1966 Coronet Project

[Dartn440]

After building a bunch of A bodies I made a trade on a truck I was going to build for 2 1966 Coronets. Took all the parts that were stuffed in the titled car today and will start the show.

I just bought a big parts lot and 2 additional 66 parts cars….I think I can build at least 1 good one.

Bucket seat console car was originally light blue with white interior. Car will be anything but original when I am done.

 

[71RRHI]

Good to see another Coronet saved.

 

[Dartn440]

Took the console apart and ready to get it in a bit better shape. Taking apart an almost 60 year old piece of plastic was a bit nerve wracking.

Step one. Polish the stainless. The console box was locked anyone have any ideas where to replacements or unlock?

 

[ckessel]

I like your thinking. Make a nice one out of two. BTW, love your avatar.

 

[Dave6T4]

You have a mix of '66 and '67 sheetmetal, there. Bright blue metallic stuff looks to be '67. Headlight pots in front fenders are different than '66. Form on rear deck lid is different, too. Center section on '66 deck lid is depressed, while it is raised on '67. Nice to see another Coronet getting saved. Have fun! I have a 1967 Coronet R/T.

 

[Dartn440]

You have a mix of '66 and '67 sheetmetal, there. Bright blue metallic stuff looks to be '67. Headlight pots in front fenders are different than '66. Form on rear deck lid is different, too. Center section on '66 deck lid is depressed, while it is raised on '67. Nice to see another Coronet getting saved. Have fun! I have a 1967 Coronet R/T.

You are correct, the parts car has the right sheet metal. The bright blue stuff is 67 for sure, but I wasn’t going to say no to free sheet metal. Needs front floor pans and rear glass. The windows won’t budge on the car. Came with full front end rebuild parts, a disc brake conversion, and a new fuel tank and sender.

 

[Dartn440]

I like your thinking. Make a nice one out of two. BTW, love your avatar.

Thanks, that’s the wifey. We are done making a family after 9 kids. I retired from the Army after 34 years and work part time now to fund my hobbies and pay for food…lol