1965 Dodge Coronet

[timmer]

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

[Erik Smith]

Polar Lights did a 65 Coronet. Still available on eBay, etc. I have no experience with the kit.

[george 53]

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.

[Bartster]

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.

[RJWood]

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.

[timmer]

Thanks for the help guys. I'll see if I can locate one of these kits. Tim

[peter31a]

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.

[Eshaver]

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

[mikemodeler]

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.