The Dodge Super Bee seems to be one of the more forgotten B-Bodies from the muscle car era, and it’s not that it wasn’t a fine offering, but rather that its production numbers fell short of some competitors, such as the Charger and Plymouth Road Runner. The high-ups at Dodge were observing the almost immediate success of Plymouth’s beep-beep car, so they too wanted in on the action, taking a Coronet and turning it into a low-price muscle machine. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as affordable as a comparable Road Runner, resulting in fewer sales. However, they’re now rarer than the latter, with this 1969 model here on eBay appearing to be almost begging someone to bring it back to life. If you’re ready for the task, this one’s in Paw Paw, Michigan, and can be purchased right now for $12,500, with the option also available to submit an offer.
The seller says that this Super Bee hasn’t been providing any sting since the early nineties, and the bad news under the hood is two-fold. First, the 383 in the bay isn’t the original engine, plus it’s also seized, so it might make more sense to install an entirely different big block rather than try to repair this one. However, there’s also a positive, as this one’s equipped with the Ramcharger hood, which is stated to have all of the pieces present. There’s no fender tag or build sheet, but the transmission is stated to have the correct VIN stamped on it, indicating that the automatic is still the factory component.
While there is no shortage of rust here, we’ve seen numerous B-Bodies saved that began with far more. The quarters will almost certainly need to be replaced, but the doors and fenders may likely be salvageable. The rockers will require repair, with the floors and trunk pan in need of total replacement. The frame rails are mentioned as being solid overall, with the rear section on the driver’s side listed as an exception. While you’re under there, I’d probably go over the entire platform and make sure there aren’t any other weak spots, just to be on the safe side.
The front seat appears to have already been recovered once, but it’s time for the interior to get a complete makeover, as just about everything inside needs attention. Fortunately, many of the removed parts are still present and come with the sale. However, most of these will also need some sprucing up as well. Lots of skills and a good-sized bank account will be prerequisites for the next owner, and I’m curious what our readers will have to say about this one. Is this 1969 Dodge Super Bee worth the amount of effort needed to bring it back to life?
Looks like the aftermath of a Diddy mouse party in that interior.
If the block is not a mid 70”s block it would be wise to keep it, fix it, rather than drop in a different engine. These engines are not hard to work on and even after sitting they can be brought back fairly easily. The rusty floors can all be replaced, being that almost everything is out of it it would be fairly quick.
Buy a repro fender tag and build it any way you want, any color, trans, or options, except for the engine size, and no one will be the wiser.
Just curious. How do you fix a rusted frame rail in a unibody car ?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315367330231
Weld a new one in.
You don’t and at least I would not. This is a little to much for a parts car.
F.O. I had 2 friends.71 challenger 340 + one with a hemi 69rr. Both got complete rear ends welded on. Big job. Rotisserie
Typically if the rail is rotten, everything it’s attached to will be rotten as well. To do it right it involves immobilizing the car at least a few feet off the ground, then lots of measuring, building jigs, cutting, mocking up, more measuring, more mocking up, then some more measuring, finally, when nothing can go wrong, welding. Then more measuring, cutting, re-welding, and on and on until it’s right.
…or you can try to scab some sheetmetal over the rusted area, which usually looks awful and almost never lasts for long. Watch some ‘Customer States’ videos on YouTube to find out exactly what NOT to do. Hint, no spray foam or zip ties.
Fox Owner, you may not like the term “frame rail” when associated with a unit body car, it may not be 100% accurate, but that’s what the restoration suppliers call it, so why shouldn’t the average person call it that too? If there is a proper name for that piece, what is it?
Steve R
For Dodge Charger / Plymouth GTX 1968-1970 Rear Frame Rail Rust Repair Kit Pair is what it is called…
These cars get more rare everyday…regardless of the necessary monies to repair, it will always be a safe investment and continue to increase in value.
They get less rare.
Yup, that’s a Michigan car alright.
Still a good looking car even all rusted out. As many of these looked circa 1979. Hope someone puts it back correctly and not over-restored with the all too common, too wide, re-pop rally wheels etc.