Project Coronet R/T

[Tom Heimberger]

Here are some current pics of my project 8 months in. This car was a real turd when I took it on. It was nicely painted but poorly running. Turns out the car is from the coastal area of Texas and had the surface corrosion to prove it. We spent most of the summer repairing the front frame rails which were so poorly repaired by the former owner. They took .187 thick plate and crammed it in behind the rust and tried to weld it in. Then put bondo over it. The trunk floor was also replaced during this period as well as all the suspension components were blasted and coated with the appropriate finish.

 

[moparjohnny]

Here are some current pics of my project 8 months in. This car was a real turd when I took it on. It was nicely painted but poorly running. Turns out the car is from the coastal area of Texas and had the surface corrosion to prove it. We spent most of the summer repairing the front frame rails which were so poorly repaired by the former owner. They took .187 thick plate and crammed it in behind the rust and tried to weld it in. Then put bondo over it. The trunk floor was also replaced during this period as well as all the suspension components were blasted and coated with the appropriate finish. View attachment 384649 View attachment 384651 View attachment 384657 View attachment 384658

that is one beautiful r/t tom,welcome keep pics coming.

 

[1967coronet440]

Here are some current pics of my project 8 months in. This car was a real turd when I took it on. It was nicely painted but poorly running. Turns out the car is from the coastal area of Texas and had the surface corrosion to prove it. We spent most of the summer repairing the front frame rails which were so poorly repaired by the former owner. They took .187 thick plate and crammed it in behind the rust and tried to weld it in. Then put bondo over it. The trunk floor was also replaced during this period as well as all the suspension components were blasted and coated with the appropriate finish. View attachment 384649 View attachment 384651 View attachment 384657 View attachment 384658

Wow looks great

 

[kiwigtx]

Cool looking car. Welcome to FBBO and please keep us update on your further work on the car.

 

[oldbee]

Great looking AND a 4-spd to boot!!!

 

[moparjohnny]

Great looking AND a 4-spd to boot!!!

love the tires and wheels also,good looking wheel for any mopar.

 

[BeeKool]

Sweeet ride!

 

[69Coronetrt]

Great looking AND a 4-spd to boot!!!

AND a 69. Triple bonus.

 

[JDS-70R/T]

Great looking R/T. Who did your dash work? I have a separate thread going where many have used performance graphics for their dash work. Also, who are you using for tail panel and tail lights work, if not doing no the work yourself? Keep sending the picks

 

[dieseldazzle]

What did you use for thermal barrier on your firewall? Looks nice

 

[vintage chromoly]

Looking good!

 

[Tom Heimberger]

Great looking R/T. Who did your dash work? I have a separate thread going where many have used performance graphics for their dash work. Also, who are you using for tail panel and tail lights work, if not doing no the work yourself? Keep sending the picks

 

[Tom Heimberger]

I'm doing the dash myself. The harness was in good shape but the previous guy who put it in didn't know how it was routed. I sure could use a reference picture to illustrate the correct routing.

 

[Tom Heimberger]

What did you use for thermal barrier on your firewall? Looks nice

I went to Lowes and bought a roll of that stuff. Easy to work with!

 

[Fran Blacker]

Is it the stuff like aluminized bubble wrap?

 

[JimKueneman]

I'm doing the dash myself. The harness was in good shape but the previous guy who put it in didn't know how it was routed. I sure could use a reference picture to illustrate the correct routing. View attachment 384783

I am about to refresh mine. It is currently sitting in a wood frame I built for it in the garage. It has not been touched since it left the factory other than me removing it from the car last fall. I can take a bunch of photos tomorrow when I am working out there. Mine is a 68 500 with AC.

 

[Tom Heimberger]

Is it the stuff like aluminized bubble wrap?

Yes

 

[Dennis H]

Nice ride. Love the Dash. Colors!

 

[dieseldazzle]

What adhesive did you use to hold the thermal barrier in place? Beautiful car by the way.

Dan

 

[GTXperience]

Super nice!