A12 Wanna Bee
Active Member
How’s it going everyone? Like many of you I spent my younger years in and out of various dodges and plymouths, always with a strong affection for B bodies in particular. Took a 20+ year hiatus between the last one I sold and my most recent acquisition this summer. My son has been bitten by the bug as well so we are embarking on this journey together. Wanted a running driving project and not a full resto candidate so we can work on it here and there, but still enjoy driving it. We found a 1969 Coronet 440 hardtop, originally a 318 car with factory air. It had started undergoing the “tribute” process by the former owners. I have always loved the ‘69-1/2 A12 aesthetic that’s what hooked me at first & the solid drivetrain including a rowdy sounding 440 six pack was enough to reel me in. Having said that, there is much that still needs to be done. First and foremost is the entire front end needs to be gone through. Quite a bit of play in the steering box, and generally sloppy handling. Being a clone, I have no qualms about updating the suspension with no concerns for originality, though I have no plans of going full restomod, just tasteful stock appearing updates. Anyhow, if anyone has done this type of work on their own car, I’d love to hear from you and welcome your recommendations as there are so many directions to go in this regard.
