Joseph James
Senior Member
I am a bit nervous about some areas. Heater core bypassed. Rust. Headliner wet from roof rust. Trunk sprung at hinge passenger side. Dude dropped price to $4500.
You're rightfully nervous. Unless (even if) you are an expert metal fabricator, that cowl and roof rust looks serious. Can't help but wonder what other secrets are hidden (floor and trunk pans etc)There are experts here, but from my amature prospective, it looks like a potential money pit. I realize '60 Dodges aren't on every street corner, but you might be better to find a more solid project or if that's what you just have to have, continue looking for another complete solid car. You might be $ ahead. Best of luck!!
Thanks. It was listed at $8500!Parts car sorry to say. Way to costly to fix that rust, and there will be more bad areas than what you,showed.
That looped heater hose is on both sides of the heater control valve. The heater core is inside the big plastic housing on the firewall.
That is factory A/C on that car.
$4500? He is way high on the price.
That roof leak kind of did me in on the car. My body guy says it’s a difficult repair to do and expensive. Like you said, more rust than meets the eye. I hate to see it rot away but I am limited on the money I can throw into one. On the plus side, my Sport Fury is running well and I can drive it.Lots of expensive issues there. The rust you can see is just the tip of the ice berg, especially on a vehicle that has been repainted once already.
It's cool that it is a factory A/C car, but I'd run away as fast as possible.
Rust...for what you don't see add 50% more damage.
Water in the roof but where does the water go? Into the structure of the unibody which is where I would be concerned.
I agree with others the 61 Plymouth is a better car condition wise.
I like the 61 even with GM running gear. Thing is, I do not have the space, time or resources for a major project that could take years. My 68 is a daily, which I can work on weekends or take out of service for brief time periods.
I like the Forward Look cars a lot, but it just isn’t in the cards for me now.
I saw that but I thought someone else wanted it. Interestingly, my wife and daughter are driving to PA Friday to buy a horse and driving through Maryland.I'd be looking hard at this one. Very unique and in nice condition.
1961 Plymouth 2dr post car - auto parts - by owner - vehicle...
I saw that but I thought someone else wanted it. Interestingly, my wife and daughter are driving to PA Friday to buy a horse and driving through Maryland.
Yes, far away.....Run away