Big Block Powered 1965 Dodge Coronet for Roadkill Nights | Car Craft | MotorTrend

On this special episode of Car Craft presented by Amazon Automotive, John McGann and Kory Holmes begin to restore a 1965 Dodge Coronet for a Vietnam Veteran. Teardown and engine assembly are just the beginning of this Mopar Big Block powered muscle car. Stay tuned as the guys restore this vehicle near exclusively with parts sourced via Amazon with the goal of having the car at the Amazon Garage at Roadkill Nights in Pontiac, MI.
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[@MotorTrendWatch]

What do you think of this Roadkill Nights Coronet build?

[@Jmon45]

cant wait for more

[@larney37]

Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

Can't wait to see it finished I own 1965 Coronet 500 as well

[@halidaymichael2899]

Nice to see John McCann on KZbin again.

[@jeramiahweston8095]

That intake mmmmmmm yea!

[@409adamc9]

One of the best episodes on Motor Trend in a long time.

[@nicandre7943]

Where is at on MTOD?! I looked and cannot find it!!? I want to see the full episode

[@MotorTrendWatch]

You'll love part 2 tomorrow!

[@rgbigdog]

To the father in this story who served our nation in Vietnam, Thank you for your service.

[@david929190]

Sounds like he didn't have a choice. Should be saying sorry you got sent to be maimed or killed.

[@Tyler_LB7]

Welcome home Lynn, thank you for your service!🇺🇲

[@Slow.0]

Kory’s the man, best dude you’ll ever meet.

[@teachermichael2165]

Love the proctology/ transmission dude. Definite wizard vibes.

[@Bug-vl3pb]

he definitely knows his way around a crystal ball

[@mullittmustang256]

Pa seems like a great guy, glad his cars getting some of the love it deserves. Those old coronets are awesome big yachts

[@Terryadfg]

Whoever framed your garage did a good job! Wow! Someone needs a raise! Lol, everything is symmetrical

[@marauder600]

Had one in the early 70’s. A sport coup with a bucket seat and console interior. Blue with a white vinyl top. It was only a 318 and automatic but it was a nice looking and driving car in the high school days. I liked driving it.

[@VTX1800MC]

❤ More of this. Thanks from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@kimberlycambpell2008]

I can't wait to see the grand finale! Lynn is so deserving of this blessing!

[@paulhardman2515]

Amazing car! So cool. I love the slant six set up and adding a turbo would be sick! Thank you so much for service and for being such a great owner of this car!

[@JrGoonior]

My brother had a ratty 65 Coronet 500 back in the 90's it was originally a 273 car that was replaced with a 78 318. After he was discharged from the Navy, we found and built a 73 340 with cam, headers, etc. The car was an absolute screamer, never did get a chance to time it at the strip but with a stopwatch and measured out 1/4 mile it was approx 13 secs and that was with 3.23 open rear.

[@slowg8701]

Man you guys find all the cool stuff!

[@AutoMotoCha9L]

Great car I own 65 Coronet 500 with 383

[@ronjoseph333]

Awesome episode, cannot wait to see the final result.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU, AMAZON, AUTOMOTIVE!!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

GREAT VIDEO!!! A TOTALLY AWESOME BUILD!!!! I LOVE MY HOT ROD FAMILY!!! SO MUCH FUN!!!!

[@paulmac9634]

Great build, I really like Car Craft and the projects John comes up with. I would love to see more and wonder why CC isn't more of a MT staple. (??)

[@pisecesbeats8105]

Shop is super cool, they should make more videos

[@Zionfarm]

So jealous every time I watch a episode. It is only certain demographic of personnel that gets coverage/opportunity. Luckily for me I am going to be retiring from the Army next year. Maybe one day I can get on a episode and have my project on something like this.

[@Unholcannoli760]

Holding it down vista style

[@homegrownson]

I had 440 with same manifold and on weekends I would run a dana 488 and could hit in High 11's to low 12's with a 11:33 best et thru a 4speeds hays clutch /pressure plate

[@escapenguin]

Yep Purple Power etches the heck out of stuff. Learned that the hard way.

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

Awesome!

[@alertgasper]

One way to reduce bugs in your paint booth--put a yellow bug light next to the exhaust fan. It attracts the bugs in time to get sucked out by the fan--or zapped. As for found mice...see if you know someone with a pet snake. I know, cruel, right?

[@dumuzi9662]

I love the Coronet

[@omcara1]

1965 B-body MoPars are such a unique model year. Parts for a 65 only fit a 65. makes it really hard to find body parts, (Iv'e restored two of them) We have a mint 65 Coronet hood in the back of my shop that I dont have the heart to throw away. Anyhow here is my 66 in a music video. Enjoy>>>> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGjIpqSGq6yMrqM

[@skiplucas3841]

Hi- Didnt see any Moly cam lube on that cam. If its a new cam, its necessary or the cam may be wiped out especially if its allowed to idle during break in. Some manufacturers apply a coating on the cam to HELP protect it, some dont. The Moly paste still gives that extra insurance as metal filings are not needed in a fresh engine, and no one wants to take apart a fresh engine to replace a cam and deal with metal filings. Theres a procedure to get the RPMS up for the first starting so all new surfaces mate. A good idea on a used cam too especially if new lifters. Putting oil on the cam will dilute the thick Moly cam paste also. There is a liquid moly lube thats thinner too, but the paste sticks the best. The liquid can be added for overall wear protection, but not directly on a new cam, thats what the paste is for. All cam manufacturers sell the lube and have break in procedures as to rpm, and time to run it at that rpm, and to have spark and gas right upon initial startup to prevent excessive initial cranking. If its a used cam, hopefully its the right specs for the purpose of use and power range desired. Most buy cams that are just too radical for smooth driving. A cam is the heart of the engine really and controls where the power rage is. . If a used cam, its more risk as lobes must be measured and analyized for past wear. Used cams also may not last as long as a new cam if thats a concern. Hope things work out.

[@mastercylinder5225]

Some of these shots are for viewing only, and not the actual installation. I can assure you these guys know how to put an engine together, and do it right. I went back and reviewed that sequence, and I see the reason for your comment. But, as I said, these guys are not new.

[@taylorbrumbly6572]

Just past you guys in Rolla Missouri...car looks good on that trailor...where's it heading?

[@kendalhart6886]

Rout 66 to cali

[@joemancini3258]

Nice build, but roller cams and synthetic oil don't always mix. Good way to make the roller wheel "skate" accross the lobe.

[@mikestaihr5183]

To reset the pan bolt holes i would take a ball peen hammer and center the ball in the hole then tape the hammer face with a brass hammer. With a clean, smooth ball it would dimple the hole perfectly.

[@real82it]

Bingo

[@andrewmarshall360]

All’s I know is tha 67 Belvedere with a bored and stroked 440 scares me a little bit.

[@stephensweezey1422]

You know, I bet Jeff Bezos could do ANY of this work. Local shops could offer A TON of useful info for the average guy who’s doing a build like this. I’m in the process of getting my Dad’s 1940 Ford truck running. I’d LOVE to see you guys shouting out to the local Speed Shops during a build like this instead of Jeff Bezos (Amazon) who couldn’t care less about a classic build like this. MotorTrend let’s do better and keep those local shops thriving.

[@Bug-vl3pb]

agree! i understand the need for funding but way better to help keep those local mom and pops open - they’re what keeps the tradition and appreciation for these beautiful classic cars alive

[@joshahhhyeah9993]

Blew my mind when they said thanks to Amazon 😅

[@stevegibson5438]

Ask mr bezos why he bought the texas motorplex and turned it into a warehouse.

[@vinceyoung5912]

Amazon commercial

[@ronhamblin7509]

Anybody know the paint code this car got sprayed with ?

[@kendalhart6886]

Mopar F8 with the factory flake swapped

[@harmankardon478]

i don't think that port match did much...

[@HerrPoopschitz]

Is Car Craft still a thing?

[@alexcorona]

All my packages from amazon never arrive on time, always a week late. I dont get it. I use prime and I live in southern California right between 2 amazon warehouses.

[@darreng2639]

You live in California bingo lol

[@suchite8]

Probably cause they need to source them from a different wear house. Mines the same way. With something’s I’ll get it in 3 days or I’ll wait a week for a package. It’s hit or miss.

[@kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761]

Not sure that 440 is gonna get the mpg's like the owner wanted. The newer hurricane inline Chrysler 6 cylinder would've been awesome to see go into this car.

[@scottvincent3062]

No amazon doesn't have everything, it doesn't have rear leaf spring mounts for a 2000 escalade, the ones that do come up specifically say in the fine print not for 2000 escalades, quite annoying,.

[@poortouringhotwiregarage5617]

I would have chemically stripped the lead based paint on the Coronet. Sanding / sandblasting should be avoided because of all the toxic dust that is spread everywhere. Obviously they were wearing dust masks but that's not enough.

[@JrGoonior]

Lead based paint was only in houses, AFAIK the paint was originally enamel.

[@poortouringhotwiregarage5617]

@@JrGoonior Hahaha!! Whatever! 🙄

[@slmmdgg]

your amazon purchase is from china support local hard working AMERICANS eff amazon

[@debbiep.allison263]

MOTORTREND STILL PISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dmopar1136]

Not mopar guys, because you don't have good taste. It's ok to just admit that.

[@laurelman975]

Man why do people use such trash oil on good builds.

[@juicebox853]

More outdated boomer content everyone has seen a million times. MT is completely lost.

[@scottvincent3062]

Ok zoomed what do you want to see maybe them getting a tesla and down loading some apps or installing led colored lights that flash different colors while it sits overnight while charging, in case you haven't noticed all plot lines of books and m9vies plus shows like this have been done, it's the details you need to focus on.

[@musclecargarage8882]

What would u like to see. Most of everything has been done before