Features The 1955-1956 Plymouth and Dodge Thread

just tryin to get mine painted.

 

Here are a couple pics of my rough 55. I'm about 75% done with the straight axle install. Front sheet metal is just hanging loosely in these pics for mock-up purposes.

 

Keep us posted on this, I want to build one too... been trying to find a 55 hardtop

had a wanted ad on here forever for one

would also build one out of a 61 Plymouth or Dodge hardtop


starting to consider a 51 hardtop too

just can't find one

 

I got mine from a guy in Kentucky for $400. He was restoring a 4 door - and got my 2 door to use for parts. I guess either the 2 door parts wouldn't work for him - or he couldn't bring himself to part out a 2 door so he put it up for sale. I'm not sure why someone would restore a 4 door over a 2 door..... but to each his own!

 

what year is this Dodge

 

heres mine 56 Royal,
chopt 4 inch, 2 pump Hydro´s, 318 engine, is mine over 17 years.

 

damn I need that bumper

 

BigDAD - Thats a 55 Dodge in the photo - The lady sorry I can't age other than she is younger than me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Nice 56. I've been looking at the logistics of chopping mine but that curved back window keeps giving me teh headaches!

 

Very nice project. I want to drop a late model hemi in my 56 with a more modern front clip as well - don't see it in the cards finacially though. Should be awesome once it's finished!

 

Ive got a 1955 ad in a news paper for a new 1955 Dodge for $2189.00,think is is a Coronet,6pass,2 door sedan.I WILL get a pic of it on this thread in a day or so.............................YG

 

i need help here guys, computer crashed and i lost all my book marked pages for parts and such so if you have good favorites could you please send my way

 

Try looking into The Dodge Coronet registry

 

She looks like a 1990 model. That old POS behind her is a '56...

 

my 56 plymouth is chopped 4 in the front and 6 in the back. as far as the back window well its a 50 ford

 

I may be an Oldsmobile man, But I really dig those old mopars. 56 plymouths the most.

 

Heres the pic i promised of a old 1955 car ad i found wrapped up in a new light fixture-1955.Still has some wrinkles but this paper is very easy to tear.

 

My 56 Plymouth Savoy.

Fourth owner. Flathead 230 with 3 on the column. Original owner was a little old lady who lived in Arizona. Desert car has no heat, no radio, and no back up lights, but at least she decided to get the turn signals, cigar lighter, tinted glass and the optional oil filter.

Had big plans for it when I got it... 11 years ago. Restored it instead, so it only has minor safety changes. Has all of the original chrome and stainless. Have to replace some of the glass though - need a good source.

 

my old beater '55 Belvedere... miss the thing. sold it to a HAMBer (radman) about 6 or so years ago... car went to Texas. some progress was made... then i heard it was up for sale.

would really like to know where it is now. radman isn't around anymore, doesn't seem to be on any of the mopar forums, either.

it had a '72 383/727, Volare front clip, TJ interior, DP-90, the ass-ugliest wheels, and perfect chrome all around.

 

Hi Everyone. I hate to hijack a thread but i need the front door latches for a 56 savoy 4dr sedan. I bought all 4 from e-bay and they turned out to be 55 latches. Can any one help me find them. Thanks Mario.

 

Check with Ed at http://www.wildcatmopars.com/index.htm

or http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11092&highlight=owens+salvage

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Here is a '55 for cheap.

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1622566517.html

 

I bought the 3 pieces of chrome that go on the bottom of the front portion of a hood for a 56 Ply from wildcat - I talked to him & he said they were real good shape & I gave him his asking price which was high & when I got them they were so bad I couldn't even get them chromed - so I would never buy anything from him again.

 

So glad you decided to keep her a "stocker" Love the color. Something to be said for plain jane 50's cars. Nicley done. Where in Florida do you live?
JT
ORlando, F-L-A

 

I still have my 55 Coronet fro sale $850.

 

Can you post a pic of it ? thanks................YG

 

We can show pics on ours

 

Hey Mongo, Jermey (with the blue and white 55) bought a 55 2 door wagon here local. It's a very solid and untouched car. He can't wait to fix it up.

 

I just had a '56 Dodge PU project follow me home from the Goodguys show today here in AZ. Didn't really need another project but it was a real straight/no rust desert truck and now it's in the side yard. Pics soon - my camera is busted.

 

Thanks! I have debated many times what I should do with the car. As a stock car its an interesting enough design that it gets plenty of attention. Color isn't quite stock, but it matches the interior that the previous owner had just had completely when I got it.
I'm in Pensacola - might as well be Alabama