1963 Fury 2dr

[Uncle Meat]

After years of wanting a '63, I finally found one.
I drove to Oklahoma City yesterday to pick up the Fury.
The thermometer said 107-108 most of the way down and back.
Here's a few pics of the days events.

Here's the owner saying goodbye, making gentle contact.
He really loved the car. He owned it for over 30yrs.

Really hot about now. Thought I'd stop for a drink and check the straps.

Plans are for dropping in a 440. It has a newer 318 in it currently.
Haven't found any rust yet. The car has spent it's life in the California desert but has been in Okla for the last 10yrs.
More pics to come

 

[HitIt]

That's a great looking 63! Congrats on getting it.

 

[black64]

Looking good. Hard to give up something you owned for 30 years.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Looking good. Hard to give up something you owned for 30 years.

Yes, it's hard.
He asked that I keep him updated on the progress which i'll gladly do.
I thought I saw some wet eyes when I pulled away.

On another note, I really need a front valance. Any leads?

 

[Dodge 330]

Cool find! Congratulations!

As for the valance, there's a gentleman that owns a machine shop on the Southeast side of Wellington KS that does Mopar stuff and has a lot of early B body parts cars in his mini salvage. Paul is his name, can't recall the last name...

I believe this is his contact info:

Wellington Auto
2001 E 20th St S
Wellington, KS 67152

(620) 326-8022

 

[Uncle Meat]

This is much appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[44070dart]

nice find .. gotta love 63's ..yeah keep this guy updated ..you'll enjoy it as much as he does :icon_thumright:

 

[alleyoopmgv]

Congrats on the Fury!

 

[Sonny Black]

63's are so nice. it was a great find.
I can almost hear the rumble of that 440.

 

[O'l geezer]

Nice car. Email Steve at [email protected]
He is in Ar. Nice guy. He has some older mopars for parts.
Good luck on your project.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Thanks for the kind words!
Please keep the valance leads coming.

 

[Blackheart]

63 Fury

Looks like you made a great purchase of a solid car. I'm building a 63 Fury Convertible and I'm 5 years into the project. Money and the lack of key parts (driver door/quarter patch panels) have held me up. Looks like you won't need to replace body parts. I will be glad to share my knowledge of what's available aftermarket for that car. You need to know Joe Suchy if you plan to restore it.

Rick

 

[Uncle Meat]

Looks like you made a great purchase of a solid car. I'm building a 63 Fury Convertible and I'm 5 years into the project. Money and the lack of key parts (driver door/quarter patch panels) have held me up. Looks like you won't need to replace body parts. I will be glad to share my knowledge of what's available aftermarket for that car. You need to know Joe Suchy if you plan to restore it.

Rick

Thanks for the support, Rick.
And good luck on finding the panels.
If I locate a doner car, I'll let you know.

 

[Mr4Speed]

Looks like you made a great purchase of a solid car. I'm building a 63 Fury Convertible and I'm 5 years into the project. Money and the lack of key parts (driver door/quarter patch panels) have held me up. Looks like you won't need to replace body parts. I will be glad to share my knowledge of what's available aftermarket for that car. You need to know Joe Suchy if you plan to restore it.

Rick

I have got 2 doors from a 63 Belvedere 2-door hardtop;
I am located in The Netherlands, Europe, though..

Best regards, Marcel

 

[383man]

Wow you got a beauty ! She looks real nice. I cant help you with the valance but I have a perfect hood if you would need one. Here is a shot of me smiling while driving my 63 as thats what makes me smile driving my 63 ! Ron

 

[Uncle Meat]

Thanks for sharing the pic Ron.
That's one of the nicest '63's I've seen. It makes me smile too.
Mine is a far cry from that but I enjoy seeing finished cars.
It helps me visualize my goal.

 

[64BEL]

Congrats! Nice car (and nice truck, too)!