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My 68 Coronet arrived yesterday...

Started by CB, June 12, 2014, 05:20:24 AM

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CB

June 12, 2014, 05:20:24 AM
With help of our Mexican friend Ponch, i managed to buy a nice rust-free Californian B-body Mopar for cruising thru the summer.
Bought in January and finally arrived yesterday (had some shipping doubts and and a union strike at the port so that's why it took so long).

Don't have big plans with it. Yet.

Here's a pic or 2:













1968 Dodge Coronet 500

dodgey68

#1
June 12, 2014, 05:24:05 AM
That's  a neat looking coronet
when all you own is a hammer, every job  resembles a nail.

Ghoste

#2
June 12, 2014, 05:37:12 AM
Very nice CB, I've always been a big Coronet fan.

Charger-Bodie

#3
June 12, 2014, 06:48:43 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on June 12, 2014, 05:37:12 AM
Very nice CB, I've always been a big Coronet fan.

Ditto.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

bill440rt

#4
June 12, 2014, 07:17:13 AM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on June 12, 2014, 06:48:43 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on June 12, 2014, 05:37:12 AM
Very nice CB, I've always been a big Coronet fan.

Ditto.

x3  :drool5:

Looks like a real solid car there.
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough." Sir Henry Rolls Royce

billssuperbird

#5
June 12, 2014, 07:56:07 AM
 :2thumbs:

6spd68

#6
June 12, 2014, 11:46:05 AM
She's a sexy beast, any immediate plans?
Every great legend has it's humble beginning.
Project 668:
1968 Dodge Charger (318 Car)
Projected Driveline:
383 with mild stroke
Carb intake w/Holley 750 VS

6-Speed Dodge Viper Transmission

Fully rebuilt Dana-60 w/Motive gears. 3.55 Posi, Yukon axles.

Finished in triple black. 

ETA: "Some velvet morning, when I'm straight..."

crj1968

#7
June 12, 2014, 12:03:49 PM
Sweet !!!!!

tan top

#8
June 12, 2014, 02:43:08 PM
 :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
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Old Moparz

#9
June 12, 2014, 03:42:27 PM

Quote from: CB on June 12, 2014, 05:20:24 AM

With help of our Mexican friend Ponch, i managed to buy a nice rust-free Californian B-body Mopar for cruising thru the summer.
Bought in January and finally arrived yesterday (had some shipping doubts and and a union strike at the port so that's why it took so long).

Don't have big plans with it. Yet.




Ponch helped?....And it only has 2 doors?   :shruggy:



Nice looking car.   :cheers:
               Bob               



              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

CB

#10
June 12, 2014, 04:11:44 PM
Imediate plans?
Well yes, realigning the doors and fenders, fixing the passenger door lock,... smal stuff actually.
Go over the mechanices to make sure it won't die on me.
Next week I got all the paper work,  the vin# needs to be stamped  in the chassis before I can go to the inspection.
So after I finished the exams for my 2nd year BA it will be ready to enjoy.
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

TruckDriver

#11
June 12, 2014, 07:52:51 PM
Nice car!  :cheers: :2thumbs:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

six-tee-nine

#12
June 13, 2014, 03:59:47 AM
It looks like a nice car.

dont you miss the red 69 Charger?
Greetings from Belgium, the beer country

NOS is nice, turbo's are neat, but when it comes to Mopars, there's no need to cheat...

CB

#13
June 13, 2014, 04:59:02 AM
Quote from: six-tee-nine on June 13, 2014, 03:59:47 AM
It looks like a nice car.

dont you miss the red 69 Charger?

It will never come back but I had to sell because needed the money for dental surgery.
I tried to find a decent 2ND gen but didn't find the right one. So I 'settled' with this Coronet for now.
Maybe one day I'll find a nice Charger but now I have a sweet ride that will take me through the summer.
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

RallyeMike

#14
June 13, 2014, 09:33:40 AM
I know this is a Charger site, but I would not consider it "settling". The 68 Coronet is one of my personal favorites (and obviously, you appreciate them too). The Coronet I'm sure is substantially rarer on the streets today than a Charger.  You probably picked it up for a good price and will enjoy it just as much. Congrats!
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Dans 68

#15
June 13, 2014, 05:10:25 PM
At least you got the year right....    ;)





Congratulations!

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

CB

#16
June 13, 2014, 05:24:00 PM
I went over the car body wise today. No bondo to bee found, anywhere  :2thumbs:
All original panels, floors, rails etc. The interior was redone in the recent past so it looks beautiful. All it is going to need is adjusting the doors/fenders/hood and a repaint. One of the nicest most solid and rarest cars I ever had...

1968 Dodge Coronet 500

69 OUR/TEA

#17
June 13, 2014, 07:01:18 PM
Nice find CB !!!!! I'm partial to these as I had a 68 Coronet.What color are you going to go with if you repaint ?

CB

#18
June 13, 2014, 07:44:08 PM
It originally came in light gold. They repainted it now to gun metal grey. I do like this color...
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

NHCharger

#19
June 13, 2014, 08:02:21 PM
Nice looking ride. Love the tail panel/tail lights on those cars.  :2thumbs:
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CB

#20
June 13, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Quote from: NHCharger on June 13, 2014, 08:02:21 PM
Nice looking ride. Love the tail panel/tail lights on those cars.  :2thumbs:
:2thumbs:

1968 Dodge Coronet 500

Bob T

#21
June 13, 2014, 08:48:32 PM
Congrats on the new cool car CB, a 68 Coronet is my 2nd choice after my current car, looks like you did well .
A buddy of mine has a 440 4spd one in QQ1 blue and it just rocks.

It will certainly stand out in Belgium

:cheers:
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

Old Moparz

#22
June 13, 2014, 09:48:42 PM
I'll trade you the ragtop version for it, but it's just a little bit rougher.  :D
               Bob               



              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

CB

#23
June 14, 2014, 06:27:41 AM
Glad I found a car that I can actually drive :)
But thanks for the offer  :icon_smile_big:
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

CB

#24
June 14, 2014, 09:17:57 AM
some interior pics...







1968 Dodge Coronet 500
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