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  1. Paul Cotton

    Any Ideas on how to stop a 727 Transmission from leaking fluid around the fill tube?

    I have a 727 transmission behind a 440 in my 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II. It is leaking around the dip stick fill tube, where the tube plugs into the transmission. Actually, leak isn't a good description of the problem. It is squirting/spewing/spraying out and onto the headers, causing quite a...
  2. Paul Cotton

    65 Belvedere II Dash Speaker Replacement

    O.K. I think I already know the answer, but I am hoping someone can provide me with a better way of replacing the dash speaker on my 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II. After a lot of bending and contortions of my body, arms and hands, I was able to get the old speaker out. Now I have to put the new...
  3. Paul Cotton

    Lose Oil Pressure When Engine Decelerates

    I have a 440 motor that is loosing oil pressure when I let off the gas. Everything appears to be fine under hard acceleration, however, when I get off the gas and am slowing down, my oil pressure drops to zero and the light come on. In a couple of seconds, it recovers and the oil pressure...
  4. Paul Cotton

    Transmission Cooler Under Car Suggestions Needed (1965 Belvedere II)

    I presently have a transmission cooler located in front of my radiator and am having engine overheating problems. As you can see, the transmission cooler blocks off a significant portion of the radiator, the electric fan and fan on the motor are unable to keep the motor cool when in traffic...
  5. Paul Cotton

    Correct 440 valley pan paint color

    What is the correct paint color for a 440, engine and, is the valley pan supposed to be painted the same color? I have seen the pan sometimes painted silver to match an Edelbrock intake.
  6. Paul Cotton

    Rough Idle - Edelbrock Intake

    O.K. I have a pretty basic question, at least I think it is basic. I have a 440 motor with a Bullet cam, Holley carb, Edelbrock intake and MSD electronic ignition. When I first start the car, it runs really rough, you have to keep revving the motor to keep it running. Once it warms up, it...
  7. Paul Cotton

    WTB Plymouth Dealer Signs (lighted)

    I am looking for Plymouth lighted dealer signs for my shop. Service department signs as well as advertising Plymouth signs are what I am looking for in particular. I am in North Central Ohio. Thanks
  8. Paul Cotton

    Help, 65 Belvedere II Radio Installation

    Here's my problem. I am putting a Retrosound radio in my 1965 Belvedere II. I am trying to figure out how many washers and nuts it takes to install the radio. In particular I am trying to figure out how many and in what position they are needed on the radio tuner shafts. I have included a...
  9. Paul Cotton

    Squeak in front end of 65 Belvedere II

    I am trying to locate the source of a squeak in the front suspension of my 65 Belvedere II. I have found one problem, that being the torsion bar on the passenger side was loose. This eliminated most of the squeak, however some still remains. Any suggestions on where to look next?
  10. Paul Cotton

    Happy Birthday to Me.

    I recently had one of those milestone birthdays. To celebrate, I bought myself a gas pump project. Here's before and after of my Tokheim 39 short gas pump. I completely disassembled it, had it sandblasted (7 coats of paint were removed) body work done and then repainted by a body shop. Then...
  11. Paul Cotton

    How can I identify the type of leaf springs on my 65 Belvedere

    I bought a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II that I was told was originally being built for a drag car. I think it has a set of generic aftermarket Super Stock springs (really stiff) but i don't know for sure. Is counting the leafs the only way to determine this. The rake of the car is pretty...
  12. Paul Cotton

    Pinion Snubbers on 65 Belvedere

    O.K. Here's a question for you. I have a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere with a 440 motor, Edelbrock intake, Holley 750 double pumper, headers, MSI ignition and Bullet hi performance cam. When taking off from a dead stop, I am having problems hooking up the tires. I have as large a tire as I can get...
  13. Paul Cotton

    Odometer quit working. Any suggestions

    The odometer in my 65 Belvedere II has quit working. The speedometer works fine, it's just the odometer that won't work. Any suggestions other than changing the unit out?
  14. Paul Cotton

    Any Luck Using Hidden Radio Antennas

    I have a 65 Belvedere II that doesn't have a radio antenna. I don't want to put one on the car as I like the clean look. I am thinking seriously about going to a Retrosound radio, however before I purchase one, I need to address the antenna issue. Have any of you tried a hidden antenna...
  15. Paul Cotton

    Looking for idea's on 65 Belvedere Tachometer Mounting

    I have a 65 Belvedere that I am wanting to put a tachometer in. I don't want to dash mount it nor do i want to put in on the steering column. Do any of you have experience putting them under the dash, (seems awkward to read) or a small one on the windshield driver side post. (looks like it...
  16. Paul Cotton

    Looking for pointers on installing bucket seats in B-body Belvedere

    O.K. Here we go. I have a 1965 Belvedere II, two door with bench seats. I have purchased a set of 67 Plymouth Fury bucket seats that I want to install in my car. I pick the seats up tomorrow so I am looking for pointers/tips on making the bench to bucket change out. I figure any...
  17. Paul Cotton

    Rechroming Console Parts

    I have a console out of a 65 Plymouth Satellite. I need to rechrome the console before I use it. Can anyone recommend a company that does good work at reasonable prices? Thanks
  18. Paul Cotton

    Looking for DIY Plans on Building Christmas Tree Starting Lights

    I am wanting to build a starting light christmas tree for my garage. Can anyone direct me to a set of plans for building one, or to someone who has actually built a tree that i could talk with. This is just for display, not going to be used for racing.
  19. Paul Cotton

    Need Plans for DIY Drag Race Christmas Tree

    I am wanting to build a set of christmas tree starting lights for use in my garage. Does anyone know where I can find plans for building one, or someone who has built one that I could chat with? This would be for display purposes only, not trying to use it for actual racing.
  20. Paul Cotton

    Need Console Parts For 65 Satellite

    I am restoring a 1965 Satellite console (automatic). I am in need of the lid/cover for the storage compartment, the back end piece for the console and the mounting brackets for the console. Can anyone help with this?
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