01-26-14, 03:46 PM
Understand there was a problem with the site, so thought I'd reintroduce myself and my 53 convertible I found several years ago. It is a 53 Coronet acquired from the family of the original owners. It's one of seven surviving that I know about and is the only one listed in the national WPC roster. It was put away in 1964, so still has its original top, interior and 90% of its original paint. All 53 convertibles were equipped with the new Red Ram 241 cu in hemi. Mine also has the optional Gyro-Torque semi-automatic 4-spd transmission and about every other option that was available in 1953.
In the four years I've owned it, I've gotten it running, including finding someone to rebuild the transmission, which was the reason it was put into storage in the first place. I also have a 69 GTX that I restored several years ago, so have the luxury of keeping the 53 as a survivor car. Recently installed an electric fuel pump so hopefully it will be a little more dependable this year.
Regards,
Rich
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In the four years I've owned it, I've gotten it running, including finding someone to rebuild the transmission, which was the reason it was put into storage in the first place. I also have a 69 GTX that I restored several years ago, so have the luxury of keeping the 53 as a survivor car. Recently installed an electric fuel pump so hopefully it will be a little more dependable this year.
Regards,
Rich
35003501350235033504
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