California. He would have clean sheet metal more likely than anyone else I can think of. Give him a call - he is great to work with.

Big M Automotive

 

[Matt]

Thanks so much saforwardlook!

 

[mr. fix it]

lucky that the floors look to be in great condition!
Welcome as well!

 

[65sporty]

You weren't kidding when you said project, best of luck with it.

 

[commando1]

I salute you sir. Godspeed.

 

[detmatt]

Who the F is Tom Stroud?

 

[Matt]

You weren't kidding when you said project, best of luck with it.

Hmmmm?? I'm not sure what world you come from but even here in the southwest I think this car is in excellent condition for the year. Seems like 1961 Vehicles in general were very suseptable to rust. Floors appear to be 80% solid. The extent of this "project" doesn't scare me it's the no parts available and questionable sellability down the road are what will likely get me to sell this as a project after I get the drivetrain running again.

 

[Matt]

I salute you sir. Godspeed.

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Thanks so much

 

[Matt]

lucky that the floors look to be in great condition!
Welcome as well!

Yes they are in amazing shape for a convertible of this year.

 

[commando1]

Who the F is Tom Stroud?
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Welcome Tom Stroud to FCBO!

 

[RCB]

Yes, that'll be a great car when you're finished and a family connection which is great.

 

[bluefury361]

Hey Matt.
Great car, great shape, very rare. I'm in process of restoring my 61 Fury convertible as we speak. I've had the car for almost 5 years and have been collecting parts all that time before starting on the project. It's a complete 41K mile car that needs a lot of TLC due to bad storage.
You need to register over at the forward look site, and big M, as mentioned should be of help.
Parts are as hard to find as chicken lips and tend to be expensive. I searched the entire field at Carlisle and uncovered a NOS turn signal lever..... that was it. Bumpers.... $1300.00. Deluxe steering wheel recast. $1200.00..... There is no reproduction market for these cars and not for the weak at heart.
I'm not trying to scare you but this restoration will be a long term, expensive project that will a provide a great feeling of accomplishment when complete.
PM sent.
Will.
OH........

 

[mr. fix it]

Hey Matt.
Great car, great shape, very rare. I'm in process of restoring my 61 Fury convertible as we speak. I've had the car for almost 5 years and have been collecting parts all that time before starting on the project. It's a complete 41K mile car that needs a lot of TLC due to bad storage.
You need to register over at the forward look site, and big M, as mentioned should be of help.
Parts are as hard to find as chicken lips and tend to be expensive. I searched the entire field at Carlisle and uncovered a NOS turn signal lever..... that was it. Bumpers.... $1300.00. Deluxe steering wheel recast. $1200.00..... There is no reproduction market for these cars and not for the weak at heart.
I'm not trying to scare you but this restoration will be a long term, expensive project that will a great feeling of accomplishment when complete.
PM sent.
Will.
OH........

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I do like the reverse parking pawl on the photo here... keep that investment from rolling away on ya'!

 

[bluefury361]

I do like the reverse parking pawl on the photo here... keep that investment from rolling away on ya'!

Where I live it's either up or down hill. So if the parking brake is inop, as mine is, the chock is necessary. (sometimes it's tricky getting it in place).