68 Coronet 500 4door sedan 318

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 2:35 pm

Finally decided to start a thread as things are moving on the car.
Bought back in April last year after spotting it about a year before going green outside a house with a blown gear box.
Shipped it down to GS autos not knowing if any thing worked or not on the car ( it ran !).
The gearbox was shot and has been completely rebuilt with a few upgrades ( tell more later ). It has just been fitted.
The brakes have been overhauled and it is also getting new track rod ends and idler arm. Lights all seem to work but unsure on other stuff such as heaters etc.
I'm hoping soon to mot the car and then really get stuck into the cleaning / repairing and upgrading etc.
the car has had some previous mods as follows.
Holley 4 barrel
Hooker headers linked to flowmasters
Weiand intake manifold.
727 box
8 3/4 posi out back
Seats recovered in leather.
Shiney ( when new !) engine bits.
Etc.
I've also changed the horrible chrome wheels for some black rimmed magnums ( thanks Richard and Steve ) with original centre caps.
The car had sat for about 4 years in which time the rear window seal had let in water causing a bit of rust. Nothing too serious but I have sealed it back up using a good quality sealant until the whole body work gets addressed. She has a few scrapes and knocks but as a whole is very solid especially underneath.
I plan to use the car almost on a daily basis if poss and as a bit of a work in progress.
There we go. That's basically it so far so here's a few pics to keep you lot happy !!!
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Carl · Post by **Carl** » Sat Jan 05, 13 2:50 pm

Great stuff Gary, its finally on the ramp. Wont get done with Paul sitting down though

I was looking at the Black version of the Chrome wheels you had on the car, but getting them powder coated dark blue as Petty did sport dark blue wheels too.

Anyway car looks good mate very clean

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 2:52 pm

Carl wrote:Great stuff Gary, its finally on the ramp. Wont get done with Paul sitting down

He was on his own today so busy !!!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Jan 05, 13 5:20 pm

Looks a good solid car from those pictures

How long before you ditch the front drums???

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 5:23 pm

Pete wrote:Looks a good solid car from those pictures

How long before you ditch the front drums???

Same time as the 440 goes in Pete !!!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Jan 05, 13 5:24 pm

oh well, that will stop it being a daily driver then

What gears are in the back?

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 5:30 pm

Pete wrote:oh well, that will stop it being a daily driver then

What gears are in the back?

No idea Pete ?
I bought the car without driving it.
I knew it ran well that's it !!!!
I plan to get it on the road as is then take it from there ?
Who knows what route it'll take ?

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 6:34 pm

Should have done the basic ratio test today ..... Doh
I was pushed for time though !!

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sat Jan 05, 13 6:39 pm

Good work Gary and thanks for posting the pics an info.... Great looking car!

It might be worth having a good look at the diff bolts... I found a perfeck shiny little aluminium tag on one of them that had 2.76 punched onto it. You may also find the round 'suregrip' tag aswell if you are lucky!

I personally wouldnt be in a rush for the 440. Have some fun in her mate, couple of years of daily use while you source the big fella.....shes there to enjoy at last!

Looks lovely and straight, nice, original interior, and the wheels look great... Love it Gary! Good luck with the MOT and happy fettling

Cheers Steve

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 6:45 pm

Ta Steve.
Was joking about the 440 mate !!!!

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Sat Jan 05, 13 6:54 pm

Ah, had me there fella... Big style!

Bet you do it though

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Sat Jan 05, 13 7:26 pm

Great looking car Gary!

Fantastic shape and i even like it in 4 door guise!

I would quite happily have that sat in my garage!

I bet there's a 440 in it at some point...............

Interior looks really clean and complete. Looks like you found a great example!

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sat Jan 05, 13 7:37 pm

Dave81 wrote:Great looking car Gary!

Fantastic shape and i even like it in 4 door guise!

I would quite happily have that sat in my garage!

I bet there's a 440 in it at some point...............

Interior looks really clean and complete. Looks like you found a great example!

Thanks Dave.
Going to be a lot of new cars on the scene this year.
Looking forward to seeing your Dart ( with black hood and steels

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68Roadrunner · Post by **68Roadrunner** » Mon Jan 07, 13 9:02 pm

thats looks a very solid unmolested car gary,wheels look the part too

enjoy working on it and lets see it at the nats cheers richard

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Mon Jan 07, 13 9:29 pm

Pete wrote:oh well, that will stop it being a daily driver then

What gears are in the back?

Just for you Pete.
8 3/4 (742) large stem pinion 1 3/4"
2.76 gears ( standard for car )