The Rusty Nuts Garage: Elizabeth

Monday, April 7, 2008

Elizabeth - some details

All original junkyard survivor:

* 1957 Plymouth Belvedere 4dr sedan
* 78,800 original miles
* Factory paint: maroon with white spears
* Motor: 318 Poly with TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic trans.
* Power Steering option
* Power Brake option
* JiffyJet
* Factory interior is intact
* 95% of her stainless trim is intact

I also have a full set of bumper wings for her.

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The Rusty Nuts is a blog that lets folks track my progress (or lack of) as I attempt a Christine movie car inspired restoration of a classic Forward Look era 1957 Plymouth Belvedere.

This is a long term project!

And what's so special about me?
I've never attempted anything like this before in my life!

Her name's Elizabeth:

* 1957 Plymouth Belvedere
* 4 door sedan
* Found in Macon, Georgia 2008
* All original, junkyard survivor
* Assembled in Evansville, IN
* Original color - maroon & white
* 318 Poly with 78,800 miles.
* TorqueFlite 3-speed auto
* Power Steering option
* Power Brake option
* JiffyJet option

I've purchased these additional parts for her:

-bumper wings (x4)
-fender mounted PLY mirrors (x2)
-Fury V-800 factory option
-MSD ignition and distributor
-New ignition sw. & door locks
-NOS glove box lock & keys
-NOS trunk lock & keys
-150mph speedometer
-grill mounted '58 "V"

The Rusty Nuts is dedicated to the memory of my first wife Elizabeth Susan, who succumbed to cancer in 1987 at the age of 29.