09-21-14, 11:40 PM
Hello to all,
I've been a long time MOPAR fan and have owned several in the past - '69 & '70 Road Runners, '69 GTX, '70 Cuda, '67 Coronet 440, '68 Coronet R/T, most of them had 440s, couple of them were 383s all of them were 727 automatics. So, after many, many years, I decided before I got too old, I'd have one more MOPAR to ride out into the sunset with - so I found a '67 Coronet R/T that is a 20 footer - body and undercarriage is solid - the bottom of the LH rear quarter was patched paneled, but the rest is good - the motor has been changed to a '72 440 smog motor. Runs good and the seat covers and carpets have been replaced, so the interior looks pretty good - most of the trim inside and out is pitted and will have to be either re-plated or powder coated.
I've got plans for the motor - it should have around 500 hp when finished, not bad for a cruiser. I don't have plans to run it on the strip, although it might get ran down one a couple of times, just to see what it can do. Trans will be gone thru, shift kit, torque converter, B&M shifter. Sure grip rear end to replace the open one in it now - front disc brake conversion and new rear leafs will pretty much round out the drivetrain upgrades - body will be painted, new wheels and tires - you all know the drill - many of you have done it many more times than I have.
I've been away from the automotive arena for quite some time, I closed my NAPA store almost 16 years ago and haven't been involved with anything automotive since - so it's interesting to see what advancements have been made.
It's also interesting to get into a 'boat' to drive these days after driving the newer smaller cars - back in the 'good old days' those boats were all we drove and it was no big deal - now I have to get used to manual steering something that takes up most of the width of a lane! LOL - watch out world...
Anyway, here's a picture of my project - 4880
Bill
I've been a long time MOPAR fan and have owned several in the past - '69 & '70 Road Runners, '69 GTX, '70 Cuda, '67 Coronet 440, '68 Coronet R/T, most of them had 440s, couple of them were 383s all of them were 727 automatics. So, after many, many years, I decided before I got too old, I'd have one more MOPAR to ride out into the sunset with - so I found a '67 Coronet R/T that is a 20 footer - body and undercarriage is solid - the bottom of the LH rear quarter was patched paneled, but the rest is good - the motor has been changed to a '72 440 smog motor. Runs good and the seat covers and carpets have been replaced, so the interior looks pretty good - most of the trim inside and out is pitted and will have to be either re-plated or powder coated.
I've got plans for the motor - it should have around 500 hp when finished, not bad for a cruiser. I don't have plans to run it on the strip, although it might get ran down one a couple of times, just to see what it can do. Trans will be gone thru, shift kit, torque converter, B&M shifter. Sure grip rear end to replace the open one in it now - front disc brake conversion and new rear leafs will pretty much round out the drivetrain upgrades - body will be painted, new wheels and tires - you all know the drill - many of you have done it many more times than I have.
I've been away from the automotive arena for quite some time, I closed my NAPA store almost 16 years ago and haven't been involved with anything automotive since - so it's interesting to see what advancements have been made.
It's also interesting to get into a 'boat' to drive these days after driving the newer smaller cars - back in the 'good old days' those boats were all we drove and it was no big deal - now I have to get used to manual steering something that takes up most of the width of a lane! LOL - watch out world...
Anyway, here's a picture of my project - 4880
Bill
, you're in for sure now! this is a great place to look for help... lots of nice, smart folks here... willing to help you out. enjoy, and might I add sweet R/T