timmer Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I want to build a 1965 Dodge Coronet model as a gift for a friend. Is there a kit on the market? If not, is there anything close. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Polar Lights did a 65 Coronet. Still available on eBay, etc. I have no experience with the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Tim, the only one out there is the Polar Lights 65 Coronet. IF it's still in production. There's guys who don't like it, but it LOOKS like it should an it matches with the old AMT 65 Coronet, so who knows if it's "accurate" or not. It looks good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I have the Polar Lights kit. It's a snap kit, but you will need glue for the engine. With some extra detailing it looks good. My biggest disappointment is the grille, but again, extra detailing will make it look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWood Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=14060&hl=%2B65+%2Bdodge+%2Bcoronet&fromsearch=1Here is a nicely done example of the Polar lights kit done as a NASCAR model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmer Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for the help guys. I'll see if I can locate one of these kits. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Tim, some Toronto area hobby stores you could check with include Wheels & Wings on the Danforth, Dailey Hobbies in Whitby, Panther Hobbies in Mississauga just got a big collection in so they could have it available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Fitting the completed chassis has been the only issue I have heard about . I have a halfway completed one I have yet to finish . I was going to use it on my last diorama . I still may , as the show season is fresh still............... Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I gave a copy of the white 65 Coronet to my oldest brother as a tribute to the car he bought when he came home from the Air Force in 1968. He being 17 years older than me, it is the first car of his I remember and he used to take me everywhere, probably cuz I was a cute kid and it helped him get ladies phone numbers! The kit itself resembles the car fairly well but the engine leaves a bit to be desired as far as details go. The final assembly was a bit fidgety but in the end it was a nice looking model. MCW has a resin trans kit for a 65 Coronet 2 dr sedan, my old catalog has it listed for $32 and you still need a donor kit to complete it. Depending on how detailed you are looking to get, it may be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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