FASTBACK340 Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Here's a goodie..... My friend Steve has decided to use his '62 Plymouth Savoy instead of letting it sit under a cover in his garage. Aside from his daily driver Durango he also owns a '63 Plymouth Savoy. The '63 is a black 2 dr. post with a blue interior and a push button automatic. Steve is as hardcore a Mopar guy you will find. His '63 was assembled over the course of 25+ yes and built using all factory options from different years, from the exterior it looks stone stock, but under the hood is a 440 6 Bbl, A/C (custom air cleaner for 6bbl),cruise, power brakes - steering - and a built 727. NICE car. But he's parked it and started using this: This is one of 298 Max Wedge Plymouths built in 1962. Yup. No BS, real deal Max Wedge. He's owned it for about 45 yrs 410 horse 413 3 spd. manual I wish I could discuss what other goodies he has stashed and who he is. This is the one person I know whom is actually "connected" in the Mopar world and its a treat to see him bringing this car out to cruise nights. Matter of fact, here's mine parked next to it.
JollySipper Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 I would choose a Max-Wedge car over a Hemi any day.... Do you have any pics of the '63?
High octane Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 I would choose a Max-Wedge car over a Hemi any day.... Do you have any pics of the '63? Ditto!
FASTBACK340 Posted June 9, 2013 Author Posted June 9, 2013 I'll get a few pictures of his '63. Back in the day the assembly of the '63 was followed in Super Stock magazine IIRC. My friends brother is in the magazine biz and the people & stories he has..... OMG. Like sitting with Tom Hoover (father of the street Hemi) over dinner after judging Chryslers @ Carlisle.
gtx6970 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Hey, I know that guy. I see him every year at the Carlisle Mopar show . Can't remember the name though
FASTBACK340 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Posted June 20, 2013 His name is Steve and yes, he's a staple at Carlisle. His brother was Tech Editor for Hot Rod, has written countless books, and was involved with Rockville Center Dodge in the musclecar heyday. His brother would prep road test cars for Joe Oldham.... Ever see FOUR street Hemi blocks stacked in someones basement like cases of beverage? This guy flat-out boggles my mind.
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