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Thanks for all the welcoming. I drove up to see the car yesterday. Unfortunately I couldn't move it as all tires were flat. My aunt actually pumped two of the tires up with a bicycle pump! Seems like they are at least holding air. Found some extra tires in the trunk that are holding air, they will go on the back. I know it will need new rubber all around, but just trying to get these to hold air to get it moved.

A few questions and pictures.
1. What things should I do before starting it?
2. What resources do you all use for parts?
3. Can anyone give me information based on the fender tag?

I will be going back up to do a few things to the car this week. Hope you like what I have. Any information or tips are welcomed.

Great Pics!! I bet you cant wait to get it out and drive it and see it in the sun light! I can give some info but not much on the fender tag, like I know the last line SO and under it is 630 which means your car was built on June 30. The numbers under NUMBER is the factory invoice number.
BDY= W42 - i know W means its a coronet (duh) D= price class
Rows3 & 4 tell you engine &trans . Heres a site that will help you out more http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/m...ertag.html

When you go to start make sure its got oil and a good battery! LOL

Parts are a little hard to find. Do you go to Carlisle at all? Good place to get stuff depending on what you need. Once you get the car out and get a good look at whats needed you'll have a better idea.

Goodluck and keep us posted!!

What Jenna said!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.Try to get a hold of a oil primer tool you use them with a drill, not mandatory but it would be good to get oil up to the top of the motor, its most likely bone dry if its been sitting years

2. Resources a couple off the top of my head Rock Auto (believe it or not they are good for gaskets filters water pumps etc)
Kramers is big on the 63-65 parts http://www.kramerauto.com/ you may luck out at Classic Industries as well http://www.classicindustries.com/

Jenn, I have not been out to Carlisle. I look forward to getting it out and trying to get it to run. I was a bit disappointed in some of the damage I found, but not much I can do about that now. Both front fenders have some damage to them, my great grandfather couldn't see to well and clipped a tree on both sides. There is also some rot above the rear tires. All work will have to done slowly. Interior is in ok shape, needs new visors, carpet could be replaced, and the front driver seat has a tear. Also the center console doesn't close, which seems like a common problem on these cars.

Piper thanks for the sites. I have used some rock auto before and looked at classic, which seems to be the best place for specific body items etc. I will check out Kramers. The engine actually has oil in it as well does the trans. I did put a bit of marvel mystery oil in it to try and let that get into it. I was able to turn the fan with my hands, which should be a good sign.

The only chrome piece missing is the chrome trim around the front driver side tire.....I am sure it is next to the tree my Great Grandfather hit...lol. I do have some of the original keys which I think is pretty cool. Amazing that my aunt found about six sets of keys for the car.

I will take more pics when I go up after work on Wednesday. Car is going to be towed out on Saturday.

65 owner here in IL. Welcome to site ask if any questions we are here to help.From the pictures it does not look like it has the 318 poly motor under the hood.It might be a 273.

Does anyone have a resource on how to decode a build sheet?

Welcome to the DCR!

One of the very first items that I'd highly recommend that you purchase for your Coronet is a copy of the Factory Service Manual. This manual will be extremely helpful to you as you start getting familiar with your car. It will cover most every part on the car including detailed information on engines, transmissions, electrical systems, brake systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, front and rear suspension systems, body and interior parts and just about everything else.

These manuals are available in both a CD format and a printed book format with the CD format being less expensive and rather handy as you can print the exact pages you need for the project you're working on and take that information out to the garage where you're working on the car.

Below are two Ebay links for both a CD format version and a printed book format for the 1965 Coronet Factory Service Manual. These auctions are offered by a company called Faxon Auto Literature which is licensed by Chrysler to reproduce them. I've done business with them many times over the years and have always been very happy with their customer service and their high quality manuals. The CD format covers all of the 1965 A, B and C-Body models and the printed book version covers the Coronet and Dart models.

CD format auction link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161247021736?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Printed book format link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/361051964523?_tr...EBIDX%3AIT

Richard

As far as the enging oil priming tool that Piper mentioned, here's one on Ebay for a great price from a Chrysler dealership which sells them through their parts department as do most all Chrysler dealerships do across the country. I doubt that you'll find a better price for this tool anywhere else.


Ebay auction link: [URL="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OIL-PUMP-PRIMING-SHAFT-MOPAR-3-8-OR-LARGER-DRILL-OEM-/261482333440?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce18fc500&vxp=mtr"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OIL-PUMP-PRIMING-SHAFT-MOPAR-3-8-OR-LARGER-DRILL-OEM-/261482333440?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ce18fc500&vxp=mtr

[/URL]Richard

Welcome to the site. South Jersey here. 65 owner as well. good luck...