New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440
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08/28/13 11:49 AM
08/28/13 11:49 AM
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Erik
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My new car has arrived from Texas. I am not well educated in the B-bodies, so I will need lots of help with this learning what are the common problems and what to do. What I got was a 69 Coronet 440 in Q5 with a white vinyl top, black interior, 318/904 w/ A/C. Body is very clean with minor dings rust bubbles. Some things that aren't working include Heat A/C Wipers Back up lights and it seems to be draining the battery as it sits idle. Is it common for the heat/AC switch to go? I can't get some of the buttons to work/push in. The fan also seems to run even when the heat/AC is turned off. The wipers are the two speed, so I need to do some investigation as to the problem. The front bench looks nice, but the seat is VERY tired and you feel like you fall in when you sit on it. Any tips on how to get it back up to par? Pics coming soon! I'm looking to have some fun with this one - drop in a bigger engine, clean it up and beat on it a bit. This is the first time since I was 17 that I didn't have an E-body of some variety in the garage!
1970 Challenger Convertible soon to be T/A convertible
Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.
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Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440
[Re: Erik]
#1491971
08/28/13 01:03 PM
08/28/13 01:03 PM
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Posts: 75,274 A gulag near you.
JohnRR
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A gulag near you.
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Is it common for the heat/AC switch to go? I can't get some of the buttons to work/push in. The fan also seems to run even when the heat/AC is turned off.
yes , it's a plastic switch that routes vacuum to move the air doors , it gets brittle and breaks .
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Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440
[Re: 71birdJ68]
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08/28/13 05:52 PM
08/28/13 05:52 PM
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Q5_Ed
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Original Paint? pictures please.....
WANTED : ...A New Sponsor or Winning Lottery Ticket
69 A12 road runner ,Q5, post coupe, 4 speed, former Drag car restored to "Driver" condition in the early 90's, Showing some Patina. SS/E Track Record Holder 1980 10.40 @ 130mph
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Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440
[Re: 1970GTX]
#1491983
09/07/13 10:30 PM
09/07/13 10:30 PM
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Posts: 2,766 Appleton, Wisconsin
rtmike
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Great car. I love 68-69 coronets (and 70s too just not as much). I would drive that thing like crazy and never look back.
Its not primer its perma gray.
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