The 1962 Plymouth and Dodge

[Prange]

The history of the "downsizing".

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cur...dodge-brilliant-blunder-or-suddenly-its-1977/

 

[MJS73]

Be sure to click on the "See More" link:
The 1962 Cars

 

[Prange]

Be sure to click on the "See More" link:
The 1962 Cars

Thanks.

And this one, too: https://www.curbsideclassic.com/vin...-desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measures/

Wait until you see who the road testers are.

 

[MikeD1]

The history of the "downsizing".

https://www.curbsideclassic.com/cur...dodge-brilliant-blunder-or-suddenly-its-1977/

Interesting stuff, thank's for posting !!

 

[DavidKFla]

Triple lights. Top of the line trim.

 

[vortecd]

I'm a bigger fan of the dodge, 62 or 63. Wally cleaver took drivers training in a 62 plymouth

 

[DemonSRT]

The 62 Dodge is my favourite.
This is my wagon that is in the process of getting a Gen III 6.4 crate engine. Was Poly 318 but the 2nd owner pulled it and installed a 413 and the never finished it so I decided to take the boat anchor out and install a Gen III Hemi.
Fully loaded 62 Dart 440 41,000 original miles and paint, Mint blue interior, 9 passenger, P.B., P.S., A/C, All tinted glass, Radio, Day/Night rear view mirror, P.W., P. Seat, Deluxe interiour, P. tailgate, Light package, B.U. lights, Front bumperettes, and Front seat belts.
I have a mint build sheet and even the original window sticker.

 

[Boris]

Sixty Too-ugly LOL

My brother's 65 with my kid back when we used to race.

 

[Marc W]

The 62 Dodge is my favourite.
This is my wagon that is in the process of getting a Gen III 6.4 crate engine. Was Poly 318 but the 2nd owner pulled it and installed a 413 and the never finished it so I decided to take the boat anchor out and install a Gen III Hemi.
Fully loaded 62 Dart 440 41,000 original miles and paint, Mint blue interior, 9 passenger, P.B., P.S., A/C, All tinted glass, Radio, Day/Night rear view mirror, P.W., P. Seat, Deluxe interiour, P. tailgate, Light package, B.U. lights, Front bumperettes, and Front seat belts.
I have a mint build sheet and even the original window sticker. View attachment 123993 View attachment 123994 View attachment 123995

I see Pro Mod potential 😜

 

[DavidKFla]

I see Pro Mod potential 😜

No way. It's too nice.

 

[jroyk]

I like those cars but have to wonder what the stylists were thinking. “Fins are cool. Let’s put two more on the front.” “Everyone else’s are on top of the fenders. Let’s put ours on the sides.” “Of course, if they stick out too far they’ll run into shit.”

 

[Marc W]

No way. It's too nice.

True I agree. It’s beautiful. But I see a potential old school drag car in everything from the ‘60’s. I’m from the ‘60’s so it’s actual nostalgia for me.

 

[DavidKFla]

I like those cars but have to wonder what the stylists were thinking. “Fins are cool. Let’s put two more on the front.” “Everyone else’s are on top of the fenders. Let’s put ours on the sides.” “Of course, if they stick out too far they’ll run into shit.”

Didn't the designer get fired?

 

[DavidKFla]

True I agree. It’s beautiful. But I see a potential old school drag car in everything from the ‘60’s. I’m from the ‘60’s so it’s actual nostalgia for me.

I used to think like that but the numbers seem to be dwindling over time? Or is it just me?

 

[jroyk]

Didn't the designer get fired?

IDK

 

[Marc W]

IDK

Actually…. Yes. Its in the story. They forced him to do it. He had to come up with a smaller car at a moments notice. He said don’t blame this on me. They fired him anyway 😂

 

[DavidKFla]

Actually…. Yes. Its in the story. They forced him to do it. He had to come up with a smaller car at a moments notice. He said don’t blame this on me. They fired him anyway 😂

It seems to be fairly evident nothing has changed at Chrysler the past 60+ years??

 

[DemonSRT]

No way. It's too nice.

Yes, it is too nice to Pro Mod it.
Since the original 318 was long gone and the 413 is just old heavy tech, all I'm going to do is install the 6.4 Hemi and fresh'n up the car with a new coat of paint as there are a few dings and dents to get rid of and give it a new paint job as it has some bleeding and dulling going on as well.
That way I will have a nice driver that will have plenty of get up to go cruising with and also take it to some of the Mopar shows.

 

[DemonSRT]

All most forgot.
I'm also installing Wilwood 4 wheel disc brakes and T.T.I. exhaust system.

 

[DemonSRT]

Here's the widow sticker that came with the car.
Not in great shape but at least I have it.