A quick first glance at this 1963 Plymouth Fury from the right front seems to show a Mopar with potential for a rewarding restoration, and if you’ve got strong sheet metal repair skills, it’s probably worth considering taking on as a project. With the spring season officially here, being a convertible is also a plus, but with all the work required, it might be next spring or the one after before this one’s ready to hit the road again with the top down. Priced at $2,900, this droptop hasn’t attracted a buyer in 34 weeks, so it’s possible the seller may be ready to listen to a serious offer. This one can be found here on Facebook Marketplace in Conrad, Iowa, and we’d like to thank Barn Finds reader Zappenduster for providing the tip here!
The owner reports that the Fury hasn’t run in five decades, so I can’t imagine it suffered all the damage we’re seeing here in a relatively brief 13 years of use. However, there is some potentially good news in the engine and transmission department, as this one is claimed to be mechanically complete, right down to the air cleaner. It would be great if the small block isn’t locked up, but with half a century of hibernation, I certainly wouldn’t count on it.
From the rear, it appears that at least a couple of parts have been borrowed, including the deck lid and the back bumper. The trunk area has been compromised, and the gas tank is missing entirely, as is most of the fabric that would ordinarily cover the roof rails. However, the owner reports that much of the body is reasonably straight, but he also notes that the lower quarters are an exception, which could indicate rust in the bottom sections of the back panels.
Speaking of corrosion, the floor shows numerous holes, so replacing the metal here will take priority over any other interior work. It’s a plus that the dash and instrument cluster appear complete, and even though the rust on the floors is extensive, the seller states that the frame and rockers all seem solid. It will take lots of time and effort to complete, but I hope someone who appreciates sixties Chrysler convertibles will step in and give this one the love it needs. Do you see much potential in this 1963 Plymouth Fury?
Parts only…though depending upon the crop, could be porks only…
This is a unibody car so I don’t know what the seller is talking about with the frame, all the rot and no roof to hold it together. I’d make sure it’s square before I started cutting and welding. I’d make a max wedge tribute out of it. I’m building one right now out of a 63 Dodge 330 2 door sedan.