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Authenticity reference

Engine, transmission, and D-500 path

numbers matching · documented

Reference Details

Common issue
Swapped big-block, added four-barrel or dual carburetors, D-500 trim, or later transmission represented as born-with equipment · 1958 Dodge Coronet
Confidence
documented · 1958 Dodge Coronet
Correct value
230, 325, or 361 engine reconciled to permitted induction, manual, PowerFlite, or TorqueFlite, axle, chassis equipment, dates, and records · 1958 Dodge Coronet
Where to check
Serial and build evidence, engine number at the block front, castings, induction, transmission case and push-button controls, axle, exhaust, cooling, component dates, and service history · 1958 Dodge Coronet
Common issue
Swapped 361 or 383, added four-barrel or dual carburetors, D-500 trim, or later transmission represented as born-with equipment · 1959 Dodge Coronet
Confidence
documented · 1959 Dodge Coronet
Correct value
230, 326, or 383 engine reconciled to permitted induction, manual, PowerFlite, or TorqueFlite, axle, chassis equipment, dates, and records · 1959 Dodge Coronet
Where to check
Serial and build evidence, engine number and castings, induction, transmission case and controls, axle, exhaust, cooling, component dates, and service history · 1959 Dodge Coronet

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