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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
[Re: 440forPOWER]
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sweet score you got. if it was in my garage, i'd throw those pipes back on, and then proceed to thrash it to within inches of it's life!! they all get restored, thats a pretty neat looking ride. that being said, i bet it will look pretty sweet, when you're done with it. 
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/09/12 08:06 PM
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Yeah, the original quarters are there behind the flares. I can look at the fender tag when I go out the garage later. It is a low option car. N96 hood, hood pins, buckets with console, am radio, power brakes and steering. Plum Crazy with a white stripe. If I remeber right it was a St Louis car. Thats about it. Oh this is my moparts account. The posted account is a relative.
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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I agree to leave it alone, add side pipes, tour it around to some shows for a few years. Then make a decision weather to put back to stock or keep as is. Yes the flares are odd looking but that is some way cooool stuff from back in the day!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm the CARETAKER of Weinstats '69 440 'cuda registry and have 104 of the 360 cars to date. 84 fastbacks/20 coupes. Always looking for new(REAL M-code) '69 440 'cudas to add to the registry so drop me a note if any are found or known. This isn't a publicly released registry. Thanks, Dave
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/10/12 07:50 AM
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First off, congrats on the cool find and I'm a bit partial to 1970 PURPLE Coronets! I wouldn't tear it down right away, as mentioned I'd leave it as is (add the pipes if you can score a set) for this summer/season. Then begin the resto in the fall. That allows you to enjoy your ride for before getting into the resto...... Just my  Bryan
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1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340 4 speed car.
1985 Dodge Ram D-100 /6 auto. Original paint
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Awesome project! Does it have a Dana? Car looks really clean. I wonder what you'll find under those fender flares.
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/10/12 10:36 AM
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Thanks guys, these pics were taken on an overcast day. In the sun, this car is nasty. Sooooo much metal flake in the paint it's blinding. Looks like a bass boat. The top coat of clear has a lot of cracks in it too. But from my research the car was painted 30 years ago. So it's held up ok.  No Dana jeff968, no axle package was ordered and it's an automatic.  Later
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/10/12 12:54 PM
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Well if the paint is that old, there is hope that it's extremely solid. How's the trunk and dutchman panel? Sounds like our cars are very similar; HT, 440-6, auto, N96, 8 3/4", PS, PB, R11 radio, etc. ...biggest differences are the color, buckets vs. bench and the fact yours is an R/T and mines a SB. As a "car warming" gift, I'd offer up a new set of Metro WOM's for when those flares are history.....   Dave
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1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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470bee, this was my Bee i sold a few years ago. Original FK5 burnt orange. Real V-code 440-6, bench 4 speed, super track pak 4:10 Dana. It now lives a mile down the road and is totally restored back to FK5.
I'm the CARETAKER of Weinstats '69 440 'cuda registry and have 104 of the 360 cars to date. 84 fastbacks/20 coupes. Always looking for new(REAL M-code) '69 440 'cudas to add to the registry so drop me a note if any are found or known. This isn't a publicly released registry. Thanks, Dave
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/12/12 01:33 AM
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Neat car! I hope for your sake the rear flares are on top of the quarters. That would be great as the quarters look to be in great shape rust wise. If you get a chance to post the fender tag I would love to see it. I'm sure since mines done I could help with the parts cause to.  With the pictures you posted, all the exterior parts (bumpers, grills, side markers, etc.) look great. Nice find Scott
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/12/12 12:24 PM
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Hello sixpack rt, Beautiful R/T you have !!!!! I don't know why but the 70s look killer with the dog dishes. Yeah the flares are over the quarters. And the quarters look good underneath. I'm really hoping they will be usable. I really don't think I'm missing much part wise. I do need to round up some exhaust manifolds. But that shouldn't be to hard. I already put the 440 hood emblems back on as well as the correct hood pin kit. Here is the fender tag. A low option car. But some of the right ones M21 N96 R11 V8W END FC7 B51 C16 C55 J25 J45 FC7 D6X9 TX9 A29 048964 E87 D32 WS23 VOG 151348
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Good luck with the project.. IMO, it's not an attractive custom job. Thats just my view, so take it for what its worth. Id tear it right down and get it back to factory specs. Would be a real stunner all done up!! I dont need to tell you how rare the 70 V code R/T's are you already know that I am sure. Here is a pic of my black 4 speed V code R/T for inspiration. Mine is supposed to have 15" black steelies and dogdishes, I like the look too! Keep us updated. MB
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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04/13/12 10:59 AM
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Mine is supposed to have 15" black steelies and dogdishes, I like the look too! Keep us updated.
MB
I thought you put on the 450's Mike?
Dave
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2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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A time capsule would be to hard for me to mess with. Lots of restored ones out there
everyone that ever read that thought on the internet said it to me about restoring my Bird! 
you have no idea what the car looks like under the skirt from pictures. 
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Bottom line...it's his car and he can do what he wants to with it. I simply stated my opinion. The resto everything crowd is always on my case because I enjoy day two rides. People wonder why younger are not into Mopars? How about...those are the wrong fan belts! Your car isn't worthy to be parked next to mine I could go on but I will leave it at that... What I stated above is an opinion. Relax guys! I know '70 Coronet R/T's are not common. It is a generalization to say there are lots of restored to stock Mopar stuff out there. Because there is... If you narrow every option down, there are quite a few one of xx or xx amounts of with this or that.
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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05/09/12 12:14 PM
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Bottom line...it's his car and he can do what he wants to with it. I simply stated my opinion.
The resto everything crowd is always on my case because I enjoy day two rides. People wonder why younger are not into Mopars?
How about...those are the wrong fan belts!
Your car isn't worthy to be parked next to mine
I could go on but I will leave it at that...
What I stated above is an opinion. Relax guys!
I know '70 Coronet R/T's are not common. It is a generalization to say there are lots of restored to stock Mopar stuff out there.
Because there is...
If you narrow every option down, there are quite a few one of xx or xx amounts of with this or that.
- Yes it is his to do what he wishes.
- I have no problem with "day 2" rides or the people that like them - though this is a period custom IMO, not "day 2" which I take to mean some period aftermarket goodies like carb, intake, headers, wheels and tires, etc.
I'm a "live and let live" kinda guy, but the whole "stock cars are boring" thing is annoying to me. I mean, really?? The whole REASON that we love these cars is that they were ANYTHING but boring. I just don't get how multi carbed, hi impact paint, huge scoops, pistol grips, high impact colors and bold in-your-face graphics can be considered boring. Around here, I'm extremely lucky to spot ANY 1960's car and it's usually a red "pro-touring" '69 Camaro or some such thing (yawn). Maybe some of you are used to seeing rare Mopar muscle cruising around everyday; if so, I envy you.
I'm not against day 2, modified or custom cars though I freely admit that modifieds are not my thing, especially the modern touches. Some period customs are very cool (think Choppintime's 'Cuda), but I don't PERSONALLY care for the paint and body mods on this Coronet. To each their own.
There seems to be growing anti-resto sentiment from both the modified as well as the "drive a beater" crowd that I don't quite get. Perhaps you or others have been treated badly by the "resto crowd" and all I can say is that I'm the last guy to rag on anyone's ride no matter what I think of it.
Anyhow, I'm trying to explain my thoughts, not rant at you and I am certainly not upset or excited. At the end of the day, the OP himself said he thought the flares and paint were horrible and was looking forward to getting the car back to a factory look in FC7. A bunch of people expressed the expected "leave it alone" opinion and I was simply trying to assure him that not everyone has that sentiment and there is nothing wrong with the idea of putting the car back to stock. Not all old customs are worth keeping.
Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
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2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Oh, and thanks for bringing this thread back to the top; as I had offered, I'm sending the OP a set of complimentary WOM's to get him started! they should go out today. Dave
1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack
1974 'Cuda
2008 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Ram 3500 Diesel
2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel
2003 Ram 3500 Diesel
2006 Durango Limited
[url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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I stick by what I said earlier.... drive it the way it is for the summer while gathering parts then pull it apart in the fall/winter. Best of both worlds... Bryan
Don't be stupid.... it's not smart!
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1973 Dodge Dart Sport 340 4 speed car.
1985 Dodge Ram D-100 /6 auto. Original paint
1990 Dodge Ram D-150 V-6 5 Speed. Original paint
1995 Chrysler LHS V-6 auto. Original paint
2014 Ram 1500 R/T 5.7 Hemi...!
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Hello guys, thanks for the comments and thank you very much DPelletier for the WOM. Right now I'm going to keep the car the way it is. Not because it's growing on me. But because I want to make sure I can afford to do it and do it right before it gets taken apart. I knew when I bought this car it would be a while before I could get to it. For now I'm going to get it running good. (needs a good tune up after sitting so long) So I can do some cruising and just enjoy the car. And hopefully it will be off to a good body shop in the near future. Thanks again
Nothing wrong with that
I side with DP on this..A car this rare should be put back to OE. It just makes the most sense. They built countless /6 and 318 car swhich you can do anything you want with. With only 97 made and who knows how many left, it stands to reason that would be the best course of action. Of course, it's YOUR car and if you wanted to put a small block Chevy in it and paint it Chartreuse that would be your right to do so. Its just my opinion to go back to stock.
Enjoy it and welcome to the small fraternity of WS23V owners!!
MB
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Read the MCG article on this car today. Wouldnt you just know it, Rob Wolfe is acting like taking this car back to stock would be like burning the mona lisa. I dont know what that guys problem is, but nobody has ever seen this car before, it is not famous and Im sure most would agree, it is not attractive with those custom touches. It is an ultra rare FC7 v code 70 Coronet R/T, it DESERVES to be totally restored. The article reminded me of the article they had a few years back with the hideous superbird that was restored back to stock, bravo to the owner that put it back. BTW, awesome car.
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Read the MCG article on this car today. Wouldnt you just know it, Rob Wolfe is acting like taking this car back to stock would be like burning the mona lisa. I dont know what that guys problem is, but nobody has ever seen this car before, it is not famous and Im sure most would agree, it is not attractive with those custom touches. It is an ultra rare FC7 v code 70 Coronet R/T, it DESERVES to be totally restored. The article reminded me of the article they had a few years back with the hideous superbird that was restored back to stock, bravo to the owner that put it back.
BTW, awesome car.
 I couldn't believe that article. I must live in an entirely different world than the guys from MCG. Because when they start talking about values of this car in this customized state being more than it in the restored state they completely lost me. In my world this car is not worth no where near as much as it would be restored. Going on and on about how the owner would be making a mistake...blah blah blah...Unbelievable.
This coming from a member of the WS23V club though so take it with a grain of salt. I do know attending local events and major mopar shows, I've only seen one other V code RT (it's Lime Green)in person, auto or 4-speed. You are actually hard pressed to find ANY 70 RT! I know rarity doesent correlate to value in the mopar world, but if this car was restored to the options on the fender tag, I couldn't see a better optioned or more valuable Coronet RT unless it had a hemi between the fenders. In this customized state it is what it is...A customized car. No different than a rare car that was tubbed and raced and beat in my opinion. If like Dave said before, if it was done in good taste like some other member's cars here, I get it. But this car is in my opinion was not done in good taste. That is in no intention a bash on the owner, because I think his intentions are spot on. A restoration is a big commitment in time and money. Hopefully it can get done sooner than later, because I for one would love to see it at a show restored.
Scott
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Re: future project car. 70 coronet RT V code 70s flashback
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Been a year.. any news? For sale? Im.looking for a project this winter. 
Don't you have a hundered other projects to finish this winter? 
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This car is one of 97 and likely less than 10 in this color...just how many do you think are left. 
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