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I have four post lifts, the mid rise Maxx Jaxx 2 post lift and a midrise scissor lift. Each has it's pluses and minuses. The 4 post takes very little set up but without a bridge jack it's harder to work on brakes/suspension etc. The mid rise scissor lift is nice but you can't do anything to...

Thanks for the comments. I'm hoping to find time this week to take apart the original engine and just see how bad it is. I will post pics once I do. Thanks.

Another member here offered me a good long block engine so planning on dropping that in for now rather than rebuild the current engine. I may rebuild the original engine at a later date. Someone on another forum said I should install a 383 and torqueflight. Is the 383 a drop in replacement? I...

Finally threw in the towel on the original engine and decided to pull it. Another member here offered me a good long block engine so planning on just dropping that in. I may rebuild the original engine at a later date. Someone on another forum said I should install a 383 and torqueflight. Is...

So true. I never knew about the 58 Plymouth until I saw the movie. Then I was on a mission to get all 3 cars from the movie: 58 Plymouth, 67 Camaro and 68 Charger. That movie turned out to be expensive !!!

I like the wings but will probably never have them on my car since they are CRAZY expensive!!!

I agree...really enjoy seeing the progress on this car. I was so inspired I had to go out and buy a 1959 Dodge Coronet....didn't need another project but those pictures of wetskier2000's car were so cool I could not help myself....I knew I needed one also!!!!

I think the transmission bellhousing has to come with it. I thought these engines/transmissions had a hidden bell housing bolt on the inside which was really tough to get too.

Finally decided to throw in the towel and disassemble the engine. I've not had any luck in 3 weeks of soaking the pistons. The fluid does drain down some but not enough to make any difference. My only question is since the engine is seized I can't turn the engine to unbolt the torque...

Ironically I bought the car from John at Big M and he did not have any 1959 Dodge Coronet parts available. He did have a complete wagon but was selling it complete so could not part it out.

I'm wondering if anyone has a factory 1959 Dodge Coronet cigarette lighter (goes in the dash by the gauges), a hood ornament and driver side rear trim corner piece. I've included pictures of what I'm looking for. Thanks.

Wow...beautiful car. Gives me inspiration to keep working on mine!!

Just an update for everyone. I got my new borescope and inspected the cylinders. They are rusty as expected...so are the valves. However, they were not as rusty as I expected... given it has sat for 48 years with no plugs in it. However, I can see a few small piles of what I would imagine is...

I agree, the motor may eventually need a good rebuild. However, part of the adventure for me is seeing if I can get an old engine running. I was able to get the 394 in my Oldsmobile running after siting for 23 years and the 318 in my Belvedere running after sitting 27 years. Both run...

I posted this in the forward look forum but figured it would help to post here. The engine in my 1959 Dodge Coronet is stuck. I started about a week ago putting a 50/50 mix of diesel fuel and ATF in the cylinders to lossen it up. The story behind the engine is that the original owner parked...

The weekend was busy. Got the interior floor finished and painted. Also did some temporary patch work on the trunk and got that painted (I know it's not the best but just wanted something to keep any fury critters out for now until I can do a better job at a later date). Need to install the...

Good morning everyone. I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Yesterday I added more diesel/ATF fluid mixture to the cylinders and top end. I did notice that several of the cylinders had completely drained all of the fluid out so that's good news that those rings are breaking free...

Well, I removed the valve covers and used a coat hanger to check the oil return passages...but they were all clear. I cleaned up the valve covers and put some new gaskets up. I did notice that the passenger side valve cover (where I see the most blow by) was "bent" open and not level causing...

Today I removed the valve covers. Top end looks pretty dirty...not sure how often the oil was changed...but the car has been sitting for 48 years. I used a mallet to bang the valves and all moved/were free. I was also able to rotate all of the push rods. So I feel like the valve train is not...

Yep, I agree....the fowardlook era site is good. Sometimes responses are slow and there seems to be a lot of arguing sometimes between members, but definitely worth posting too. I've been posting also on that site with my Coronet. I never did post about my Belvedere but maybe in the future.