1966 Plymouth Fury III convertible.......PICTURES ADDED

[mopardave]

Captain, I have a black top.? My car is all original.? The only two things I have done to it, is to change the plastic rear window and replace the windshield washer pump.? Sorry for the delay in responding.? I have been in Detroit for the Dream Cruise since Wednesday and just returned.

[Captain Cranbrook]

Mopardave....

I've got the twin to your car sitting in my garage (assuming you have a white convertible top).  The major difference is that yours looks (and probably runs) great and mine is really ratty and hasn't been registered since 1982.  I'll get it together one of these years!

[Plymouthcranbrook]

When I was a young man I owned a 1966 Fury III with the 383(4 BB) and a factory 4 speed.? To this day it is the one car I most regret selling.? Speed and power were amazing( Only two other cars could outrun me to 100 MPH, one of which was my friends 66 Sport Fury with a 440 4 speed)? Road manners and handling were great, reliability was excellent.? In those days we didn't care about fuel economy(25.9 cents per gallon in the gas wars).? It will probably cost a fair amount to get it done( I blanch when I think of what my 52 has cost so far and it isn't even close to being on the road)? The important thing is to take your time, as was mentioned ask questions, and definately join the POC and if there is a local region near you, join that.? Joining Dairlyland Region was one of the best moves I have made in the old car hobby.? Good luck.?

[mopardave]

Here ya go DNADave!

[POC-Admin]

Most  60's convertibles have rusted floor pans - the carpet gets wet and never dries out - same for around the lower rear quarters only water runs past the roof and into the trunk.  Expect rust repair - at least some.  I have a 65 Valiant that spent all but two years of it's life in Southern California (was built there too) and my car has very little rust - but the floor pans were rusted through (pin holes) around the driver's feet.  So I am saying expect to spend a good deal of money to make the metal you can't see good again.

The car really looks great and it appears to not have been molested like so many were - rattle can black under the hood is the most common damage someone does trying to make the car look better.  It looks like only a bit of dirt an grease on the correct body color paint under that hood.   

The 383 is a rock solid engine - can even get 18 mpg if you have the correct carb, timing etc.

Be aware that "C" body parts are getting harder to come by and with the current crushing mania there will be fewer every day.  A lot of "B" body parts in the mechanical area and some reproductions are showing up that were not around ten years ago - but they will never be as plentiful as some of the more popular models.

My 1968 Fury always got a lot of praise - they are so darn huge!  Once is is restored, you will love driving it and you son will have a true one-of-a-kind car when he is in High School.

Mark

[DNADave]

There were 4326 Fury III convertibles built.? Average price was $3074.00.? The standard V-8 for this model was the 318.

Thank you MoparDave!

Do you have pics of your sport fury?

The car I have pictured has a little sleeve under the hood. It holds an aluminum card, about the size of a credit card, with the serial no. and first owners info on it.  Seller say's that is "gold".    6K is a lot but I'm hooked.  I want this car.  Underneath is clean black undercoating but behind the rear wheel is 'soft'.  you can feel the rust underneath the coating.  It's not through the metal, but will need some attention.  You can see the two rust spots above the trim on the driver's side.

[mopardave]

There were 4326 Fury III convertibles built.  Average price was $3074.00.  The standard V-8 for this model was the 318.

[RC Drown]

Dave,
Welcome to the POC website, and good luck with your project.

If you haven't already, you should join the POC, they have a great magazine that is published every two months. Some very good vendors advertise in it.

Secondly I think you should subscribe to the "Hemmings Motor News"  Again a very good source for parts

My inlaws had a 1965 Fury 111, two door with bucket seats, it was a great car.

Good luck,
Bob

[DNADave]

[28 Ply.cpe]

Hi Dave, Welcome to the Plymouth Owners Club forum. You will get all the help you need on line and just about anyone with that model car will give you a lot of advice and possibly mail you pictures. This is the place you need to be to find other members with a car like yours and to find parts. Good luck with your future project. Don't be afraid to ask any questions. Some may sound dumb to you but all of us have been there before. Bill in Ohio

[30U sedan]

My neighbor has a 66 Fury III for sell. If anyone is interested I will get pictures. It looks to be in very good shape with V8 engine, power steering, AC, and I'm told it runs great. It is a 4 door and has 140,000 miles (I think). I'm thinking she said she would sell it for $3695. If anyone is interested let me know.

[DNADave]

Hello,

I'm about ready to pull the trigger on a 1966 Plymouth Fury III convertible. I've never worked on old cars before but I have a real desire to learn about this and do it right.? My goal is to have it ready for my son's graduation (he's 8 now) and to try and keep him from out in front of the TV.

I'm seeking a littel advice and perhaps some examples of your first project.

The car runs (with a little effort and some gas poured in the carburator) and has some surface rust.
It has a 383 engine with a 600 edelbrock carburator.? Glass Pack ? for the exhaust.
Factory air (doesn't work)

I need to look at the frame and I'm told I need to check the numbers to see if it's the original motor.

I'll try to get some pictures this eveing and post them here.? The seller wants 6,000.00
I'm told there were only about 4500 of these made, can anyone here confirm that?

Thank you in advance.? I know I'm getting in deep for a newbie, but I expect this to be a long and enjoyable project.

Dave in WV