Original Stock Car: 1966 Coronet - /BIG MUSCLE

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The Drive

The Drive

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@sbc350
@sbc350 11 жыл бұрын
"this is not the kinda car we are used to see in big muscle" is getting quite popular quote in the series, and I like it!
@raymondsmith6315
@raymondsmith6315 10 жыл бұрын
Glad this guy keeps it stock. Didn't do a Chip Foose disaster makeover.
@BlakesWrld
@BlakesWrld 10 жыл бұрын
Really u think chip foose would mess with a restored coronet u must be high
@albertgaspar627
@albertgaspar627 5 жыл бұрын
@@BlakesWrld sadly, too many screw around with clean cars to keep the profit margin high. From Boyd Coddington to Gas Monkey garage, I've watched people working in dry desert conditions take a car those of us in the rust belt would pay dearly for, and cut it all up for a custom chassis...while we look at cars rusting away in our junkyards we'd love to save if only we had all those tools and a blank check client.
@hotwheel6663
@hotwheel6663 4 жыл бұрын
@@BlakesWrld I know he would as he has a huge ego. Most the cars he retros on his show looked better stock.
@rogerhuber3133
@rogerhuber3133 4 жыл бұрын
Loved this! I had a '67 Coronet 440 with a '71 440 in it. I loved that car and everything he said is true about them/it. The sound of the 440 going down the road cruising about 50-60 was awesome. Sure miss that car!
@timfergusonsr
@timfergusonsr 9 жыл бұрын
I owned a 66 Dodge Cornet 440. It was fast and handled like a dream. If you know what your doing, tighten the gear box with the little adjusting bolt. Then put new bushings all the way across the front end. Replace the shocks with the ride you desire. Heavy duty if you like to 'feel' the road and oem if you like your butt not to hurt. Mine handled like it had rack and pinion steering. I burned a valve and a friend of mine set me up to rebuild the engine in a day. The ride is soft but not like a water balloon. It was a very comfortable ride but very responsive. Had the trans rebuilt to heavy duty. All in all, it was one of the best cars I ever owned. The tires were just fine. 14 did fine. I had a light in the back window, whip antenna and spot light. Lights behind the grill. I could put it up on 2 wheels to squeeze through tight spots at my leisure. Always put in a 440. It gets 22 mpg if you adjust it right, with proper jets. I miss that car.......
@hotrodtrucker88
@hotrodtrucker88 8 жыл бұрын
yes if you know what you are doing it is as you say but the one that did the videos is more of a writtter than a car guy I am afraid.
@allenkeith5833
@allenkeith5833 8 ай бұрын
22 mpg in a b body? 😂
@NewfieFedora2
@NewfieFedora2 11 жыл бұрын
I'm a computer guy.... but there's nothing I enjoy more than looking down memory lane and taking in what started it all. Engineering and craftsmanship is what inspires allot of cars today.
@jeremythompson9122
@jeremythompson9122 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome ride. This car is exactly my style. No stripes, graphics, spoilers, fancy wheels, or trim. Just a basic 2 door sedan with plain steelies. The 440 was Mopar's best high performance street engine
@imperiallebaron4476
@imperiallebaron4476 8 жыл бұрын
My first car was a 1966 Coronet 440. 318,torqueflite 727, power steering, power brakes and FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING! The Chrysler Airtemp. It had something I'd never seen in any other car, variable speed windshield wipers. I think mine may have been a late model 1966, because the trans lever in your coronet is more 1965 style. Mine had the straight lever. Mine also had the fender turn signal lights, and the lenses for the front turn signals were the clear plastic type. I loved my Coronet. I wish I could own it again. Even though it had the 318 2 barrel V8, it MOVED! It was a very dark shade of green, and a white interior. One thing I always loved about that era Chryslers was the rumble of the exhaust. From the smallest V8 to the largest. It was the BEST car I ever owned. I miss it.
@nastraightsix
@nastraightsix 11 жыл бұрын
Truly gorgeous vehicle. I love how the interiors' lush palette matches the exteriors' glistening paint and the charming near matte finish on the rims. I hope that in a decade or three my project car can attain 1/20th the class of this gem! Thanks again for another wonderful episode gentlemen!
@MadisonCapitalLLC
@MadisonCapitalLLC 11 жыл бұрын
A friend in college had a '66 Coronet, it was awesome and a time machine.
@joshladue3394
@joshladue3394 11 жыл бұрын
i have a 74 chrysler newport, its my daily driver, people think im an idiot for driving it, they all brag about there stareos and a/c and stuff like that, so i simply say that i love the simplicity of my car, its rusted with faded paint, no a/c, am radio, no frills, but its all in all, the best bday gift my parents have ever given me, long live classic cars
@jordanzwicker3557
@jordanzwicker3557 10 жыл бұрын
oh god, im only 20... i wish i lived in the 60's... :(
@NVRAMboi
@NVRAMboi 10 жыл бұрын
It wasn't that great, trust me. But the cars - they were fantastic.
@jordanzwicker3557
@jordanzwicker3557 10 жыл бұрын
lol well look what im driving "84 Dodge Shelby Charger" thats all i care about is cars
@jordanzwicker3557
@jordanzwicker3557 10 жыл бұрын
you talk the truth!
@noname-wb5cv
@noname-wb5cv 10 жыл бұрын
I guess they have better Police and safety.
@checkmate440
@checkmate440 10 жыл бұрын
You missed out great times.
@santyormeno1012
@santyormeno1012 9 жыл бұрын
After watch this video I promise myself I will buy one of this on day.... This was my dad's first car in Peru... I was a baby and this bull was my first stroller !
@markrookus
@markrookus 11 жыл бұрын
Finally, an owner who thinks like I do. A purist who enjoys owning and driving stock cars and doesn't want to flip them because he actually gets attached to them. Bravo!
@daw162
@daw162 9 жыл бұрын
That car looks fabulous with stock wheels and stock tires on it. It's the one thing i don't like about modernized cars, how modern wheels look on old cars, and that includes the 80s trend of american racing type wheels (even though people think those are "retro" look now). Not that I'd want to dodge an armadillo at 110 miles an hour on those tires, but they look great with the car.
@matsgranqvist9928
@matsgranqvist9928 9 жыл бұрын
I just love stock MoPar steelies
@WitchKing-Of-Angmar
@WitchKing-Of-Angmar 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Hated those nasty 80's radials. My favorite is the 1920's and 1930's with general tire, firestone, and goodyear and their wonderfully elegant designs.
@greyangelpilot
@greyangelpilot 4 жыл бұрын
I learned to drive on a 1966 Dodge Coronet 444, but was a station wagon ! Brings back memories for sure !
@jeffpenner8469
@jeffpenner8469 11 жыл бұрын
big muscle is easily one of the best and most original automotive programs on youtube, period
@megaolds3657
@megaolds3657 10 жыл бұрын
I wish Mike had mentioned how it was to launch that car. I once rode in a 1966 new yorker with a 440 and that thing was a beast and it was stock.
@hornetbrown
@hornetbrown 8 жыл бұрын
My father had a 1968 Dodge Monaco 440 big block that was set up pretty much the same way. That thing was was way fast, even with the air on. Could pass everything but a gas station. Had that old time cruise control that would set and accelerate from a dead stop. Dangerous, but fun.
@sfbassist
@sfbassist 11 жыл бұрын
Another solid solid piece of work. And I appreciate you coming over to the darkside, giving a nod to the stock-vintage side of things. 19in wheels and willwood discs are beautiful things.... but lets face facts, Steve McQueen didn't need either to be cool. And if we want to be cool today, we shouldn't demand anything more ;) If its easier... if its safer, its just not as cool.
@WitchKing-Of-Angmar
@WitchKing-Of-Angmar 2 жыл бұрын
Stock motors, and stock tires are always the way to go. Side wall always thin. Infact, the largest automobiles--Nash 1926-7 sedan, had about 12 inch tire side walls. Its about twice the side of this? Including height.
@adam1othman
@adam1othman 10 жыл бұрын
people don't understand the old way of driving. back in these days on public roads people liked to cruise weather it was an expensive gt car, a muscle car, or an economy car they were cruisers and thats what people did in these cars. they were not so diluted by technology that cruising wasn't enjoyable but cars like the coronet for example were cars that you cruise in during the week and took to the drag strip on the weekend thats what these cars were made for and thats how you've gotta look at these cars. and in the case of the gt car its meant to be comfortable and epic/special to drive regardless of what speed and so on windy mountain back roads you found owners going roughly 50-60 mph keeping the car between 2nd and 3rd gear which enthusiasts really don't do these days, its either the full beans or the car just feels no more special than a civic and this is why the classic cars are better because they're so mechanical you have to get your hands greasy and you have to focus on the driving experience where as modern cars computers handle everything and driving is no fun because you're always thinking of whats coming ahead and not in the moment
@htweelz
@htweelz 11 жыл бұрын
Great episode. I love driving my '68 Mustang for the reason you said. It's simple. You get in it, drive it and enjoy it. You don't have technology screaming at you. Yes hitting the manual drum brakes is always an adventure. It does stop straight however just not sure how long it will take sometimes.
@enigmaPL
@enigmaPL 11 жыл бұрын
The owner is my hero. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks that way. When I buy a car, I don't buy it for an investment, or to make money later, and never have any plans to sell. I get attached to my car, and have it for fun, even if it doesn't treat me with respect all the time (my mk3 supra perfect example). To some it's a 24 year old heap with no connections for their maxipads or ipads or w/e it is, to me, it was actually my first car, still have it today, just finished building it.
@svenhubertus
@svenhubertus 11 жыл бұрын
Hey Musto, Thanks for the great videos you do. It is great to see that you record the "true" picture and "real" sound and exhaust. It is all about the car. Keep going! I love your videos! Regards
@Aacck
@Aacck 5 жыл бұрын
My parents had a 67 dodge coronet that I still have. It had loose wandering steering just like yours does. When I was going to take it on a road trip in high school in 1989 I thought I'd try to make it drive straight. Its actually quite easy. Look up the worm bearing pre-load adjustment procedure in the service manual, section 19-3, then ignore it. Make sure the cross shaft adjustment is set correctly first, then punch the worm shaft bearing adjuster lock nut loose. Then wiggle the input shaft to the steering gear box with your hand while watching the output shaft. Punch the wormshaft bearing adjuster tighter until all play is gone. Then punch the lock nut tight again. If you have no other problems like worn ball joints, the steering will be tight. The wandering will be gone. After that a bolt on sway bar on the front is a nice addition. The car will drive similarly to a modern car with both fixes.
@corvuslaeus9540
@corvuslaeus9540 6 жыл бұрын
Proud owner of an extremely original 67 Coronet 440 with a 318 and 904. No power brakes, no power steering, no power anything. I love it more than the GM A bodies and modern Mustangs and others I've owned. It works. I share his sentiments that even Dodge fans didn't know what it was when I drove it to a local cars and coffee. It's getting a RV 440 and 727, but I'm not modernizing anything.
@brucew.5767
@brucew.5767 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry....I forgot to say, nice car Joe! Just the way it is.
@joemassucco4518
@joemassucco4518 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Just wanted to say I still have it and it is a pleasure to drive. Put some radials, disc brakes and magnum 500’s on it and she is AWESOME.
@Smokin07ram
@Smokin07ram 11 жыл бұрын
Pretty hard to appreciate a care like that unless you go for a ride. One ride fixes all haters. Great vid
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 10 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Of all the cars of the 1960s, my favourite was the 1966 and 67 Dodge Coronet. Whether it's the 500, the 440, hardtop, 4 door, or station wagon. :)
@matsgranqvist9928
@matsgranqvist9928 9 жыл бұрын
I'm split between the Coronet and the Belvedere :)
@jasoncarpp7742
@jasoncarpp7742 9 жыл бұрын
+Mats Granqvist I like both cars. :)
@Camlification
@Camlification 7 жыл бұрын
Same. something chunky about the Belvedere i think i like a little more though.
@TheCynicalSquiddly
@TheCynicalSquiddly 11 жыл бұрын
As a guy that drives a '66 Mustang convertible with a straight six and drum brakes, driving is a lot more than just how fast you can go or how well you can stop, for me it's about the purity of the passion and experience, and I feel like slower, more stock cars can help you feel that better sometimes.
@diedonner299
@diedonner299 6 жыл бұрын
Never saw one looking better, that color really suits it perfectly.
@AMMO-NYC
@AMMO-NYC 11 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always bud!
@stoneblue1795
@stoneblue1795 7 жыл бұрын
I think it's way beyond a simple PBJ, it's got the special sauce, pie and coffee too in my opinion. It's a sweet car.
@somevwkid
@somevwkid 10 жыл бұрын
Best big muscle yet. Made me reflect on my own wrenchings/musings and want something OEM, but from my own era.
@moisesbenavides
@moisesbenavides 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I own a rare 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 that was built in Mexico. This Coronet version has the 1967 Charger grill and the Coronet 500 tail lamps that came from stock.
@Pattrock
@Pattrock 11 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear that he is running a Chrysler 8 3/4 rear end and not a For 9 inch. Also running 14s is pretty cool. Even most "enthusiasts" I know go for 15s and even 16s. This Cornet is a perfect example of the period, and better in one way. It is a 440 trim with an actual 440 in it, unlike the factory specs.
@MatsNorway
@MatsNorway 9 жыл бұрын
Just have to say.. Damn that car is in perfect condition. And that paintjob is just 10/10. Watch him drive by and watch the reflections on the panels, they are just so straight and in perfect condition.
@Atrax1207
@Atrax1207 11 жыл бұрын
In EU smaller cars come with 14inch wheels, but mid sized cars are 15" and up here.
@Sensekhmet
@Sensekhmet 9 жыл бұрын
Perfect imperfection. If I ever got my hands on something like this, I probably would modify it a bit, but trying to stick to period correct mods, not to disturb the experience.
@ironhead9507
@ironhead9507 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 66 coronet 500 bucket seats and console originally a 318 auto but swapped in a 440 auto. That was in the early 90s, I would love to have it now
@bbursey
@bbursey 11 жыл бұрын
I paid no attention to American muscle until watching a few episodes of this show. I'm still not sure I'll ever own one, but I'm starting to appreciate what these cars can represent. Lovin' /Drive.
@danzdodge
@danzdodge 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed his review. He was fair about everything he said. My 67 Coronet 440, 4 speed doesn't stop or turn the greatest. Put the top down on a nice day, row the gears, hear the blast of the exhaust from the big-block and you will be a believer. For me, the best part is that it is different. You can go to a car show and see a bazillion Camaros and Mustangs. I do not dislike them, I just like being apart from the crowd.
@jtkilroy
@jtkilroy 11 жыл бұрын
Amen brother! With a cold glass of milk. Its like visiting with your Mom, something you love, that loves you back.
@cliffthelightning
@cliffthelightning 7 жыл бұрын
I love those wheels, putting chrome foose style wheels on muscle cars is a sin in my eyes
@ws678ta
@ws678ta 5 жыл бұрын
I drive my Mopars on those same roads all the time , just east of Livermore, CA near Altamont pass. The railroad trestle side road is my favorite. 69 Roadrunner, 71 340 Duster, and 54 Ford stepside are my hot rods. Very nice Coronet by the way........
@peetee1000
@peetee1000 11 жыл бұрын
Now if that came from the factory with a 440 meaning the "R/T" model, it would have had beefed up suspension, brakes and tires. Therefore,you can't say they were bad braking and handling cars. To this day, I've never seen since what my older brother did with his '66 Hemi Charger back in the day. He cranked the wheel from a standing start and floored it. At least 6 to 8 perfect donuts (lost count) then straighten out the wheel and shot off in a cloud of smoke. Awesome, RIP Jim.
@jonnightrain
@jonnightrain 11 жыл бұрын
it is a step or two back in time, lucky you got to drive a piece of history! do it myself and enjoy it. Still get young drivers in their cars want to race my 49 year old mustang, guess they dont get the nostalgia of driving an old car! thumbs up keep driving those cars like your site!
@Coronet_shop
@Coronet_shop 5 жыл бұрын
Glad I back out selling my 66 Coronet. Glad to be young and have one.
@enigmaPL
@enigmaPL 11 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!! Now you and the owner in the video are my heros lol. Let's be an inspiration to others to keep it going. Cars have become appliances post-2000. So many gizmos and useless bullcrap, that I flat out refuse to buy any car over 2000. My supra has 318,xxx km on the clock, to anyone else it's 'crap' but since i've babied it and serviced the car whenever it needed it, it runs very strong and side by side on the road next to the appliances, damn does it look good, even with crappy paint.
@mahina1963
@mahina1963 11 жыл бұрын
'The perfect Paenut Butter & Jelly Sandwich!' That hits it right on the nose, man.
@zwild1160
@zwild1160 6 жыл бұрын
I get the resto mod thing but I love cars that give you the original kind of driving experience. Driving one takes you right back to a time when things were more simpler. Its like today everyone immediately goes to the huge wheel and tire combos on vintage cars. While if done right they can look and perform really well, I like the stock kind of look on a car like this. Sometimes the super big wheels make a car look like a Hot Wheel's car.
@stigmsr1
@stigmsr1 11 жыл бұрын
Like a box of chocolates, we never know what we'll get but with Big Muscle it's always a great story and cool cars.
@CM1032
@CM1032 11 жыл бұрын
Glad to see the Coronet here, I think the design has a lot of presence with the angular design and the fastback roof...more partial to the 1968-1970 myself but maybe that's because it was the first I saw. It was immaculate, in black and looked like the perfect villain car. Overshadowed however by another one, the Charger.
@vibingwithvinyl
@vibingwithvinyl 11 жыл бұрын
There's something very appealing in original cars. It's like stepping in a time machine.
@lookatmattscar
@lookatmattscar 11 жыл бұрын
Again a great episode! Just to show that big Muscle, IMHO, is the best automotive show EVER. Mike, you took one of my least favorite B bodies that I have NO INTEREST IN. And make me very interested in the subject. Beautiful car. Now it is time for a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich.
@matthew3baez
@matthew3baez 11 жыл бұрын
He calls work filming and riding in glorious old cars...I'm jealous
@ghe229
@ghe229 11 жыл бұрын
Really means a lot coming from you, Homer.
@CherokeeJohnny6
@CherokeeJohnny6 11 жыл бұрын
Not that I'm complaining about the other cars, but I'm so glad to see MOPAR back on /BIG MUSCLE.
@jameslrbrand2002uk
@jameslrbrand2002uk 11 жыл бұрын
seems like only yesterday to me lol but then again I was an 80's child great episode BTW keep them coming here in Europe most non performance vehicles usually come with 16's whereas the performance cars come with any from 17's to 20's and up
@NIARTcar
@NIARTcar 11 жыл бұрын
Very cool, The Altamont Pass definitely is a nice drive for cars like these
@ArumesYT
@ArumesYT 11 жыл бұрын
6:43 The Spark comes on 15", not 17". And some (even) smaller cars like the Suzuki Alto still use 14", but I don't know if it's sold in the USA.
@v8valiant68
@v8valiant68 5 жыл бұрын
I love penutbutter and jelly sandwiches with milk yum. I have a 68 valiant, a Aussie car,, it's stock except for the 318 that's in it. it shows some resemblance to the 66 coronet, very cool indeed.
@jaimemendiola5512
@jaimemendiola5512 11 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome episode!! Your crew is funny and you guys should dedicate an episode every once in a while on silly fun like this!! Thanx guys!!
@razmoe2000
@razmoe2000 11 жыл бұрын
Had a 727 in my 1st car , a 67 Monaco , and threw it into reverse 3x by accident on the highway.No damage.Had a 67 coronrt rt which I learned to drive standard in . Cool car.
@IDiedForYou1776
@IDiedForYou1776 11 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU MIKE! finally you didn't talk down on a stock muscle car:D Like you said in this its a passion and about driving the car. They have a different feel then say a 68 Cougar (using my car as an example, mine isn't modified though) with a completely modern drive train and suspension. Its about the drive the difference between the vehicles. Don't get me wrong I love modified cars but I also like stock. I'm just happy to hear you say what you did today. BTW peanut butter and jelly is great
@mrcsdavj
@mrcsdavj 11 жыл бұрын
In 1977 I purchased a 'winter beater'. Turned out to be anything but; it was a 1966 Coronet 440 w/ factory four on the floor. Eleven inch drum brakes in front and rear. It was red with custom spider web stripe on hood and rear deck. With bench seat and interior done in white. OH, what was under the hood....413cid interceptor. Could NOT keep tires on the rear.
@kirboturbo64
@kirboturbo64 9 жыл бұрын
440 Was the body style.440 came out in 67. Dad had one when I was a kid until it was stolen a few days before Woodstock weekend.
@andersonsspeedshop3051
@andersonsspeedshop3051 9 жыл бұрын
+kirboturbo64 I was under the impression that a 440 was a big block mopar, learn somethin new everday I guess
@matsgranqvist9928
@matsgranqvist9928 9 жыл бұрын
if you mean the trim it came out in '65
@aha234511
@aha234511 11 жыл бұрын
Wonderful episode with a beautiful vehicle, Mike is such a great presenter
@JonasRosenven
@JonasRosenven 11 жыл бұрын
I'm from Denmark. It's never too late to learn a language or anything for that matter. You have the rest of your life :)
@DumbledoreMcCracken
@DumbledoreMcCracken 11 жыл бұрын
I had a 1972 Malibu with manual (non-power) drum brakes all around, in my late teens. Many times I had to use both feet to stop, and overheating the drums was something I only did once. What a nightmare.
@blah9664
@blah9664 4 жыл бұрын
I love the stock original appearance, looks sharp.
@danpals7678
@danpals7678 2 жыл бұрын
I love my 66 383 727 Charger and he's right these were pretty much made to go straight and fast and don't plan on stopping quickly
@romans116notw
@romans116notw 2 жыл бұрын
My pops just told me my great uncle had one of these when he was a kid. He said it was blue with a white top.
@GregersLife
@GregersLife 9 жыл бұрын
Top 3 of Drive video! Good lock to owner and thank u that u save this for us
@TheLolisuck
@TheLolisuck 11 жыл бұрын
this is the best show ever ! and mike makes it better!
@joshn938
@joshn938 7 жыл бұрын
that misaligned panel in the rear is driving me nuts lol
@79tazman
@79tazman 4 жыл бұрын
Those Coronet 440's came with a 225,273,318,361,383,426 hemi and 3.23 rear gears was standard and there was bunch of different ratios depending on the engine like the 225 slant 6 it was 3.23 or 3.55 or with the hemi you could get a 4.56 ratio with a sure grip
@05gtdriver
@05gtdriver 11 жыл бұрын
Also, the 440 Magnum V-8 was only available in the R/T Coronet and wasn't released until 1967.
@retro-flections3033
@retro-flections3033 10 жыл бұрын
Totally surprised to find this video snapshot! This was my first car which I purchased in 1977. It had the standard 318, and it had been fitted with American racing 5 spoke mags that really sported it up. I ran Good Year Power Cushion Polys all the way around, because the original dual stripe white wall rubber was toast. (Car had 89000 on it.) The only other thing I did which enhanced the appearance was to use air shocks in the back to cant the angle up about 3 inches so that it wasn't a tail dragger. My car was with the stock deep dark blue enamel, that was a baked finish, and it glistened really well with Rain Dance polishing. It was much prettier than the red shown here, way more depth in the finish, much like clear coat. The weirdest thing about the car was the rear window deck speaker system. It had the deluxe set up with 3 6x9 ovals with aluminum covers. The center was channeled through a reverb unit (mounted in the trunk) with a rheostat on under the left corner of the dash which adjusted the effect. T'was a gorgeous car, and it is missed.
@bigboi51707
@bigboi51707 11 жыл бұрын
Another superb show Mike thank you
@hotwheel6663
@hotwheel6663 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if he put in a bigger radiator/ thermostat to deal with over heating?
@Shenmoki
@Shenmoki 11 жыл бұрын
Muscle car owners are always the nicest.
@Smith19858
@Smith19858 11 жыл бұрын
Mike, in europe there's still plenty of cars that are being sold with 15 or 16 inch wheels Volvo and Vauxhall are two of them
@79tazman
@79tazman 4 жыл бұрын
A good friend of mine has one and his is radio delete and heater delete but it does have the vents that allow air in and it feels nice on a hot summer day and you open the vent window and aim it at you your feeling nice even in 100 degree weather until you stop then it gets hot but as long as you're going you don't need A/C in a car like that.
@kingprettie01
@kingprettie01 11 жыл бұрын
hi mike there r cars which come with 13 - 14 inch, especially the chevy spark, which is sold in the caribbean
@DanielFuggetto
@DanielFuggetto 11 жыл бұрын
by far, the best car on this show
@speeder36
@speeder36 11 жыл бұрын
Love your vids!! Terrific variety of cars!!
@seantierney3
@seantierney3 11 жыл бұрын
I am much the same way as the owner except i have a passion for 1940s to early 1960s pickups. Manual everything with a good reliable inline that will never let you down. Also if you want to be unique rarely will you ever see a pickup of that vintage from Plymouth, Hudson, Studebaker, Diamond T, or International Harvester. At this point in my life I do not have the space to restore one but hopefully soon that will change.
@bottomlayer
@bottomlayer 11 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, and it's nice to see an original 60s car. But still, the Polyglas tires are a bit silly, especially when you can get a radial for about 20-30% the prices charged by the vintage outlets that still carry the Polyglas, and would last 3x as long and handle a lot better. Keeping everything else original is cool though. Does this Coronet have the left-handed threads on the driver's side?
@tora3493
@tora3493 11 жыл бұрын
my mom's 1970 Buick GS is a lot like this Coronet, it has the original 350, 3-speed automatic and bench seats, but the only thing that isn't stock are the front disc brakes and 16in American Racings, it's also has fire red paint that it would have had in 1970.
@caws
@caws 11 жыл бұрын
Come to Brazil! We don't have big killer V8s, but we got some badass straight 6 Opalas that do 8 secs on a quarter mile!!
@2050Wheels
@2050Wheels 11 жыл бұрын
this video remind me of a sign in a coffee shop " we do not have wi-fi, please talk to each other"
@CharlesSnyder
@CharlesSnyder 11 жыл бұрын
Hey! I'm 40 yrs old and I still love PB&J's with a large glass of milk! : P
@Asdasty
@Asdasty 11 жыл бұрын
You gota love the "Big Muscle" episodes. Even if you not a fan of muscle
@herman452
@herman452 8 жыл бұрын
This car is not "stock as they come." It's had an engine swap; it did not come with a 440 and 440s were not even available in 66 Coronets. The Coronet 440 fender badge on this car is just the car model, not the engine.
@stoneblue1795
@stoneblue1795 7 жыл бұрын
so what.
@aaronrozzell3322
@aaronrozzell3322 7 жыл бұрын
what are you talking about they came with 440s it was rare but they did
@jeremythompson9895
@jeremythompson9895 6 жыл бұрын
440 came out in 67. In the GTX and Coronet r/t
@tommyreid2375
@tommyreid2375 5 жыл бұрын
440 was available in 66 Imperial in 67 the plymouth GTX and coronet R T could be had with the 440 cube R B or raised block meaning taller deck height big block The 413 426 wedge and hemi and 440 had 375 stroke the B or low deck 350 as in Christine the 361 383 B and the400 338 stroke also in 59 and 60 in chrysler and Desoto a 383 R B engine 403 bore 375 R B version was available 66 B. Bodies could be had with the original LA engine the 180 hp 273 cuber
@SeikenFreak
@SeikenFreak 11 жыл бұрын
Nice car. Loved the extra bits at the end as well.
@drivebigmuscle8080
@drivebigmuscle8080 11 жыл бұрын
No question about it. The problem is getting to those places. There is no question that Australia / Europe and Japan have some outstanding cars, so trust me when I say, if we can get there, we will!
@jodati
@jodati 11 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this one as I've always had a love for the Coronet.
@xiaobaozha
@xiaobaozha 11 жыл бұрын
Nice to see something so stock. Lovely car.
@albertgaspar627
@albertgaspar627 5 жыл бұрын
If you use large drum brakes, "True" the shoes so they contact the inside of the drum across their entire surface, and drill some vent holes in the outside of the drums, they will work with the right driving style (many 18 wheelers use them). They have more shoe contact than a disc brake, since its around the entire circumference. The problem is cooling from repeated braking. However, if you drive with your eyes down the horizon, constantly looking for problems before they occur in front of your grill, you won't need the brakes as much. For example, a high compression engine with the thick piston rings of old, will slow down even a heavy car by taking your foot off the gas pedal before you need to use the brakes. And if you can downshift, that helps as well. Again, this requires you to drive the way you should live your life--looking far into the future, seeing potential problems, and solving them before you reach them. Another issue with cooling drum brakes are the wheels used--a hubcap rarely allows hot air to escape. When I use a 14 inch steel wheel, I prefer the factory stylized wheel (typically a Magnum 500 ripoff) or a classic custom rim from the day, which usually vent better and I think look nicer, tho I have to admit a steel wheel painted body color does add a "sleeper" look. Ultimately, its about price--when a set of 14 inchers comes up for sale on FB marketplace, its too cheap to pass up. I already have one for every airhose and garden hose I needed to wrap around to keep the hose off the ground, so I will use them to push a project car around the yard. But, Mike is not wrong--if you want to jump into an old car to ride to the grocery store, its nice to have modern brakes and tires so you aren't having to think every few seconds and feet of how to drive a car designed when there was much less traffic. But for a sunday drive when you want to remember how things were....
@coreybrown1534
@coreybrown1534 11 жыл бұрын
Hilariously enough, Watching this video while I eat a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.
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