Meet Max the '71 Coronet

[Rennkafer]

Check the heads for cracks. Magnums had an issue, not all but many. One of the dealers I worked at, we kept 4-6 pairs on hand. Trannies and converters were frequent rebuild/replace too. Poor shift calibrations and junky oe converters. All easy fixes plus upgrades are available. Magnums are great packages.

I have brand new heads on hand already, for just that reason. Also I'm using a Hughes EFI intake on it, so the lower plate sealing issues on the stock manifold won't be a problem either.

 

[Rennkafer]

Consider taking a silver Sharpie and highlighting the edges of your grill fins. You have the silver front with the flat black background. I've also seen red that looked good, but on yours, I don't think red would fit. Maybe another color?? The all-black grill looks somewhat dull. Just sayin'.

I like it all black, but thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Rennkafer]

Do you have a link to the spacers you used? I have some 2010 17inch Challenger wheels I want to trial fit on my Dodge as well as an old Ford which I think uses the same pattern as old Dodges.

These are the ones I'm using. Not hubcentric, but the original wheels aren't either. A lot of the Fords use the same 5x114.3mm (5x4.5") as B bodies do, and I've seen people use the Ford wheels on B bodies, so apparently the hub size is at least similar.
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[ckessel]

BTW, glad you're back.

 

[#41]

I dig owner-built projects that are different than the norm. This one fit s the bill just fine. Hope to see it in person some day.

 

[OneWheelPeel]

These are the ones I'm using. Not hubcentric, but the original wheels aren't either. A lot of the Fords use the same 5x114.3mm (5x4.5") as B bodies do, and I've seen people use the Ford wheels on B bodies, so apparently the hub size is at least similar.
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Thanks! I might give them a go on my Ranchero next summer, might be a bit of a funky look but also a less expensive way to get more rubber under it.

 

[Coelacanth]

I'm digging the all-black look of your grille, I'm doing the same thing with my '70 Charger project. I think it looks meaner.

I'm not sure I'm sold on the modern wheels for your Coronet...but it's definitely different and interesting!

 

[Rennkafer]

I dig owner-built projects that are different than the norm. This one fit s the bill just fine. Hope to see it in person some day.

Depending where you are in WA, you may well. I was at Goodguys this year with the car, and the Mopar Nats in Woodburn Oregon, and some smaller local shows in Kitsap/Pierce counties (I live in Kitsap).

 

[Rennkafer]

I'm digging the all-black look of your grille, I'm doing the same thing with my '70 Charger project. I think it looks meaner.

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I'm not sure I'm sold on the modern wheels for your Coronet...but it's definitely different and interesting!

Agreed, looks good on your Charger too! My eventual goal with the car is sort of "what would a '71 Coronet R/T have been like if Dodge had made one".