'67 Coronet progress (5/2/2010 Burnout Video)

[Harlow]

I thought I'd post a progress picture of my Coronet. The picture makes the car look much worse than in person. I'm taking it down to bare metal and I'm extremely happy with how nice the body panels are, really straight and no rust. I test primed that spot on the fender and it came out really nice. I got the 440 running. The motor is insane, it was way too loud with the open headers for street driving so I put exhaust on it as well. I also had the rear seat recovered.

When I'm done it's going to be blue with black interior, slot mags, super stockish hood scoop and I'm going to paint the hood inlay white. Going for a street/strip street brawler look. I've got some stuff I need to add like super stock leaf springs, torsion rods, etc... I'm trying to get as much done as I can before school starts, I won't be at the house anymore so progress will most likely slow a lot.



When I got it:

[hemi-hampton]

How much did you pay, looks solid, what state is that in? LEON.

[mikepmcs]

Scott,
Looks awesome.  Check you out, I remember one of your first posts about pulling dents on a Satellite? I believe and look at you now. 



Leon, Arizona 

Mike

[Silver R/T]

I like Coronets, nice project you've got

[Ghoste]

67 Coronet is one of my favorite cars.  I'd love to have a WO.

[Harlow]

I thought I'd post another update and a quick photoshop of what my plans are for the paint.

[Magnumcharger]

Looks good Harlow!
I really dig the '67 Coronets!! (Especially the WOs).
My weird brother in law has a twin to your car.
Check it out:

[69bronzeT5]

Looks good Harlow!
I really dig the '67 Coronets!! (Especially the WOs).
My weird brother in law has a twin to your car.
Check it out:

Is it an actual Hemi car?

[Magnumcharger]

Well...yes and no.
Yes, it has an actual Hemi...now (not then).
No, it's a 383 4v car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-VEsz1FYsI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFdF9p1VhCQ

[mopar73]

good luck with your project

[Harlow]

Thats an awesome coronet your brother has. I should have that whole side finished in a few days. Then I can turn the car around and finish up the other side.

[Magnumcharger]

Are you doing your own bodywork? What color are you going with?

[Harlow]

Are you doing your own bodywork? What color are you going with?

Yeah me and my dad are doing the body work. Its going to be pretty close to B7 blue.

[Harlow]

Just a quick update for you guys. I tracked down a 4.30 geared sure grip center section and got that installed. The body work is coming along nicely the only thing left to do is to patch the passenger side quarter and replace the trunk extension. I got the trunk extension and lower quarter patch panel in the mail yesterday. Today we're going to get started on that.

[skip68]

4.30 gears !      That's alot of gear.      Looking good.   

[Brock Samson]

   very nice... i really like the stance in the "before" pic, but i doubt that's a properly sized rear tire... 

 

[Ghoste]

4:30. 

[Silver R/T]

nice job on Coronet. It looks nice in blue, is that the color you're going with ?

[Harlow]

Brock Samson - I like the way its sitting lower int the before pic but, as you noticed that rear tire is tiny.

Silver R/T - That was the original plan but now I'm debating between blue and silver.

[terrible one]

Wow dude, looks good! But shit, what speed will you top out at with 4.30s?! 

[Ghoste]

I think you should stay the course with the blue.

[Harlow]

I think you should stay the course with the blue.

thats what I'm leaning towards as well. The engine bay was already painted when the motor was installed. Blue would be the easiest route. Plus I think it looks pretty good with the black stripe.

[Magnumcharger]

Go with the silver!!! My

[Harlow]

We got the rotted trunk extension and rotted lower quarter out today and our patch panel is cut and ready to go. I had to make a trip to buy a welder, pneumatic flange/punch tool, and some other supplies. I'm going to try to have it all tacked on tomorrow. We'll see how it goes. Just taking it a step at a time.

The old quarter. Someone had squeezed tons of bondo in to fill in those holes. It looks like they used a caulking gun.



Then a few pics of the old panels along side the replacement panels.

[Harlow]

We got the quarter patch and trunk extension welded in. Did a batch of filler today, just needs a little more work. It's getting pretty close to paint.

[tan top]

been busy dude , good work 

[Harlow]

The body work is real close to being done. The trunk just needs a little more feathering. The next step before paint will be to finally get it out and drive it. Its only idled in the garage, never driven. This way it will be easier to move around between locations.

[TUFCAT]

I'm proud of you!!!  Tackling a job like that isn't easy, and it looks like your doing a great job. Nice car!

[1969chargerrtse]

Coming along real nice!

[ZSmithersCharges]

More updates PLZ 

[Harlow]

More updates PLZ 

Hopefully I'll have a video to put up in the next few days.

[ZSmithersCharges]

More updates PLZ 

Hopefully I'll have a video to put up in the next few days.

You better not be bluffing 

[Charger-Bodie]

The progress is looking good..........What color blue are you gonna squirt it?

[Harlow]

1Hot68 - I'm not really sure. Probably something pretty close to B7 blue.

[jaak]

Looking good, Harlow 
I have always liked 66-67 Bbodies, wouldn't mind finding one one day.

Jason

[Harlow]

Heres a new update pic. The engine runs awesome now and it sounds wicked. Tons of kinks needed to be worked out, rewired etc... I love 4.30 gears The body is pretty much done now I just need to finish off the hood scoop I just set it on there, I'm deciding not to paint it right away so I'm in the process of putting it back together. I got the corner pieces in on the rear quarters, taillights and tail panel installed today.

[Silver R/T]

looks good

[Cooter]

Harlow, seeing your car remionds me of the story of my first car that was not to be back in 1987....There she was a 1967 Coronet R/T, red, with a crunched left front fender, sitting on a gas station's lot For Sale....I went to look at it and my best friend in HS had a 1966 Coronet, so I REALLY wanted this red 440 4-speed car BAD! I tried and tried to drive that thing but just couldn't get the straight drive thing going so, the owner, a tall skinny, mid 20's guy said "Here, lemme show you what it'll do"..Well, My mom was in the back seat with my little brother and when he stomped that thing it got all crossed up and BANG! 2nd gear still sideways, BANG! 3rd, still sideways..I can still hear Mom hollarin' "Woah! Too MUCH MOTOR! TOO MUCH MOTOR! I called back two days later and it was gone....


Car looks good. .One question: Are you gonna run that exhaust out the rear?

[Harlow]

Nice story cooter.

The exhaust exits right in front of the rear tires. Its actually very subtle when you're standing looking at it. I like it for the time being...

[73ChargerSE]

Scott,

Car looks great.  If you need a nice grille center I've got one.  You should join the Tucson Mopar Club as well.

Paul

[Harlow]

Paul - I've heard about the Tucson mopar club, I'll have to check it out.

[TUFCAT]

It looks tough already! 

[satellite plumah]

I am very partial to silver on 67 b-bodies I dont like the bright colors so much.     sorry for the to big pic. ill work on that.

[Harlow]

The coronet is coming along. I took it out for a few tuning passes up the street today. We got the rechromed rear bumper put on and the front end put back together. The car hauls ass. Its a blast to drive.

[jaak]

Looks great Scott!  When are you planning on painting it.
Jason

[Silver R/T]

Needs some paint now

[tan top]

looks good , nice wheels 

[Harlow]

Needs some paint now

I'm going to hold off on the paint for a little while.

[greenpigs]

Yep, a 4.30 gear makes for some fun!

[Harlow]

Its been a while since I've updated. I had to redo most of the wiring but now we have tail lights, headlights, etc...and the body work is all finished. The motor runs awesome. I took it out for a quick spin this morning and shot a little video.  

[TUFCAT]

Your 1967 Coronet just looks tough as HELL ....and looks like no problem to melt the tires

Great Job!  

[Harlow]

Your 1967 Coronet just looks tough as HELL ....and looks like no problem to melt the tires

Great Job!  

Thanks man. Its been a good learning experience. Its been the biggest project I've tackled. Most bodywork and mechanical work I've had to do so far.

[FlatbackFanatic]

Looks great!! And sounds good too!!

[LUCKY DEVIL INC]

Where did you get he rear quarter patch panels? I have a buddy that is getting ready to redo a 66 coronet 500 and he needs them

[mikepmcs]

Check this out.  I also have a 67 Coronet R/T and was thinking of taking the plunge.  or selling it.  
It's a great car but I never drive it.

http://www.dodgecoronet.com/forum/showthread.php?15410-rear-quarter-patch-panels-for-66-67-s

[hemi-hampton]

9 out of 10 the Sherman Panel will suck. If your not picky it will work though. LEON.