WS23 69 Coronet
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69Coronetrt
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On a 68 automatic, it will be on the top of the bell housing by the oil sending at the back of the block. On a 68-70 four speed or 69/70 automatic, look for a pad on the side of the transmission.
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It's on the PASSENGER side, at least on a '69.
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You'd be very welcome to stop by. Be sure to drive your R/T, I'll get mine out and we'll go cruizin'!
I'd like that but I'm a bit of a cold weather wuss. Can we wait until summer?
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Looks good. I like that shot.
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I was able to inspect this 69 more and found it to be numbers matching so that makes me pretty happy. I was able to see pictures of it from back in the day too. It comes home this week. Thank you everyone who offered help on the VIN locations, etc for these cars.
I was wondering - is it taboo to change color on an all-number matching car when it comes to these Coronets? I dont know that I like its born with color of red. Its not an exciting red. Is the riginal red by chance desirable to the mopar masses?
I was wondering - is it taboo to change color on an all-number matching car when it comes to these Coronets? I dont know that I like its born with color of red. Its not an exciting red. Is the riginal red by chance desirable to the mopar masses?
69L48Z27
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Congrats! It's your car, do what you want.
Me, personally I would keep it in the original 'range' of color. You'll be surprised what you think is a dingy color actual looks good in BC/CC.
Me, personally I would keep it in the original 'range' of color. You'll be surprised what you think is a dingy color actual looks good in BC/CC.
You bought this car for you. Now is the time to make a decision. Are you going to spend your effort with this car for yourself? Or are you going to expend that effort for a next owner? Did you buy this car to please the "masses"?
In my case I found a 69 hemi 4sp coronet in 1980. It was a car I would have bought new if the salesman would have let me. Over all of the years I have owned this car I have been plagued with how rare it is. I have been left with being a caretaker of history and that is a-- take away-- from enjoying what I always wanted.
The "numbers matching" deal (that would make any important difference) is for very rare issue cars. I suspect this is not one of them.
My thoughts for those that like to please the larger group--is to get two cars. One that pleases our personal desire and another that pleases the "masses".
If this is all about money and value -IMO-you will never be content.
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1965t5
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I know what you're saying, I have restored several cars and am also "stuck" with a rare one (1 of 14) - not a mopar though. Lots of money and extra attentions to it. Since I am newer to Mopar builds, I guess what I was stuck on with these 69 Coronets is that they all seem to be very valuable but I'm not sure what drives it - if its desire for originality of a big block RT or Hemi or if its just they type of car itself. Every one I see for sale (regardless of condition or features) seems to be selling for alot - maybe more than it should be even......
I am one of those that really likes the shape and lines of the 68/69 coronets. To me they are are works of art like the 68/69 chargers. It was a great two years for Dodge.
If the selling prices you see -seem high- some of that is cause they are great and nice looking cars. (lots of folks like them) The rest of the high cost is due the fact that the value of money is low/down. It is the natural way of -money- to lose value and we always blame the feelings about things costing so much on something else.
If you really like a car that no one else likes you will do well money wise. If you chose a car that is hot in the market you will have to live with what others think about what you want. If that stuff matters it will add to your cost to make them happy so you will be happy.
My car is one of about 60 made. (unrestored)--I wish I had a clone of it to play with for the full experience of how they were.
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I encourage everyone to do what they want with their car (within reason). If you want to change the color, then change it. It can be changed back - it's not like you want to make it a 4 door. LOL My Satellite has 57,000 miles on it, is all original, and is 1 of 503 '66 4-speed Hemi Satellites. I understand the burden of owning a rare and valuable car, but I didn't buy it as an investment. I bought it to enjoy and drive the hell out of.
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