1970Moparmann - 1968 Coronet RT Rag top

[1970Moparmann]

Well, it's been a long road for the old girl, but finally at a place that I enjoy it.

Owned the car for almost 10 years, and it's been one thing after another -

-The car was a 20/20 car when I bought it, which I knew, but one day I was looking at one of the quarters and decided to check what was under the paint.  Found RUST.   According to the previous owner (dealer) it was was just painted.  With this said, wound up putting new quarters on it, and fresh paint.  

-The car had many gremlins in it, but most of the issues was electrical.   Replaced all the wiring after the paint.

-My 68 Charger build came, so this car sat for 3 years.

-Would work on the old girl here and there, but it was a major rattle trap, the steering was terrible, breaks were bad, suspension shot.  With this said, never took it for longer than a 10 minute drive.

-Well, this year, it was the year of the Coronet.   So far did a new Moog suspension kit / Firm Feel box (ordered a 2, but think I got a 3 and I LOVE IT) / new Bilstein shocks / HD torsion bars / window felts / new booster, master, shoes / rattle searching and fixing.   Still have some detailing to do under the hood and replace some parts, but the car is a awesome to drive now!

I have my new personal plate coming "440 RAG" in a few weeks, and ready to enjoy.   Planning on bringing to show that's 200 miles away in a few weeks.  

It is an original 68 Coronet RT Rag that is 1 of 528.    

This is what was found under the new paint on the quarter -




Dents found on the fenders -

[1970Moparmann]

How it looks now -







Went for a cruise last night with two of my boys.   Had a good time....

[69 OUR/TEA]

Very nice Mike !!!!! 

[Ghoste]

I love the color, you did a great job! 

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks guys!   Nothing like driving a B Body convertible on a nice day.

[Charger-Bodie]

Looks like an awesome car Mike.

[charge69]

That's an awesome Coronet vert !!!  You have done a fantastic job restoring it!

[twodko]

Very nice indeed! 

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Stellar!    love the color!

[myk]

That is a beautiful 'vert muscle car.  You must be one of the most blessed members on this board, what with your Charger and your Coronet.  I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you to decide which car to drive! 

[Daytona R/T SE]

Very NICE ! 



I really need a B or C body convertible...

[RallyeMike]

Gorgeous.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Very nice!   

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks guys.   

That is a beautiful 'vert muscle car.  You must be one of the most blessed members on this board, what with your Charger and your Coronet.   

Myk, I do feel lucky.  Right place and bought at the right time.   

Many people ask "how did you do it".   Some people might not like the answer, but buying and selling.   The Charger and Coronet was funded well by buying and selling 70 - 72 Challengers.   

[Dans 68]

Very nice!! So which child gets which?   

I almost picked up a '63 Dart vert. Just missed on it. Someday a vert will be in my driveway.... 

[TUFCAT]

I LOVE THE COLOR COMBO! 

[1970Moparmann]

Very nice!! So which child gets which?   

I almost picked up a '63 Dart vert. Just missed on it. Someday a vert will be in my driveway.... 

Dan, funny.... my little guy on the right is the car nut.  My 10 year old on the left is starting to get some interest.  My 12 year old is like the wife and really not interested at all.   They all tolerate a ride in the Coronet because it's a convertible.

Honestly, in the future I see just keeping the Bird.   Three cars means three headaches.  Tired of storage fees, insurance, and everything else that goes into multiple cars. 

Too bad you missed out on the Dart.  Was it on Ebay?

[tan top]

   nice color 

[1970Moparmann]

Received my new plates - 

[1970Moparmann]

Some cool photo's coming back from the Springfield Rt 66 show -

[Beep Beep Dave]

That is a great looking car. You sure did a nice job with it.

Dave

[RIDELIKEHELL]

She is a BEAUTY Mike! Hopefully I can see it in person someday when I'm in the area 

[Troy]

Excellent! Love those 68s and you can't beat the color!

Troy

[69CoronetRT]

R/T vert's...can't beat 'em!

Nice car. Thanks for sharing.

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Looking real good Mike!    That color in the sun is killer!

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks guys!  Feels good to finally enjoy it.   

Feel sad that it was put into storage this week...   I can't stand living in a climate I can only drive the car for 6 months.

[tan top]

looks awesome   

[FlatbackFanatic]

Great looking car!!!Sucks that we have to put our cars away for the winter....But, you did a great job on your 68.

[polywideblock]

beautiful car       love the colour   

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks guys!  After a larger carb, it should really rock and roll.     Needs some detailing and will be very presentable at shows. 

[PlainfieldCharger]

Received my new plates - 

Just really love the tail panel on the 68's Just 

[myk]

Thanks guys!  Feels good to finally enjoy it.   

Feel sad that it was put into storage this week...   I can't stand living in a climate I can only drive the car for 6 months.

It's not always sunny in California...

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Same here mike...we get the same weather you do in Illinois

[1970Moparmann]

Same here mike...we get the same weather you do in Illinois

Hopefully be able to move south soon.   Not looking forward to the snow flying soon!

[hemi68charger]

Same here mike...we get the same weather you do in Illinois

Hopefully be able to move south soon.   Not looking forward to the snow flying soon!

Come on down !!!!! 

[chargerman69]

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

Looks great.

LL1 is a fantastic colour.
I have a 68 RT HT in the same colour

Carsten

[1970Moparmann]

Looks great.

LL1 is a fantastic colour.
I have a 68 RT HT in the same colour

Carsten

It seems like women love the color, and non Mopar guys will ask what it is- LOL.  

This picture really brings out the color in the sun.

[fc7_plumcrazy]

here is mine in the evening

[73rallye440magnum]

  Both sweet Coronets.

FC7- is yours a 4 speed or auto?

[XS29L9B2]

very nice car 

[1970Moparmann]

very nice car 

Thanks!

[bill440rt]

That is one FINE looking Coronet!! 
Great color combo!

[taxspeaker]

Mike magnificent color-I love the car-thanks for the link over from the other post

[1970Moparmann]

Thanks Bob!   

[1970Moparmann]

Been fighting a cooling issue since I bought the car, and found a junk water pump.   Putting a high flow one with a new thermostat.    As I got working on the car, kept taking pieces off to clean it up and, and get the engine compartment detailed correctly    

The car will get -

-new USA aluminum radiator
-Milodon high flow water pump
-Paint the radiator support
-detail engine compartment

[myk]

It amazes me where people choose to cheap out on their cars.  Good luck with the new one...

[1970Moparmann]

Amazes me also... Unbelievable!

[68X426]

Great look on your Coronet. Impressive. 

(of course you knew that already  )

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Love that Car!

[fc7_plumcrazy]

Both sweet Coronets.

FC7- is yours a 4 speed or auto?

late answer just sawe it.
4-speed

Carsten