My new to me 64 Polara

[qkcuda]

Weekend before last I had to wind down the torsion bars to drop the front end and pull the engine. About 2 inches on each adjuster while laying on my back. Two days later my shoulders were killing me.

Me too. I'm pretty pooped. Getting up and down a half dozen times adjusting the torsion bars did me in.

 

[retractable]

Looking good. All takes time and lots of energy.

 

[toolmanmike]

I noticed yesterday that I am missing the Pentastar on the RF fender. It appears they are supposed to be silver? I see 2 pins on them. Is there a special insert or do they just push in?

 

[retractable]

I think a year 64 has a nut on the back and more gold color.

 

[toolmanmike]

Ahhhh, here's some history. Post #7. Pentastar Emblem

 

[dadsbee]

They weren't silver... some old ones appear to be, but it never happened.

 

[toolmanmike]

Lookin good. I see you're missing the inner sill plates. If that hasn't been discussed

You know, I was wondering if something was missing there. I'll be on the lookout for those. My outers are original and trashed. The new ones sure brighten things up when you open the door. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[toolmanmike]

Well this is more fun. More period correct. Now I need to fix up that positive cable end. I hate those bolt on's. The battery kit comes from Weskcar through E bay.

 

[dadsbee]

Always fun to have a new toy... to spend money on! LOL

 

[toolmanmike]

Always fun to have a new toy... to spend money on! LOL

Yep, it is.

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

Mike
I hate those bolt on clamps to. That was one of the first things I did when I got my car was rip off the battery cables and get new.

 

[khryslerkid]

Well this is more fun. More period correct. Now I need to fix up that positive cable end. I hate those bolt on's. The battery kit comes from Weskcar through E bay.

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I see you found a group 24 with caps. I couldn't find one anywhere and ended up buying a group 27. Heavy isn't the word for it. All new batteries are being produced with a sealed top now.

Weskcar for me too

 

[toolmanmike]

I see you found a group 24 with caps. I couldn't find one anywhere and ended up buying a group 27. Heavy isn't the word for it. All new batteries are being produced with a sealed top now.

Weskcar for me too
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Looks great. That's just a fun little low dollar fix that adds to the look. Yep, there is a lot of lead in those 27 series batteries.