1969 Coronet 500

[More_Than_A_Car]

Long time follower - first post.

Hello to everyone from the the Northeast of the U.S.
This Dodge has been in the family since the 80's, off the road since the 90's. Marriage, family, and all the other excuses.
Mother nature tried to reclaim her, but we are going to try and save this fine example of the all purpose Mopar.
383 w/ Carter 2 bbl, automatic, AC, and power brakes/steering - great for cruising or pulling your boat.
We soaked the cylinder with Mystery Oil and the engine rotates by hand - no obvious damage.
Trunk floor and rear frame (axle back) are destined for the junk pile.

Back yard tinkerer, not a professional.
Will be looking for advice as we go through the slow process of tear down and hopefully to restoration - hopeful to get back on the road in spring of 2025!
Thanks for running this website/forum.

 

[Encswsm]

That's a good looking ride. Enjoy the adventure of fixing it up!

 

[71RRHI]

Welcome, good to see another 500 being brought back to life.

 

[Dave6T4]

Welcome to FBBO from Ontario. That looks like a nice restoration project. I always liked the '69 Coronet 500's. I bought a Super Bee new in 1969, but was not smart enough to hang into it, like your family.

 

[Don Frelier]

Welcome from NY.
Great project!

 

[polywideblock]

G'day from Australia

 

[ckessel]

Welcome from the central coast of Cal.

 

[65Bel]

Nice! Looks like everything is there and that's a BIG advantage for any restoration project!!

 

[Jerry Hall]

Welcome from Alabama, great Coronet 500 project.

 

[Budnicks]

almost 2 year & the 1st post
welcome to FBBO from soggy wet NorCal Sierras

 

[Mopar Hunter]

 

[HD539]

Welcome from Washington State.

 

[Some Car Guy]

I always loved the 500 trim level. Even better you are starting with a big block!

 

[PrescottJeff]

Looks like a great project with some good family history. Can’t wait to see you bring it back to life.
Welcome from Prescott, Arizona

 

[Dennis H]

Welcome. Fight the urge to make it an R/T.