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Last seen: May 20, 2025 10:39 am
All looks to be good to go for Akron. Clayton and I will arrive Wednesday- about a 4 hour drive staying off the interstates. Looking forward to seei...
Good Morning, Greg- I had a couple of braking issues with my 59 that may relate to yours. Check the parking brake- it is a drum on the back of the ...
Hey, Mika- My 1959 parts book shows this: X is Pearl White, DUCO no. 2539, DULUX no. 93-91016 W is Tropical Tan Metallic, no match in DUCO, DU...
Hey, Steve- I checked my 1959 Parts Manual for frame mounts and found nothing. The Frame section only dealt with bumpers and their mounts, the ...
That is one sharp car, Bob! Nothing like a feulie Hemi to push it down the road. Glenn Colburn
Sharp car! Keeping with the original drive line is great to show how these cars were meant to be. Keep us posted on what you are able to find. Glen...
Nancy- That will turn out to be one sharp car! I also see in the background what appears to be a 1957 Ford and a 5 window pickup truck. Nice collec...
Congrats, Paul. That's an excellent 1959 Firesweep you have there. I saw it at the Branson Convention. Regular maintenance should provide you with ...
Parnell- Just curious if the dual quad setup is original with the car or was an add on. The Adventurer engine was an available option in 1959 on all...
Sharp car, Parnell! Keep getting it out there for the people to see. Glenn
It should be good to go. I just need to seal one exhaust manifold bolt that hisses out a tiny bit of antifreeze under pressure. A new water pump sho...
Last week I saw a 1960 Fireflite one family car with the same casting number 1737707 with closed spaces. I assume it was just leftover parts getting ...
The open manifold came with my car, but it was not the original engine. The parts car and a manifold from a '59 Firedome are both closed. I was told...
Looks like a good solid body, with swivel seats to boot! I've to seen the full clear reverse lights before, just red with a clear lens. A good wash ...