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Used to be a member years ago, but due to mobility/health issues I had to park my '68 Coronet 500 convertible (and '69 Firebird 400) in the garage for 11 years. Got it running last week and had to re-register. My uncle bought it new, sold it to his dad and I bought it from my grandfather about 20 years ago. The car was from (western) Pennsylvania so it has it's fare share of rust. My in-laws bought new seat covers when I first bought the car. While I was at it, I replaced the carpet. I would like to restore it some day, but being on a fixed income not sure when that will happen. Here's a few pics and you can see the rest of the pics on my website below.
My Uncle in 1969
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The most recent pic, about 15 years ago.
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Me "polishing a turd" this evening.
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Who says you can't polish a turd! That aint tho! Good lookin ride and your keeping it alive! Glad your back on the road! Keep the pics coming!
I love the look in the old pic-chrome steelies with thin white walls!
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Welcome back Mike, I am glad to see you enjoying your Coronet again.
The Idaho Andy
OL Blue is scared of Max
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Thanks!
Unfortunately it isn't registered or insured so I can't drive it other than going around the block. Tough to justify two "fun cars" (this one and my Firebird) that I don't drive daily. At least I know it does run.
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Welcome back to the site!
Nobody wants a Charlie in the box
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Welcome back Mike. Your 500 looks great. I'd just drive it and enjoy it. Get us some pics of your Firebird too. We love anything old.
President, New England chapter of Coronetaholics anonomous.
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Welcome back!
Objects quickly DISAPPEAR in the rearview mirror and PLEASE stay seated until the ride comes to a complete stop!!
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ws27 Wrote:Welcome back Mike. Your 500 looks great. I'd just drive it and enjoy it. Get us some pics of your Firebird too. We love anything old.
Here's my Firebird. Bought it about 25 years ago for $500....some assembly required.
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nice cars,welcome back.
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