68 Coronet 500 4door sedan 318

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Mon Jul 08, 13 11:24 am

Mossy68 wrote:Thanks chaps.
Probably the most boring thread on here but baby steps for me at the moment.
Constantly fighting mans enemy. Time !!!

Not in the slightest Gary.......At least yours is progressing.

Could be worse......Could be like mine........has the desert tumbleweed rolling through it!

Any progress is good to see and read about......Keep it going!

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Mon Jul 08, 13 10:46 pm

Cheers Dave.
Appreciate your thoughts mate

Right then.
Can anyone recommend a good de-greaser for engine bay ????

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Tue Jul 09, 13 9:06 am

Citrus degreaser cheap works well safe for the environment and can be used around the home too.

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Steve · Post by **Steve** » Tue Jul 09, 13 10:56 am

That looks great Gary!!! Love the rocker covers.....have you tried Jizer?? (Not jizzer as my lad calls it...thats a different thread!!). Its a bit more chemically than the stuff Carl uses . Brush on, leave a few mins, agitate with a brush then wash off with soapy water. Good stuff

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Aug 02, 13 10:02 pm

I LOVE MY MOPAR !!!!!!!!!!
And I don't care how many doors it has

No update. Just been driving and driving. Seems to be getting better by the day. Squeaks / rattles disappearing. Had a little stumble off idle. Gone.
Love this car. I've been using it daily for about a month and when the sun's shining , windows down ( all 4 ) V8 singing there's no place I'm happier !
Probably jinxed myself now but what the heck. It's my second Mopar that's making me smile so I don't care !!!!
Getting a bit of a soft spot for this one.
( needs to be quicker though

)

That's it from me. Happy man of Mopar

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Aug 02, 13 10:19 pm

Thats great to hear matey!! Thats what its all about for me aswell. Ive done 300 miles this week in the old Polara....just love it!! Really pleased to see .you havin a blast in the Coronet. Cant wait to see her in the flesh...

Enjoy mate....we are a long time dead as they say

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Aug 02, 13 10:42 pm

Cheers Steve.
Bloody forgot you've not seen me old more door yet.
Soon mate. And beers on me ( no arguments !!!!)
I need a ride in that ol polara as well. Big block more door. Yummy

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Fri Aug 02, 13 10:51 pm

Anytime mate..funny how using the old cars keeps them going...and you get to know all the little quirky bits etc. Built for using and enjoying eh

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Fri Aug 02, 13 11:01 pm

Steve wrote:Anytime mate..funny how using the old cars keeps them going...and you get to know all the little quirky bits etc. Built for using and enjoying eh

Yep. Spot on mate. Speak soon

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sun Oct 06, 13 8:45 pm

Night night Net.

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Well.
Yesterday morning I had a braking incident. Foot went flat to the floor. Warning light on. I pumped like crazy and pressure returned and light went off. Took it steady to GS and chucked it on the ramp to have a look. No leaks and all brakes look good ( apart from the half shaft " sweat" turning to a full blown leak and contaminating the shoes !!)
I've come to the conclusion that the master cylinder is on its last legs. So with that in mind and the leak I decided to tuck it away as I need to prep the truck for winter ( service and tune up etc )
A lovely day here so a good clean and polish. Gibbs in all the moisture traps and into its winter home.
Must say I feel quite flat. Really enjoyed driving it this year and attending a few events etc. bigger and better next year !!!!
Time to start collecting parts.

Question now chaps. The car has been power drums from the factory but I think it has an Alien servo ?( looks GM to me. I'm probably wrong though !)
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Never did clean the engine bay !!!!
Oh well. The oil will stop the rot !

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sun Oct 06, 13 8:52 pm

Nice hideaway there Gary....bet she comes out again though!

Sounds like a similar prob I had with my car when I first had her...no leaks at the wheels so just banged a new master cylinder on and cured. That booster does look a bit different but someone will know exactly what it is for you

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sun Oct 06, 13 9:22 pm

Steve wrote:Nice hideaway there Gary....bet she comes out again though!

Sounds like a similar prob I had with my car when I first had her...no leaks at the wheels so just banged a new master cylinder on and cured. That booster does look a bit different but someone will know exactly what it is for you

Cheers Steve.
It's a massive farmhouses old carriage shed !
The farmer is a lovely bloke and has some real nice storage areas. Has 75 stables for horses right up to modern roller shuttered units with hot and cold water , toilets etc !!! Love one of those but way out of my budget !!
Must say although I'm missing the Net I missed me old truck. Low geared 360 , bouncy and rough and ready. Still makes me laugh after nearly 7 years!!!

Oh. And this is a doorers thread so the experts daren't post on here!!

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Mon Oct 07, 13 12:48 pm

Good job you didn't loose your brakes at 70 on the M'way Gary........See Mopars are considerate in some aspects!

The photo through the doors looks like a Barn find special........

I'd get all new Mopar parts myself and get it back as it should be......Brakes and Steering are the two area's i'll happily pay big money for as they are the most dangerous if it goes wrong!

Having the winter off to fix it.........You'll love it when spring comes round!

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Mon Oct 07, 13 12:52 pm

Dave81 wrote:Good job you didn't loose your brakes at 70 on the M'way Gary........See Mopars are considerate in some aspects!

The photo through the doors looks like a Barn find special........

I'd get all new Mopar parts myself and get it back as it should be......Brakes and Steering are the two area's i'll happily pay big money for as they are the most dangerous if it goes wrong!

Having the winter off to fix it.........You'll love it when spring comes round!

Cheers Dave.
Got plenty of things to do for next year

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Mar 08, 14 7:17 pm

Popped down to see the old 4 door today.
Still like the day she went in on 6 th October.
Fired up a treat and put a nice smile on my face.
Gutted I had to shut the door and leave it there.
Ah well. She'll keep.