I seen that car at Carlisle too. He was asking $27,500?
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I seen that car at Carlisle too. He was asking $27,500?
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Yeah ....... That was the carlisle dream price. I spoke with the owner for some time and the price was VERY negotiable
It was a pretty amazing car, mostly solid and complete, original. It would be a high dollar restro but being what it is would be a pretty safe investment.
[h=3]1957 DODGE CORONET 325-245hp (8cyl-2V) AT[/h] #5 #4 #3 #2 #1
2dr Convertible 6775 17900 33500 51700 70000
Spent yesterday and today putting the engine bay back together. Still more to do before start-up, but making some progress. I added an idler pulley for the belt that drives the water pump, A/C compressor and generator. The original system did not seem to provide enough belt contact with the water pump and compressor. My new steel brake lines are due in tomorrow, so I'll either do brake completion or engine bay completion.
VERY NICE!!! :icon_thumleft:
has2bmopar
Senior Member
Very nice '57s here. I don't know what it is, but I have always liked the finned Mopars.
Here are my 2 projects... a '57 Fireflite and a '61 New Yorker.
Here are my 2 projects... a '57 Fireflite and a '61 New Yorker.
At least you're slugging which is part of the fun.... keep at it!
Stormer
Old Man with a Hat
Welcome!
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bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Nice work Bill, Your passion shows in the results.
I'm glad your enjoying the site and thank you for your contributions.
I'm glad your enjoying the site and thank you for your contributions.
Red letter day for me. Finished assembly of the engine bay and started up the '57 Desoto Firesweep. Engine sounds great, no tappet noise or other bumps in the night plus oil pressure is excellent. Temperature gauge works as well as the ammeter. The fuel gauge is not working, so I'll have to investigate that issue. BTW, I am really impressed how quickly the engine started. I spun the engine for about 5 seconds to fill up the float bowl in the carb and it started right up. I pressure tested the cooling system with my tester and no leak down, so it looks like all is well so-far. The new steel brake lines should arrive today so forming and installing them will be tomorrows project.
EXCELLENT!!!! I wish you were closer, I'll never get to see this car in person....oh and by the way
You sir are working your way onto the "you suck" list
N8-96XJ
Member
What Stan said. I am really glad to see all the FL cars on here and the people that have come along with them! I am learning a lot about the dedication it takes to restore cars "the right way". All of this knowledge is truly a blessing. Beautiful car Baker! And welcome to the forum!
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Bill, Daves "you suck list" is an earned position and you should concider it an honor to be nominated.
Keep up the good work and you'll get there.
Keep up the good work and you'll get there.
Everyone on the you suck list has an amazing car.... made enormous strides in progress OR both...
I think Will was the first one on it
I think Will was the first one on it
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Will: First guy to SUCK on FCBO.
Needs a plaque hung in the FCBO Conference Room.
Needs a plaque hung in the FCBO Conference Room.
Never be offended here........
Excellent work........
Excellent work........
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