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New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 #1491970 08/28/13 11:49 AM 08/28/13 11:49 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,288 Stroudsburg, PA Erik OP master
Erik OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,288 Stroudsburg, PA	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.

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Erik] #1491971 08/28/13 01:03 PM 08/28/13 01:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Quote: 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 .

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Erik] #1491972 08/28/13 03:47 PM 08/28/13 03:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn.	I've got a 4 door version of that car. I loved it the way it was. The 318 and auto just can't be beat, it last forever and drives like a dream. The only thing I would change is better brakes.

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: 71birdJ68] #1491973 08/28/13 05:52 PM 08/28/13 05:52 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England Q5_Ed top fuel
Q5_Ed top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England	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

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Q5_Ed] #1491974 08/28/13 06:50 PM 08/28/13 06:50 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn.	Well the yellow is original. It had a green vinyl top and green interior. The ex set the inside on fire by accident.Its all numbers matching, unleaded gas killed it. Last time I drove it was in the middle 90s.If I ever get the Road Runner done, I'd like to get it up and going again. Those ole B bodies just can't be beat. 7831190-DSCN0585.JPG (167 downloads)

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: 71birdJ68] #1491975 08/28/13 06:51 PM 08/28/13 06:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn.	two 7831192-DSCN0586.JPG (167 downloads)

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Erik] #1491976 08/28/13 06:51 PM 08/28/13 06:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn.	Let us see your's, I love 69s.

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: 71birdJ68] #1491977 08/28/13 10:05 PM 08/28/13 10:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,288 Stroudsburg, PA Erik OP master
Erik OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,288 Stroudsburg, PA	Pics: 1970 Challenger Convertible soon to be T/A convertible Contrary to the opinions of some, I am not dumber than I look.

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: 71birdJ68] #1491978 08/28/13 10:08 PM 08/28/13 10:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England Q5_Ed top fuel
Q5_Ed top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,896 New England	under construction 7831395-IMGP5541.JPG (137 downloads) 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

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Erik] #1491979 08/28/13 11:00 PM 08/28/13 11:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn. 7 71birdJ68 master
71birdJ68 master 7 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 4,452 Morristown Tn.	Beautiful car, enjoy it as it is.

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Erik] #1491980 08/30/13 10:43 PM 08/30/13 10:43 PM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,570 Sunny South Florida Golden-Arm I Live Here
Golden-Arm I Live Here Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,570 Sunny South Florida	nice score. "When Tyranny Becomes Law, Rebellion Becomes Duty"

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Golden-Arm] #1491981 08/30/13 10:46 PM 08/30/13 10:46 PM
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burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa	NICE!

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: Erik] #1491982 09/01/13 09:00 PM 09/01/13 09:00 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,482 Cold Spring, NY 1970GTX master
1970GTX master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,482 Cold Spring, NY	The heat/AC switch was used up to the mid 80's they are available at the dealer/eBay wipers, make sure the is a ground strap going to the motor and mounting bolts. seat, they might of recovered it and didn't add foam. You'll have to remove the cover and ad some 3" thick foam from Michael's craft store or some place similar. back up lights, make sure they are well grounded, fuse? bulbs? As long as it charges when you rev it, it should be good.

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 [Re: 1970GTX] #1491983 09/07/13 10:30 PM 09/07/13 10:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,766 Appleton, Wisconsin rtmike master
rtmike master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,766 Appleton, Wisconsin	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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