Anything about a 1969 Sports Fury I should about before buying?

[53ryder]

Have owned a number of old cars previously. Just bought a 1965 Dodge Dart last summer. Am working on it currently. Just wondering if there are specific things I should look for on a 1969 Plymouth Sports Fury convertible as I give a good inspection? Any tips? Things to watch out for?


Thanks for any help!


Glenn

 

[Stormer]

Welcome, Glenn.

No aftermarket parts for the Plymouth. Plenty for the Dart.

 

[1978 NYB]

Welcome aboard!

:sFl_america2:


One of the other guys on the forum will have a better answer for you.

 

[53ryder]

Welcome, Glenn.

No aftermarket parts for the Plymouth. Plenty for the Dart.

One can still get stock 'replacement' parts then? Like say I need to replace the distributor cap and rotor. I can still get those can't I?



Glenn

 

[1978 NYB]

One can still get stock 'replacement' parts then? Like say I need to replace the distributor cap and rotor. I can still get those can't I?



Glenn

Yep, all the common stuff is available anywhere.... tuneup, starters, alternators,etc,.

 

[1970cat]

basic mechanical parts are no problem. check for rust on the subframe, subframe mounts and rear rails.

 

[53ryder]

...check for rust on the subframe, subframe mounts and rear rails.

For best results should I look from under the body if possible or just make sure to take a good flashlight with me?



Glenn

 

[bluefury361]

For best results should I look from under the body if possible or just make sure to take a good flashlight with me?

Weak spots on those cars are the lower rear 1/4's.... floor boards, trunk floor & rear frame rails.... rear torsion bar cross member....... The area between the trunk lid and top molding, (sometimes refered to as the "dutchman panel") & front fender lower dog legs.

A weak magnet and flash light will be helpful.

Welcome and good luck with the Sport Fury.

 

[53ryder]

Ummm...this 1969 Sports Fury I'm thinking of checking out is a convertible. Never owned a convertible before. Is the top a manual or electric? I dunno!



Glenn

 

[bluefury361]

Ummm...this 1969 Sports Fury I'm thinking of checking out is a convertible. Never owned a convertible before. Is the top a manual or electric? I dunno!

Power tops were standard on all 69 Cbodys
You'll love the way those big cars ride down the road....

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

Make sure it has Floors! Thats the best advice I can give.

Nick

 

[53ryder]

Make sure it has Floors! Thats the best advice I can give.

Nick

Were the floor pans a weakness in this and/or surrounding years?



Glenn

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

They are a common area for rust on all Mopars, The floors, Frame rails, the 1/4 panels, the fenders corner of the doors, edge of the trunk lids and a few smaller area's.

These area's

My parts car was worse

Just check these area's, Other than the metal work, I absouloutly love my III Convertible.

Nick

What Drivetrain does the Sport your looking at have? And what color is it?

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

Nick if you finish your project you should get a medal for saving a fusey

 

[1970cat]

take a flash light with you. the subframe and rear rails can be easily inspected from looking underneath. if you can, pull back the front carpet to check the subframe mounts. if you pull out the plastic plugs and things look really rusty then the mounts are probably rusted. all convertibles are more likely to rust in the floors. years of leaving the top down, torn or shrunken tops,and damaged seals allow the water to just sit on top of the pans, trapped between the carpet or mat, and the floor. unless your car is from an extremely dry climate, expect rust to some degree in the floors.

 

['69FuryIIIConvertible]

Nick if you finish your project you should get a medal for saving a fusey

I will get a Metal, about 3900lbs of it, first time I drive it, it will pay off in full.

Nick

 

[1978 NYB]

Use a magnet to check sheet metal for bondo.

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

I will get a Metal, about 3900lbs of it, first time I drive it, it will pay off in full.

Nick

like I wrote before: If you do it all in metal you should get a medal