1968 Coronet 500

[68 Roadrunner]

Welcome

 

[benlambo]

You were right!

Right there gentleman, is as good an example as you'll ever get, of just what these cars, any car for that matter, can mean to someone.

They can provide some very beneficial therapy and longevity, to a mans life and well being, far more than anyone (especially wives) can understand.

Good luck with it mate, I wish you all the best!

If you want to see a short flick on just what you have done and why, I recommend watching 'love the beast' by Eric Bana, it or portions of it may be on youtube.

Aussie Coronet: You were right! I watched "Love the Beast" and I totally get it. I even feel guilty about selling all those early cars. I can really identify with Eric when he destroyed his pride and joy, I did a similar thing this summer on my own Beast. Thanks again Mate!
Ben

 

[68 Roadrunner]

Great story and nice car!

 

[benlambo]

Thank you Roadrunner 68... I am surprised that you said "nice car!".... lol.... I still have such a long way to go... I am now collecting the new steel for the final teardown and rebuild. Thanks for the words of encouagement, to you and everyone else here on this site!
Ben

 

[1badgtx]

Nice car!!!It,ll look as good as a new penny soon I,m sure...I started out with a basket case too...
Petty Blue 67 GTX

 

[benlambo]

My 68 Coronet has a Girlfriend!

Yes my rather rough '68 Coronet has found himself a girlfriend... She's rather nasty, as she loves to go out topless... She is a numbers matching fairly rustfree 68 Coronet 500 convertible, with good solid floors and new trunk floor. She also came with new carpets and top, but the restoration hasn't started yet. Her rear quarters are in dire need of replacing, but overall she is quite presentable.. At one time she participated at The Mopar Nationals and has the window stickers to show for it! She is also a driver, and I'm very pleased... Just had to share LOL.

 

[Budnicks]

Good sibling for the other Coronet... Good luck with both... you must have been doing lots of work on you toys, with only 18 posts here, in over 2 years.... Belated welcome to FBBO

 

[pabster]

Right there gentleman, is as good an example as you'll ever get, of just what these cars, any car for that matter, can mean to someone.

They can provide some very beneficial therapy and longevity, to a mans life and well being, far more than anyone (especially wives) can understand.

Good luck with it mate, I wish you all the best!

If you want to see a short flick on just what you have done and why, I recommend watching 'love the beast' by Eric Bana, it or portions of it may be on youtube.

Awesome story, glad you got 'er running!

X2 on "Love the Beast"... the dedication we have to our cars put to film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R57DB-Th-XQ

 

[Ma Snart]

Welcome to FBBO Iraqivet01!

You will enjoy this site - Lots of good people and information

Ma Snart

My 71 Charger for your viewing pleasure - More pictures of my Mopars in my gallery

 

[69chargerse]

I love that 500 ragtop!

 

[benlambo]

Update

Good sibling for the other Coronet... Good luck with both... you must have been doing lots of work on you toys, with only 18 posts here, in over 2 years.... Belated welcome to FBBO

Yes Im sorry I havent been on much.. I love the goup, and even have a kick *** T Shirt for when Im driving my Coronet... Its just that I have no Net at home, only at work, and really not supposed to use the Net for personal use. I will keep you all posted as progress is made, just in the past 2 years undergoing divorce and the 68 Hardtop still at the same place...

I've also included my 68 Coronet 500 parts car...

Ben

 

[Propwash]

Congrat's on the vert!! Not a whole lot of them floating around anymore..Looks like a real good find. Parts aren't too bad to find for them besides a decent trunk lid and the almost impossible convertible wheel houses....

Have had mine going on 17 years....

 

[moparjosh]

welcome to the site from ny great story and shes coming along nice

 

[kdtjb]

Welcome to FBBO

 

[benlambo]

Thanks for your comments everyone.. Your car looks amazing Propwash.. Appreciate more pics if you got 'em LOL...
Ben

 

[Dobaroy]

Just read your story now and sounds to me like you were meant to own that Coronet. Love the idea of adding the ragtop. Good luck with everything.