Newb From Illynois

[metaldad]

howdy, from the land of madaganistan.
owner of a 68 coronet 500 convertible.

[ws27]

Welcome Metaldad, you have a very nice 68.

[Racer Brown]

Welcome, nice looking ride!!

[67r/t4speeder]

That is really nice 500

welcome

[RT K_line]

Welcome to the site, nice convertible you have there. Tell us more about it.

[metaldad]

originally 318, now with a dated 68 440 .030 over, and a dated 68 727. dyno'ed at 465 hp w/ 485# torque @ 5000rpm
i have the original 318 and 727 stored. as is all original replaced parts.
interior is a 9.5/10.
roof works, cover is new, as are cat whiskers and weatherstripping
chrome is complete, 9.5/10. rearend is now a 3.90 sure grip
suspension, exhaust, gas tank, lines (all) new. torsion bars are now motor correct. sub frame connected
sheet metal, 9/10
front is now disc
electrical has a couple of minor gremlins
missing build sheet, do have the original manuals, + the original tire warranty papers.
stripe and hood not model correct, but they are year correct


i cant access photopail for more pics

[Robb]

Awesome looking car in the white, lotsa fun with the big moter. Way cool. WOW

[JimKueneman]

Hey I have the hardtop sister to yours! Can't convince the wife to keep it the stock white though (:

[Tom66-500]

Very nice! Welcome to DCR.