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1968 dodge coronet restoration in Mexico

coronet68mx

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Hi guys well it is being a while since i post anything but here are some pics of my 68 coronet thanks to mopar man 73 for asking

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START WITH THE ENGINE BAY

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I WANT A NEW HEMI IN MY CORONET SO I WENY TO A LOCAL WRECK YARD AND BUY A 2005 RAM PCM

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AS YOU CAN SEE THE PREVIOUS OWNER PUT SOME FIBER GLASS ON THE FLOOR AND FOR ME THIS IS LIKE PUT SOME MAKE UP IN A WOUND YOU CAN COVER IT BUT STILL YOU HAVE THE PROBLEM
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AS I SEE IN THE FORUM THIS IS A RECURRENT PROBLEM THE RUST FLOORS

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THE REAR WINDOW FRAME IS GONE
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NO MORE BLACK PLASTIC COVER
 

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Interesting.

What engine did it have?

I LOVE seeing the differences in cars built in/for different geographic markets.
 
You're right. Get rid of any fiberglass. It will always separate from the metal. Looks like you are doing it right, Judging by the engine compartment. Keep us posted.
 
It was a modified version of the 318 with a 340 cilynder heads and a forged crankshaft it was rated at 270 up more than the US version when I buy the car that engine was in the car but the previous owner dig a hole in the hood and the water flood the engine and it was beyond repair

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Thanks tingly more rust than I expected but after seeing Don rebuild I know it can be done, I need to be creative and replace the floors ( trunk included) but I need to build the floors buying AMD parts is too expensive ( not so much the part but the shipping and taxes to Mexico) and most of the metal job is going to be home made
 
Home made panels? That is great! Sometimes you need to just do the best that you can with what you can afford. My 70 Charger had a rusty trunk floor, so I patched in a section from a 68 Satellite. The Charger has a different fuel filler location, so I had to make a few small changes to make it all work. Good luck and keep posting your progress!
 
You're right you need to be creative an do the best you can with what you have at hand.at least you have a donor car but here almost all of the b bodies build in México are long gone and as I say before import parts are too expensive the good part is the car us almost complete and the rusty parts can be fixed thanks for your words
 
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