Ron Hamilton Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Years ago, I was able to get my hands on a barely started JoHan 1965 Plymouth Fury Convertible Kit. The windshield header was broken off, and the skirts were cut out. I got the replacement windshield header from the Modelhaus, and installed it into the body about 12 years ago. I plan to use as much of the kit parts as possible in the interest of a good fit. I have to scratch build a set of skirts, and source a 426 Wedge V8, which I have. I have a few projects ahead of this one, but I want to get it done to go with my '65 Dodge Polara CHP Car, and 1966 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible. . This is what I want to end up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 VERY VERY NICE...!!! I love the old Johans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Sweet... the broken windshield frames seem to be a common problem on '60s Johan convertibles...my '65,66,and 67 Fury convertibles were like that..I also have two '65 Fury hts with damaged roofs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 That pace car looks very cool in my eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Ron this is going to be excellent subject for this Fury. Looking forward to see your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael in Illinois Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have the 1:1 sitting in my garage. I built the kit with the AMT 68 RoadRunner chassis. Fits with just a little work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Nice lookin' builds Ron and I just love dem Mopars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Two sweet builds and looking forward to the 65... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Great project Ron!!! I remember going to the 65 Chicago Auto Show with my dad and seeing this car. Pretty car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I wish I could do that Pace car myself. I have the decal sheet waiting!!!! Definitely watching this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I will enjoy watching this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted December 20, 2013 Author Share Posted December 20, 2013 Sweet... the broken windshield frames seem to be a common problem on '60s Johan convertibles...my '65,66,and 67 Fury convertibles were like that..I also have two '65 Fury hts with damaged roofs. Tell me about it. At least I fixed this raggamuffin. Boy does that sparkle!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cowboy Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Ken this is a great project you have going. I really like the subject. I used to own a 66 Sport Fury ht. I would like to get a model of that one. I will be watching this build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousgeorge Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I had a '66 Sport Fury. Even with the 383 it was an awesome car. I've got plans on ordering a resin kit to do my old cruiser. Can't wait to see how this one works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I love the 1965-68 C-bodies. This will be a great build when it's done, Ron. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Today, I revisited the '65 Plymouth Fury Convertible. One of the problems I had with Johan back in the day, was that on the Plymouth and the Dodge in the mid '60's, the promos were the mainstream cars (Plymouth Fury/Fury III, Dodge Polara), While the kit interiors depicted the sporty level cars with the bucket seats (Plymouth Sport Fury/Dodge Polara 500), without the differences in the one to one world. Last week, I was able to pick up a '65 Plymouth promo interior, which had the front bench seat moulded in, so I can do the car as a somewhat correct '65 Plymouth Fury III convertible. One of our club's themes for our next NNL is going to be "Full Sized Muscle", so this Fury should fit right in. I want to do up a 426 Commando /TorqueFlite for it. As far as the running gear is concerned, I am going to use the factory full wheel covers, with a set of Blue Streak Tires. I have to prep the body for primer, and procure an engine/transmission for it, As for colors, Dark Blue, Silver, or White with a Blue Interior and Convertible Up-Top has always looked good to me with this car. I am stoked. Edited October 17, 2015 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Tell me about it. At least I fixed this raggamuffin. Boy does that sparkle!!!!!!! Another reason why I like hardtops! I'll be watching Ron. I have a bunch of these mid to late 60s Mopars to build in the near future, including a '65 Fury hardtop & a '66 convertible. I've also got to finish up my Chrysler 300 line up. I've already built a '64 & '65, but still need to do the '62, '63 & '66-'68. I guess I have a lot of work ahead of me! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hey another Pace Car enthusiast! I have about 30 of the cady decal sets for them waiting for me to get the time, money, and energy to put them to use. Good luck with yours, I'll be following you progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Silver with the blue interior would be a very attractive car. If a blue top was available, I'd go with that. Otherwise, I think black goes better with silver than white, just my thoughts.Full-size muscle is the theme for Mid-Atlantic NNL? Let me see how time and funds go. I'll have to get down there if I can.Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Very nice old projects......been after one of those 66 Chrysler 300s myself for years just love the shape and look of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Tell me about it. At least I fixed this raggamuffin. Boy does that sparkle!!!!!!! What windshield frame did you use for the '66 300, Ron? I have one with the same issue, and haven't found a replacement yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Modelhaus makes a 1965/'66 Plymouth Fury windshield frame which should work for that Chrysler. In 1:1 all the divisions from Chrysler shared windshields for their full size makes. I think that's where Ron got his, as it looks to be the same frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 What windshield frame did you use for the '66 300, Ron? I have one with the same issue, and haven't found a replacement yet. Modelhaus makes a 1965/'66 Plymouth Fury windshield frame which should work for that Chrysler. In 1:1 all the divisions from Chrysler shared windshields for their full size makes. I think that's where Ron got his, as it looks to be the same frame. Exactly. I cut the frame off at the bottom of the vent windows and windshield frame, and I remove the remnants of the same from the kit body. I line everything up with the door frames, and carefully glue it with CA Glue or epoxy. I have a '68 Plymouth Convertible where the frame broke, but the part was intact, except for the vent windows, and the break was clean. I reused it, and fitted it back on the body, and used plastic rod for the vent windows. http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/RonHamilton/mopar mania/DSCF2775.jpg I was going to use the resin part, but I gave it to another modeler who needed it for a car I sold him. I prefer to use plastic wherever I can, but the resin parts work out well when the plastic parts are not available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar - D Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ron glad to see that you are keeping this thread going. Looking forward to seeing your 65 Fury progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ron glad to see that you are keeping this thread going. Looking forward to seeing your 65 Fury progress. Thanks Dan. I worked on it tonight, and I got the body ready for primer. I am 99% sure that I am going to do it as a Fury III, with the bench seat, since I have the promo interior tub, and the fender skirts were cut off by the previous owner. I blocked the body and it looks pretty good to me. I put the car up on its wheels, and I am pretty stoked about this one. I have to go into my paint stash and see what I have to paint it with. If I can not get a factory color, I'll just say that it made a trip to Earl Schieb. I'll look at the brochure again for that. I saw your '65 Satellite, and it's looking good. I have a Satellite mocked up too, ready for primer. I have to decide whether or not to do a Vinyl roof. A friend of mine had a Gold Satellite with a Black interior, and Cragar S/S about 1970, which was a nice car. I am trying to stay away from Turquoise. If I can, I'll take a photo of it tomorrow before I blow it apart for primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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