68 coronet 500 questions

[METAL BEE 68]

Hay guys. I'm going to look at a 68 coronet 500 2 Dr ht. Id like to know what all they came with from the factory as far as hood, eng/tans. Stuff like that. I know they looked alot like the R/T. Thanks.

 

[69roadr]

got this from wikipedia
engine options:
225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-6 I6
273 cu in (4.5 L) LA V8
318 cu in (5.2 L) A V8
318 cu in (5.2 L) LA V8
361 cu in (5.9 L) B V8
383 cu in (6.3 L) B "Magnum" V8
426 cu in (7.0 L) Hemi V8
440 cu in (7.2 L)

trans options:
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic

 

[69Coronetrt]

Hay guys. I'm going to look at a 68 coronet 500 2 Dr ht. Id like to know what all they came with from the factory as far as hood, eng/tans. Stuff like that. I know they looked alot like the R/T. Thanks.

Flat hood, several engine/transmission combinations. Most are 318s but you could get a 383-2 or 4 bb. They did share similar trim with the R/T. Here's a link to the 68 data book so you can see how they were equipped: http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1968DealershipDataBook-01.shtml

 

[Photon440]

I think Wikipedia is off base about the 318 A (poly) being available in '68. Or the 361.

 

[METAL BEE 68]

Hay thanks. I thought they had a bulge hood? I'm sure I will post pics of it for you all.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Hay thanks. I thought they had a bulge hood?

Super Bee and R/T only.

 

[Propwash]

500's did have the C-trim on the quarter panel body indents as well.

 

[Budnicks]

68 Coronet 500, not like the R/T or Super Bee, it's similar but not the same

 

[METAL BEE 68]

Looked at the car. Very straight. But the floors are gone. Comes with new floors and every part needed for the car. And a running 400. Small rust in trunk. All in all its a nice car.only $2000. Think I'd better get it!

 

[Propwash]

Looks/sounds pretty solid. Good deal for 2K

 

[METAL BEE 68]

Yeah the body is nice. The floors and rockers of rusted out. But the car comes with all the metal need to fix it. Heck it come as a complete car.even a running 400

 

[Snowtrooper1966]

Column or console?

 

[METAL BEE 68]

Column

 

[YY1]

Column shift 500 trim is kinda unusual.

Buckets and buddy seat?

Also common on 500's were 383-2 motors and a/c, plus a fair to good chance of p/w and rear defrost.

Looks solid.

Red, black, or white inside?

 

[69Coronetrt]

Column shift 500 trim is kinda unusual.

That would be the standard configuration. Most were 318-2 column shift cars. http://www.glenwood76.com/Coronet_Production_65_76.htm#1968 Coronet 500

 

[YY1]

Really?

I'd say about 80% of all 500 trim level cars I've seen have been buckets, and of those another 80% have been floor shift.

was pretty sure the "500" model had buckets standard, but you could option them out.

Where does that chart show interior production figures?

I suppose we should clarify we are talking about 2 door cars...

 

[69Coronetrt]

Really?

I'd say about 80% of all 500 trim level cars I've seen have been buckets, and of those another 80% have been floor shift.

was pretty sure the "500" model had buckets standard, but you could option them out....

Buckets were standard, and AFAIK, the only seats available in the 500 HT. I don't know that I've ever come across a '68 500 HT with a bench seat.
Bench was standard in the convertible with the buckets optional.

The only cars that would not be column shift automatics are the console cars. Using other O&A reports as a guideline for take rates on the console option, console production probably did not exceed 50% of the production.

 

[YY1]

I guess you lost me.

You said "most were 318-2 column shift cars".

I guess that doesn't specify buckets.

I still say most 2 door, non convertibles were floor shift (std or not), but I don't have the numbers.

Does that brochure say buckets and "arm rest" were standard on 4 door?

I honestly can say I've not seen many if any at all of those.

 

[METAL BEE 68]

Yeah. This car was a 318. Red with white top and interior