1965 Dodge Coronet A990

[satterwhite78]

I wished I built the Moebius Belvedere or Satellite before hand.....why? It was a joy, no issue, almost didn't need glue, NO FLASH!, maybe one mold seam line on the body. It all went together except for one issue......picking the color! 

Originally was going to do it in white with red interior since it would be offered as a bare bone stripped down version from the factory.  Reaching into my paint box I came out with Testors  #2922 Champagne Gold, nothing flashy but close to what the color charts from Chrysler had to offer.

I did run across a article after I was putting  the body on the chassis on Bill Goldberg's (the wrestler) build of a 65 Coronet.  It was also a light Gold in similarity and looked great.

The center caps/dog dishes in the kit don't quite seem to correct.  The fit onto the rim itself is not an issue but they appear to be taller thus stick out more in my opinion. More of a mixing bowl than a dog dish.

Also added some pics of a Polar Lights version, 65 Coronet 500 for a little comparision. If I remember  the PL was a pre-painted snap kit but also a enjoyable build and subject matter.

One other vehicle is also included but is posted in another category.....

[Jim B]

Great looking Coronets.  Very well done.

I built the Polar Lights Snap Coronet 500 some time ago, and the only issue I had was the holes in the hood for the air cleaners don't line up with the air cleaners.  They are too wide on the engine.  Did you experience this?

[satterwhite78]

Whew Jim! Memory getting  shorter than a Subway footlong! Lol.

I was impressed by the way it assembled and the pre-painted white pearl that it came in. The only other detailing that I did was seat insert decals that I had ( no longer available but made the interior seats pop!) and the door panels.

Best I could do to get pic of interior. DS window wouldn't  roll down for better view....

Edited September 21, 2024 by satterwhite78
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[Jim B]

12 minutes ago, satterwhite78 said:

Whew Jim! Memory getting  shorter than a Subway footlong! Lol.

I was impressed by the way it assembled and the pre-painted white pearl that it came in. The only other detailing that I did was seat insert decals that I had ( no longer available but made the interior seats pop!) and the door panels.

Best I could do to get pic of interior. DS window wouldn't  roll down for better view....

You probably have an older release.  Mine was the most recent AMT release (still a Polar Lights kit, though).

[Model Guy]

You getting as fast at building these things as someone we know lol!

[espo]

Great looking paint color and finish. I noticed what looks like the muffler under the rear bumper, is that the way the kit comes?  The Hemi engine looks good, but the carbs that the kit provides are a little lacking in detail.  I agree with you on the steel wheels in the kit, they seem more like narrow front runners. You mentioned the Belvedere kit, and I had built one last year. That kit offers the same wheels but with an option of a wider rear steel wheel if you use the kits slicks. The stance along with the hood scoop on your build looks Drag Race ready.  

[DJMar]

1 hour ago, Jim B said:

I built the Polar Lights Snap Coronet 500 some time ago, and the only issue I had was the holes in the hood for the air cleaners don't line up with the air cleaners.  They are too wide on the engine.  Did you experience this?

That was my experience with the original PL-issue Coronet. I still have one in the stash. I haven't seen the newer AMT release.

[XYHARRY]

I really like both of these kits and hope to add them to my stash one day. Your builds are very nice but the Coronet 500 is my favourite. I'm currently building the Moebius 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone and will be using the same wheels as what's on your 500. Well done Chuck on your interesting pair of Mopars.

Cheers, 

David. ??

289 cu.in. with toploader, added fuel injection from the parts box. (I hope it fits under the hood)?

[charger74]

It looks really good 

[ncbuckeye67]

Great looking build(s)!

[PappyD340]

Very nice pair of Dodges!

[ChrisR]

Nice.

[slusher]

Great looking pair!

[keviiin86]

I really like this kit but the wheels have the wrong offset, especially the rears...or at least when I compare them to the mid 60s mopars im familiar with.  I think if I pick up this kit I'd have to grab some fireball modelworks mopar steelies and carbs.

Edited September 28, 2024 by keviiin86