fstfish66 Posted March 12, 2015 Report Posted March 12, 2015 wont be long now ull be finished,, 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Posted March 12, 2015 wont be long now ull be finished,, Yep...... can't wait ! installed the new antenna, connected the wires to the clock and radio and installed new shocks yesterday.. not much more to do.. I figure another months of work yet. I'll have it ready for the car shows come may.. Yeahhhhhhhhhhh. Quote
fstfish66 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Posted March 13, 2015 and it took me all winter to adapt a new gas tank in my 40 dodge,,,geez i move slow,,,, 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Posted March 20, 2015 hi guys ... have a question for you. what is the light switch for the rear courtesy light on a convertible ? is it there to turn the rear seat area lights off if you don't want them on when door is open? or? Quote
Mopar Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 Could this have been added by a previous owner or was it exclusive to the pace car since I have now switch on my regular 54 royal convertible. Iv'e been thinking we need to start a 54 dodge registration. It would be nice to find out how many of these are still out there and get a network of people together for info like this. 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Posted March 20, 2015 mike .. the switch and the wiring appears to be oem , also it is in the shop manual in the wiring schematics .. show how it is wired in .so..... II wonder if the other models of 1954 mopar have this light switch feature.hummmm. I agree with you mike, the 54 dodge is all by it's lonesome self .. all the websites I've seen out there do not include the 1954 dodge year for some reason. 1 Quote
Mopar Posted March 20, 2015 Report Posted March 20, 2015 That's what I have noticed also. I won der if opening a 54 dodge royal convertible facebook page would help bring people together. I've got the dodge royal facebook page but only have people that know about the site viewing it. I had 1 wire going up behind the door latch but was not hooked to anything and I had no switch or slot for a switch in the panel. The panel may have been replaced and the wire disconnected long ago. 1 Quote
falconvan Posted March 21, 2015 Report Posted March 21, 2015 Looking great; she'll be the belle of the ball at the car shows! 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Posted March 21, 2015 That's what I have noticed also. I won der if opening a 54 dodge royal convertible facebook page would help bring people together. I've got the dodge royal facebook page but only have people that know about the site viewing it. I had 1 wire going up behind the door latch but was not hooked to anything and I had no switch or slot for a switch in the panel. The panel may have been replaced and the wire disconnected long ago. yep... one wire to the switch . that's it. Quote
dodge59 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Posted April 1, 2015 I'm taking advantage of another burst of nice weather here in wisconsin . got a few things accomplished in the past 2 weeks : Both door glass and all the weather strip seals installed . all the convertible top roof rail weatherstripping seals and header seals installed . wired up the courtesy lights .. lubricated all the window regulators/ guides and installed plastic sheeting behind the door panels and rear side panels. ready to install the rear door panels and door panels next. it's taking shape now ! can't wait to show her off. I have another month until the car shows start here. I'm right on schedule ! Quote
dodge59 Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Posted April 1, 2015 here are a few more pics of recent installations. visors and mirror installed rocker moldings installed carpet installed and she is sport-in some big guns out the back now with new chrome tips. 1 Quote
Mopar Posted April 2, 2015 Report Posted April 2, 2015 Did you put dual exhaust on this or just dual pipes on the end? I like your license plate holder. My windshield should be shipped back to me about the 8th of April and then when I get it I will trace the outline on the windshield on paper and send it out to get a new gasket made up. I'm working on the passenger front fender this week. If I don't run out of steam I should get it ready to paint. 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) update : worked on installing the rear seat area side panels today . Looking Good ! worked late ............took these pictures in the garage with top up .... not much light. Edited April 3, 2015 by dodge59 Quote
doctor dirt Posted April 3, 2015 Report Posted April 3, 2015 What a great project and interesting read, just catching up around here and your efforts and talent is something to be proud of. Don't know you John but I'm proud of you...........great car with a terrific look! Color combos right to the Hemi are outstanding. Best of luck with the car and enjoy the hell out of it! Doc. 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Posted April 3, 2015 Did you put dual exhaust on this or just dual pipes on the end? I like your license plate holder. My windshield should be shipped back to me about the 8th of April and then when I get it I will trace the outline on the windshield on paper and send it out to get a new gasket made up. I'm working on the passenger front fender this week. If I don't run out of steam I should get it ready to paint. Geeeeee mike .....You are really moving along on the dodge !! you are on a mission to get it done ! Quote
dodge59 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Report Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) update ... Almost done ! installed both front door panels and all there hardware today. theses are the door panels I redone from scratch over winter time. they look fabulous ! and the fit like a glove ! It took alot of precise measuring when I constructed them from scratch and it paid off ! every thing lined up perfectly. The seats have been re-upholstered last fall so they are all ready to be installed next . the I need to order up some front seat belts yet. Edited April 5, 2015 by dodge59 Quote
dodge59 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Posted April 8, 2015 update on my 1954 dodge royal 500 pace car . everything is installed in the rear seat area. looking Sweet! carpet is installed and ready for the front seat now. Quote
dodge59 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Report Posted April 9, 2015 I just want to take the time out to thank everyone that has viewed and commented on my restoration project . I sure do appreciated it! It kept me motivated for sure. Apparently, I have ONE of the most viewed topics on this website . I am just amazed I had this many followers. Thanks ! The good thing is .. I'm almost finished with the 1954 dodge royal convertible pace car. and it has turned out fabulous ! and I can't wait to start showing her off. I still have a few odds and ends to take care of yet and work some bugs out of her as time goes by. I'll keep you all posted up to date . Thanks again everyone ! john 2 Quote
fstfish66 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 what is your next project ?? gives me some thing to read about on my nights off when i cant sleep,,,and love seeing these older cars being cared for,,,can you inagine in 50 years some one caring for a camry ??? lol 2 Quote
pflaming Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 John, like many others I've been following along quite closely. What drew me in was your attention to accuracy,attention to detail,and the ability to accomplish the work. I'm just beginning to comprehend the.commitment required. I'm just " fixing" my truck and I'm learning how much quiet time is involved, time when one sorts out the details to do it correctly. Thank you for sharing now put a note book in the glove box and make a journal of the conversations you have as you take the car to the public. 1 Quote
dodge59 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Posted April 10, 2015 what is your next project ?? gives me some thing to read about on my nights off when i cant sleep,,,and love seeing these older cars being cared for,,,can you inagine in 50 years some one caring for a camry ??? lol As of right now I am going to enjoy my "fruits of labor " . I plan on taking the 500 to a whole bunch of car shows far and near . my dodge will be a great conversation piece . I love talking and meeting new people . I'm retiring this year and that is what would make me most happy to start my retirement . I can't imagine a "camry" in the future being restored . It just does not compare to the quality of workmanship of the older cars. You know what I mean . Quote
dodge59 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Posted April 10, 2015 John, like many others I've been following along quite closely. What drew me in was your attention to accuracy,attention to detail,and the ability to accomplish the work. I'm just beginning to comprehend the.commitment required. I'm just " fixing" my truck and I'm learning how much quiet time is involved, time when one sorts out the details to do it correctly. Thank you for sharing now put a note book in the glove box and make a journal of the conversations you have as you take the car to the public. Well that is nice to know that I inspired you all in some way or another with my restoration . and you guys inspired me as well ! I appreciate that very much . I do take a lot of pride in what I do and try to do it the way it should be done . Thanks ! Quote
Young Ed Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 As of right now I am going to enjoy my "fruits of labor " . I plan on taking the 500 to a whole bunch of car shows far and near . my dodge will be a great conversation piece . I love talking and meeting new people . I'm retiring this year and that is what would make me most happy to start my retirement . I can't imagine a "camry" in the future being restored . It just does not compare to the quality of workmanship of the older cars. You know what I mean . I'm not sure if you consider the Twin Cities far or near but if you come here for a car show let me know! 1 Quote
pflaming Posted April 10, 2015 Report Posted April 10, 2015 Like Ed, come to the left coast and we have lodging for you, we also have SUNSHINE AND NO RAIN!!!!! 1 Quote
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