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TonyHuntimer
08-18-2006, 05:58 AM
Hey guys,

Here's a Dodge Coronet body style you don't see very often. It's got 17" steelies. It's one of a few new pictures I've posted on my website.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/08/1975coronethotrod-1.jpg

For the others...
http://www.racehome.com/new.htm

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
wantahertzdonut
08-18-2006, 06:38 AM
What is that, a 75? I'm not sure I've ever seend a 2 door in that style before.
TonyHuntimer
08-18-2006, 11:07 AM
I think it is a 75. And I didn't know they were available in a two-door version either. I thought it was a pretty cool rarity.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
Mr.VENGEANCE
08-18-2006, 11:11 AM
they should have named the new Charger the Coronet..

even looks more like that than a charger..
fast Ed
08-18-2006, 11:29 AM
I think the Fury around 75-76 was the same body style as well. Looking at that car, it just reinforces in my mind that the mid to late 70s were a definite low point for the American automakers.


cheers
Ed N.
wantahertzdonut
08-22-2006, 05:46 AM
I think the Fury around 75-76 was the same body style as well. Looking at that car, it just reinforces in my mind that the mid to late 70s were a definite low point for the American automakers.


cheers
Ed N.

Much agreed. There wasn't much that was pretty from back then.
TonyHuntimer
08-24-2006, 10:48 PM
Even though some people think cars like this are ugly...It's still an affordable hot rod that can be different than a Camaro or Mustang and be killer.

How's this for affordable? He bought the car for $350. He put a battery in it, tuned it up and put on some new rolling stock.

I say NICE!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com
shep
08-26-2006, 08:02 PM
I think it would look good with the side molding and the emblems removed.
Beige
08-30-2006, 05:19 PM
I think it has potential.
Damn True
08-30-2006, 10:58 PM
All I can think of is Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane
wantahertzdonut
08-31-2006, 04:34 AM
I think it has potential.

The orange is pretty good! I'd also say a matte black would be pretty sweet too, or maybe a matte/gloss black 2 tone would be very fitting.
hardline_42
08-31-2006, 05:15 AM
I wouldn't mind fixing up an old Coronet for my Dad. My first car ride (home from the hospital) was in my Dad's yellow '72 Coronet. Drop in a new 5.7 liter Hemi and you'd have quite a sleeper on your hands.
Scott Parkhurst
08-31-2006, 09:29 AM
I'd like to do a Mirada. Remember them? I dug the covered headlights and crisp bodylines (circa 81-82?) Still V-8/RWD and still on the B-body platform I think. You don't see them anymore but I'd love to build one...

(of course, I love Chevy Monzas too, so maybe there's something wrong with me...)

~SP~
harshman
08-31-2006, 11:01 AM
:lurk: sorry guys, you're gold dippin' a turd IMHO:moon:
TonyL
08-31-2006, 11:55 AM
I agree with beige.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

it'd look cool all nascar'd up too.
gunslinger68
08-31-2006, 02:49 PM
That reminds me of a '77 Monaco I had years ago. Kinda rusty(rear spring perches through the trunk floor) but had a 360 in it, buckets and auto on the floor. Good runner too.
wantahertzdonut
10-25-2006, 05:16 AM
In case anyone is interested, this car just went up for sale and is 35 minutes from me, and I'm in Oberlin quite a bit on the weekends (my favorite bar is there)

http://cleveland.craigslist.org/car/225436655.html
Steve1968LS2
10-25-2006, 06:25 AM
What wheels are those?
wantahertzdonut
10-25-2006, 07:42 AM
heh, 77 Fury Sport wheels?!:)

They look like a red version of what you see on General Lee's, but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Is it me or are they 4-lug?
USAZR1
10-25-2006, 12:30 PM
(of course, I love Chevy Monzas too, so maybe there's something wrong with me...)
~SP~

Nothing wrong with you. I bought a new '77 Monza Mirage off the showroom floor. For those of you who have never seen one,they had add-on bodywork to make them look like an IMSA clone. I added some engine mods,some Minilite wheels,and eventually painted the car Black. Sure wish I had it back. The fellow I sold it too still has it parked in his back yard.
slowcamaro
10-25-2006, 01:26 PM
Cragar Black D Window Wheels (http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=115+400292+%2D44191+306009&autoview=sku)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/10/crr3425160-1.jpg
Bill Howell
10-25-2006, 03:43 PM
Damn, ya'll got me feelin really old with this thread. I bought (traded a 74 vette on it) a brand new Dodge Charger Daytona in 76. The trade was for a grand total of $764. The Charger looked just like that car, sans the custom striping on it. What a POS! 360ci with at least 125hp. Never again, could not give me one.