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'68 Coronet 500 project #1665441 08/30/14 02:33 PM 08/30/14 02:33 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	I bought the car in 2003 on ebay from a guy in southern FL. He said he had taken the car in trade from a guy named Darin in NJ. I bought the car sight unseen Once the car arrived, I was pleased to find it was as described. I drove the car for a couple of years and then started working on it as time and money allowed for about a year. Life and expenses of being a home owner took over and the car sat pretty much untouched until a year ago. I started sanding it down to metal (car had original paint). I am about 3/4 of the way done with sanding. If time and money allows, I hope to get it painted by spring. There hasn't been a logical progression in the work I have done. I have done things based on available time, money, and parts. I am hoping posting my project will get me motivated to finish the car. Unfortunately, I lost the original pics of the car in a fire. I will post some pics starting about 4 years after I got the car. I've replaced the leaf springs, shackles, shocks, bushings, brakes, and torsion bars. If you have never had a torsion bar snap, I am here to tell you, it is really loud and will scare you half to death. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665442 08/30/14 02:38 PM 08/30/14 02:38 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	This is the first pic I have that wasn't lost in the fire. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665443 08/30/14 02:40 PM 08/30/14 02:40 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Corner and edge of window had repair due to rust. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665444 08/30/14 02:40 PM 08/30/14 02:40 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Original PS fender Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665445 08/30/14 02:41 PM 08/30/14 02:41 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Original DS fender Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665446 08/30/14 02:42 PM 08/30/14 02:42 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665447 08/30/14 02:43 PM 08/30/14 02:43 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	New DS fender Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665448 08/30/14 02:43 PM 08/30/14 02:43 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	New PS fender Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665449 08/30/14 02:44 PM 08/30/14 02:44 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665450 08/30/14 02:44 PM 08/30/14 02:44 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	New rear seat cover Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665451 08/30/14 02:45 PM 08/30/14 02:45 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	New front seat covers (head rests aren't done yet). Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665452 08/30/14 02:47 PM 08/30/14 02:47 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Found this tag when recovering the seats. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665453 08/30/14 02:48 PM 08/30/14 02:48 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665454 08/30/14 02:52 PM 08/30/14 02:52 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Looking good Angie, nice work. Yes life has a way of getting in the way of the car hobby unless you are well off. Keep plugging away at it and if you need motivation check out my project to see what I have had to go through and still not done. Robert

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: ] #1665455 08/30/14 02:55 PM 08/30/14 02:55 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665456 08/30/14 02:59 PM 08/30/14 02:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Are you sure it won't be good looking from 19'? What if I turn my head to the side a little? It looks good Angie. Keep up the good work.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: MuuMuu101] #1665457 08/30/14 03:01 PM 08/30/14 03:01 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Quote: Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Are you sure it won't be good looking from 19'? What if I turn my head to the side a little? It looks good Angie. Keep up the good work. Nope, you will have to be 20' away. Turning your head will probably make it look better. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665458 08/30/14 03:02 PM 08/30/14 03:02 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I am sure it will be much better than that so put your frustrations aside and keep going. I get frustrated when the lack of funds stop the build or waiting forever for parts. I was wondering when you were going start posting in the projects section. Robert

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: ] #1665459 08/30/14 05:06 PM 08/30/14 05:06 PM
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RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	I like the look of this car. Sheldon

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: MuuMuu101] #1665460 08/30/14 05:52 PM 08/30/14 05:52 PM
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OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Are you sure it won't be good looking from 19'? What if I turn my head to the side a little? It looks good Angie. Keep up the good work. No, it will still be a '68. Looks good so far. I am dealing with the "not enough money right now" problem with mine. I'll get there. Keep up the good work. 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: OhioMopar] #1665461 08/30/14 07:31 PM 08/30/14 07:31 PM
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AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: Quote: Quote: Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Are you sure it won't be good looking from 19'? What if I turn my head to the side a little? It looks good Angie. Keep up the good work. No, it will still be a '68. Looks good so far. I am dealing with the "not enough money right now" problem with mine. I'll get there. Keep up the good work. Darren, Every pretty girl has a homely sister, that's what 68s are to 69 Coronets 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1665462 08/30/14 07:33 PM 08/30/14 07:33 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Are you sure it won't be good looking from 19'? What if I turn my head to the side a little? It looks good Angie. Keep up the good work. No, it will still be a '68. Looks good so far. I am dealing with the "not enough money right now" problem with mine. I'll get there. Keep up the good work. Darren, Every pretty girl has a homely sister, that's what 68s are to 69 Coronets Everyone overlooks the "homely sister", but they don't know what they missing out on. The homely ones are the best. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665463 08/30/14 07:45 PM 08/30/14 07:45 PM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio	looks like a great car the passenger fender didn't look too bad till the front shot. never saw one like that. Love the looks of the Coronets. Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1665464 08/31/14 12:01 AM 08/31/14 12:01 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio OhioMopar master
OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: Thanks Robert. I will check it out. Part of the problem is I am a bit of a perfectionist and I don't have the money (or the skills) for it to be perfect so I get frustrated and walk away from it for months at a time. I'm trying to resolve myself to the fact that it will be a decent looking driver from 20' away at best. Are you sure it won't be good looking from 19'? What if I turn my head to the side a little? It looks good Angie. Keep up the good work. No, it will still be a '68. Looks good so far. I am dealing with the "not enough money right now" problem with mine. I'll get there. Keep up the good work. Darren, Every pretty girl has a homely sister, that's what 68s are to 69 Coronets Well said, sir. 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: ] #1665465 08/31/14 03:01 AM 08/31/14 03:01 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: I was wondering when you were going start posting in the projects section. Robert I've been putting it off because, quite frankly, I am a little embarrassed by my lack of skills. Especially after seeing some of the work that people like yourself are capable of. My Dad is an outstanding mechanic and I am confident in my mechanical ability because I learned from him. I have been learning as I go on the bodywork. My painting ability will be tested when I refresh the grille, dash, finish panel, and such items. The welding and body paint will have to be sourced out as I wouldn't even know where to begin and don't have the equipment or space to do those. But when he (yes, my car is a he)is finished, I will drive him proudly, even though he won't be perfect. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665466 08/31/14 03:06 AM 08/31/14 03:06 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: I've been putting it off because, quite frankly, I am a little embarrassed by my lack of skills. There are others who lack quite a bit less skill than yourself. So there is nothing to be embarrassed about.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: MuuMuu101] #1665467 08/31/14 03:18 AM 08/31/14 03:18 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Quote: I've been putting it off because, quite frankly, I am a little embarrassed by my lack of skills. There are others who lack quite a bit less skill than yourself. So there is nothing to be embarrassed about. In the "real world" guys tend to be less critical of other guys who lack skills, but tear apart the women who lack the same skills. It has lessened in recent years as more women get involved in the hobby. Growing up I was often the only female at the car shows who wasn't there because their Dad, boyfriend, or husband dragged them there. I'm happy to say it has changed dramatically over the years. I have been quite surprised and pleased that I have not experienced the same criticism here that I did growing up in the car hobby. Samy, you are young and I have no doubt that you will have a great deal more skill at 43 than I do. I have started reading your build thread and you are doing a great job. Keep up the great work and learn all you can. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665468 08/31/14 11:55 AM 08/31/14 11:55 AM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio	Quote: Quote: But when he (yes, my car is a he)is finished, I will drive him proudly, even though he won't be perfect. a lot of "perfect" cars never come out of the garage or off the trailers. Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665469 08/31/14 01:20 PM 08/31/14 01:20 PM
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RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	I would never worry about lack of skills. This is the first car I ever laid a hand on in doing bodywork and paint. It didn't come out perfect and there was no one to teach me, I learned it as I went. Oh yeah it was a 1 of 99 Hemi GTX. Just jump in and do it. And screw anyone that criticizes (non productive criticism). I also could care less about gender, colour or anything else, if a person is a car nut, I generally like them and don't see anything else. Sheldon 8256717-oldmopar3.jpg (476 downloads)

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665470 08/31/14 05:43 PM 08/31/14 05:43 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Thanks guys! Right now I am working on refinishing the finish panel and painting some steel wheels. Car was ordered with steel wheels and premium wheel covers. Will post pics when I am finished. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: basketcase] #1665471 08/31/14 09:56 PM 08/31/14 09:56 PM
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OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: But when he (yes, my car is a he)is finished, I will drive him proudly, even though he won't be perfect. a lot of "perfect" cars never come out of the garage or off the trailers. Like purple Plymouths of '71 vintage. I have yet to learn body work either. But as soon as I get the facilities to try it, I'm gonna take my time and teach myself. Everyone tells me it just takes patience. (which is BS, because there is a lot of skill in pulling dents...) I don't think anyone here will give you any crap unless you suddenly claim to be the best ever!! 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: OhioMopar] #1665472 08/31/14 10:01 PM 08/31/14 10:01 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Quote: Quote: But when he (yes, my car is a he)is finished, I will drive him proudly, even though he won't be perfect. a lot of "perfect" cars never come out of the garage or off the trailers. Like purple Plymouths of '71 vintage. I have yet to learn body work either. But as soon as I get the facilities to try it, I'm gonna take my time and teach myself. Everyone tells me it just takes patience. (which is BS, because there is a lot of skill in pulling dents...) I don't think anyone here will give you any crap unless you suddenly claim to be the best ever!! I have witnessed said perfect purple Plymouth being driven and it was a beautiful sight. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665473 08/31/14 11:58 PM 08/31/14 11:58 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio OhioMopar master
OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: But when he (yes, my car is a he)is finished, I will drive him proudly, even though he won't be perfect. a lot of "perfect" cars never come out of the garage or off the trailers. Like purple Plymouths of '71 vintage. I have yet to learn body work either. But as soon as I get the facilities to try it, I'm gonna take my time and teach myself. Everyone tells me it just takes patience. (which is BS, because there is a lot of skill in pulling dents...) I don't think anyone here will give you any crap unless you suddenly claim to be the best ever!! I have witnessed said perfect purple Plymouth being driven and it was a beautiful sight. You're apparently one of the few. So, with the Core, the 440 won't make it into the 500? 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: OhioMopar] #1665474 09/01/14 12:23 AM 09/01/14 12:23 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: You're apparently one of the few. So, with the Core, the 440 won't make it into the 500? The purple X is definitely a beautiful sight. In the top 3 most beautiful cars I have ever seen. I about had a stroke when a deer ran out in front of it. I'm shocked he didn't have to clean his shorts out after that. I had the 440, 4 speed, and the 8 3/4 before I bought the 500. I already sold the 4 speed. I was looking for a rolling chassis when I ended up with the 500. It was numbers matching and ran and shifted well so I decided to just do a refresh and keep it pretty close to how it left the factory. Selling the "extras" I have would free up some funds for paint since the payments on the Core are a little higher than they were on the 2010 SE. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665475 09/01/14 02:20 AM 09/01/14 02:20 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,652 Amarillo, Tx old_goat Six Abuser
old_goat Six Abuser Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,652 Amarillo, Tx	Don't worry about lack of skills. There is only one way to learn. Jump in! If you can get to where you can lay down primer smooth, its a start. Great job so far! Keep on plugging along! 84 D150 440/727 79 /6 swb D150 1964 A100 window van. Just because it has spark plug tubes doesn't mean it's a Hemi. If ya haven't been there, ya just wouldn't understand.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665476 09/01/14 01:36 PM 09/01/14 01:36 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	I had big plans for getting a lot done on the car this weekend, but it was so hot and humid that virtually nothing got done. I painted the finish panel, but I'm not happy with the way it turned out so I may redo it. I still need to get some red paint for the "500" Before: After: Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665477 09/01/14 10:22 PM 09/01/14 10:22 PM
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swapman top fuel Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,200 Sec.414,seat 12,White Sox Park	Okay who is this.. REALLY? The Coronet Girl I know doesn't have time to do Car work. She is to busy giving me TONS of grief. So if this is really Angie, I salute you. Cool car and will be a gem after you work your tail off making the all the money to finish it. So what are you doing now? This is Labor Day, get out there and get laboring. I wanna see it all up and running and sitting pretty. with a CREAMPUFF behind the wheel. Let's get it on , C. girl. Just don't drive it in the far right lane up north in Amish country. Lots of Horse Hockey on the road. Trust me.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: swapman] #1665478 09/01/14 10:36 PM 09/01/14 10:36 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Okay who is this.. REALLY? The Coronet Girl I know doesn't have time to do Car work. She is to busy giving me TONS of grief. So if this is really Angie, I salute you. Cool car and will be a gem after you work your tail off making the all the money to finish it. So what are you doing now? This is Labor Day, get out there and get laboring. I wanna see it all up and running and sitting pretty. with a CREAMPUFF behind the wheel. Let's get it on , C. girl. Just don't drive it in the far right lane up north in Amish country. Lots of Horse Hockey on the road. Trust me. No matter how busy I am, I will always have time to give you grief. I worked on the wheels and finish panel this weekend and am now slaving away at work. I hope to have the car done in 2 more years Did you and Magnus run into a little horse hockey on your trip?? Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665479 09/02/14 12:35 PM 09/02/14 12:35 PM
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burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	Looks like a good starting point. Keep posting pictures. I like seeing these things come together. What paint did you use for the tail panel? SEM Trim Black? I sprayed my Challenger grill with it when it was really humid. The paint turned foggy and looked bad. Is that what yours did?

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: burdar] #1665480 09/02/14 03:44 PM 09/02/14 03:44 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Looks like a good starting point. Keep posting pictures. I like seeing these things come together. What paint did you use for the tail panel? SEM Trim Black? I sprayed my Challenger grill with it when it was really humid. The paint turned foggy and looked bad. Is that what yours did? Part of what you see is my horrible camera and reflection. This is the second time I have painted it because I wasn't happy with it the first time I painted it a couple years ago. I used Duplicolor semi gloss. I painted it in the basement to try to cut down the impact from the high humidity. Not sure how to describe it. It doesn't look bad in the "valleys", but looks a little too much like a flat finish mostly near the "ribs". The finish doesn't look consistent across the panel. Poor coverage along the "ribs" maybe? Paint is too old? Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665481 09/02/14 07:56 PM 09/02/14 07:56 PM
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swapman top fuel Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,200 Sec.414,seat 12,White Sox Park	Quote: Did you and Magnus run into a little horse hockey on your trip?? Yep. Let's say we are full of horse ..it. Course you knew that. 8259208-imagesDA2891SK.jpg (160 downloads)

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: swapman] #1665482 09/02/14 07:57 PM 09/02/14 07:57 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: Quote: Did you and Magnus run into a little horse hockey on your trip?? Yep. Let's say we are full of horse ..it. Course you knew that. I definitely know you are. I will give Magnus the benefit the doubt since I have never talked to him, but being that he is related to you, I'm sure he is too. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665483 09/16/14 05:47 AM 09/16/14 05:47 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Well, it looks like the project is once again on hold for a bit. Tore 3 disc in my back and since I am not supposed to bend, twist, or lift more than 10 pounds there isn't much I can do. Hopefully some of the restrictions will be lifted soon and I get can back to it. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665484 09/16/14 11:05 PM 09/16/14 11:05 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	You can still keep posting pics for our fun sake.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: ] #1665485 09/29/14 03:50 PM 09/29/14 03:50 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: You can still keep posting pics for our fun sake. I will try to get more pics taken soon. Been seeing the doctor twice a week for my back. He still isn't releasing me to lift anything or work on the car. Ordered a new Spectra Premium fuel tank and straps. I bought a radio at Monster Mopars. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665486 10/20/14 12:34 AM 10/20/14 12:34 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Was going to pull the car out today and see if I could do anything that wouldn't hurt my back, but quickly found out that it wasn't going to happen. Guess it is time to replace the bias ply on the back. I put radials on the front about 10 years ago. Yeah, it drove a little squirrelly, but I'm up for anything fun and challenging. 8306003-tire.jpg (170 downloads) Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665487 10/21/14 12:03 AM 10/21/14 12:03 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I tried that once and when you got up to speed I found I didn't like it too much.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: ] #1665488 10/21/14 07:14 AM 10/21/14 07:14 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Quote: I tried that once and when you got up to speed I found I didn't like it too much. Slow speeds handles okay. Hit about 80 mph and the fun begins. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #1665489 03/26/15 09:39 PM 03/26/15 09:39 PM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Was hoping to get some things done on the car this weekend, but it's supposed to be cold Saturday. So instead of being in the cold garage sanding the car and swapping the fuel tank, I will be in the basement painting the wheels, polishing trim pieces, and putting the new cover on the buddy seat. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #2312398 05/28/17 02:13 PM 05/28/17 02:13 PM
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RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Still stuck in the basement???

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: RSNOMO] #2312778 05/29/17 05:38 AM 05/29/17 05:38 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	Originally Posted By RS23U1G Still stuck in the basement??? Nope, but the car is stuck in the garage with a lack of funding to do anything right now. I need to win the lottery or find a sugar daddy. Neither of which is likely to happen. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #2405070 11/17/17 05:04 PM 11/17/17 05:04 PM
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RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Originally Posted By coronetgirl find a sugar daddy.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: RSNOMO] #2405118 11/17/17 06:47 PM 11/17/17 06:47 PM
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minivan master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,066 Eugene, Oregon	Originally Posted By RS23U1G Originally Posted By coronetgirl find a sugar daddy. Here's one....

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #2405367 11/18/17 11:01 AM 11/18/17 11:01 AM
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coronetgirl OP Rotten to the core C Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8,724 Somewhere I Belong	LOL. I think I will just wait to hit the lottery. Good friendships are built on a foundation of alcohol, sarcasm, inappropriateness, and shenanigans.

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #2405407 11/18/17 12:51 PM 11/18/17 12:51 PM
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minivan master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 9,066 Eugene, Oregon	Originally Posted By coronetgirl LOL. I think I will just wait to hit the lottery. Whatta you mean, he's a keeper....LOL 88 year old dad, warming up for the nursing home....

Re: '68 Coronet 500 project [Re: coronetgirl] #2405482 11/18/17 03:45 PM 11/18/17 03:45 PM
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RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Originally Posted By coronetgirl .

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