Wietse
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
As I recently found out that my car turns out to be a original Coronet R/T I started digging a bit regarding the options on the car, what is standard and what is optional.
This to see what is original on the car and being aware of taking the right action with restoration etc.
When the car was re-painted to the current colour they must have had a big pile of parts left after rebuilding as a lot of rubber seals etc. are still missing.
This makes me wonder if there were any items added or removed/not installed back.
The fender tag(s) are removed here in the Netherlands with registration as it is not allowed to have a removable VIN tag and should be stamped in the chassis so I have no reference.
See below link to my "welcome thread" with pictures of the car.
Also there you can find pictures of the VIN stampings on the engine and chassis.
VIN: WS23L9E112164
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hi-all-a-mopar-fan-from-the-netherlands.129288/
I've been looking into several obvious things that would be a option or something that would be more likely to come with an R/T compared to the standard model.
This is how far I came:
Radiator: Although the car is equipped with a 26 inch radiator I believe it is not original.
What I found was that these came when the car was equipped with A/C which it is not. Unless a 26 inch radiator was standard for the R/T?
Or was this optional on all cars by adding the "26" on the tag?
*Rally instrument cluster: This was optional with code A62.
*Power brakes: This was optional with code B51. In this case should come with front disc brakes for the R/T?
Transmission: Should be code D32, Heavy Duty Automatic transmission. (description for '69 model)
Engine: For the engine there should be a code E86, 440 4-barrel HP.
Body side mouldings: According me these are the shiny strips below the doors. Normally option code M33, but the wide version is standard for the R/T.
*Quarter scoops (simulated): As what I found these are optional with code M46. Mine have chrome edges. From what I read the scoops for the Coronet R/T should be without chrome. Because of this it makes me wonder if they are original or added. Or someone replaced the edges with the wrong ones.
*Hood scoops: The dual scoop was 1 of 2 options for the R/T hood. If, like in my case the dual scoops were chosen does this mean there supposed to be a Ram charger frame below the hood? I do not have that, but maybe there was a option of just the dual scoop for optical reasons only? I do need to check the part number (3417096) of the hood if possible as this should be different then the standard hood. There are rectangular openings below it, which look original. If the Ram charger frame always comes with it I should try to find one. (if possible) The option code for the hood scoops simulated is M47, are these the ones? If it originally came with the Ram Charger, as it is a 440 HP engine, it should have the N96 code "Fresh air hood".
Power steering: Not sure but I think this was optional?? Code S77
*Premium steering wheel Wood grained: Not sure but I think is optional with code S81.
*Interior: Regarding the seats I did not find much. What I found was that it looks like these seats are for a different model car (cant remember now of what car I did see a picture of with similar seats). To me this a split vinyl bench with armrest?? I cannot find any codes with example pictures.
Next time when I will be working on the car I will try my luck again and maybe find a build sheet under the seat, but that will be pushing my luck I guess.
I also registered myself on the Coronet registry and left a thread there with the VIN in case someone has any documentation or tags of the car.
Anyway, please correct me where I am wrong.
(I am a Mopar virgin so please be gentle)
As I recently found out that my car turns out to be a original Coronet R/T I started digging a bit regarding the options on the car, what is standard and what is optional.
This to see what is original on the car and being aware of taking the right action with restoration etc.
When the car was re-painted to the current colour they must have had a big pile of parts left after rebuilding as a lot of rubber seals etc. are still missing.
This makes me wonder if there were any items added or removed/not installed back.
The fender tag(s) are removed here in the Netherlands with registration as it is not allowed to have a removable VIN tag and should be stamped in the chassis so I have no reference.
See below link to my "welcome thread" with pictures of the car.
Also there you can find pictures of the VIN stampings on the engine and chassis.
VIN: WS23L9E112164
http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hi-all-a-mopar-fan-from-the-netherlands.129288/
I've been looking into several obvious things that would be a option or something that would be more likely to come with an R/T compared to the standard model.
This is how far I came:
Radiator: Although the car is equipped with a 26 inch radiator I believe it is not original.
What I found was that these came when the car was equipped with A/C which it is not. Unless a 26 inch radiator was standard for the R/T?
Or was this optional on all cars by adding the "26" on the tag?
*Rally instrument cluster: This was optional with code A62.
*Power brakes: This was optional with code B51. In this case should come with front disc brakes for the R/T?
Transmission: Should be code D32, Heavy Duty Automatic transmission. (description for '69 model)
Engine: For the engine there should be a code E86, 440 4-barrel HP.
Body side mouldings: According me these are the shiny strips below the doors. Normally option code M33, but the wide version is standard for the R/T.
*Quarter scoops (simulated): As what I found these are optional with code M46. Mine have chrome edges. From what I read the scoops for the Coronet R/T should be without chrome. Because of this it makes me wonder if they are original or added. Or someone replaced the edges with the wrong ones.
*Hood scoops: The dual scoop was 1 of 2 options for the R/T hood. If, like in my case the dual scoops were chosen does this mean there supposed to be a Ram charger frame below the hood? I do not have that, but maybe there was a option of just the dual scoop for optical reasons only? I do need to check the part number (3417096) of the hood if possible as this should be different then the standard hood. There are rectangular openings below it, which look original. If the Ram charger frame always comes with it I should try to find one. (if possible) The option code for the hood scoops simulated is M47, are these the ones? If it originally came with the Ram Charger, as it is a 440 HP engine, it should have the N96 code "Fresh air hood".
Power steering: Not sure but I think this was optional?? Code S77
*Premium steering wheel Wood grained: Not sure but I think is optional with code S81.
*Interior: Regarding the seats I did not find much. What I found was that it looks like these seats are for a different model car (cant remember now of what car I did see a picture of with similar seats). To me this a split vinyl bench with armrest?? I cannot find any codes with example pictures.
Next time when I will be working on the car I will try my luck again and maybe find a build sheet under the seat, but that will be pushing my luck I guess.
I also registered myself on the Coronet registry and left a thread there with the VIN in case someone has any documentation or tags of the car.
Anyway, please correct me where I am wrong.
(I am a Mopar virgin so please be gentle)
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