unrestored 70 coronet

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  says   original paint  , , shame the trunk floor has been messed with  


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Coronet-500-2-Door-Hardtop-/301883915397?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4649aefc85:g:PM0AAOSwB4NW0g3S&item=301883915397

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Looks like the trunk pan has been replaced

[polywideblock]

looks like an 80's 3 piece  trunk floor   

[hemi-hampton]

Looks like only the center or middle of trunk replaced, then painted the wrong color LEON.

[Mytur Binsdirti]

 says   original paint  , , shame the trunk floor has been messed with  

It's more of a shame that it's a 70 that is a survivor, not a 68 or 69..

[Homerr]

 says   original paint  , , shame the trunk floor has been messed with  

It's more of a shame that it's a 70 that is a survivor, not a 68 or 69..

Wow, not even a peep about the color!

[Charger_Fan]

Wow, not even a peep about the color!

THAT'S PARTS CAR GREEN!!

[polywideblock]

I'll take all the "unwanted " 70 's      I  prefer the one off 70 styling and  options     

[Mytur Binsdirti]

Wow, not even a peep about the color!

That's because the interior is black. That's its saving grace. 

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 I know not every ones favourite year or color !!   these time warp cars don't come along everyday as good as this looks in the pictures  anyway , no under side shots though ? !   trunk floor needs a good used original fitting & blending in to look as close as ... imo

video

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3i2F4RT7GA

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[303 Mopar]

So what would you guys do with this car?  Full blown stock restoration?  Update it with new suspension/brakes/electrica/mechanical components?  Making it more of a muscle car or resto-mod?  Or just leave it as is?

[stripedelete]

Leave it!

[crj1968]

So what would you guys do with this car?  Full blown stock restoration?  Update it with new suspension/brakes/electrica/mechanical components?  Making it more of a muscle car or resto-mod?  Or just leave it as is?

Shka-bam ! Instant awesome

[stripedelete]

The biggest issue with the car is the console, A/C, black interior, and wheel covers. 
If your old enough, those options seem out of place on a Coronet (68,69,70).

[Charger_Fan]

So what would you guys do with this car?  Full blown stock restoration?  Update it with new suspension/brakes/electrica/mechanical components?  Making it more of a muscle car or resto-mod?  Or just leave it as is?

I'd leave it as is...while I gathered parts to turn it into a Super Bee clone. Then...shka-bam!

[crj1968]

The biggest issue with the car is the console, A/C, black interior, and wheel covers.  
If your old enough, those options seem out of place on a Coronet (68,69,70).

I'm probably old enough but not following you, except on the hubcaps. How is the console and black interior out of place?

I'd leave it as is...while I gathered parts to turn it into a Super Bee clone. Then...shka-bam!

Indeed !

[MoPaR 312]

The biggest issue with the car is the console, A/C, black interior, and wheel covers. 
If your old enough, those options seem out of place on a Coronet (68,69,70).

I'm probably old enough but not following you, except on the hubcaps. How is the console and black interior out of place?

Agree, I'm not very old but I'm assuming most Super Bees did not have consoles while Coronets did??

[Sublime/Sixpack]

So what would you guys do with this car?  Full blown stock restoration?  Update it with new suspension/brakes/electrica/mechanical components?  Making it more of a muscle car or resto-mod?  Or just leave it as is?

I'd remove the mud flaps, correct the trunk floor issues, put either Chrome Magnum 500's or Rallyes with white lettered 60 series tires on it, install bigger torsion bars, and XHD leaf springs, plus "Firm Feel" front and rear anti-sway bars, then drive and enjoy it.
While not my favorite shade of green I don't mind the color. And although 1965 through 1969 are my favorite Coronets, I kind of like the 1970 styling.
This car looks pretty solid and could make for an enjoyable cruiser.

[stripedelete]

The biggest issue with the car is the console, A/C, black interior, and wheel covers. 
If your old enough, those options seem out of place on a Coronet (68,69,70).

I'm probably old enough but not following you, except on the hubcaps. How is the console and black interior out of place?

Agree, I'm not very old but I'm assuming most Super Bees did not have consoles while Coronets did??

First and just in case, "you" was general and not addressing anyone directly.  Just want make sure the comment wasn't taken the wrong way somehow.

As to the post :  During that time period it seemed like every Coronet was triple green and low option.  Granted there were the performance packages, but even then they were more apt to be stripes and performance as opposed to creature comfort.   

Performance packages aside, in the 60's and 70's most models had three trim levels.  Price wise highest trim level of one model often overlapped the next model up.  A highly option Coronet could compete with a base model 4dr Polara or a Charger.  In addition, at the time, the Coronet was positioned as an economy model.  Therefore, highly optioned Coronets were more rare.   

As we know green was very popular during that time.  So for me, I remember every Coronet as plain and green.
This car is a very nice car.  I wouldn't change a thing.  It just conflicts with my memory. 

Just a note:  I'm referencing the 68, 69, 70.  Prior to 68 it was a little different.   After 70 the overlap became even greater.

[fc7_plumcrazy]

I don't get it.

There are not many original mostly untouched Coronets left.

Most Coronets have been driven into the ground, parted or butchered.
Many were turned into Super Bee clones.

There is no need to make another Super Bee clown out of it.
There are many more Super Bees out there then untouched Coronets.

I think it looks great including the original wire wheel covers.
No need for Rallies or 15" Ford Magnums chrome style

Just my 2 cents

Carsten