Wilson's New toy

[Wilson]

Well Guys, I've been promising to post pics of the new toy for a while so here they are. Specs of the car are as follows

1968 Dodge Coronet 440. Originally a 318/column shift bench seat car. Now has 383/Console and buckets. Car is basically a Super Bee Tribute car without the stripe. B5 blue paint, all new interior from Legendary auto interiors, 14 inch Magnum 500s. Engine is supposedly out of a Road Runner that ran 12.70s but you know how that goes. Cam is pretty lumpy so I'll need a looser converter and maybe a gear (don't know what is in it yet!). I need to get the parking lights and turn signals working then give the engien a good tune up. I'm sure it's pretty rich as it is right now but it's driveable. Future plans include a late model Hemi Swap and an OD trans but it will be a while with the baby on the way. Should be a nice cruiser as is for me and the misses.

[Matt McKenzie]

Nice ride, great pictures, thanks for sharing! That will be fun to cruise around in for sure!!!

[DRKNE55]

looks great. would love that as a beach cruiser.

[BJB]

Saw it last week. Super clean!! Now I have someone local to go to the track with!!!:cloud9: :hug:

[Mag 8]

One of my all time favourite body styles - Big block too...yes please.

[c love]

Wilson,

I love it. Great car and super clean. You, the misses, and your baby could all fit in that engine bay! I wish the modern cars had that much room to work. Should bring you lots of pleasure. Congrats. She is a beauty for sure. Bring back alot of memories for me!

[Vinnysrt8]

nice car.

[HEMISFEAR]

Damn fine car J! I can't wait to see it in person and I'll head out with you guys to the track once I get my clearance to bring over the drag radials across the border and back (pita). Otherwise, they could turn me away or try to charge me duty on the way back lol...geniuses.

[Wilson]

Thanks guys. Guess I better hurry up and get it to the track. It will probably be the only time I will beat BJB since his isn't running yet! LOL After years of tuining EFI, I have to remember how to dial in a Holley. Should be a fun project though.

If you think the engine bay is big Curtis, you gotta see the trunk!


J

[HEMISFEAR]

Thanks guys. Guess I better hurry up and get it to the track. It will probably be the only time I will beat BJB since his isn't running yet! LOL After years of tuining EFI, I have to remember how to dial in a Holley. Should be a fun project though.

If you think the engine bay is big Curtis, you gotta see the trunk!


J

Guarantee a few bodies could fit back there lol! Would've been perfect back in the day when we still had drive-ins!

[sound&security]

WILSON-go post those pics over in DA BAD ASS RIDE THREAD

[paxton]

Very cool lookin' ride! I love the old muscle car body styles, but on the other hand I'm not a big fan of the interiors. I'd love to be able to a retro rod and do a old muscle car, either a 69 Camaro or 71 Cuda, and put a modern interior and drivetrain in it. If I ever hit the lotto...that's what I'm going to do!

[c love]

Thanks guys. Guess I better hurry up and get it to the track. It will probably be the only time I will beat BJB since his isn't running yet! LOL After years of tuining EFI, I have to remember how to dial in a Holley. Should be a fun project though.

If you think the engine bay is big Curtis, you gotta see the trunk!


J

Joel,

I was only in someones trunk once and it was not something I care to be reminded of. LOL :chase:

[Wilson]

Added a Video of the Idle. Told you it was lumpy!!!

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[BJB]

There you go. I turned on HTML for you. Need that to embed video.

[SRTLUVR]

Absolutely fuggin cool man!!! Wicked old sled right there!!!!

[Wilson]

Joel,

I was only in someones trunk once and it was not something I care to be reminded of. LOL :chase:

Just cause I'm from Jersey doesn't mean I'm going to put you in the trunk... LOL :lurking:

[Wilson]

There you go. I turned on HTML for you. Need that to embed video.

Figures, I suck, you rock! LOL

[dynosteve]

man thats one sweet ride you got there buddy, congrats on the awesome pickup

[DevssrT]

Wow. That is just awesome....how many miles on that beauty?

[paxton]

Added a Video of the Idle. Told you it was lumpy!!!

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Love that old school lumpy cam sound!:thumbsup:

[Wilson]

Wow. That is just awesome....how many miles on that beauty?

Odo says little over 78k, but I don't know if that is true. It's clean enough that it might be. I know the Left quarterpanel has been replaced as has the trunk floor. Thats pretty good for an original MI car of this vintage.

J

[Wilson]

Love that old school lumpy cam sound!:thumbsup:

Yeah, it's pretty sweet. I'm definelty going to need to get a looser converter and maybe a new gear to make it all work. It will still be a cool cruiser for now.

J

[scoutermike]

SWEET! Can't wait to see it. Gotta get to Milan soon.

[BBA]

You will probably want to put a new heater core in it pretty soon too (judging by the pics).

[Startech]

Love the color and body style. Sounds Great!

[DragginWagon]

There you go. I turned on HTML for you. Need that to embed video.

Might want to do that for everyone.

[FLSRT8]

Damn Wilson great ride and love the color.

[LonghornSpencer]

Very nice J...I hope to 1 day be able to roll like you!

[Wilson]

You will probably want to put a new heater core in it pretty soon too (judging by the pics).

Everything is there, it just needs to be hooked up. Car won't see much winter driving here in MI. It's an original AC car too but I need all teh underhood stuff for a big block car.

W

[Wilson]

Damn Wilson great ride and love the color.

Thanks Chris. It's just missing a latemodel 426 stroker with a pair of turbos ;-)

W

[Wilson]

Very nice J...I hope to 1 day be able to roll like you!

Hell Spence, I bought it because I couldn't afford a new car LOL!

W

[mikes'ss]

sweet car what a classic

[SRTDOUG]

All I can say its just F'N GORGEOUS!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::drool:

[Wilson]

Thanks for all the compliments guys. I've always wanted something like this but could never justify it. I was finally in a position where I could and happened to be in the right place at the right time. Longterm plans include a latemodel Hemi conversion with an overdrive trans but I'll be happy cruising her the way she is for now. Still need to work on that tune up. Haven't found a place to hook up the laptop yet! LOL

W

[FLSRT8]

Thanks Chris. It's just missing a latemodel 426 stroker with a pair of turbos ;-)

W

No problem just give me a call when your ready for it.

[Wilson]

No problem just give me a call when your ready for it.

Oh, I'm ready, but mu bank account isn't! LOL. Between the Wedding in August and all the baby sstuff that is going on, I'm pretty tapped out at the moment. I'll keep you posted.

J