New Here: Big Block '65 Coronet 2 dr

[one_classy_hobo]

Welcome from CT. Nice car to start with. Bought one needing body work and I don't do it Mistake. Did engine change. Body work UGH.View attachment 1420647View attachment 1420648View attachment 1420648View attachment 1420651View attachment 1420652

Hey Fran!

I didn't want to get into any body work which is why I needed something with zero rust. I don't have the time or the knowledge to get it done without spending a bunch of money to get it done. Undercarriage and engine bay looks great. Great winter project.

How long have you owned it for?

 

[Fran Blacker]

It's been stalled 20 years. Work on other car unhappy the way engine runs, two knee replacements, dislocated ankle, now bone on bone and LASINESS!

 

[one_classy_hobo]

It's been stalled 20 years. Work on other car unhappy the way engine runs, two knee replacements, dislocated ankle, now bone on bone and LASINESS!

Dang! Sounds painful.

 

[Budnicks]

Looks to be a good start to a decent build

Welcome to FBBO from quite a bit North & East of you
NorCal Central Sierras

 

[one_classy_hobo]

Looks to be a good start to a decent build

Welcome to FBBO from quite a bit North & East of you
NorCal Central Sierras

Thank you. It was important to find something with a good base. Then modify everything else to make my own.

 

[khryslerkid]

New foam, hand stitched seat covers, and all 4 door skins for 1,000 bucks.

El Cheapo

I have almost 2,500 in just the two front buckets.

 

[Dave6T4]

Welcome to FBBO from Ontario. Nowhere close to you; in Canada. Nice solid '65 Coronet project.

 

[ckessel]

Welcome from the central coast and a fellow 65 owner. I got my car out of La Habra. The friend who used to own it prior to the po I got it from, lived in Whittier for many years. They did the cover shot for the tech book, my avatar, behind some restaurant in Whittier back in the 80's. It's in many pieces now. Looks like you have a great car project to start with. If you can swing it, check out the LATSLV [Muscle Cars At The Strip Las Vegas] next month and the west coast biggie the Spring Fling at Woodley Park in Van Nuys mid April.

 

[one_classy_hobo]

Welcome to FBBO from Ontario. Nowhere close to you; in Canada. Nice solid '65 Coronet project.

Looks like you got yourself a fury? Looks pretty neat from your profile pic!

 

[one_classy_hobo]

Welcome from the central coast and a fellow 65 owner. I got my car out of La Habra. The friend who used to own it prior to the po I got it from, lived in Whittier for many years. They did the cover shot for the tech book, my avatar, behind some restaurant in Whittier back in the 80's. It's in many pieces now. Looks like you have a great car project to start with. If you can swing it, check out the LATSLV [Muscle Cars At The Strip Las Vegas] next month and the west coast biggie the Spring Fling at Woodley Park in Van Nuys mid April.

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Hey! Thanks for the greet. I am going to try and get it finished by spring fling! It's only 20 minutes from me so should be an easy drive.

When is yours going to be put back together??

 

[one_classy_hobo]

El Cheapo

I have almost 2,500 in just the two front buckets.

Very cheap but looks so far like some solid work they're doing. Do you have any pictures of your seats?

 

[ckessel]

Minimum of 2 years to be drivable. Doing quite a list of upgrades/changes/mods.

Updating the Super Street Mopar

 

[64fury74charger]

Welcome aboard from the Pacific Northwest. Great car and you will find lots of great people here who can help you get your car to the level you want. B bodies rock and this site lives for pictures.

 

[one_classy_hobo]

Welcome aboard from the Pacific Northwest. Great car and you will find lots of great people here who can help you get your car to the level you want. B bodies rock and this site lives for pictures.

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Rad Fury! Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Jerry Hall]

Welcome from Alabama, looks like you are well into a great project.

 

[Dave6T4]

Looks like you got yourself a fury? Looks pretty neat from your profile pic!

Actually, 1964 Dodge Polara 4-door hardtop. Canadian built with factory bucket seats and console. Canadian-only option.

 

[khryslerkid]

Very cheap but looks so far like some solid work they're doing. Do you have any pictures of your seats?

I found the original material and bought the foam then found a lady who copied the patterns, hand sewn everything just like factory. All in all it became quite expensive but worth it in the end.

I've seen the south of the border upholstery people on several TV shows in the past and they really take pride in their work. Mostly family businesses where the trade is passed down. Yours looks great

These are my '62 Dodge...

 

[Cranky]

It's been stalled 20 years. Work on other car unhappy the way engine runs, two knee replacements, dislocated ankle, now bone on bone and LASINESS!

Dang! Sounds painful.

Welcome to the site!! Yeah, the body gets older it can be a pain but I was still going pretty good at 37. For me mine was still feeling pretty good at 67 but it wasn't long after that it said "I'm gonna give you pain now" lol

 

[HD539]

Welcome from Washington State

 

[mr. b]

welcome to FBBO nice coronet project keep us posted