New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440

Posted By: Erik

New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 03:49 PM

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!

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 05:03 PM

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 .

Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 07:47 PM

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.

Posted By: Q5_Ed

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 09:52 PM

Original Paint? pictures please.....

Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 10:50 PM

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.

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Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 10:51 PM

two

Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/28/13 10:51 PM

Let us see your's, I love 69s.

Posted By: Erik

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/29/13 02:05 AM

Pics:

Posted By: Q5_Ed

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/29/13 02:08 AM

under construction

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Posted By: 71birdJ68

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/29/13 03:00 AM

Beautiful car, enjoy it as it is.

Posted By: Golden-Arm

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/31/13 02:43 AM

nice score.

Posted By: burdar

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 08/31/13 02:46 AM

NICE!

Posted By: 1970GTX

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 09/02/13 01:00 AM

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.

Posted By: rtmike

Re: New Toy has Arrived - 69 Coronet 440 - 09/08/13 02:30 AM

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.