Hang on to it. Don't get discouraged with it ever. You will be glad you still have it when you get to be an old man. Wish I had kept some of my past treasures. Best of luck to you.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
When I initially bought it my plans were to bring it back to life and move on but I’ve really learned to love this car. It’s already brought such good times so I’m planning on keeping it as long as I can.
@krystalstarrett6760
2 жыл бұрын
Goodness...lot of labor of love there. Headliner, door panels, you warm this old man's heart. Under the hood, lots of good work few appreciate, but I do!
@chrisbartosh53Plymouth
27 күн бұрын
Wow, brings back a lot of memories. I bought my 1st car in 1965. A 55 Plymouth Belvedere 6 cylinder flathead with 3 on the tree ( column shift ). Paid $40 bucks for it lol! Now i have a 53 Plymouth Cranbrook coupe thats evolved into a drag and drive car over the last 20 years. Enjoy the Mopar ride man!
@BCdrmmr
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride , I bought a 56 Savoy, 2dr. sedan in 1967. Drove it, and worked on it for years. Originally was a 277 and Powerflyte auto. I bought a 383 and torqueflyte from a 65 Dodge to install. My brother had a hopped up Poly 318 in his 1959 Plymouth. He swapped the 318 and torqueflyte trans to me for the 383 and trans. This made both engine swaps a bolt-in job. I bought a dual quad manifold and carbs off of a 1958 Fury,from a junk yard for $15 in 1969, and installed them on my 318. Had it painted MoPar Electric Blue metallic. I also put in a 3 speed standard shift trans. The 318 with the dual quads and the factory Fury camshaft was a beast! The transmission would not handle the torque output. I went through three transmissions and four differential chunks ! In the late 80’s, I bought a 73 Plymouth Belvedere from a coworker, for the engine/ trans. An LA small block 318 with a 904 torqueflyte. I removed the old poly 318, and swapped in the LA and trans. Had to fab a trans crossmember, use a smaller Dakota starter, and exhaust manifolds from a high performance 340 to complete the swap. Man I loved that car! I named it Ol’ Blue. After a traumatic divorce, I gave Ol’ Blue to my son. He later sold it. Sad. I may still have some literature. I’ll look.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
This is Gold! I love your feedback and appreciate it. Such cool info to here. Awhile ago I thought about doing some simple upgrades to this 277 but with these California gas prices and parts being so hard to find these days I’m just going to drive the poly until it dies. It runs amazingly and has a little power when I step on it during traffic. I wanted to swap the manifold and carb but like I said I’m really digging the gas mileage. The trans does get annoying at times since it’s only a 2 speed when I’m on the highway but it runs smoothly at the moment.
@denniscastle936
8 ай бұрын
My folks bought a 56, took delivery on my 12th birthday. Had a flathead 6 whose cam bearings went out just barely out of warranty. Dealership refused to make it right so my dad,being depression era type, fixed it himself and promptly traded for a 57 Chevrolet 210 model, 283. I missed that Plymouth but it was on to learning auto mechanics from my dad. Fond memories working under the hood of the 56 with my dad. The 57 easily got 100K with me and dad keeping it running.
@DrivewayProjects
8 ай бұрын
Now that’s a memory. You don’t see these cars much and i think there gorgeous looking cars. Thank God i haven’t had any problems yet. The 277 Polly has been great. Also 57 plymouths are a beaut of themselves.
@denniscastle936
8 ай бұрын
@@DrivewayProjects I had some experience with a 55 that had your engine. Loaner car from the body shop my 1st car (a 62 Studebaker Golden Hawk) was in. I was 17, you can probably guess why it was in the shop. Anyway, that 55 would get rubber in 3rd gear.
@edwardst-pierre1020
Жыл бұрын
Amazing how nothing sounds better than a V8.
@robertoconnor9427
2 жыл бұрын
I hate it when an old car is turned into some monster car. Meaning the owner turns it into something it was never meant to be. I applaud you because you are making moderate modifications to your 56 Plymouth to make it a daily driver but keeping it closer to what the car was meant to be. It was originally meant to be economical, lower priced working mans (or womans) car. Keep up the good work.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
thanks man l appreciate the response. It sure didn’t come with any bells or whistles especially being a blaze but i guess it make it more straight down. Didn’t even come with reverse lights 😂 i guess that was an option too
@royjanetbartz5052
Жыл бұрын
I’m jealous….such a cool piece of history!
@DwayneRouthierJr
2 жыл бұрын
I don't agree with everything you've done, but I don't have to. What speaks volumes is how neat your work is! Keep her runnin.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼 I’ll be re wiring everyone soon and trying to make things cleaner since 56 didn’t have a fuse panel. I’d really like to one because I plan on putting ac, heat, stereo etc.
@asteverino8569
2 жыл бұрын
I like your creative touches very much. And also appreciate the work you did.
@mariosandoval1950
3 жыл бұрын
Good job man.. I have a 55 almost the same .. I had to convert mine to v8.. looks good man.. 👍 👌
@DrivewayProjects
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! When I take it to car shows that’s one thing the old peeps say. I’m lucky I got the V8. It’s got surprising power when you need it.
@qmopar
Жыл бұрын
Love it - nice job bringing it back to daily driver status!
@garyvs.carsmore4607
2 жыл бұрын
Great car! Your upgrades are spot on. Gary
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I’m taking it as it comes. Trying not to fix anything that’s not broken.
@gideondingle9363
2 жыл бұрын
I live in the SFV also.I also have that exact same steering wheel in the same color too.
@curtrotar5446
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Like others say here... hold on to it It is a nice survivor. Jay always recommends Wilwood brakes, dual master cylinder and and front disk brakes. I wish I could find such a good example back east. Enjoy!
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate it. Those are on the top of my list actually. Working on painting the roof white and putting a little stereo for now. Then Driving it a bit and enjoying it.
@robertsimmons1716
2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car!
@randallsullivan3692
Жыл бұрын
That will be a nice cruiser when you get the exhaust fixed!!!
@robertferris
2 жыл бұрын
My 2nd car was a 56 Plymouth in pink and black. My first car was a 58 ford police interceptor.
@myopinion4920
Жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1956 Dodge,not much difference then your 1956 Plymouth, pink and white I love that car.
@TairnKA
2 жыл бұрын
It kind of reminds me of a series of videos about drivers in Cuba trying to get and/or keep their vehicles running.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen some videos/ shows that they did out there. Real cool!
@TairnKA
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder how their doing after the embargo was lifted (getting parts)?
@garycogswell5499
Жыл бұрын
It's a beauty!
@57Banjoman
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Didn't Chrysler just bolt fins on to the '55 to make it a '56? My high school buddy had a '55, with the flathead 6-the poor thing could hardly pull itself down the road-lol! That V8 sounds good!
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
that’s funny! yeah basically the biggest difference was in 56 the went to 12 volt so that makes everything so much easier.
@Rustruinsrides
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great, nicely done. I just picked up a 56 Belvedere and was wondering how you wired up your tach. I'd really appreciate it if you could give me a quick rundown. Thanks.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it! Of course. There’s a few ways you can do it. I converted mine to HEI so it might be slightly different. Remove the stereo cover and move the stereo aside and you’ll have real easy access to your ignition switch(key). Some tachs most likely have different color coding so double check instructions if you get a new one. RED (power)- goes to key ACC. 56 doesn’t have fuse panel. BLACK - is ground. GREEN - goes to tach input on distributor for HEI or negative post on your ignition coil for points distributor. For the light on the tach I added a wire to the back of the light switch (head light terminal) and let it come down to the tach (WHITE WIRE). I left it a little longer as well because I added small green lights. When you turn on your headlights the tach light will come on along with any other light if you want to add any. The easier route would be to add a long wire straight from the head light terminal in the front of the car next to the headlight back to the tach and that would give it power to light just the same. I say that because getting to the headlight switch is a real tight space unless you remove the whole dash. Hope this helps.
@Rustruinsrides
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, this is super helpful.
@josecardenas4300
2 жыл бұрын
sick car man! i have a 53 Dodge that i just got a few months ago, so im on the same journey you started a year ago!
@samsharp8539
2 жыл бұрын
My ‘56 Belle is still on jack stands. Congrats on your Plaza. Nice mods.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I worked on it everyday during Covid since we weren’t able to do much.
@samsharp8539
2 жыл бұрын
@@DrivewayProjects Mighty fine! I have to weld in fender eyebrows and rockers.
@Mark_Tschetter
2 жыл бұрын
This is vintage Gold!
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼 I appreciate it. It’s definitely unique.
@robertwindle1838
2 жыл бұрын
Cool take care of her
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I fell in love with this car.
@iancravatt
2 жыл бұрын
I got a Savoy that looks exactly like that. Same color too. Mind if I reach out to you for issues I run into.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Yeah of course man. Message me for anything and I’ll try my best to help out. I’ve done the simple things to turn mine into a daily driver so feel free.
@totrodder97
3 жыл бұрын
Great work dude! We have recently purchased a fresh import 56 Belvedere here in the UK, just in the process of renewing all of the brakes and fuel lines etc, do you know of anywhere i can find brake shoes for it? Any help is much appreciated, keep up the great work
@DrivewayProjects
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it! Only place I can get them is from eBay but there a bit pricey and same goes for the drums. Parts are not as easy to find but you can cross reference so many parts to 1963. Best thing I’ve purchased was the green services Manual online. Has very detailed information on absolutely everything on the 1956 model.
@totrodder97
3 жыл бұрын
@@DrivewayProjects brilliant thanks man! Found all the brake cylinders and master cylinder etc on RockAuto but having trouble finding the shoes but will be sure to try ebay
@STEELMANTX
9 ай бұрын
Great car! I have the same car! Great Grandfather bought it new. Where can I find parts? I've found some on ebay. Are there any other locations?
@DrivewayProjects
8 ай бұрын
that’s cool! There great cars. Yeah it’s kinda hard finding parts. Ebay and cross reference from pre 62 318’s. A lot of 318 parts work. Also in northern california there’s a great mopar junk yard “Big M automotive” they have basically everything from older mopars even our cars. no website really, the owner is old school. worth a trip up there.
@powerflite9027
Жыл бұрын
What is the scheduled build date of your car? Should be under SCHED on your body tag. I have a bunch of '56 Plymouths pretty close to you too. Let me know if you need any help with something.
@DrivewayProjects
Жыл бұрын
i’ll try and check on that and get back to you. i really appreciate the help 🙏🏼
@johnfrank3642
Жыл бұрын
I actually have videos on all of them when I was growing up we had a 55 I guess it was a bel air station wagon we took that across the country and back on a camping trip and I was about 11 years old is almost the same color as the score how to white top
@johnfrank3642
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I meant a Belvedere station wagon
@DrivewayProjects
Жыл бұрын
that’s awesome! they really are great cars and super underrated. I’m fortunate to have found one not molested. i always thought of searching for a junkyard 56 belvedere wagon. I wanted to chop the top off and turn mine into a one a one of a kind 2 door wagon. The Nomad version if plymouth had made one. Just an idea though. Growing up my grandparents had his and hers Nomads.
@dragma88
Жыл бұрын
The colour is awesome.
@tombob671
2 жыл бұрын
Good job👏👏
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏼 I appreciate it!
@natemofield281
2 жыл бұрын
Sweet.
@georgecass8529
2 жыл бұрын
A lot better looking then the Chevy. So why is everyone so crazy about the Chevy?
@DwayneRouthierJr
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder the same thing.
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it! The Plaza I have was there base model to with no bells and whistles. I’ve never seen another at a car show and I’m glad I went Plymouth. I can’t imagine how the Belvedere‘s and fury’s look in person since they have all the goodies.
@narcisoespinosa7598
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 56 Savoy. Runs a little hot, new thermostat. and other parts. The fan of your plaza 4 or 5 blade, and where did you purchase it. Thanks Narciso
@DrivewayProjects
3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I purchased a 6 blade fan from summit for real cheap(80 dollars). Also Southern California summers have been real hot from 90 to 105 temperatures so I’ve been running it without a thermostat since May. I do warm it up for about 5 to 10 mins before i drive it since I’m not using a thermostat though. When I do run it with one I try and get one that opens up at a lower temperature not the regular 180 to 190 because in traffic it stays cooler longer. Also eBay has refurbished water pumps for pretty cheap as well and mine works like a charm. I believe it was 50 in total with shipping. Also use T4 Diesel motor oil help the motor run better.
@Cemeterygatepro
8 ай бұрын
🤟🏻💀
@garysherrill6063
2 жыл бұрын
DAMN AJUST THE VALVES IT WOULD STOP THAT CLATTERING
@johngjesdahl-xx2gb
6 ай бұрын
Where do you store it over the years ?😊
@james-yq2lc
2 жыл бұрын
Just get DISC FRONT BRAKES, YOU WON'T NEED POWER BRAKES!
@frankkeener4755
2 жыл бұрын
FIX THAT BATTERY TIE DOWN would hate to see any thing bad happen to this sweet ride. Walmart 8 dollars
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate it. Yea I have been meaning to get done. I was holding out on fining something that looked factory but I really should get that done soon. Better than my plummets tape and bolt I got that’s for sure.
@THEScottCampbell
2 жыл бұрын
What engine is in that?
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
277 poly.
@joejoe437
2 жыл бұрын
You don't see them like that anymore, American Classic, Not Japanese Plastic!!
@DrivewayProjects
2 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s a real sweet and unique looking car. I love driving this tank. 🤘🏼
@Sojourning_
2 жыл бұрын
replace the master with a dual master brake cylinder.
@johnfrank3642
Жыл бұрын
I meant Plymouth belvedere
@austinmetro6317
2 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful car. Check out coldwarmotors. Do not ever sell your car.
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