66 Polara

yabadaba · Post by **yabadaba** » Thu Apr 28, 11 6:29 pm

Guys, my 66 Polara finally arrived from California a couple of weeks ago, but I had to leave it at American Autoparts in Redhill for some initial repairs. It needed new rear cylinders and shoes fitted, but also a hole in the fuel tank repairing - the hole had a screw in it and I'm pretty sure this damage was down to the shippers - piercing the tank then plugging it afterwards must be an easier way for them to drain the fuel!

It's booked in for an MOT tomorrow at somewhere that is supposed to be 'classic friendly' (don't want to have to fit amber indicators) and hopefully I'll then be able to register it in good time for some spring/summer cruisin'

65Belvedere · Post by **65Belvedere** » Thu Apr 28, 11 6:50 pm

Very Nice

TW71 · Post by **TW71** » Thu Apr 28, 11 6:54 pm

That looks really nice, lovely !

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Thu Apr 28, 11 7:00 pm

that looks very nice indeed

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Thu Apr 28, 11 7:00 pm

Nice

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Thu Apr 28, 11 7:32 pm

Lovely looking car you have.....Looks to be in very good condition!

Philth · Post by **Philth** » Thu Apr 28, 11 7:43 pm

Very nice indeed! That colour combo is perfect for that motor. Engine bay as good?

drewcrane · Post by **drewcrane** » Thu Apr 28, 11 7:49 pm

That is a nice , clean car ,

yabadaba · Post by **yabadaba** » Thu Apr 28, 11 8:10 pm

Philth wrote:Very nice indeed! That colour combo is perfect for that motor. Engine bay as good?

Nope, unfortunately the engine bay needs some tidying up...something I've never bothered with before. The bodywork, interior and mechanical condition are good, but the engine bay and undercarriage need tidying.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Apr 28, 11 8:16 pm

Sweet ride.

AL · Post by AL » Thu Apr 28, 11 8:31 pm

Thats a gem ,great rear.
My 66 Coronet is actually a 65,says on title(year first sold 65)if so could help with indicators and side lights

BJ Mac · Post by **BJ Mac** » Thu Apr 28, 11 9:24 pm

Nice car

yabadaba · Post by **yabadaba** » Thu Apr 28, 11 9:40 pm

AL wrote:Thats a gem ,great rear.
My 66 Coronet is actually a 65,says on title(year first sold 65)if so could help with indicators and side lights

Thanks for the suggestion...you've obviously done the research, too!! Unfortunately my title just says 1966, though according to the fender tag the build date is 14th Dec 65. Still no good though, as needs to be prior to Sept 65.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Apr 29, 11 9:48 am

That is so nice, ive gone green!!!!!!

yabadaba · Post by **yabadaba** » Fri Apr 29, 11 11:54 am

MOT passed - just a couple of advisories - now it's off to the DVLA in Sidcup on Tuesday to register it.