What Year Is This

[Alshere59]

I have been looking at the add that says Flathead 6 57-59. I was wondering exactly what year it may be. Thoughts? I think 58 his price is high but should have 12 volt generator and starter anything else that may salvagable. Long way to drive unless it is something more than i have mentioned.

 

Al

 

[moose]

59.  Dual headlights that are the same size.  

Edited April 12, 2013 by moose

[Plymouthy Adams]

It appears Red Green's duct tape failed

[Alshere59]

Thanks moose

[Alshere59]

I would think if Red green had taped it, it would have stayed taped. Wish it were a Dodge it may have a two barrel intake. I don't think Plymouth had them even in 59.

[moose]

Get the head if you go.  That's at least 8 to 1, I think.

[Alshere59]

That was on my mind as well. The two barrel would have made it worth the trip to haggle tho. I will let it sit for a bit I think.

[Young Ed]

could also have a push button automatic behind that flathead

[Alshere59]

Not familiar with that. Not sure I could mount that in my 50 Plymouth anyway but is it worth making the trip for? If it is worth while and someone could use it then maybe. Here is the interior such as it is.  I was looking at maybe an overdrive but that doesn't seem to be an option for a flat 6 that year, but my books do not go back that far. Oh well it is summer maybe I will make the trip just to take a peek.

 

[Young Ed]

Not familiar with that. Not sure I could mount that in my 50 Plymouth anyway but is it worth making the trip for? If it is worth while and someone could use it then maybe. Here is the interior such as it is. Would the panel to the right be the 2 speed?

 

interior.jpg

 

I believe the panel to the right is the heater control and the matching panel to the left with no buttons indicates a manual. Also there appears to be a column shift lever visible.

[Alshere59]

Thanks Ed I caught my error and edited my thread but you are faster. Thanks for the input and info.

Al

[John Reddie]

The photo does appear to show a gearshift lever and according to the information provided on the All-Par site, the "59 Plymouth cars were availible with a 3 speed manual transmission with or without overdrive so this car in question could be so equipped. Check it out.

John R

[BobT-47P15]

Yes.....I believe 59 was the last year for the flathead six and also the R10 overdrive.  It would be 12V. 

Since the rear of the car is gone, that eliminates seeing OD script on the trunk lid.  I couldn't see a

lockout handle under the dash........but could be one.  Looking at the trans would be the other way to

tell.