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1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. #881699 12/16/10 03:51 PM 12/16/10 03:51 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Hey all, This is one of my current projects. It's a 1968 Coronet 440 model, 318 automatic with a/c. I am in the process of changing it into a R/T Hemi clone. I bought the car in the fall of '08 and then bought a new 426 crate Hemi in the summer of '09. Here is a pic of the car the day I picked it up. 6361097-25-10-08_1213.jpg (478 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881700 12/16/10 03:54 PM 12/16/10 03:54 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	another 6361101-25-10-08_1212.jpg (349 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881701 12/16/10 03:58 PM 12/16/10 03:58 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Here is the crate 6361109-11-08-09_1500.jpg (366 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881702 12/16/10 04:04 PM 12/16/10 04:04 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Here it is getting moved from my regular garage bay over to my body shop bay. 6361123-07-02-09_1455.jpg (313 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881703 12/16/10 04:12 PM 12/16/10 04:12 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I sanded the body down to the bare metal and then got set up to sand blast the under side of the car. 6361135-12-04-09_0917.jpg (336 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881704 12/16/10 04:19 PM 12/16/10 04:19 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I fabricated my own Hemi torque boxes. 6361141-18-03-10_1946.jpg (290 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881705 12/16/10 04:33 PM 12/16/10 04:33 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	The car had patch panels put on the bottom of the 1/4's before I bought it. I didn't like how they stepped the weld seam. It looked horrible from inside the trunk. Plus it required a lot of body fill at the wheel lip opening. I was also worried about hidden rust comming through the lip from the outer wheel house. So I replaced the 1/4's and outer wheel house and trunk extentions. 6361162-06-10-09_2205.jpg (303 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881706 12/16/10 04:41 PM 12/16/10 04:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Because hemi cars didn't come with air conditioning. I had to re work the fire wall. 6361171-03-10-09_1644.jpg (283 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881707 12/16/10 04:49 PM 12/16/10 04:49 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I painted the bottom of the car in April 2010. 6361182-25-04-10_0938.jpg (327 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881708 12/16/10 04:52 PM 12/16/10 04:52 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	another view of the bottom. 6361186-25-04-10_0940.jpg (268 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881709 12/16/10 04:59 PM 12/16/10 04:59 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Hemi cars also have an extra plate welded at the rear of the leaf spring mount. I noticed on a real hemi car that the factory welds were quit sloppy. So I made my welds sloppy too. 6361203-25-04-10_0939.jpg (336 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881710 12/16/10 05:24 PM 12/16/10 05:24 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I didn't get any thing done to the car over the summer. But, I am getting back at it now that things are slowing down for the winter. Here is a pic of it in the driveway next to my race car. My drag car is a replica of Dick Landy's 68 Coronet R/T that was campained by Mike Landy back in the day. 6361236-25-04-10_1606.jpg (331 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881711 12/16/10 07:03 PM 12/16/10 07:03 PM
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68KillerBee master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri	Cool A lot of 68 coronets coming up on here. I thought the 440 model were all post cars? I am likely wrong. More pics of the racecar too!!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881712 12/16/10 09:27 PM 12/16/10 09:27 PM
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dmoore pro stock D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,323 Virginia's Eastern Shore	That thing looks good even on a pallet in the middle of a garage https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: dmoore] #881713 12/17/10 09:43 AM 12/17/10 09:43 AM
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demon1515 enthusiast D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 234 ATL GA	Why no frame connectors, i know it is going to be a clone but it wouldnt hurt to have a set of car tool frame connectors in it, anyway is a clone. just my opinion, eather way is a bad ass car and i love the way you paint it underneath and leave it shiney with no undercoating i wont put undercoating in my car eather and will paint underneath as well the same body color.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: 68KillerBee] #881714 12/17/10 10:24 AM 12/17/10 10:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Cool A lot of 68 coronets coming up on here. I thought the 440 model were all post cars? I am likely wrong. More pics of the racecar too!! In 1968 the base Coronet and the Deluxe model were post cars as well as the Super Bee. The 440 models could be post or hard top. The 500 and R/T were hard tops. I will start another thread later for more pics of my race car.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: demon1515] #881715 12/17/10 10:51 AM 12/17/10 10:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Why no frame connectors, i know it is going to be a clone but it wouldnt hurt to have a set of car tool frame connectors in it, anyway is a clone. just my opinion, eather way is a bad ass car and i love the way you paint it underneath and leave it shiney with no undercoating i wont put undercoating in my car eather and will paint underneath as well the same body color. I didn't bother with frame connectors on this car since it is a clone, and will not get abused. not too much anyway. and,I have my race car with frame connectors too settle any urges for hard accelerations I will be putting under coat in the wheel wells the same way the factory did. But I will leave the under side shiney paint.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881716 12/18/10 09:00 PM 12/18/10 09:00 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I got my ralley dash and bucket seats from a very rusty 68 Charger parts car. The dash is rusty around the vin number. But thats okay, because I am drilling out the spot welds for the top pan of the dash and replacing it with my original top pan. This way I also get to keep my cars original vin number intact with the factory rivets. 6365076-06-12-10_2144.jpg (263 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881717 12/18/10 09:06 PM 12/18/10 09:06 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Here is my top pan next to the ralley dash frame. 6365083-12-12-10_1356.jpg (256 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881718 12/18/10 09:10 PM 12/18/10 09:10 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Here is a before pic of the dash bezels. 6365091-24-11-10_1238.jpg (259 downloads) Last edited by chromedome426; 12/18/10 09:24 PM.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881719 12/18/10 09:18 PM 12/18/10 09:18 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	This is after I repainted the black and used chrome "Bare Metal Foil" to restore the gauge bezels. The chrome turned out okay for now. I might get reproduction bezels someday ? 6365098-02-12-10_1252.jpg (279 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881720 12/18/10 09:20 PM 12/18/10 09:20 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	close up. 6365099-02-12-10_1253.jpg (235 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881721 12/18/10 09:26 PM 12/18/10 09:26 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Looks awesome in the pics. What kind of black paint did you use?

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: ] #881722 12/18/10 09:49 PM 12/18/10 09:49 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Looks awesome in the pics. What kind of black paint did you use? Dupli-color Trim Paint. Restores OEM black. It has a very natural look. 6365159-18-12-10_2042.jpg (206 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881723 12/18/10 10:08 PM 12/18/10 10:08 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada R RUNCHARGER I Live Here
RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	How did you do the lettering? They always smudge for me. Sheldon

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: RUNCHARGER] #881724 12/18/10 10:58 PM 12/18/10 10:58 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: How did you do the lettering? They always smudge for me. Sheldon I used a small tip paint pen from Michaels arts and crafts. To keep it from running out and smudging, I kept wiping the tip of the pen on paper towel and just lightly dabbing the letters. I put the first coat on light, let it dry, then lightly put more coats on till it covered.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881725 12/19/10 03:15 PM 12/19/10 03:15 PM
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wvmarv enthusiast W Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 233 WV,USA	What is this " bare metal foil" ? Never heard of it. Where do you get it? Looks great by the way. 6366467-Picture075.jpg (210 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: wvmarv] #881726 12/19/10 07:12 PM 12/19/10 07:12 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: What is this " bare metal foil" ? Never heard of it. Where do you get it? Looks great by the way. Bare Metal Foil was designed for detailing model cars. You can order it online or pick it up at some hobby stores that sell model cars. Here is a link to their web site. http://www.bare-metal.com/bare-metal-foil.html

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881727 12/19/10 10:00 PM 12/19/10 10:00 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Quote: Hey all, This is one of my current projects. It's a 1968 Coronet 440 model, 318 automatic with a/c. I am in the process of changing it into a R/T Hemi clone. I bought the car in the fall of '08 and then bought a new 426 crate Hemi in the summer of '09. Here is a pic of the car the day I picked it up. Travis..... that was my brother Mikes car. I was going to get it from him but I wanted a 1970 model... I see your changing out the color, are you keeping the white interior??? good to see it went to a good home!!! Mike now has a 2010 Challenger R/T Classic in Detonator Yellow... HEMI stick car..... Bryan 6367213-MikesCoronet027.jpg (179 downloads) Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881728 12/19/10 10:03 PM 12/19/10 10:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Quote: Quote: What is this " bare metal foil" ? Never heard of it. Where do you get it? Looks great by the way. Bare Metal Foil was designed for detailing model cars. You can order it online or pick it up at some hobby stores that sell model cars. Here is a link to their web site. http://www.bare-metal.com/bare-metal-foil.html Here is a model I used "Bare Metal Foil" on... patience & a sharp blade + steady hand is all thats required... all the window trim, rockers & emblems are BMF. Bryan 6367225-MoparModelsMay2008149.jpg (195 downloads) Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881729 12/20/10 11:41 AM 12/20/10 11:41 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Travis..... that was my brother Mikes car. I was going to get it from him but I wanted a 1970 model... I see your changing out the color, are you keeping the white interior??? good to see it went to a good home!!! Mike now has a 2010 Challenger R/T Classic in Detonator Yellow... HEMI stick car..... Bryan Hi Bryan, I'm glad you found your 1970 and left the 1968 for me. Your project is looking very nice by the way. I am changing the interior from white bench to black buckets and console. The white interior will be going in one of my 69 Coronet projects. Is this Mike's second Challenger? I thought he had a red 2008 on order when I bought the Coronet. If you happen to come over to the Island anytime, let me know, I'll give you a tour through the garage.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881730 12/27/10 09:23 PM 12/27/10 09:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Quote: Travis..... that was my brother Mikes car. I was going to get it from him but I wanted a 1970 model... I see your changing out the color, are you keeping the white interior??? good to see it went to a good home!!! Mike now has a 2010 Challenger R/T Classic in Detonator Yellow... HEMI stick car..... Bryan Hi Bryan, I'm glad you found your 1970 and left the 1968 for me. Your project is looking very nice by the way. I am changing the interior from white bench to black buckets and console. The white interior will be going in one of my 69 Coronet projects. Is this Mike's second Challenger? I thought he had a red 2008 on order when I bought the Coronet. If you happen to come over to the Island anytime, let me know, I'll give you a tour through the garage. Hey again, not sure what happened to the Red Challenger but his Yellow one is killer! We are hoping to get down to P.E.I. this coming summer once we get the 70 Bee finished... both Shannon & I are looking forward to the trip... pm me with your contact info. Bryan 6381356-scatpack2.jpg (312 downloads) Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881731 03/24/11 03:01 PM 03/24/11 03:01 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I didn't get near as much done to the car over the winter as I had planed. Too much snow removal that had to get done and then I ended up having hernia surgery as well. I got the dash mostly back together. I still need to replace the glove box door with the proper one for a rallye dash. 6547051-24-03-11_1206.jpg (219 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881732 03/24/11 03:15 PM 03/24/11 03:15 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	The two corners of the trunk lid had a bit of swelling that needed some surgery as well. 6547078-17-01-11_2035.jpg (214 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881733 03/25/11 05:08 PM 03/25/11 05:08 PM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,832 east side of Ohio	Quote: My drag car is a replica of Dick Landy's 68 Coronet R/T that was campained by Mike Landy back in the day. you're doing fantastic work! could we PLEASE have more shots of your Landy car? Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: basketcase] #881734 03/26/11 12:02 AM 03/26/11 12:02 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Of the 100's of pics I have of my race car. I only found a couple pics on this computer. The rest I have are all taken with my old 35mm camera or by track photographers. I will have to get my son to show me how to scan them onto the computer some day. Here is a pic taken in early 2003 while the car was still being built. 6550009-100_0128.JPG (278 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881735 03/26/11 12:07 AM 03/26/11 12:07 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	This is later in 2003. 6550017-100_0306.JPG (219 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881736 03/26/11 12:21 AM 03/26/11 12:21 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I made a few changes to the car over the last eight years. It started out with a 383 and a 8.75 rear end, and a ramcharger hood. It now has a 440 sixpack, dana 60, and a lift off hood. It use to run low 13's but now runs mid 11's. one last pic for now. 6550038-100_0303.JPG (189 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881737 03/26/11 12:28 AM 03/26/11 12:28 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	OK, one more. 6550045-100_0131.JPG (219 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881738 03/26/11 03:19 PM 03/26/11 03:19 PM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,832 east side of Ohio	beautiful! thanks! Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: basketcase] #881739 03/28/11 09:06 PM 03/28/11 09:06 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Very nice Travis.... can't wait to see what you do with the Green one. Anything interesting for sale down your way... pm if so! Bryan Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881740 04/02/11 09:47 AM 04/02/11 09:47 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I just came across this pic of the dash before I removed it from my donor car. 6563868-dash68charger.JPG (222 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881741 04/02/11 10:09 AM 04/02/11 10:09 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I got the heater controls restored and back in the dash this week. The fan switch was easy to take apart and clean. And with a light dab of fresh dielectric greese it now has that nice "click" "click" "click" sound between the settings again. 6563897-29-03-11_1500.jpg (186 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881742 04/02/11 10:11 AM 04/02/11 10:11 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I also have the trunk lid near ready for paint. 6563899-24-03-11_2020.jpg (149 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881743 04/02/11 10:18 AM 04/02/11 10:18 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I got a start on the doors. I had to weld in the body side molding holes from the Coronet 440 trim. I will be leaving the chrome trim on the very top of the doors. 6563908-24-03-11_2021.jpg (179 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881744 04/02/11 10:24 AM 04/02/11 10:24 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Inside pic of the door. 6563914-24-03-11_2024.jpg (186 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881745 04/05/11 09:01 AM 04/05/11 09:01 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Made some progress over the weekend. Got some paint on the inside of the doors and trunk lid. 6569275-04-04-11_1902.jpg (191 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881746 04/05/11 09:06 AM 04/05/11 09:06 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	The interior part of the door still needs to be painted black. 6569281-04-04-11_1903.jpg (165 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881747 04/05/11 09:10 AM 04/05/11 09:10 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Bolted them back on the car last night. 6569285-05-04-11_0741.jpg (203 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881748 04/05/11 09:23 AM 04/05/11 09:23 AM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,832 east side of Ohio	that's gonna be sweet! uh...any chance of some pics of the S&M car behind your Coronet...and details? Thanks! Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881749 04/05/11 09:35 AM 04/05/11 09:35 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	OH CRAP! Started to work on the hood last night. This power bulge hood is one that came with the car when I bought it. I hadn't paid any attention to it until now. Looks like it went through a severe hail storm. I did have hopes of getting this car painted in the next month too. Now I got to go looking for another hood. 6569314-04-04-11_2213.jpg (192 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: basketcase] #881750 04/05/11 10:35 AM 04/05/11 10:35 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: that's gonna be sweet! uh...any chance of some pics of the S&M car behind your Coronet...and details? Thanks! The S&M car is one that a friend and I built in 2004 just after we finished the Landy car. Originally I owned both cars and he owned the drive train that was in the S&M car. He later bought the S&M car from me, but he keeps it stored at my place. He started out with a 383 but it now has a 499 ci stroker in it. His best et so far is in the 10.40's. He just purchased bigger heads and cam for it last week. Plus he will be swapping out the front drum brakes for disc's. The car is one of those little old lady cars that was found in a barn with 68k miles on it. It was originally a 1968 Satellite with a 273ci. 6569394-05-04-11_1749.jpg (174 downloads) Last edited by chromedome426; 04/05/11 06:32 PM.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881751 04/05/11 06:20 PM 04/05/11 06:20 PM
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Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881752 04/05/11 06:21 PM 04/05/11 06:21 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	3 6570152-05-04-11_1753.jpg (220 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881753 04/06/11 08:54 AM 04/06/11 08:54 AM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,832 east side of Ohio	thanks! Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: basketcase] #881754 04/06/11 09:08 PM 04/06/11 09:08 PM
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68SportSatvert top fuel 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,758 KS	Why scrap the hood? A friend bought a shrinking disk and used it on the roof of his 63 Fairlane. Quickly and easily took the dents out as well as the oil canning. He's very accomplished/experienced at bodywork. You could easily have that hood flat in a day.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: 68SportSatvert] #881755 04/07/11 12:15 PM 04/07/11 12:15 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Thanks for the tip on the shrinking disc. I do plan on trying to save this hood whether I end up finding a better one or not. It's just a matter of finding the time and hope that I have enough skill to do it well.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881756 04/07/11 08:50 PM 04/07/11 08:50 PM
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Scatransit mopar S Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 426 Mid-Atlantic	Love the 68's! Your doing a beautiful job on this, good luck! Awesome color choice as well...Is that A4 ? [oo]======[oo]

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Scatransit] #881757 04/07/11 11:12 PM 04/07/11 11:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Love the 68's! Your doing a beautiful job on this, good luck! Awesome color choice as well...Is that A4 ? Thanks for the kind words. A4 is the code used for the 1969 silver, in 1968 the code was just A. I'm not sure if there is much difference between the two years, but I did ask them to mix up the 68 color.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881758 04/08/11 09:10 AM 04/08/11 09:10 AM
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Scatransit mopar S Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 426 Mid-Atlantic	...A4 is the code used for the 1969 silver, in 1968 the code was just A... Forgive me... How dare I imply that one would actually use a '69 paint code on a '68 car! Either way, your car looks great... Can't wait to see it done...

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Scatransit] #881759 06/08/11 01:21 PM 06/08/11 01:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Not much progress since my last post. Although I did receive alot of new parts for the Hemi. New Chromedome air cleaner which has been discontinued (Tony's Parts still had some in stock). New black wrinkle valve covers that are on nation wide back order (found on ebay). New exhaust manifolds, motor mounts,pulleys, and of course a hassle free dual quad induction system with calibrated edelbrock carbs from Mancini. My delimma now is that I am having second thoughts about leaving it automatic. I already have alot of the 4spd parts needed. I'm just not sure my poor knees will tolerate it as I get older. I still havn't found a better hood yet either which is holding up the progress on painting.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881760 06/08/11 03:29 PM 06/08/11 03:29 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I had a friend get Paintless Dent Removal done on his Grand Cherokee this weekend while we watched. It was an amazing process and when completed you couldn't tell there had ever been any dents in it at all! He did it on the side for $150 for 5 very large dents!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881761 06/09/11 07:08 AM 06/09/11 07:08 AM
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Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Quote: My delimma now is that I am having second thoughts about leaving it automatic. I already have alot of the 4spd parts needed. I'm just not sure my poor knees will tolerate it as I get older. Go with the stick and enjoy it as long as you can then switch it back it needed! Thats my plan w/my bad knees!!!!!!!! But they'll need to get really BAD before that happens!!!! lol! Bryan Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881762 12/14/11 02:56 PM 12/14/11 02:56 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Finally started back at the project this past week after an 8 month break. I had no luck in finding a better hood, so I decided it's time to repair the one I have. Along with the hail damage, the glue between the two layers had also let go. Plus it had two of the welded nuts broke off inside the hood. Plus it had surface rust and a mouse nest inside that I just couldn't seem to completely get rid of. The only way to really take care of all these issues was to drill out the spot welds and get inside. 6966854-06-12-11_2004.jpg (162 downloads) Last edited by chromedome426; 12/14/11 05:39 PM.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881763 12/14/11 02:58 PM 12/14/11 02:58 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Mouse dirt.... 6966859-06-12-11_2005.jpg (167 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881764 12/14/11 03:05 PM 12/14/11 03:05 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Hood safety catch welded nut was broke off and rolling around inside... 6966871-11-12-11_1013.jpg (160 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881765 12/14/11 03:10 PM 12/14/11 03:10 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Sanded off any remaining paint and as much of the rust as I could. Then used Rust Not on the remaining surface rust..... 6966877-08-12-11_0750.jpg (156 downloads) Last edited by chromedome426; 12/14/11 05:35 PM.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881766 12/14/11 03:14 PM 12/14/11 03:14 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	The inner webbing got sand blasted and then a coat of epoxy primar.... 6966885-13-12-11_2044.jpg (115 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881767 02/22/12 11:57 AM 02/22/12 11:57 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	welded back together and painted. 7084651-4spd005.jpg (149 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881768 02/22/12 11:59 AM 02/22/12 11:59 AM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Top side looks much better now.....ready for primer. 7084664-4spd003.jpg (151 downloads) Last edited by chromedome426; 02/22/12 12:05 PM.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881769 02/22/12 12:07 PM 02/22/12 12:07 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Got a few more pieces painted... 7084674-4spd008.jpg (151 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881770 02/22/12 12:21 PM 02/22/12 12:21 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Good bye automatic.....I'm going 4 spd! I will leave those tabs on the tunnel just in case it ever needs to go back to auto. 7084700-4spd010.jpg (150 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881771 02/22/12 12:24 PM 02/22/12 12:24 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	4spd hump installation... 7084703-4spd012.jpg (152 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881772 02/22/12 12:26 PM 02/22/12 12:26 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	pic 2 7084707-4spd013.jpg (142 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881773 02/22/12 12:31 PM 02/22/12 12:31 PM
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chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Underneath pic of 4spd hump... 7084713-4spd016.jpg (150 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881774 02/22/12 12:39 PM 02/22/12 12:39 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Painted the black on the inner doors.... 7084725-4spd006.jpg (146 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881775 02/22/12 01:52 PM 02/22/12 01:52 PM
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bobbyb pro stock Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,290 New Kent, Va.	How did you get the dents out of the hood? Looks good. 2004 Dodge Rumble Bee 5.7 Hemi 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: bobbyb] #881776 02/22/12 02:41 PM 02/22/12 02:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: How did you get the dents out of the hood? Looks good. Once I had the inner structure out of the way, I went at it with the hammer & dolly. Also had help from a friend of a friend that does paintless dent repair.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881777 02/22/12 05:17 PM 02/22/12 05:17 PM
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HotRod20 super stock H Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 788 Plymouth, MI	Wow...the project is very impressive. I love those tribute cars. I've always wanted to do a 68 Landy Coronet myself. I love it. Nice job!! Thanks for posting the pictures. It gives the rest of us a shot in the arm to get going on our own projects.I love what you did with the buldge hood. Looks nice after you put it back together. Not too many guys I know would have made that kind of repair.But...with the good parts hard to find, we have to fix what we have nowadays. keep rockin my friend.HR20

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: HotRod20] #881778 02/22/12 11:41 PM 02/22/12 11:41 PM
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aspenrt360 super stock Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 855 ontario canada kingston	very nice cars and great work! 2013 Chrysler 300 touring 1974 Dodge Charger SE. 360-727-8.75-3.23 sure grip 1972 Dodge Dart Swinger 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: aspenrt360] #881779 05/07/12 11:50 AM 05/07/12 11:50 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	It's been a long time coming, but I finally applied paint to the outside of the car. I was warned that silver is not an easy color to spray, and after the second coat of base went on (zebra striped) I was ready to hurl the paint gun across the room and go buy some black paint instead. But after going for a drive to calm down, and then switching back to my old cheap reliable siphon feed gun for the third coat of base, I couldn't be happier with the results. 7195741-4spd029.jpg (231 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881780 05/07/12 04:50 PM 05/07/12 04:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Wow Travis, the car looks great. Can't wait to see it in person, it's hard to believe its the green one! We hope to make it over to the island this summer for a show.... any suggestions? I hear there's a good one on the July 7th weekend, just can't remember the details.... Bryan Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881781 05/08/12 11:22 AM 05/08/12 11:22 AM
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LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,584 SE Pa.	that looks awsome! good job on the decision to go "old School" mid shoot. I guess it just takes more time behind the gun to get the hang of a difficult color out of the unfamiliar tool.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881782 05/08/12 11:22 AM 05/08/12 11:22 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Wow Travis, the car looks great. Can't wait to see it in person, it's hard to believe its the green one! We hope to make it over to the island this summer for a show.... any suggestions? I hear there's a good one on the July 7th weekend, just can't remember the details.... Bryan The PEI Street Rod Association is hosting a small show & shine at the Old Brudenell Park on that weekend. My favorite show is definitely The Atlantic Nationals in Moncton N.B on the following weekend.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881783 10/18/12 04:32 PM 10/18/12 04:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Travis, any updates on the Coronet?????? Bryan Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881784 10/18/12 09:14 PM 10/18/12 09:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	No progress lately, hope to get back at it soon though.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881785 11/17/12 11:37 AM 11/17/12 11:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Finished wet sanding & buffing and then put the stripe on last night. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881786 11/17/12 12:02 PM 11/17/12 12:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	I repainted the engine bay this week too. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881787 11/17/12 12:13 PM 11/17/12 12:13 PM
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68KillerBee master Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,445 Missouri	Looks awesome.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: 68KillerBee] #881788 11/17/12 12:22 PM 11/17/12 12:22 PM
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v8punch enthusiast Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 302 MG, Brazil	Quote: Looks awesome. perfect!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: v8punch] #881789 11/21/12 05:07 PM 11/21/12 05:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio mopar383 top fuel
mopar383 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio	Looking good 81 Dodge Ram My dad bought brand new... my 17 year old sons project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited .....my wife's baby Durango....my DD Caravan...an awesome parts hauler 72 Dart

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881790 11/22/12 10:32 AM 11/22/12 10:32 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,584 SE Pa. L LimeliteAero master
LimeliteAero master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,584 SE Pa.	Quote: Finished wet sanding & buffing and then put the stripe on last night. Uploaded with ImageShack.us LOOKS GREAT!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: LimeliteAero] #881791 11/22/12 11:18 AM 11/22/12 11:18 AM
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dmoore pro stock D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,323 Virginia's Eastern Shore	That color sure does give definition....great job! https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: dmoore] #881792 11/23/12 11:32 PM 11/23/12 11:32 PM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,832 east side of Ohio	Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: basketcase] #881793 11/24/12 01:39 AM 11/24/12 01:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio mopar383 top fuel
mopar383 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,469 NE Ohio	Seeing these pics make me want to paint my Duster that combo 81 Dodge Ram My dad bought brand new... my 17 year old sons project Jeep Wrangler Unlimited .....my wife's baby Durango....my DD Caravan...an awesome parts hauler 72 Dart

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: mopar383] #881794 11/25/12 06:04 PM 11/25/12 06:04 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Wow Travis, that car has come so far. Looks great, can't wait to see it done. We're planning on taking the 70 to PEI summer of 2013 once we figure out a good show to go to, maybe we can get together. Again... looking great! Bryan Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881795 12/01/12 03:18 AM 12/01/12 03:18 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	.... Travis, spoke w/my brother today and he may have the paperwork from Kansas and more from when the car was originally sold/imported to Csnada.... Will let you know...... Bryan. Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881796 12/01/12 11:26 AM 12/01/12 11:26 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Thanks Bryan, that would be great. I installed the vinyl top last weekend with help from a friend. It turned out pretty good for the first one that either one of us had ever done. Also put the head liner in this week as well. 7484193-4spd086.jpg (137 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881797 04/18/13 02:10 PM 04/18/13 02:10 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Been a while since I updated this thread. Still lots to do, but slowly getting closer. 7672891-IMG-20130330-00014.jpg (136 downloads)

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881798 04/18/13 02:23 PM 04/18/13 02:23 PM
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Jeremiah master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,100 Rogue River, OR	Wow, what a cool car! I am very interested in the process of installing the top and headliner. I have that on the list of things to do for our '66. Looking forward to seeing this one done!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881799 04/18/13 06:13 PM 04/18/13 06:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,587 missouri, USA moparmojo master
moparmojo master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,587 missouri, USA	Awesome stuff. Thanksm for taking the time to photograph and update us. This sort of stuff is what maes me passionate about the hobby.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881800 04/19/13 04:12 AM 04/19/13 04:12 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado A a12superbee master
a12superbee master A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado	Quote: Been a while since I updated this thread. Still lots to do, but slowly getting closer. Sweet. I would sit in it and have my friends just push me around for a while. I can't afford this. mark

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881801 04/19/13 11:32 AM 04/19/13 11:32 AM
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v8punch enthusiast Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 302 MG, Brazil	Great car....

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881802 04/19/13 12:02 PM 04/19/13 12:02 PM
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DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Beautiful; nice work. 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]

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: DPelletier] #881803 04/19/13 02:55 PM 04/19/13 02:55 PM
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RSNOMO Moparts Torchbearer R Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 18,880 -	Quote: Beautiful; nice work. Dave Indeed...

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: RSNOMO] #881804 04/19/13 03:03 PM 04/19/13 03:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Looks great Travis, color combo really suits the car! Bryan Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881805 04/23/13 08:09 PM 04/23/13 08:09 PM
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TX9AAR member Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 168 Iowa	Your car looks great! What kind of rims are you going to use?

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: TX9AAR] #881806 04/30/13 11:55 AM 04/30/13 11:55 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Your car looks great! What kind of rims are you going to use? I have a collection of different rims. So multiple combinations are possible. It will just depend on the occasion or mood I'm in as to what it will have on any given day. #1. Body color steel wheels/red lines/dog dish caps. #2. S/S Cragers/fat tires #3. Keystone Classics/fat tires. #4. 15x8 steel wheels/fat tires.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881807 05/02/13 11:33 AM 05/02/13 11:33 AM
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basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,832 east side of Ohio	#2 or #3 Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: chromedome426] #881808 05/02/13 12:01 PM 05/02/13 12:01 PM
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Dave Watt master D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,048 Atlanta Indiana	Chromedome, that Coronet is awesome! Great color choices.

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Dave Watt] #881809 10/05/13 04:47 PM 10/05/13 04:47 PM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada Edison62 master
Edison62 master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,130 Halifax, N.S. Canada	Updates? Don't be stupid.... it's not smart! 1970 Super Bee. Big blk 4 speed car. 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...!

Re: 1968 Coronet.....getting a make over. [Re: Edison62] #881810 10/08/13 11:08 AM 10/08/13 11:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada chromedome426 OP mopar
chromedome426 OP mopar Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 409 PEI Canada	Quote: Updates? None on the car, bought a Harley the 1st of May and been busy renovating the house to make it much more energy efficient. Now adding another bay onto my garage. Plan to get back at the car this winter and hope to have it on the road for next summer. 7880164-harley1.jpg (84 downloads)

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