1966 Coronet Post - MAXIMVS III

Snook · Jan 15, 2020

I picked up a CA/AZ 1966 Coronet post car for my next project. This one will be MAXIMVS III. MI and MII are a 1963 Savoy and 1964 Savoy respectively. I sold those (though I might be getting the 63 savoy back some day) years ago and now I'm getting back in the game.

The 66 will be NSS legal and I plan on driving to the meets in this one and hopefully driving back. I pulled the front and rear glass and there is no rust in the channels. The undercarriage including the torsion bar support and frame rails are also rust free - big time dirty though from sitting in the desert for decades.

The initial plan is:

I'm going with 1966 WW-1 (white) and a black interior. It thought it was originally a turquoise (KK-1) but it looks like a white car (that's what I really wanted anyway) after we pulled the front and rear glass out - it was painted turquoise sometime later.
I decided on a 383 based 431 stroker as I have a pristine standard bore 69 383 block that I just stripped, economical and won't break the bank. In the meantime I'll pick up 426 hemi parts as I run across them for the final build.
No hood scoop will be installed on this one - well maybe a 66 SS WO hemi scoop.
I'm using the 8-3/4 that's in it until I can swing a Dana 60.
It had power brakes but I'm ditching that for 4 wheel discs and will replace the manual steering box with power steering unit.
I'm also installing A/C and replacing the 22" core support with a 26" core support.
It will be getting a Turbo Action 727 with a 9" converter and low band apply.
Line-lock
No cage or roll bar - that POS in it is going to the scrap heap.
No graphics

snook

davek · Jan 15, 2020

nice find keep us updated with pics please.

watermelon · Jan 15, 2020

save the patina and spray three coats of clear on it. enjoy the journey ahead

:thumbsup:

watermelon

theman440 · Jan 15, 2020

Another post car!

Snook · Jan 16, 2020

watermelon said:
save the patina and spray three coats of clear on it. enjoy the journey ahead

watermelon

Not a fan of that but it is full of patina, that's for sure.
snook

Snook · Jan 16, 2020

davek said:
nice find keep us updated with pics please.

will do
snook

Snook · Jan 16, 2020

theman440 said:
Another post car!

Post Life
snook

Snook · Jan 19, 2020

Started the clean up and inspection today. Here's a link to some before pics: http://photos.emeryengineering.com/FullScreenSlideShow.aspx?gallery=4876927&mt=Photo

Turns out the car has front disc brakes and some weird leaf spring perches/shock mounts I have not seen before - looks to be home made. It also has a K member that I've not been able to identify, if you can take a look and let me know it would be appreciated.

snook

Snook · Jan 19, 2020

If you look at the pics in the link above, you'll see that they cut out the core support for a larger radiator. I'll be replacing the core support with a 26" unit. I will probably replace the floor with a non-hacked up piece - I don't know if I can live with the stick welded floor that's in there. On the other hand the trunk floor is pristine and will require no work - that's different. It also appears that this was an A/C car - can anyone confirm by the firewall and dash vents?

Chuck

Snook · Jan 20, 2020

Instrument panel is a total loss - it's been modified by hacking the radio slot and adding vents. Got the bumpers off and will be stripping the wiring harnesses tomorrow.

snook

theman440 · Jan 20, 2020

Looking at the sway bar it has the very early k-member, must have an early build date. Somebody reinforced the motor mount perches. That hood prop rod almost looks factory!

Snook · Jan 21, 2020

Yeah that hood prop rod tickled me as well. The guy took out the hood springs - why I don't know, I guess he wanted to try out that hood prop rod.

snook

Cranky · Jan 21, 2020

Got a class in mind in NSS?

Snook · Jan 21, 2020

Yup G or H, I don't want a cage or certs 11.50 max.

snook

Snook · Jan 27, 2020

Moving along... I'm posting a link to this site's 66-67 section on the coronet, can't see duplicating the storage:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/no-dash-pad-1966-coronet.185867/

snook

Snook · Jan 29, 2020

Newest episode in the goober (goober = the guy who butchered this car) files. I was busy stripping the car (wiring, anything I can remove before it goes to the body shop) and decided to remove the gas pedal and linkage. A few minute job right? Well goober decided to stick weld the mounting bracket to the firewall - I'll get a few pics tomorrow. I'm done for tonight.

snook

Snook · Jan 29, 2020

I wish I could go back in time and bitch slap ole goober...

snook

Snook · Jan 29, 2020

At this point I think I'm replacing the floors and part of the firewall - the cowl is nice.

snook

theman440 · Jan 29, 2020

Watching this thread - my buddy is also building '66 post car.

modelmaker · Jan 30, 2020

Not sure if you are aware that there is no replacement front or rear glass for our sedans.

It is a doner car only availability.

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