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65 Satellite project underway.

64SF

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Made a deal with a fellow member (thanks Coupe) and brought home the 65 Satellite to begin a new project. Picked up the car in Hueytown Alabama where it was stored for several years in one of the coolest "old school" shops I'd ever seen.

The car has "good bones" and is 99% all there. Unfortunately, no fender tag or build sheet found but it appears to have the original engine and transmission. Engine pad stamping shows the following: A383 first line, 618 second line, HP third line. Block casting: 2468130. Head casing: 2406516. Has a Weiand 8008 intake, Holley 750 vacuum secondary carb, Mopar valve covers and an unknown cam. Rear has a 742 center section, 3:23 gears (tag still on) and is a sure-grip. Police wheels with the vented dog dish hub cabs.

Coupe had installed disc brakes (with power booster), new front end bushings, included a new windshield, rechromed front bumper, various window and door seals and several other small parts he collected.

Now deciding what direction to take the build. I've thought about replacing the 727 with a 4 speed (have most of the parts), keeping the engine close to stock (street friendly). The car was originally white with black interior, leaning toward a different exterior color maybe a silver, turquoise or something in the copper/bronze color. The photo shows the top in black a previous owner painted it this way.

Going to try to keep this thread up to date as I move along with the work. I'm also open to suggestions, thoughts and comments on what to do.

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Great find! It's my favorite Plymouth :thumbsup:

It all depends on the final outcome that you want. I'd clean it up, get it mechanically sound and drive the heck out of it. Work on it as you have fun with it.

Or totally tear it down and do a full restro. You have a great starting point for sure!
 
Great find! It's my favorite Plymouth :thumbsup:

It all depends on the final outcome that you want. I'd clean it up, get it mechanically sound and drive the heck out of it. Work on it as you have fun with it.

Or totally tear it down and do a full restro. You have a great starting point for sure!

Thank you sir....you've been one of my go to posters on what and how to do things. :)
 
Congrats! sound start for sure, I agree with Khryslerkid. If it were mine, I'd go through the drivetrain and electrical, get it presentable and drive it. Make it a work in progress and enjoy it along the way
 
Sounds like it went to a good home. I sure debated on that one when it popped up for sale, but already have 2 of them.

Previous advice is good. If you get it going and have some fun with it I think it's easier to upgrade over time. I've seen a lot of decent cars get picked up, taken home, torn completely apart and then just sit. In fact that had happened to my second Satellite; owner literally tore it down to the point where the shell was sitting on the ground. He then lost interest (as well as lost a lot of parts from the car).

It's sometimes hard to stay with it. If you've driven the car it can help you stay motivated. Good luck!
 
Sounds like it went to a good home. I sure debated on that one when it popped up for sale, but already have 2 of them.

Previous advice is good. If you get it going and have some fun with it I think it's easier to upgrade over time. I've seen a lot of decent cars get picked up, taken home, torn completely apart and then just sit. In fact that had happened to my second Satellite; owner literally tore it down to the point where the shell was sitting on the ground. He then lost interest (as well as lost a lot of parts from the car).

It's sometimes hard to stay with it. If you've driven the car it can help you stay motivated. Good luck!

Thanks for the comments...this is my third "project" the first one (67 Satellite) was in similar condition (sold the car at Carlisle). second one (64 Sport Fury) was a really clean car to start with and still have it. This one may be the last but who knows. :).

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My apologies. You've obviously been down this road before, and know what you're doing. Didn't mean to suggest you were an amateur resto-guy. Best wishes with the project however you approach it.
 
My apologies. You've obviously been down this road before, and know what you're doing. Didn't mean to suggest you were an amateur resto-guy. Best wishes with the project however you approach it.
No apologies necessary!
 
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