My Coronet on its way to DENMARK !!

[Mike Gaines]

Well, I didn't want to say anything until I had actually received the wire transfer but it came today paying for the car in full before releasing it to the shipper taking it Long Beach, CA for shipment to Denmark.
Now...ask we why ?
I have no idea.
I put it on Racing Junk, got a call, got my price and let it go.
Now...
I always wanted a 1968 DART...that is a full tilt drag race car...back half car with Ladder Bars or 4-Link, Coil Overs, Really big RR tires, Narrowed DANA 60, Motor Plate, Mid Plate, Full Cage certified for faster that 9.99, etc, etc, etc.
Now...
Ask me if it is my future....the answer is YES
Couple pictures to start...

 

[67MPRFAN]

Good luck with your new project do you already have a drivetrain for the car

 

[bobtile]

Sorry to see the Coronet leave but good luck with the Dart Mike.

 

[1967coronet440]

Good for you, you got what you want for the coronet and are building what you want now.

 

[davek]

sorry to see it go but seems thats what I seen to do. Build drive and next.

 

[moparcrazy]

Sorry to see it go mike, But I'm sure this one will better than the coronet.

 

[QuickBpBp]

Well, I didn't want to say anything until I had actually received the wire transfer but it came today paying for the car in full before releasing it to the shipper taking it Long Beach, CA for shipment to Denmark.
Now...ask we why ?
I have no idea.
I put it on Racing Junk, got a call, got my price and let it go.
Now...
I always wanted a 1968 DART...that is a full tilt drag race car...back half car with Ladder Bars or 4-Link, Coil Overs, Really big RR tires, Narrowed DANA 60, Motor Plate, Mid Plate, Full Cage certified for faster that 9.99, etc, etc, etc.
Now...
Ask me if it is my future....the answer is YES
Couple pictures to start...

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Congrats on the new car but you do know that is a 1969....

 

[Cranky]

Congrats on the new car but you do know that is a 1969....

A Sicky Nine wit Sicky 8 tail lights. Da Dart is much lighter too....

 

[oldbee]

Well, i’ll always miss the pics of the Coronet. You just never know with old farts!!!! Still Mopar tho(& going faster!)

 

[1967coronet440]

You are staying on FBBO right?!?!

 

[malex]

Sorry to see the Coronet go Mr. Gaines. Guess that pink slip race is off huh.

 

[bearman]

well looks like you are going to hit those numbers after all. good luck i hope you stay here on the b body forum.

 

[65 3 times]

Mike: Congrats on a plan coming together so smooth. We don't have the time a 20 year old has. Got to make it happen and get it how you want it while you can. God's speed and good luck on you endeavor. Dave

 

[bobtile]

You are staying on FBBO right?!?!

I don't think there's room for an A-body guy on B-bodies forum, do you?

 

[Mike Gaines]

Congrats on the new car but you do know that is a 1969....

OK...I understand now...it is all about the sidemarker lites front and rear and the turn signals in the grille.
Crapolla….this was reported to me by the seller as a 1968..little did I know.

 

[bearman]

make room Mr.Gaines input around here can't be bought many years of racing and building of mopars. i just hope that he checks in on this forum and will be following him on the a body. just want to put out a big thanks to him as he has shared his ups and downs with us all. for him a new look at what 9.30 going to look like. he keeps as others do my dream alive and interesting thanks again Mr. Gaines

 

[Mike Gaines]

make room Mr.Gaines input around here can't be bought many years of racing and building of mopars. i just hope that he checks in on this forum and will be following him on the a body. just want to put out a big thanks to him as he has shared his ups and downs with us all. for him a new look at what 9.30 going to look like. he keeps as others do my dream alive and interesting thanks again Mr. Gaines

JUST LIKE Mr Bobtile… I am NOT leaving the B-Body forum just because I will be racing/building up an A-Body...I hope that is ok with everyone...thanks

 

[Cranky]

OK...I understand now...it is all about the sidemarker lites front and rear and the turn signals in the grille.
Crapolla….this was reported to me by the seller as a 1968..little did I know.


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Is there a VIN on it? It could very well be a 68. Several years back I started turning my 66 Belvedere into a 67 because the plan was to race in NSS and the rules for intake/carbs etc was a bit more easy for the 67 vs 66 cars.

 

[Mike Gaines]

Is there a VIN on it? It could very well be a 68. Several years back I started turning my 66 Belvedere into a 67 because the plan was to race in NSS and the rules for intake/carbs etc was a bit more easy for the 67 vs 66 cars.

But...the side marker lights, both front and rear, PLUS the grille parking lite locations are absolutely 1969...
Don't know about the VIN, I am picking it up next Thursday the 18th. I already put a deposit on it. I am gonna go ahead and pick it up and buy it even if it a 1969...just gonna get a little better price for it not being a 1968.

 

[Mike Gaines]

Sorry to see the Coronet go Mr. Gaines. Guess that pink slip race is off huh.

Well, yes. I still am rooting for you to hit around 9.90