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My 65 Plymouth Fury (my first mopar!) :)
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 15 10:35 pm
by Chris1990
My first mopar, a 1965 Plymouth Fury II.
Ive got big plans for her but iam totally new to this so any help is much appreciated. Many thanks to Don for sorting out the useless idiots at the DVLA
the first thing i want to do is upgrade the front drum brakes to disks.
ive found a good conversion kit from yearone:
https://www.yearone.com/Product/1966-74 ... /6374cbk-s
The problem ive got is im not 100% sure what body type a 65 Fury is. ive researched this online and 65 was the year C bodies started to come into effect, but ive also read that a 65 Fury is a B body. Im hoping its a B body as parts for B bodies seem to be alot easier to get a hold of. If someone could tell me the correct body type and if the conversion kit will fit my car it would be very much appreciated. Thank you
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 15 11:02 pm
by Pete
Welcome to the club.
I'm not an expert but I think the Fury of that age is a "C" body - does it have the stacked headlights?
Put some picture of your ride up - check out the Stickys in the guidance section of the Forum for help if required...............
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 15 11:19 pm
by db
There's some good info here...
http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/cbody.html
It seems they shrank from C-body in 62 then grew again mid-65, so you will need to be careful!
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 15 11:59 pm
by RobTwin
Hi Chris, welcome!
Yes, the 65 Fury is a C body - very similar to the 66, like Steve's here:
http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=45555
I'm sure he'll be along soon, to welcome you the C-body club!
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 7:51 am
by Chris1990
Thanks for all the help everyone. My 65 Fury has got stacked headlights, ive been trying to post some pics but they're to large to upload. So would the conversion kit from year one not fit my car then? Thank you
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 7:52 am
by Chris1990
Thanks for all the help everyone. My 65 Fury has got stacked headlights, ive been trying to post some pics but they're to large to upload. So would the conversion kit from year one not fit my car then? Thank you
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 8:02 am
by Charger
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 12:41 pm
by Dave81
Welcome to the Club Chris!
You've come to the right place for help and assistance!
When you've sorted the photo issue out it may well be worth putting up a thread in the members cars sections!!!!
Where abouts in the Uk are you?
Always useful to add your location to your profile as it will help with locating near by members who can help out as and when!!
Also make sure you put the Mopar Nats in the diary for late July.
It is the
must not miss event for most of us and I would gestimate that at least 90-95% of the guys that are on here attend.....so useful to put names to faces etc..........as well as get tanked up on Cars, Beer, Sunburn and racing!!
Welcome to the club!!!
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 1:12 pm
by Ivor
Oops! I led Chris up the garden path and told him I was sure it was a B body...I'll keep taking the tablets!
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 2:25 pm
by Carl
Welcome aboard Chris, you've joined at the right time C bodies re flavour of the month at the mo, get some pics up mate.
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 6:29 pm
by Mossy68
Hi Chris and welcome.
Your at the best place for everything Mopar. Enjoy
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 6:55 pm
by Chris1990
Ive just uploaded some pictures on the members cars section. Can anyone recommend a front disk brake conversion kit please?
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 8:09 pm
by terryr
RobTwin wrote:Hi Chris, welcome!
im sure he'll be along soon, to welcome you the C-body club!
o yes big hugs
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 8:31 pm
by Mossy68
Chris1990 wrote:Ive just uploaded some pictures on the members cars section. Can anyone recommend a front disk brake conversion kit please?
Hi Chris. Can I ask why you want to upgrade to discs ? Obviously they are superior to drums , however I would feel drums would be adequate for a C body cruiser ?
I have power assisted drums on my Coronet and I find them fine. Although they will "fade" with more spirited driving !
Posted: Mon Jan 19, 15 8:38 pm
by Chris1990
I want to upgrade to power brakes as an absolute minimum. I feel like the brakes have little or no feel. Sometimes (particularly downhill) the pedal will depress completely and the brakes wont stop the car completely, which is quite worrying sometimes. Plus disks would just be alot safer if i have to brake suddenly. Sadly though im having trouble finding a kit. Im taking it that my car os 100% a C body, correct? Thanks
