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John's 1964 Polara 500

About this Mopar:

Pulled out of a barn 20 plus years ago, where it had spent a number of years.
It was restored in the late 80's for my friends daughter to commute to High School.
Lacking power steering it did not last long as a teenage girls vehicle and was set aside for something more practical.
He offered it to me and it came home on a trailer and the fun and expense began.
It shows well for a 30 year old restoration and the 426 street wedge is responsive.
Anniversary gold with a white roof, Anniversary Gold was a one year only color.
After 20 plus years it is pretty well sorted out and fun to drive.
I have to give a special thanks to my friend Ron who talked me into this project.
He was there and took the lead on most of the work.
Photographs by a retired G.M. neighbor.
Additional information
V 42 HP block AQAA block.
Edelbrock aluminum heads OTB
Edelbrock rpm 2 intake ,Holley 750 vacuum secondary.
Bob K six pack cam,17 inches of vacuum.
TTI headers with new exhaust.
70 489 rear with 3.23 sure grip.
Trans done when Joel was on Joy, date coded big block.
Input shaft changed for 23 spline Coan 2800 Stall .
Re-chromed bumpers in the last three years.
New fuel and brake lines
New fuel pick up and cleaned and coated fuel tank.
Power brakes disc in the front, new brake hardware front and rear.
New booster and master July 2019.
Big block radiator.
Correct fan shroud with seven blade fan and correct clutch fan.
Rear springs rebuilt.
Torque thrust wheels
Front suspension rebuilt using MOOG made in USA parts, new strut rods.
Factory service manual.
Steering wheel professional restored.
Frame tied.
Original factory air cleaner.
9/22 4 new mickey Thompson tires
oil pan gasket replaced

List is long after all it encompasses 22 plus years.
Senior citizen owned and never abused.

Original log manifolds, distributer, intake, and carter carb, for 426 street wedge.
Other misc. parts as I find them,

Thanks

Comments

Beautiful! Saw a convertible on ebay that was outstanding....love the body style.
 
Freaking awesome...takes me back to my high school days and my 64.

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This picture and comment is every reason I love old mopars. I’m only 30 years old, but I always feel like these cars connect me with a time thay was better and different than today.
 
Very nice! Polara 500 right?
Just like coronet500 replied, I too owned one in high school. Black with black interior, Crager SS all around. What a sharp car with all of the chrome.

Great job from another John:thumbsup:
 
nice ride,my high school days were all about my polara 500. my best memories and my biggest regret was getting rid of it.
 
what a beautiful ride. it has to be a great driven love the detail, the color is great and the tires and wheel combo just makes a great fit. its a great ride enjoy it
 
Great car. Mine is nearly done. Won't be as perfect as your but it is a street/race car.
 
The car that made a Coronet 500 the intermediate model. I love those old Polaras, ESPECIALLY convertibles!
 
That is a really beautiful car, unfortunately with a really bad shoulder I would never be able to drive it. I have a buddy with a 67 Coronet RT with manual steering and he has a really tough time trying to get in and out of tight spots and if he has a tough time I would never be able to do it. Beautiful car, thanks anyway but going to have to pass
 
Well, naturally I like the car. I got my drivers license in a 1964 Dodge Polara. It was a 4 door sedan. Last year I acquired this one.. same color as the car I got my license in 50 years earlier.
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Love your Polara John. '64 Polara & '65 Belvedere have always been my two favorite cars. Best wishes to you and yours!
 

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