Road Trip !!
Here's the fender tag info, it just says "red" for the color. I don't think it has been repainted.
WL45:
Dodge Coronet,Charger
Low
6 Passenger Wagon
G2G: 318 150HP(net) or 155HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1972
St. Louis, MO, USA
112064: Sequence number
E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
FE5: Red Exterior Color
W2T5: Trim - W, Vinyl Bench Seat, Tan
HT8: Dark Tan Metallic (Dodge), Chestnut Metallic (Plymouth, Chrysler, Imperial) Int. Door Frames
820: Build Date: August 20
116900: Order number
FE5: Red Top Color
U: USA Specifications
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
B51: Power Brakes
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
J52: Inside Hood Release
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L61: Dome Lamp Switch Rear Doors
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
END: End of Sales Codes
New parts! Who doesn't love boxes of goodies to put on your new ride?
I spent yesterday draining the cooling system (it was a mucky brown-green color) back flushed it, and put in all new heater hoses and formed radiator hoses. I also added an overflow bottle, it had none previously. For some reason it has two fuel filters, both of which were filthy. One is just before the fuel pump, the other is in the normal place just before the carb. I'm guessing there was crap in the gas tank and this was the fix? I'll know more when I get into the gas tank to fix the non-op gas gauge. Either way, both fuel filters are replaced now. I got both new fan belts on, and checked the timing which was spot on. The new plugs, wires, cap and rotor were all installed.
Then I figured I'd clean out the muck in the cowl, which has the coolest access panels - why don't all cars have these? Super simple, pop off the plastic covers and you have good access to the cowl. That's the good news. The bad news is, that wasn't muck in there it was yuck. As in two inches of mouse poop and pee. And then I found the rest of the mouse nest, it was huge. I already took a big pile out of the fresh air box, and there were two more double handfuls of the junk in the cowl. Several hours later I think I have it all scraped loose and vacuumed out. I need to get a bunch of Lysol to spray in there, it was nasty. However, I think my issue with the mice is resolved. We shall give it a true test later today. This is the heap-o-mouse fully plugging the driver's side of the cowl, and then down into the fresh air box.
When I did the compression test while checking out the car, the plugs looked not so great - caked on crud, running rich, and semi-nasty. Much to my surprise when I pulled them to replace them, they looked pretty good. I've only put 30-40 miles on the car so far, maybe that was enough to burn it off? These almost look good enough to clean up for spares, but I pitched them and got a new set for the spare parts pile.
I suspect the PO took reasonable care of the car, but mostly just put gas in it and drove it. Most everything I've changed or updated has needed it. I still need to change the oil and filter, along with the same for the trans. I'll drain and refill the rear end too, all of which will wait till I get the lift opened up to get under this thing. The engine bay looks a little better now.
Here's the fender tag info, it just says "red" for the color. I don't think it has been repainted.
WL45:
Dodge Coronet,Charger
Low
6 Passenger Wagon
G2G: 318 150HP(net) or 155HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1972
St. Louis, MO, USA
112064: Sequence number
E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
FE5: Red Exterior Color
W2T5: Trim - W, Vinyl Bench Seat, Tan
HT8: Dark Tan Metallic (Dodge), Chestnut Metallic (Plymouth, Chrysler, Imperial) Int. Door Frames
820: Build Date: August 20
116900: Order number
FE5: Red Top Color
U: USA Specifications
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
B51: Power Brakes
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror
J25: 3 Speed Wipers
J52: Inside Hood Release
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
L61: Dome Lamp Switch Rear Doors
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
END: End of Sales Codes
New parts! Who doesn't love boxes of goodies to put on your new ride?
I spent yesterday draining the cooling system (it was a mucky brown-green color) back flushed it, and put in all new heater hoses and formed radiator hoses. I also added an overflow bottle, it had none previously. For some reason it has two fuel filters, both of which were filthy. One is just before the fuel pump, the other is in the normal place just before the carb. I'm guessing there was crap in the gas tank and this was the fix? I'll know more when I get into the gas tank to fix the non-op gas gauge. Either way, both fuel filters are replaced now. I got both new fan belts on, and checked the timing which was spot on. The new plugs, wires, cap and rotor were all installed.
Then I figured I'd clean out the muck in the cowl, which has the coolest access panels - why don't all cars have these? Super simple, pop off the plastic covers and you have good access to the cowl. That's the good news. The bad news is, that wasn't muck in there it was yuck. As in two inches of mouse poop and pee. And then I found the rest of the mouse nest, it was huge. I already took a big pile out of the fresh air box, and there were two more double handfuls of the junk in the cowl. Several hours later I think I have it all scraped loose and vacuumed out. I need to get a bunch of Lysol to spray in there, it was nasty. However, I think my issue with the mice is resolved. We shall give it a true test later today. This is the heap-o-mouse fully plugging the driver's side of the cowl, and then down into the fresh air box.
When I did the compression test while checking out the car, the plugs looked not so great - caked on crud, running rich, and semi-nasty. Much to my surprise when I pulled them to replace them, they looked pretty good. I've only put 30-40 miles on the car so far, maybe that was enough to burn it off? These almost look good enough to clean up for spares, but I pitched them and got a new set for the spare parts pile.
I suspect the PO took reasonable care of the car, but mostly just put gas in it and drove it. Most everything I've changed or updated has needed it. I still need to change the oil and filter, along with the same for the trans. I'll drain and refill the rear end too, all of which will wait till I get the lift opened up to get under this thing. The engine bay looks a little better now.
