Ratty Fury Rehab! 1964 Plymouth Fury Gets A Working Charging System, Suspension Fixes, And Much More

In this video: leaf spring bushing replacement; adjusting Hotchkiss tubular upper control arms; front end alignment adjustment with a Quick Trick alignment tool; Mopar speedometer gear replacement; and Hot Dog helps to fix stuff.
A month from now, this Plymouth is driving to Plymouth, Massachusetts from the opposite side of the United States. But before that, it needs some stuff. Like, so much stuff. A working charging system and two wipers would be a great start.

[@kennymichaud5366]

Nowadays you have to be involved with your kids. Thumbs up to you for guiding him👍

[@cudaman-yq7pq]

The '63 - '65 Plymouths are some of the best looking cars, IMO. :>)

[@robertmungo5428]

You keep messing around and you'll have a restored Fury on your hands! Great to see the youngins involved!

[@beljames1563]

Step by step the Fury comes together. Hotdog is precious. He'll be wanting a car of his own to start working on before you know it. No doubt he has the bug. Another Mopar maniac in the making. Go Hotdog!!!

[@deaddodgebrother]

He has been self identifying as a car boy since he was about two! He'll definitely inherit our Mopar mental illness.

[@pcbullets8726]

Ha! Great that you had your son working with you on the project. Fun times!

[@jamesparks1966]

Love the fresh air floorboards

[@michaeldamian5140]

I worked for a Plymouth dealer as a high school student, 1968-1970. They used to put automatic transmission fluid in the 4-speed manual transmissions for cold weather conditions. With the heavy gear lube they were very hard to shift in the cold weather. Nice to see you involving your young son. He'll gain a lot from this time spent with you, even if he has a short attention span.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yep - ATF is one of the factory recommended fluids.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

Rite On Colin! Dead Dodge Brother entertainment. Fury stuff- excellent

[@samhicks97]

Very wholesome DDG video. Collin's son is on the way to becoming an A body Motorhead, guide him well!

[@79tazman]

I have always liked the 64 Fury my uncle had one back in the day it was a fury Sport with a 426 wedge in it and that thing would fly. I have always wanted one since my uncle would give me rides in his.

[@user-im1ut8mg6q]

Damn brother that little magnum small block sounds gooooood❤❤❤

[@jamesblair9614]

I can’t look at a 64 Fury without seeing the image of Richard Petty winning the 64 Daytona 500. This is the he first I’ve seen of this car, and the bones look good, nice to see a 4 speed.

[@staceyrenner5418]

Well hotdog you aren't wrong, it could fit all the spaghetti. Good job Colin, I still say you made the right choice on those wheels.

[@jamesdeans2614]

G'day from Australia, very cool ride!

[@dalemagners404]

Go hotdog! Good job buddy!

[@4thdownclown]

Hot Dog is your Co-Pilot. New floors in that thing will be the bee's knees. Good job, gentlemen.

[@petev1190]

I will second that! Some of my fondest memories of my dad were when I worked on cars with him as a young boy. More dads should be like you!

[@Littlehotrodshop]

Me being a Chevy guy with a Mopar collecting problem, I had no problem throwing a Toyota Denso alternator on my barracuda. Also, glad those wheels are working out. I get that some guys hate on the 17s but they looked tits on my duster. Furry is looking good👍

[@matthewb8229]

Henry might have a screw loose. He's a perfect fit for this crowd! Good job letting him be involved.

[@user-cl5gd4xv9m]

Good to see you giving the old girl some love. Mid 60' s mopar were good looking cars.

[@clutchkicker392ison5]

The Car luvs ya n so does the young fella , doin well Mate .

[@brentforte5950]

Nice job love that Car looks like a savior.

[@willythewave]

I like it one hundred million percent. :)

[@chuckeecheese162]

That’s awesome you have your son involved. We need car lovers coming up in the world. Cheers.

[@SE-me2pt]

I love folks that actually use the era correct term "foot pounds" as opposed to the modern snobby sounding "pound feet", not sure when all the corporate clowns started to apply the term but all my manuals spec pages and torque wrenches use "foot pounds". Modern mechanical snobs can "Pound Sand" lol.

[@paulwells4203]

I like your how to videos on this car. You have a young Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull vibe. You might want to put an ohmmeter on your ground wire that attaches to your new battery pan screw to make sure its not being insulated by the paint. Good to see your son is involved : 0 )

[@jamesparks1966]

Hay hay the European look is awesome one wiper works well ❤

[@davestark2015]

Lol Colin looks like a new shock is in order . But fun watching you make it bleed😅

[@randyman828]

That old Fury is cool.

[@Silvangreen]

It’s really coming together. Next time, a floor? Things are about to get super fancy.

[@darrylskerman6808]

Looking good, Colin. Thanks for sharing the incremental work on the Plymouth.

[@friguy4444]

Wow! SO awesome to see and hear you working with your boy!!! Praise the creator God! As well as good on you for being a Dad (Or uncle or brother or etc LOL).

[@alexshortsplus]

Always something new.....thanks for keeping it fun🙏🙏

[@user-hi2ev7ug4l]

Yup little steps forward make progress....good content and thanks

[@YODAMAN5]

AWESOME. Question, why every time I watch your channel....its rainning....MOPAR 4 EVER.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Because we live in the Pacific Northwest 🤣

[@user-hd9ex4jh4p]

g'day mate great job, i have found a hit of wd-40 will lift those stickers once it has a minute to soak the adhesive. good to see the little fella taking an interest. cheers from "down under" (australia)

[@idaholineman5788]

Love it! Colin and hot dog are a hi light

[@ClunkerMania]

'64s are on my list. Wife says no more cars right now though. I'm wanting both Sports Fury and Polara 500.

[@robertturner6651]

I had a 63 330. It was my favorite car ever. I got it with a slant 6 and when I ended up having to sell it it had a poly 318. I still miss that car 35 years later. If you have a 330 to do a video on I'll definitely watch!

[@MattsRageFitGarage]

Those mechanical points voltage regulators suck bawls. I ran into similar issues with a couple of 64 galaxie generator regulators. Converted them to alternator with solid state regulators and they both work perfectly with no troubles. Trying to get the voltages set correctly with the generator was almost impossible factoring in the ambient and under hood temperature changes. They were so sensitive to temperature and made such a wild difference in charging voltages from that alone I couldn't believe it. On a 40 degree day on startup one would charge 17-18 volts, and when the engine came up to temp and underhood heat built up it would barely charge 14 volts, and on a hot day even less. Also, I noticed you're multiplying the castor reading by 1.5 using the 20 degree method. I have a PMD products bubble caster/camber/ KPI gauge and it says nothing about multiplying the reading by 1.5 using the same method of obtaining the measurement. I can't seem to find a reason why some companies say to multiply it and some say nothing about it using the same method.

[@davidthomits544]

Lile how the rear sits with new shackles looks great

[@snoopyboobs]

Good yob brotha Tom! 1964 Fury's are bomb! Gotta appreciate the small victories! We call them hotdogs, or rats or rodents or turd birds here.

[@Ray-tf2fl]

HELL YEAH!!! GOT ME PUMP TO WORK ON MY BUCKET CAMARO!!! GUITAR AND CARS !🤘🏻💯👍🏻

[@marc11467]

Great Vid Colin. Both you and Jamie are A1!

[@cbobmonster]

I like when your brother does videos too lol I love that car

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I like how little work I have to do 😅 it’s an awesome car. And getting much, much better. In the next video we’re going to see it like completely transformed.

[@franciscojosepellegrino2553]

Great job, the sound is great, the boy is beautiful...great car, congrats

[@michaelnault5905]

Loooooong trip. Car looks good.

[@Legacy_Lou]

Great episode brother. Coming along really nice 👌

[@steveash9831]

Holy crap! I survived another Dead Dodge Garage video! I am super amazing! And you guys are killer!

[@RustyFuel]

I find that Maruchan Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup does a great job of filtering oil. Makes the engine run extra smooth

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😮🤯

[@CarTech1976]

Great to see your car come together nicely! Thanks for the fantastic content as usual 👍🏾

[@007fredh]

Good vid, Colin. A lot of good stuff fixed in this one. I of course would never attempt to try to adjust front suspension pieces. You guys are way beyond me.👍

[@walterwhitaker1395]

Keep on keeping on! FYI The battery terminal replacement cable ends are for different sizes of cables! For small gauge cable you turn the saddle clamp over so the hump faces down you get a better crush on the cable. I was told this by a tech at the "BATTERY STORE" Made sense to me!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Woah! In all my years doing this, I have never seen that piece flipped the other way. That makes sense though.

[@walterwhitaker1395]

Glad to help! If you look closely at the clip it has a rib on the top of it that matches a devit in the clamp to get a good bite on the cable. I'm from the DRY SIDE of our state LOL! Pasco Wash.

[@JeffMiletich]

Them damn 60's Plymouth regulators!!!! I had a 69 Fury 3 2 door hardtop, 318 in 1973-75. I went through a handful of regulators. It seems that whenever I'd give someone jump, the regulator would die the next day. Never right after jumping , but the next day. The replacement regulator was $6.99 at Target. The fact that Target carried the regulator tells us that it was a common part to go bad. Back in the 70's Target carried tune up parts along with oil & filters.

[@JeffMiletich]

P.S. If I shut the engine off I could jump cars without blowing the regulator.

[@Jayreganmusic]

Nice, some new stuff to watch tonight! Love your vids Jamie you’re an inspiration for my stupid 66Dart videos!!!! Sometimes I emulate you! Highest form of flattery they say. Thanks

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

They do say that. Haha. Cool!

[@dogdoc1]

Good demo on the suspension adjustment. Unfortunately I can't do that, and it's hard to find someone who does. 😐

[@1cargaragenyc]

LOL... in the sun you look like young Alexi Lalas, team USA soccer goalie. These are my favorite kind of cars...classic drivers. I like the show cars too, but I'll leave them to the folding chair crowd👍

[@Darryl-69SE]

You, Jamie, and Tom should have your own show, seriously!!! And please start doing videos on the Charger you got awhile back. You did a small video on it with Jamie.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

These are our own shows. You’re watching them right now. Haha. He can’t start on his ‘69 until he finishes a couple other metal working projects, that’s basically the deal for the car.

[@steveash9831]

Nice work Colin. Entertaining too! However, if you keep fixing everything, you will make it to Plymouth and back without any break downs! That won't be any fun for all of us on this side of the computer screen!

[@deaddodgebrother]

I'm sure I'll find something to break! 😅

[@steveash9831]

I have complete confidence in your competence Colin! You swing a hammer better than anyone!@@deaddodgebrother

[@alcyr5655]

I love that Fury, and want to see more. A few years ago after parking the '80 Powerwagon I saw a few puffs of smoke. Headlight switch had a melt down. Surprised Auto Value had a new one in stock. Also picked up relays for high and low beam, and heater fan. 3 years later the relays are still in the glove box LOL. Live and learn. When the truck burns down, I'll be chocked for procrastinating

[@SypherF]

Good vid! Alot of ground covered!

[@allanperryman388]

Great job!

[@KellIChlanda-vk3iw]

We got a 63 64 fury convertible ❤❤

[@shanew.williams]

That small block sounds mean ! FYI, per Mopar, the old "points type" volt regs you were trying to use were never intended to be used the Electronic Ignition box(es). I know because on my '65 Coronet, eith it was always popping regs (like you did) or the engine lacked spark. Mopar says the voltage fluctuation of points type regs is incompatible with an ECU.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

To the possible detriment of the ignition box due to a lack of consistent voltage supply, possibly - not a hazard to the voltage regulator. These were bad or quickly became bad right out of the box. I have heard that over the years, but I have seen many, many cars set up the way that “shouldn’t work” without any persistent issues.

[@user-cg1ki9gt4p]

westport wa.state here young sir. a battery hold down is a very scary thing to see on and old rod. as a yongun. tacoma bowlero lanes had a lot of hot rods that hung out till night. then we would slide off into lakewood. at the very start of south tacoma. its up hill for a while . some of us did our drags there. it was nice back then. a dodge poloras was what i helped my buddy with. he did most of it. junior high got in the way. heavy ass car's. motor was out of a camper. it rolled. "how the world work's." i ended up with that truck years and years later for a year. over thirty years later. it came into my possession. and sold it to neighbor. life is cool that way. living in the same area for a while pay's off. i had a book up until my first stoke that had hundreds of names from the area of car guy's i knew. when i had that first stoke. while hospital,about six months. kids cleaned out a lot of my garage stuff. all paper that they did not understand. "all was keep two copies". you just don't know "never". keep moving. thanks for the memories.will keep watch younger sir.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

The hold down is a must… I’ve breathed enough battery acid and vaporized coolant from radiator explosions to have that one down. I missed out on all the good street racing… dang it.

[@ChrisE480]

"Fixes of Fury", "Almost Live" 90's Seattle TV show reference?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Probably an accidental reference. I definitely watched many hours of Almost Live in my childhood. 🎶 The Jooooohn Report with Bob 🎶

[@ChrisE480]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Good show, Mind your manners with Billy Quan, On ths weeks episode, "Hotdog of Fury" Flying scissor kick- WaaaaaaAaaaaaAaaa HI-YA!

[@tonyb3864]

Good video. I love how to videos. Thanks. I think you actually make better how to "wrenching" videos than your brother. Although he is a better story teller and usually speaks of mopar things on a more philosophical level. If that makes any sense. But I enjoy both your videos. Keep up the good work guys. And I got the Bruce Lee movie pun.

[@deaddodgebrother]

We definitely have different styles. I just want to show off my cars as I make them sightly less junk 😅

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

We’re definitely in agreement on that. I really think he brings something to the channel that I don’t quite. I have long said that what I really do is story telling, but with cars. I have to actively try to film myself working on things - with mixed success. Haha. -Jamie

[@tonyb3864]

It's all good. 😁

[@butcher390]

Good morning 🌄 Collin Absolutely 💯 love your , Plymouth Fury Glad you're able to pick at those , little repairs , that have piled up . Glad tracking straight too Love how your cars are , Manual transmissions Don't feel bad , We're having difficulty with the supply chain too WOW !! Look at that turbo can , Unload the paint !! That alignment tool 🔧 Looks very helpful Alignment pit is helpful too Haven't seen one of those In decades I like the grease fitting & Adjustable sleeves , Of those Hotchkis Upper control arms Set the toe & Let it go 🏁 Love the upgrades & improvements , 100 million percent 🙏

[@rhinoheart4868]

I'm sort of old school and used to have a hard time with the black wheel craze however I love everything about this Fury. Ive been building a '68 Barracuda Notch 4spd car for about 5 years, my original plan was perfect and shiny. After watching your channel and Derek's that has changed. Today's plan is, now that all the mods are done including 340 swap, late model Chally headlights n custom grille, mini tub, E body front valance and bumper, tubular things, disc, 390×40×17 out back, frame connectors, Borgeson, Hotchkis, Doug's... I'm leaving the original paint, and patch painting where needed. Thanks!

[@olikat8]

Seymour makes awesome rattle can...Upol acid-etch primer, too is something else!

[@dartdude4084]

Yeah the Upol stuff is great. I like SEM products also

[@olikat8]

@@dartdude4084 I use SEM on plastic & vinyl dye jobs. Yup, it's good stuff!

[@klapaucius77]

I had the same issue with the voltage regulators. I replaced my old one and the new one did nothing. I was charging at 17V, cleaned up my old one and it started working again, I assume it was a bad ground, but the new one had a good ground, just didn't do a damn thing.

[@ScottDLR]

I've found that new, reproduction Vregs seem to be junk too.

[@marcbrown6391]

That’s a lot of paint.

[@minnesotatomcat]

What is it with those old dodge voltage regulators and the gauge too? I had a power wagon that was a constant battle with that, when I finally got it to where it would charge properly but the gauge just bounced around all over the place to where you just ignored it. Even found a NOS gauge and it was the same way.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

There are a lot of factors. It seems like every one of these charging systems I see is goofy in a new and exciting way.

[@MH-53E]

Just as I was about to type it into Google, I figured out where and what Eusa was. Never experienced that term. That needs to be said straight out. That piece of crap, actually dangerous product, is being made in America and needs to be made right. No pun intended. There are way to many auto parts, from all over the world, that are junk right out of the box. If the part does happen to work, it likely won't last very long. Not to mention, the increased price of everything.

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

The shackle holes in the frame are supposed to have steel sleeves in them and rubber bushings.😊

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

The steel sleeves for those bushings are welded in by the factory. There is no separate shell like the control arm bushings have - just rubber bushings that pop in. This car was definitely lacking… some of that rubber… 😅

[@Friedbrain11]

Wish I could find a straight Fury 3 of that year.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

They didn’t have the number series in this body style. These would be Belvedere, Savoy, Fury, or Sport Fury. The I/II/III came in ‘65 when the Fury went back to the full size platform.

[@Boga217]

That voltage spiking melted your high amp load headlight plug.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh?

[@Boga217]

@@DeadDodgeGarage yep if you're voltage is spiking, so is your amperage and the highest draw at that time will absorb it

[@Boga217]

It could also be as simple as an old crusty or weak connection....creating more resistance

[@deaddodgebrother]

@@Boga217 The headlight connector initially melted a few years ago and that pin was somewhat loose causing more meltage which killed the headlight switch recently. I'm sure the spiking voltage didn't help it this time though, definitely possible.

[@bigmountain7561]

At Least the Clock is Right Twice a Day. LMAO!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😅

[@voodoochild661]

Hey what alternator do you have in that 5.9? Single or dual terminal?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s a 70s dual field with the second field grounded to the case - that’s the black wire.

[@mexicanspec]

I see you took the battery out to replace the tray. Did you reset the computer when you reinstalled the battery?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😅🤣

[@66skate]

I thought all Mopars had a black battery tray back then?

[@billcobb9408]

what if you just put a one wire alternator?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

We would rather the “right” parts be there - and work.

[@mexicanspec]

Are your reverse light bulbs burned out?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

No reverse light switch circuit… that’s not usually a Colin car feature

[@mexicanspec]

Then a toggle switch will work. You can also hook them up to a switch in your trunk for them to come on when it opens to give you light.@@DeadDodgeGarage

[@deaddodgebrother]

There's now switch wiring And the wiring to them in the trunk is cut. I actually have a functioning trunk light though!

[@mexicanspec]

New wiring is an option. Hearses light up the reverse lights, well old hearses, when you open the back door. All cars should do that.@@deaddodgebrother

[@kevinhemken748]

Wow you look a bit like a wildman

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yeah that checks out. He’s got a real Sideshow Bob thing going on these days. -Jamie

[@scottsullivan1464]

Don't tell Jaime about the extra ground strap

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😮🤯

[@daryl3723]

Why does your voice sound so different?????

[@deaddodgebrother]

Different brother 😅

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😮

[@George-dx9nc]

You know that there actually IS a place (town city?) In Japan nsmed USA? OR...at least there used to be years back. The only way to msybe tell the difference is Made IN THE U.S.A. Vs Madr in USA

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’ll be damned, there is. But something tells me mixing up the two was never a big problem. Haha.

[@user-qs5db6ok1h]

Your thumbnail title reminded me of kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYbTYnV3mZyKjac

[@stevelee5724]

Ridiculous. 120 grit sandpaper ! Its gonna look crap....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I gotta tell ya, it’s gonna look like crap either way

[@deaddodgebrother]

It looks better than the old rusted out one did! My only requirement was that it be White and it turned out fine for the time invested.

[@oldcarschmidt4501]

"Standard" the toilet of ignition parts. Always have been, always will be....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

And they make them for everyone else now…