1961 Plymouth Fury Sonoramic Commando FOUR door

[BamaFury]

I figured I should start a thread since finding out what a rare car I stumbled into.
I put this on what seems to be to main FB Forward Look group. For those who have not seen it.
Also— I am needing the complete top end for it. Long rams, exhaust manifolds, heads. Yeah, I know. Rare… I am wondering what heads I should be looking for…? If they’re impossible to find, are 452’s the next best thing? Thx.

 

[413]

Neat car, they made many of the long ram 4 doors, it was an optional engine.

I wouldn't want open chamber heads on that engine. I would use the fairly common 516 heads and leave the 1.60 exhaust valves. Because that is what the combination is and it is small cubic inches.

 

[Big_John]

Here's a '60 version. Ramply1

 

[BamaFury]

Neat car, they made many of the long ram 4 doors, it was an optional engine.

I wouldn't want open chamber heads on that engine. I would use the fairly common 516 heads and leave the 1.60 exhaust valves. Because that is what the combination is and it is small cubic inches.

Yeah, someone cited a book stating 39 four door ht Fury’s had that option.

I’ll start looking for 516’s near me then.

 

[413]

Next question, do you want 4 bolt valve covers as original?
The don't have cast in rocker pedestals. Or do you not mind 6 bolt valve covers? Mid 1963 was the change.

And remember you need to have the bolt holes on the end of the passenger head for the alternator bracket. So 1960 and older heads won't work.

 

[BamaFury]

Next question, do you want 4 bolt valve covers as original?
The don't have cast in rocker pedestals. Or do you not mind 6 bolt valve covers? Mid 1963 was the change.

And remember you need to have the bolt holes on the end of the passenger head for the alternator bracket. So 1960 and older heads won't work.

I’d love as close to OEM as possible. But, I have incorrect seats from a Chrysler already. And it has what’s left of a metallic flake paint. Tag reflects a black/white paint with red interior.

 

[Finsinthemirror]

They didn't have an emblem on the dash. It probably isn't a real factory ram car. Post pics of the inner fenders, there are tell-tales there. Also there is a guide book on the sonoramic cars someone put together out there and you can get a copy of the build sheet from FCA "Chrysler" so long as you own the car and if you think it is a real one, you absolutely need to have that verification.