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My 1968 Coronet 440 restoration

Started by 69chargerboy, April 27, 2015, 09:26:18 AM

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69chargerboy

April 27, 2015, 09:26:18 AM
I thought I would share a few pictures of my Coronet fresh from body and paint. The paint is the original LL1 that came from the factory. I was going to do a R/T clone, but there are too many clones out there. This Coronet was originally a 318 car, non power drum brake, bench seat column shift car.  I have a 68 383 and 727 that will be installed along with power disc brakes. I know the 440 model isn't very desirable, but I really like it. Now for the work to begin.
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

69chargerboy

#1
April 27, 2015, 09:30:24 AM
 :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

303 Mopar

#2
April 27, 2015, 09:41:30 AM
That color is amazing!   :coolgleamA:
1968 Charger - 1970 Cuda - 1969 Sport Satellite Convertible

Lennard

#3
April 27, 2015, 09:43:26 AM
Looks great, I love the color!  :2thumbs:

69chargerboy

#4
April 27, 2015, 09:50:01 AM
Quote from: 303 Mopar on April 27, 2015, 09:41:30 AM
That color is amazing!   :coolgleamA:


Thank you!

Quote from: Lennard on April 27, 2015, 09:43:26 AM
Looks great, I love the color!  :2thumbs:

Thank you!
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

WHITE AND RED 69

#5
April 27, 2015, 02:43:35 PM
Looks sweet!   :drool5:
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 75th edition
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1972 Plymouth Duster

Bob T

#6
April 27, 2015, 04:19:17 PM
Sharp looking car mate  :2thumbs:
Any decals or stripes planned?
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

Charger-Bodie

#7
April 27, 2015, 08:10:26 PM
Looks awesome!
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............

JB400

#8
April 27, 2015, 10:45:38 PM
Looks perty :2thumbs:

kokxville

#10
April 28, 2015, 05:21:06 AM
that's gonna be a beautiful ride. :2thumbs:
1969 Charger R/T 4 speed A33 Track Pack.
1967 Dodge a108 360 Magnum. Daily driver
1969 Dodge Charger"the car you can take your kids in to school on a friday,go shopping on a saturday,dragrace on a sunday and go to work on monday"

tan top

#11
April 28, 2015, 06:41:41 AM
  nice color  :2thumbs: :drool5:  awesome stuff , !! :2thumbs:   looking forward to seeing the build up pictures & stuff  :popcrn:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

1970Moparmann

#12
April 28, 2015, 07:37:24 AM
Nice job!   Here is an inspiration photo for you with LL1.

My name is Mike and I'm a Moparholic!

69chargerboy

#13
April 28, 2015, 09:13:25 AM
Quote from: Bob T on April 27, 2015, 04:19:17 PM
Sharp looking car mate  :2thumbs:
Any decals or stripes planned?

Thank you all for the nice comments! No stripes, just bolting back on the Coronet 440 Rear quarter emblems and side body moldings like it had before. Thanks!  :coolgleamA: :2thumbs:
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

Homerr

#14
April 28, 2015, 08:37:45 PM
I applaud you going stock looking on it!  They seem so rare now, non-hot-rodded out ones, that this one will stand out nicely.

Piper

#15
April 28, 2015, 08:50:33 PM
fantastic, i love it

69chargerboy

#16
April 29, 2015, 10:14:41 AM
Thanks everyone. Ill try to update as much as I can... Thanks for the interest!   :cheers:
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

RallyeMike

#17
May 01, 2015, 09:09:53 AM
QuoteI applaud you going stock looking on it!  They seem so rare now, non-hot-rodded out ones, that this one will stand out nicely.

I agree 100%. Wow - neato!
1969 Charger 500 #232008
1972 Charger, Grand Sport #41
1973 Charger "T/A"

Drive as fast as you want to on a public road! Click here for info: http://www.sscc.us/

myk

#18
May 01, 2015, 07:13:13 PM
Why isn't the "440" trim not as popular?  Aren't all of the Coronets the same car?

JB400

#19
May 01, 2015, 09:14:15 PM
Super Bees are more popular than a base trim Coronet.  The same applies to Belvederes and Satellites being turned into RR's, GTX's, and Superbirds.

PlainfieldCharger

#20
May 02, 2015, 09:03:43 AM
Nice project and color choice!! Keep the pics coming :2thumbs:

69 OUR/TEA

#21
May 03, 2015, 08:59:41 AM
Quote from: myk on May 01, 2015, 07:13:13 PM
Why isn't the "440" trim not as popular?  Aren't all of the Coronets the same car?


I had a 68 coronet 440 , I believe the "440" model was the upper trim/molding that ran down the entire length of car , rocker moldings , and two tone interior . No wheel opening moldings , I believe that was added on the Coronet 500 , which also got the R/T taillights .

69chargerboy

#22
May 04, 2015, 09:21:55 AM
I thought I would post a few small updates. Painted K member, daughter wanted to help paint, so why not??? I not quite finished painting the engine, I ran out of paint...
  :coolgleamA:
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

67440chrg

#23
May 04, 2015, 02:37:32 PM
Great color. It is going to be a beautiful car.

69chargerboy

#24
May 04, 2015, 04:08:55 PM
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on April 28, 2015, 07:37:24 AM
Nice job!   Here is an inspiration photo for you with LL1.



Absolutely beautiful Coronet 1970Moparmann!
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup
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