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In the 1960's, the Great Dale House Car factory founded by Dale Wasinger, produced between 50 and 60 house cars on Parker Road in Denver, CO. Dissatisfied with the truck-based campers of the time, Wasinger repurposed a 1961 Cadillac with a damaged rear end to create his own house car. When other companies were too busy to assist, he decided to build it himself. Following this, he converted a 1962 Oldsmobile, establishing a design pattern for future Great Dale House Cars. Most of these house cars were built on Cadillac or Oldsmobile chassis, known for their capacity to handle the extra weight. Wasinger developed a method to merge cars and trucks by cutting them in half and combining them. One notable creation was this 1966 Dodge Coronet Great Dale House Car, one of only three using a Dodge chassis. It originated as a 1965 Dodge Coronet 440 Hardtop, transformed into a house car with a unique rear section. The Dodge Coronet was a versatile automobile introduced by Dodge, venturing into the muscle car era of the late 60’s and early 70’s. However, this 1966 Dodge Coronet Great Dale House Car is a unique RV conversion featuring a special rear section that transforms it into a livable house car. This distinctive build stands out for its functionality and innovative design and is ready to transfer hands to its next fortunate owner.

Exterior and Interior

It’s only the Red Metallic-painted front half of this 1966 Dodge Coronet Custom Build that’s recognizable as a fifth-generation Coronet. Everything behind is a custom camper build in white, with Red Metallic design elements. You’ll find twin spare wheels hanging off the rear, as well as new windshields, rechromed bumpers, and Baby Moon wheels wrapped with new tires. On to the interior, and it’s red up front, teal in the rear. You’ll find a proper camper set-up, including a bed, a toilet, a sink, a cooker, and even an oven, decked out in bright red to bring a very Sixties vibe when contrasting with the teal background. The new custom interior is the work of Auto Weave upholstery. There’s a new center console with a Bluetooth-capable head unit playing through 6x9 Polk Audio speakers in custom enclosures. Furthermore, the dashboard has been restored and chromed by Just Dashes. You can tell that no effort or expense has been spared in this restoration.

Engine

While this 1966 Dodge Coronet Custom Build is impressive on the outside and in, it’s equally imposing under the hood. The 489ci Stroker V8 is already monstrous, but it’s blessed with CC Extreme Energy 268 camshaft and lifters, Edelbrock aluminum heads, a new Flowkool 18-vane water pump, Petronix Flame Thrower electronic ignition, and an Edelbrock Performer 600CFM carburetor. Drive goes to the rear wheels through a 1966 BB 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission and torque converter with Moroso oil pan, a new B&M transmission supercooler, and a new Gear Vendor overdrive for ½ gears and overdrive functionality. Then, a new 3.23 rear differential channels all that power to the road, while new racing torsion bars help keep this impressive machine in check. When it's time to stop, new brakes and brake lines are on hand to haul up this house-on-wheels. We’re also told that the brake booster is new, and that the vehicle has received a new Borgeson steering box conversion master kit. This brings a modern steering box and a new power steering pump as well. There’s more to talk about, so why not get on the phone with us for a chat on how you could make this one-of-a-kind machine your own?