1966 Coronet Post - MAXIMVS III

[Big bill]

I got a front glass from Canada last year it's out there not cheap

 

[Big bill]

I somehow found two post cars not sure how but I really like them , you don’t see many

 

[Big bill]

 

[Snook]

Not sure if you are aware that there is no replacement front or rear glass for our sedans.

It is a doner car only availability.

Well, that just adds to the fun...

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[Snook]

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really nice!

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[Snook]

Got the rear glass, just looking for a nice front windshield now.

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[Snook]

Got a new front windshield today, so I'm set for glass.

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[modelmaker]

Got a new front windshield today, so I'm set for glass.

snook

Where did you get a New Windshield?

And are you sure it is for your 4 door application

 

[Snook]

My glass guy found it. Fits 2Dr sedan (post), 4DR & station wagon. My car is a 2DR post.

I'll ask him

snook

 

[modelmaker]

Thanks I am very interested because i had several national chains tell me not available.

The 4 door and our cars 2 door sedan or post are the same as 4 door and wagon glass.

In the listings they call out the 68-70 2 door sedans and that confuses the inventory, and the people looking for the glass.

The 68-70 sedan or post is the same glass as the hardtop convertible

 

[Snook]

It's ready for the body shop. After I finished tearing it down (and I mean DOWN) it looks like jthe following will have to be replaced thanks to goober:

• firewall - hacked up the firewall
• inner fenders - put huge holes in the fender tops and beat the drivers side inner fender to make room for a power brake booster
• full floor pan - stick welded a patchwork of plates all over the floor, front to back
• core support - used a sawzall to make a 22" support into a 26" support and did a horrible job of it

These parts are beyond saving. I attached a few pics.

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[Snook]

Finished stripping the car and it's ready to go for body/paint. It will be a dark grey primer on the bottom and WW1 white all over. Picked up a nice 26" core support today. Here's some pics of the stripped car...

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[Snook]

Some more stripped pics...

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[Snook]

Got the body stuff ordered, that was a big milestone. Decided to remove all the glass from the car, that should be done tomorrow sometime.

snook

 

[Snook]

Where did you get a New Windshield?

And are you sure it is for your 4 door application

We just matched the new windshield with the cracked one that came out of the car... perfect match. If anyone is looking a front windshield for a 66-67 post coronet, you can contact Rob at the Glass Shop (772) 631-5335.

 

[71Beeper]

It looks like the engine mounts were moved back towards the firewall. It's an old drag racers trick.
That's the reason there is reinforcement on the engine mounts.

 

[Snook]

Well, that mess will be history in a few weeks. I think I've about got it de-gooberized now.

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[Snook]

When I'm done with this one, I'll challenge Jay Leno's 66 Hemi Coronet, I'll spot him 1 second and limit myself to less than 440 CID. No fiberglass body panels - all steel.

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[Snook]

Dropped it off at the body shop a few hours ago. Time to prep parts fro re-installation when I get it back.

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[Snook]

Ordered a 383 based 432 CID stroker kit a few days ago and it's on the way. I'll be started putting the short block together here next week. I just need to pick a cam kit and I'll be rolling.

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