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Unfortunately, it's time to pass my 1968 Plymouth Fury Convertible along for someone else to enjoy. I can count on multiple smiles and "nice car" every time I take it out. The part that I'll miss the most is taking a whole crowd of family or neighbors out for ice-cream or burgers. I'm just...

To double down on the 'gas' argument -- carburetors are not designed to deal with today's gas. I try and minimize the effect of gas on my tune by always going to the same station and always buying premium. It probably doesn't make a huge difference, but it's one less variable. You should also...

My 68 has issues with the reverse lights...but that's mainly because the column shift is stretched/misaligned. I can see the reverse lights flash as I shift through P-R-N on my way to D...so it's just my lazy fault that I haven't adjusted the linkage. IIRC, that's very easy, with instructions...

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I think "car dealers" can pay a 2-300 monthly flat fee to ebay and can post something like 10 cars a month, no penalties for cancellation. We bought an adapted van from a place in Arizona that was using it as "cheap" nationwide advertising. eBay Motors - National Vehicle Subscription Agreement...

I'd take my chances on the CL seller. The Ebay guy looks like a dealer, so who knows what flaws are band-aided over...

If it were lower miles (134k, yikes!) I think that'd be on the high side of close for a 68 convertible. Where do you see $6000 convertibles?

I think it's called a tonneau cover. I don't know where to look for one, mine came with one. My interior plastic trim is metallic...what trim are you talking about? A picture is worth a thousand words, you know... :-) Jeff

I agree...but if they don't keep building that infrastructure, how am I going to convert my big block to burn hydrogen when we run out of liquid dinosaurs?

Thank you -- mine is not an AC car. Do you have a favorite source for FSM? I found a PDF but I don't think it's the right year...

:-D At some point, I will need to redo the dash pad, so there's a chance for me... But in general, not having a heater is not a problem in Austin. Jeff

Ok, thanks. Plymouth Heater Core Bypass Caps- Fits 5/8" Hose Fittings- Qty.4- #038 | eBay Should I do anything to dry it out first? I read somewhere that there's a rubber hose that can go bad in there, so I'm hopeful that it's an easier repair than rebuilding the whole core. Jeff

Ok, thanks. That did occur to me, but I wanted to see if that was the best way before I tried something. Seems easy enough... My mind jumps directly to the loop getting tangled in the fan and "a cooling system event". Jeff

So, my heater box started leaking...badly... While I clean that up, and figure out how/what I want to rebuild here, does anyone have easy instructions on how to tie off the heater so I can use the car? (It's almost prime convertible season here) And while I'm at it...anything wrong with *not*...

Not a rumor, just idle hallway speculation/observation at the office...Apple could buy Tesla easily, and then we'd actually have an AppleCar. And fanboys would buy it, even more than they do now. The only issue that I have with it is the horrific culture clash between those companies...and...

Tell that to @The Horvaths . :-D

New top should be about $600, and I think is pretty easy. New paint is significantly more expensive, especially to do it right. I don't think repupholstering is cheap, either. Repairing rust...<sigh> I have the 383, and I'm happy with it...but I always have the smallest engine whenever I go...

I *will not* call it a midlife crisis car, but I bought a 68 Fury III convertible a couple years ago, and it's been really, really fun. Most people can't tell the difference between a 65 chevelle Z16 and an 82 camaro Z28...but everyone will smile and wave at big Detroit iron with the top down...

Wow, they're a little proud of that, aren't they...

It's always easier to destroy than create. :-(