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New to forum but old MOPAR guy

renig50

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Greetings from San Diego, I used to (15 years ago) drag race a 67 Belvedere in Byron Illinois. It was a low 11's car but I had to sell it when I moved to California.
67 Belvedere for drag racing only 001 (2).jpgBelvedere from rear 001 (2).jpgsmoky burnout 001 (2).jpg
Now I am 66 and just got a 65 Coronet project car. See below
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In this photo the car was on jack stands so I could inspect underside which is very good. There are 3 rust areas on the right side which I have completed most of the grinding on and am getting ready to do repairs in fiberglass plus gel coat. I really like what the previous owner was trying to present, kind of what kids from the 70's might have done with their mom's hand me down 4-door. The car is flat black with blackwall tires on black wheels and presents a sort of ALL BUSINESS attitude. I bought it with no engine as the previous one grenaded at the drag strip due to a missed shift. I already have a bare 360 block plus crank and pistons to mate to the race prepped A904 trans and all new (gears and bearings) rear end that has 3:55 posi gears. There will be quite a number of parts I am going to need so will look to forum members for either the parts themselves or reliable sources for them. I am retired so all of this will be done with a budget in mind. The car will be loud and have over 425 horsepower but will not be flawless in terms of cosmetics. Perhaps in a second version a few years from now I will make it colorful, shiny, and more pristine. Upon completion it will be mostly used for cruise nights in the summertime. I love the idea of saving and preserving a 49 year old car, and yes I know its a 4 door, but all who have seen it so far agree that it looks bad *** and can't wait for a ride.

67 Belvedere for drag racing only 001 (2).jpg Belvedere from rear 001 (2).jpg smoky burnout 001 (2).jpg DSCN1571.jpg
 
Welcome from Maine!
 
hi and welcome to the site nice cars :headbang:
 
welcome to FBBO from NorCal
 
Welcome from Escondido, looking forward to seeing your Coronet in the near future. The San Diego Mopar club is having the All American Car show this Saturday at Mira Costa College in Cardiff from 8-2. Free admission and they are expecting upwards of 200 entries.
 
Thanks for the heads up!

Welcome from Escondido, looking forward to seeing your Coronet in the near future. The San Diego Mopar club is having the All American Car show this Saturday at Mira Costa College in Cardiff from 8-2. Free admission and they are expecting upwards of 200 entries.

I will be out of town this weekend but look forward to future events and activities. My car is probably a year from being ready but I am enjoying the process.

Ken
 
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