Project 67 Coronet [Archive] - 3000GT / Stealth / GTO Forum

CoreyB

07-25-2013, 09:20 PM

Building yet another car. This time, it will be a bad ass ride. Its a 67 Corronet 500, 383 car with power windows front and rear.

We are throwing in a nice 440, removing all the trim and doing a full show quality paint job. Havent decided on a color yet, considering sublime green though.

Here are some nice pics to get started, more to come within the next few days.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08681_zpsd3558ee5.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08681_zpsd3558ee5.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08691_zps87198910.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08691_zps87198910.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08701_zpsda147baf.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08701_zpsda147baf.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08721_zpsd7792292.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08721_zpsd7792292.jpg.html)

ICPREY

07-25-2013, 09:55 PM

Love the old Mopars!

HilbillyHomeboy

07-26-2013, 01:32 PM

Looks like a pretty solid base to start on.

Jeremy

j2k4

07-26-2013, 01:40 PM

Looking forward to this, Corey.

Also, as a personal favor, can you fix your spelling of Coronet, please? :)

HilbillyHomeboy

07-26-2013, 02:32 PM

Fixed.

Jeremy

BaadVR4

07-26-2013, 09:01 PM

Ditch the power windows. Motors weigh about a hundred pounds each. And they drain about 15-20 HP when opening/closing and over 5 HP just sitting there thinking about operating.

Just sayin. Have you ever witnesses the windows actually working????????????? Thought not.

j2k4

07-26-2013, 09:19 PM

Can't wait to see it with paint and a nice shave. :)

Granny

07-26-2013, 09:22 PM

Interesting. :)

BaadVR4

07-26-2013, 09:52 PM

I vote for a 572ci Hemi crate motor.

Street_Chally73

07-26-2013, 11:16 PM

^Ray Barton-prepped, of course. ;)

Sent from the garage

CoreyB

07-29-2013, 09:00 PM

Brought the car in the garage today. Pulled the engine, trans and most of the nose. Began pulling the K frame as it is going to be repainted and every bushing in the front end is being replaced. Getting a little excited, this thing will be a beast.
The power windows are STAYING, I dont care what they weigh, they are extremely rare, especially on a 500. Power windows were typically found on a R/T.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08791_zps6712d8e6.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08791_zps6712d8e6.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08781_zps9c0af79b.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08781_zps9c0af79b.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08771_zpsd46cfeb7.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08771_zpsd46cfeb7.jpg.html)

j2k4

07-30-2013, 08:16 AM

Good God, look at all the ROOM!! :D

CoreyB

08-10-2013, 10:53 PM

Little update for those watching.....

BOOM....
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08841_zps4969b1d4.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08841_zps4969b1d4.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08861_zps47298ebe.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08861_zps47298ebe.jpg.html)
Panther pink. Doesnt look as pink in the pics as it really is. Looks awesome IMO.

j2k4

08-11-2013, 10:42 AM

That will draw some attention. :)

CoreyB

08-11-2013, 07:07 PM

This pic really shows the pink.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08881_zps5f6fb39a.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08881_zps5f6fb39a.jpg.html)

Turbo Beast

08-11-2013, 07:48 PM

Man, this couldve been awesome. But now its a barbie car....

j2k4

08-11-2013, 07:59 PM

I think Ed Pink would demand a Hemi, Corey, I really do...

CoreyB

08-11-2013, 08:06 PM

Its going to be awesome, trust me. Plans are in place.

CoreyB

08-11-2013, 08:10 PM

Here is the next project, a 69 Roadrunner. Most likely going sublime green and getting either a 440 or a 383. Wish more people would say they hate that pink though.......they WILL eat those words.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/IMG_08831_zps9cdc6c56.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/IMG_08831_zps9cdc6c56.jpg.html)

CoreyB

09-16-2013, 08:11 AM

Couple blurry ass pics, engine is in place.

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20130913_163635_zps5f142050.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20130913_163635_zps5f142050.jpg.html)

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20130913_163623_zpsc728feb5.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20130913_163623_zpsc728feb5.jpg.html)

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20130913_163611_zpse988854e.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20130913_163611_zpse988854e.jpg.html)

j2k4

09-16-2013, 08:13 AM

Yeah, I'm good with that...:)

DocWalt

09-16-2013, 10:09 AM

Looking good, Corey :)

mb3000

09-16-2013, 08:23 PM

Cotton candy theme? Looking good.

Street_Chally73

09-16-2013, 09:04 PM

Panther Pink...interesting choice!! Should look cool once it's finished!!

CoreyB

09-17-2013, 08:17 AM

Thanks guys. The roof will get new vinyl and the Coronet has a nice section down the center of the car between 2 body lines, that will all be matte black. Kinda hard to explain.

DocWalt

11-08-2013, 04:07 PM

Updates? We demand updates!

CoreyB

03-29-2014, 11:34 AM

Update time. The shell is all painted. Still have to do the hood, fenders, doors and trunk lid. Progress should be moving along faster from here.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140328_212608_zpse60ec038.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140328_212608_zpse60ec038.jpg.html)http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140328_212542_zps8769804d.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140328_212542_zps8769804d.jpg.html) http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140328_212529_zps90b8c910.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140328_212529_zps90b8c910.jpg.html)http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140328_212503_zpsf252c43b.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140328_212503_zpsf252c43b.jpg.html)

green-lantern

03-29-2014, 11:59 AM

Damn, I haven't seen this thread. What a great base to start from. I'm not sure I'm digging the pink, hopefully I'll eat my words.

CoreyB

03-31-2014, 08:12 AM

Almost done buffing, this is after the rough cut compound.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140330_192559_zps7455c2d9.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140330_192559_zps7455c2d9.jpg.html)

j2k4

03-31-2014, 08:14 AM

YEAH!!

I'm liking that alot, Corey.

Throw the Stealth in the trunk and hit the road. :p

GTOJOE

04-02-2014, 05:59 AM

CoreyB

04-02-2014, 09:54 AM

LOL, I promise the panther will be done before the Runner gets started on. I finished buffing the shell last night, I think this might be my best paint job to date. After buffing, the paint took on a deep cherry type of shine over the pink. I wet sanded with 1000, 1500, 2000, then DA polished with 3000. After that it was buffed with 2 stages of compound.

CoreyB

04-10-2014, 10:12 AM

Hardware from a bag labeled "Right side interior", yeah I know where all these go.....
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140409_191344_zps86514022.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140409_191344_zps86514022.jpg.html)

More pics of the pink, I dont get tired of taking pics of this color.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140405_165035_zps83916661.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140405_165035_zps83916661.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140409_191132_zpsaac7bfea.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140409_191132_zpsaac7bfea.jpg.html)
Should be done installing the headliner tonight. The interior has tons of chrome, here is a pic of some quick polishing we have done to it.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140405_182241_zpsb1d848ee.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140405_182241_zpsb1d848ee.jpg.html)

j2k4

04-10-2014, 10:16 AM

Nice, Corey, and yeah, that would be an easy car to take pics of, for sure.

Easy to spot in the view-finder, eh? :p

What did you do to your fingers?

sketch

04-10-2014, 10:17 AM

zomgwat

looks great Corey!

CoreyB

04-10-2014, 10:22 AM

Nice, Corey, and yeah, that would be an easy car to take pics of, for sure.

Easy to spot in the view-finder, eh? :p

What did you do to your fingers?

Thats my dads hand lol, he has all his fingers.

ChargerX3

04-10-2014, 12:28 PM

Reminds me of my 67 Charger as far as most of your trim is concerned. Not a fan of pink though as it was never an option on that car. You're about 3 years and a couple body styles too early.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/54_509685041864_3030_n.jpg

CoreyB

04-10-2014, 12:40 PM

Turbo Beast

04-10-2014, 12:50 PM

Did y'all paint it at the house? How hard is that?

CoreyB

04-10-2014, 12:56 PM

Yes, I painted it right in the position its in, in the pics. It wasn't hard, I have shot my fair share of cars. We did a lot of body work to the car, then 2 coats of primer surfacer, sanded that to 320. Then a coat of sealer, 3 coats of pink and finally 3 coats of clear. The clear was wet sanded by hand with 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 on a DA polisher. After the sanding it was buffed with Meguiars Solo buffing compound.

Turbo Beast

04-10-2014, 01:41 PM

Ive just been getting this astronomical quotes for a paint job and i don't remember it being so damn expensive. My dad shot one of my cars a couple of years ago but now he doesn't want to mess with it anymore :( And I don't know what the fuck I'm doing painting wise.

I know its a lot of time and labor but I'm just afraid to screw it up. Is there any way to practice? Like would it be a good starter to start with one separate panel?

CoreyB

04-10-2014, 01:48 PM

I will usually start on a piece of cardboard to get the gun set up right. Its definitely not an easy thing to do, but I am sure you could pull it off. There are many good youtube videos that you should watch that people will actually teach you how. If you ever have any questions, dont hesitate to ask me. I am by no means an expert, my last paint job was the VR4 I sold last year, but I am willing to help if I can.

I am considering doing a "how to" video when I start on the Road Runner, a complete start to finish build.

ChargerX3

04-10-2014, 03:55 PM

Totally aware that the pink isnt original to that car. Shaving all body moldings and badgeing isnt original either. This car was originally a 383 car, now it has a 440. So you might guess, original was never in the scope of this project.
Many of the parts on your Charger are actually identical to the coronet, we are using 67 charger fenders. Did you restore that car? Looks good.

Thanks. I did the same with the upper aluminum molding on my fenders. My 67 was my first restoration i tackled in high school. We virtually share everything below the roof. Like yours mine was a 383 that someone put a 318 in. I swapped her back into a 440 though and popped in a 3.91 sure grip.

I have nothing against the pink. I think it tends to look better on the smaller more rounded body lined cars.

PearlWhiteR/T

04-12-2014, 07:45 PM

Looks really good man. Definitely keep the pics coming. What's your plan for the transmission and rear end? Is that just a stock 440 with an intake or did put a cam in as well?

CoreyB

04-12-2014, 10:13 PM

The 440 is a mystery, its supposed to be built but we didnt pull the heads so we have no idea whats in there. Has a 727 trans and high gears in the back, 2.73 I think? Its going to be a cruiser, wont be a drag car. A quick change of the chuck to a low gear would probably make it a 12 second car.

Correction: dad says the rearend has 2.91 gears.

ChargerX3

04-13-2014, 06:37 PM

Going to rebuild the front suspension as well?

CoreyB

04-14-2014, 08:36 AM

Its already done. We pulled the K frame and replaced every bushing in the front end.

CoreyB

05-02-2014, 10:28 AM

My dad scored a 3.23 sure grip posi for the pink panther yesterday. Carpet, steering column, headliner, console, windshield and back glass are all installed. I might work on it tonight after I put the struts in my Stealth.

ChargerX3

05-02-2014, 12:12 PM

That is a great all around gear setup. Did you go poly with the bushings?

CoreyB

05-02-2014, 01:09 PM

That is a great all around gear setup. Did you go poly with the bushings?

Pretty sure they are just all factory rubber replacements. My dad isnt a big fan of poly, so I doubt he went that route.

gawdzinner

05-02-2014, 01:26 PM

my dad gave me his 1966 Coronet as my first car. he had bought the car new in 1966 and it lasted me for many years until the head on collision in 1988. two door with a white interior, lots of fun in that car. :)

CoreyB

05-05-2014, 08:31 AM

New application for Rota P45s?

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140502_181348_RichtoneHDR_zps863e1e93.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140502_181348_RichtoneHDR_zps863e1e93.jpg.html)

I was doing struts on the Stealth, so I threw one of my wheels on the Coronet just to play around. These wont be going on there, but it does look interesting.

PearlWhiteR/T

05-09-2014, 01:08 AM

Haha mystery 440 hey.. Hopefully your in for a lumpy idle, power making surprise. Nice score with the sure grip though, you'll definitely want that if you ever want to hook that power up. Like Charger said I agree that 3.23 will suit the car pretty well. Should help keep it in the power band a little better too.

Btw if you haven't yet. Check out 440source website.

CoreyB

05-09-2014, 07:48 AM

Thanks for the website. Hopefully the cam isn't too big, I don't want it to idle too rough.

CoreyB

09-06-2014, 06:26 PM

Update time. The car is about 95% done. Still need to install the windows and door panels. It still need the final buff too.
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140906_144009_RichtoneHDR_zps24644310.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140906_144009_RichtoneHDR_zps24644310.jpg.html)
http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140906_143937_RichtoneHDR_zps002e9e82.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140906_143937_RichtoneHDR_zps002e9e82.jpg.html)

http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o568/coreyb26/20140906_143919_RichtoneHDR_zps991debae.jpg (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/coreyb26/media/20140906_143919_RichtoneHDR_zps991debae.jpg.html)