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Coronet update. - 493mike - 10-22-23
I purchased my 65 440 4 dr sed in Philidelphia in 2017 and trailered it home to Michigan. The fuel tank sprung a leak on the trailer as I neared my house so, I lucked out not driving it home! I went through the entire car, rebuilding the 318, 727, front and rear suspensions. Pulled all 4 doors apart, cleaning and lubing the regulators, prepping and painting all the jambs, cutting out new plastic liners, and rebuilding the front hinges.
I installed new carpet, scrubbed the door panels and had the fabric replaced on the seats. Built a mini console to hold a new FM/CD player, cup holders, a digital volt meter, and a box of tissues.
The car had new brakes, tires, battery, and ball joints when I bought it so that was covered. Then I replaced all the rubber body seals and bumpers. I had the speedometer rebuilt as well. I added a oil pressure gauge in the clock area on the dash too.
Since I started driving it (no winter/salt) It has been a lot of fun. I get "thumbs up" everywhere I go and I have driven it over 14,000 miles so far.
Mike
RE: Coronet update. - 67440Dodge - 10-22-23
Looks beautiful Mike... you did a good job on it.
RE: Coronet update. - Piper - 10-22-23
That is such a nice 65!
RE: Coronet update. - 493mike - 10-22-23
(10-22-23, 06:13 PM)Piper Wrote: That is such a nice 65!
Thank you, fellas! I've got about $7,500.00 invested, counting the $3,000.00 I paid for the car. I get 18/19 MPG on the road too.
Mike
I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.
RE: Coronet update. - 67440Dodge - 10-22-23
(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote:(10-22-23, 06:13 PM)Piper Wrote: That is such a nice 65!
I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.
See Andy... you ain't the only old fart around here
RE: Coronet update. - 67r/t4speeder - 10-23-23
That 65 is so sweet, you really did a nice job overhauling it and keeping it so original. You get my thumbs up too.
RE: Coronet update. - 67r/t4speeder - 10-23-23
(10-22-23, 10:28 PM)67440Dodge Wrote:(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote:(10-22-23, 06:13 PM)Piper Wrote: That is such a nice 65!
I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.
See Andy... you ain't the only old fart around here
60 years old working and playing like I`m 25, try and keep up Mike.
RE: Coronet update. - 67440Dodge - 10-23-23
(10-23-23, 12:00 PM)67r/t4speeder Wrote: 60 years old working and playing like I`m 25, try and keep up Mike.
I'm trying, but Max has such a fat ass it's hard to pass him on those narrow roads in Hickville, Idaho
RE: Coronet update. - 67440Dodge - 10-23-23
(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote: I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.
Not any more... you just a Small Block now.. keep posting and you can hang with the big motors
RE: Coronet update. - 493mike - 10-23-23
(10-23-23, 12:50 PM)67440Dodge Wrote:(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote: I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.
Not any more... you just a Small Block now.. keep posting and you can hang with the big motors
I do have another 65. It is a Belvedere though but, it is a big block. A 540 all aluminum.
Mike