63 fury,,canadian built

[jim ritchie]

The hardest thing to remember when driving the reverse valve body and lock up push button was the shift pattern is backwords ,but I had the first gear by pass valve in case you got screwed up at 100 plus,you just free wheeled,which was also neat when showing off,by putting it in first gear burning out, back off,free wheel,hit it again,bringing the R's up to high point or lock up point and it kicks in again,but hang on!!Make sure you build your 727 to take this fun stuff.Makes me feel young again ,just thinking about it!!Cheers,jim

 

[jim ritchie]

welcome

I thank you for the first reply after joining B Bodys Only, Sunday,by the look of your post,you are very up on Mopars,and looking forward to your Knowledge.My first car was a 1947 Plymouth business coupe back in 1959(before my drivers license)learnt to drive on 20 miles of dykes (holding back Fraser River on British Columbia coast)15ft high with road on top 8ft wide,,many times I drove that car as fast as it could go 80 mph,but still alive 60years later,but no less a love of cars and mostly Mopars,Cheers jim

 

[super-bee_ski]

Hi Jim!
Congratulations on finding that great 63 Dodge!
Welcome aboard, thanks for joining the forum

 

[jim ritchie]

Hi Jim!
Congratulations on finding that great 63 Dodge!
Welcome aboard, thanks for joining the forum

Thank you for the welcome,and look forward to a good experience with the FBBO,and driving my 63 Plymouth Fury,have had a lot of Mopars over the years,but this is my first 4dr,and still reach over the front seat to get something out of the back!!!

 

[jeff edwards]

Hi,,you may read my post ,about my 63 fury(Canadian built)Stock 313 with 4 barrel intake(rare)same as 318 poly but Canada was too cheap to pay the duty of importing US built 318's so reworked their own 301 red ram blocks,but the result was a very dependable engine they sold for many years for different uses around the world,,like Austraila,and Europe for taxi's,police cars,marine engines etc.My Plymouth Fury was bought new in 63 ,driven 10 years ,after the owner passed,it was put in a barn until 2 years ago,then I restored the drive chain(everything that needed replacing after 41 years of not moving)But not touching the great body,and weathered paint.now enjoy driving ,and getting Thumbs-Up from those people that appreciate early 60's MOPAR,Cheers,jim ,will send pics,as soon as this old guy can push the right buttons.

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hey jim ,this is jeff from the top of ringle road, came by your place but i guess your south now, just picked up a 62 fury , mopar neighbours , have fun

 

[jim ritchie]

hey jim ,this is jeff from the top of ringle road, came by your place but i guess your south now, just picked up a 62 fury , mopar neighbours , have fun

Hi Jeff,Don't know way the letters are small,but ya we are in Kelowna for a month,then heading to Arizona.That's neat a 62 fury,i like the 62,sure hope to get a chance to see it next year,is it restored?I found a 4 barrel intake for my 63 poly engine.Sure funny how we keep in touch,,just found this site on Sunday!Any info or anything you need,you can reach me here ,Cheers jim

 

[nodust]

Hi,,you may read my post ,about my 63 fury(Canadian built)Stock 313 with 4 barrel intake(rare)same as 318 poly but Canada was too cheap to pay the duty of importing US built 318's so reworked their own 301 red ram blocks,but the result was a very dependable engine they sold for many years for different uses around the world,,like Austraila,and Europe for taxi's,police cars,marine engines etc.My Plymouth Fury was bought new in 63 ,driven 10 years ,after the owner passed,it was put in a barn until 2 years ago,then I restored the drive chain(everything that needed replacing after 41 years of not moving)But not touching the great body,and weathered paint.now enjoy driving ,and getting Thumbs-Up from those people that appreciate early 60's MOPAR,Cheers,jim ,will send pics,as soon as this old guy can push the right buttons.

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I don't think Canada was necessarely too cheap to import the 318, but Canadian built engines could be exported duty free to commonwealth nations. That is why the engine is different I believe. Chrysler Canada smart not cheap maybe!

 

[Photon440]

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/canadian.html
Here's some Canadian Chryco history on those engines...

 

[jim ritchie]

Thanks for the info on history of US and Canadian Trade,,it puts a clearer picture to why there are different built models and drive trains and yes (not cheap,,but smart, maybe)after reading this Allpar article with the facts, not stories.This helps all members that may have a Canadian Built Mopar!!!LET"S Stay UNITED in this FBBO community anyway.

 

[jim ritchie]

Moved to 62-65 Forum for better info and interest, also can see more pics,Cheers,jim

 

[tbmopar74]

aboard from NE Ohio. Nice Plymouth Fury!

 

[tbmopar74]

I always remember the Ford Edsel push buttons in the middle of the steering wheel. I actually thought that was a cool design, even if it meant you had no idea where the buttons were when turning a corner.

WOW! What a concept. That's crazy...but very interesting.

 

[nodust]

Thanks for the info on history of US and Canadian Trade,,it puts a clearer picture to why there are different built models and drive trains and yes (not cheap,,but smart, maybe)after reading this Allpar article with the facts, not stories.This helps all members that may have a Canadian Built Mopar!!!LET"S Stay UNITED in this FBBO community anyway.

Jim, I met you in Yuma at Midnight at the Oasis some years ago! We met again the next day to look at a 62 Dodge and a small Dart or Valiant station wagon. Do you remember that day? Still want to buy your red Fury! Cheers

 

[khryslerkid]

While back having a related chat another member (can't recall who off hand) sent a nifty clip maybe on utube of his wheel popper '64 Ply inside the cabin camera behind him shifting his tranny off the line at the strip.

Must have been member DVW

 

[jim ritchie]

Jim, I met you in Yuma at Midnight at the Oasis some years ago! We met again the next day to look at a 62 Dodge and a small Dart or Valiant station wagon. Do you remember that day? Still want to buy your red Fury! Cheers

Yes,I remember you,and the day,,read the story on 62-65 forum under 63 fury,jim Ritchie,sold that red 2dr,2 years later in Yuma,az,now have another 63 Fury,to ease with drawal pains,Cheers,jim