1969 Dodge Coronet R/T

[StevenGuthmiller]

I've been looking for one of these old MPC kits for a long time. Either the '68 or '69 would do. Although, I do like the styling on the '69 better. Looking forward to getting started on this one. Maybe it'll get me over my "builders block" hump. Steve

[High octane]

That's a really nice Coronet body Steve as I have one built that I did back in the early 70's and it's still intact. I recently picked up the '68 Coronet from Modelhaus and hopefully I'll build that one someday as well.

[DynoMight]

Coronets are cool! I hope it does get you over the hump because you do great work!

[TooOld]

Nice looking body , and I agree the '69 just looks a little better .

[kelson]

Best place to try is Ebay,but you'll pay big time,maybe try flea markets or yard sales,you just never know what may pop up!.I went to the weekly flea markets years ago for a summer and one day I got lucky,I picked a original issue unbuilt 72 'Firebird and 70 'Mercury cougar convertible for $10 dollars each! and I was at a antique car and parts show and picked up a Mpc built up 70 cuda for $15 dollars.

[StevenGuthmiller]

Best place to try is Ebay,but you'll pay big time,maybe try flea markets or yard sales,you just never know what may pop up!.I went to the weekly flea markets years ago for a summer and one day I got lucky,I picked a original issue unbuilt 72 'Firebird and 70 'Mercury cougar convertible for $10 dollars each! and I was at a antique car and parts show and picked up a Mpc built up 70 cuda for $15 dollars.

I picked this one up on ebay after quite a few failed attempts at acquiring a '68. As a rule, these kits go for a lot of money, averaging between $150.00 & $250.00 depending on condition. I saw a pristine '68 convertible kit on ebay recently where the owner was asking $500.00!! I would never pay that much for one myself, but he may get it. These '68-'69 Coronets are getting increasingly scarce. I paid about $120.00 for this one. All of the major parts are there. The chassis & interior are painted & there are engine parts missing & no stock wheels, but parts are readily availible from the AMT Roadrunner/GTX kits as well as the '70 Super Bee kit & a myriad of Charger kits. I may have to do a little searching though to find a suitable R/T bumble bee stripe. Thinking either the light or medium metallic green available in '69, or a pale yellow. Not sure at this point. Steve

[slusher]

Steve I enjoy your build so I hope you get over the builders block. I know how you feel been working on my builder block also...

[ChrisPflug]

I was going to test fit the R/T bumblebee stripe from the Revell 69 Charger on an MPC Coronet

Edited August 24, 2014 by ChrisPflug

[TFchronos]

In my medical experience I've found that a healthy dose of Mopar cures anything.

Awesome project, I'm looking forward to seeing more.