Recent content by vanceboy

Thanks for the info. I guess my idea of simply bolting the charger front end on a coronet won't work. Unfortunately the extensive bodywork required to change the rear quarters is beyond my capabilities . I guess my only hope of owning one would be to buy one and I can't imagine that many of...

I tried chargervert, his inbox is full

I agree, charger doors would not line up with coronet rear quarters. Thats why I wanted to keep the coronet doors and rear quarters. The question is, would charger front fenders line up with the front edge of coronet doors?

Yes, you read that correctly. I realize that many feel that a charger convertible is ludicrous, but I've recently become infatuated with them. I think owning and driving one would be a hoot! Does anyone know if there is any place where I could learn more about them? i.e. website / forum or...

Thanks for the info. Do you know if the coroner 500 could be had with the bumblebee tail stripe? Also, was the 318 the biggest engine for it? Thanks

Can someone tell me what the differences are between a 1968 Coronet 500 and the other versions of the 1968 Coronet? Saw one for sale recently. Thanks!

Yes, I did order from the link you posted. Will have to put it in the next time I have the dash apart.

Turns out I was able to install the 5 prong circuit board connector backwards. That's what caused the short. Dash reiinstalled and everything works now.

Before and after. Now I'm hesitant to reassemble because I'm not sure there is a short somewhere.

There it is, burnt circuit trace. Now my question is, what caused this? I installed leds in the dash. Too much voltage? I thought this mod was supposed to work. Has anyone else done this?

Yes, I agree the common denominator between these two gauges has to be the connector, pins or circuit board traces. I thought I was careful with it but maybe not careful enough. I will pull the dash again tomorrow and check these things out.

checked the firewall plug, looks fine

I doubt it but Ill check. Thanks

Yes, I realized that after I wrote it. Sorry

By the way, I didn't mention it but the ammeter also works.