1966 Coronet Kid

[ThatCoronetKid]

Hello,
I'm 18 years old from the Mississippi, and I recently purchased my first Mopar hot rod. A 1966 Coronet 500. Car has a big block stroker and is a lot of fun. I've always been a Mopar fan. Very excited to finally have my own and join in this forum!

 

[NorthOfForty]

Welcome to the forum! Wow that's a whole lot of engine hanging out of the hood. For a first Mopar it's dang nice.

 

[71RRHI]

Welcome, I would say thats a good start.

 

[1967coronet440]

Welcome, what’s the details on the engine?

 

[68sprtsat383]

Welcome

 

[YY1]

more pics.

is that plexiglass on part of the hood?

 

[moparnation74]

Welcome to the forum....

Love the look of your ride!

Cool car.....

 

[mikedonz]

Welcome from Chicago, when I was 18, I got in too much trouble with that much horsepower! Now I sound like an old man, but I'll say it anyway...be careful!

 

[ThatCoronetKid]

Welcome to the forum! Wow that's a whole lot of engine hanging out of the hood. For a first Mopar it's dang nice.

It certainly is a lot of motor and I've been taking it slow trying to feel out how to drive it. The torque is brutal!

 

[ThatCoronetKid]

Welcome, what’s the details on the engine?

Its a 440 Block with a stroker kit from 440 Source. Bored 30 over. I want to say total displacement comes out around 505 ci. Weiand High Rise tunnel ram. Dual Holley 600 carbs. Mopar Purple Grind 509 camshaft. 10.5:1 Compression. Hooker headers.

 

[ThatCoronetKid]

more pics.

is that plexiglass on part of the hood?

Its not plexiglass. Its just a big piece of perforated sheet metal the previous owner put on when he cut a hole in the hood. Luckily unhacked hood came with car if I ever want to go back to like a standard dual plane type intake.

 

[Billccm]

My nickname in high school was the coronet kid.
Welcome to the forum.

 

[YY1]

That's even more wierd.

 

[gtxracer]

Certainly does seem like an odd way to treat a hood but that's why we are individuals with choices. Anyway, from the Pacific Northwest, welcome to the FBBO. You are off to a great start with your Coronet.

 

[burntorng70]

Nice! When I was 18 I drove a slant six scamp. Yours is more what I would have preferred.

 

[ThatCoronetKid]

Nice! When I was 18 I drove a slant six scamp. Yours is more what I would have preferred.

Yes sir. I spent a long time looking around to try to find a deal. I was really just looking for anything with a 340 or better. Very happy I came across this car. A lot more car than I was expecting to find.

 

[oldbee]

Welcome from Ohio & FBBO.

 

[BigCountryMopar]

Welcome from South Mississippi maybe I’ll see that car around.

 

[moparrulz]

Hello,
I'm 18 years old from the Mississippi, and I recently purchased my first Mopar hot rod. A 1966 Coronet 500. Car has a big block stroker and is a lot of fun. I've always been a Mopar fan. Very excited to finally have my own and join in this forum!

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Hello from Oxford, GA and welcome to the forum. I agree with NorthOfForty. For a first Mopar, that's a most excellent ride.

 

[Budnicks]

Cool ride
make sure to check out the Resto-mod/Pro-touring
& Racers hangout forum sections, right up your alley...

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