Never Had Any Green Cars Until....

[Old Moparz]

Thanks again for the compliments.  

If there's no setbacks with it & it's done, Carlisle is a very strong possibility next year. I'll have to see if my wife would go along so I can bring the Scamp too. She hates driving the Scamp, so she'll probably drive this one if she does go. That's okay with me, it'll be cool seeing her go through the gears, she hasn't done that in ages. She used to have an '88 Mustang GT with a 5 speed, & a '69 Suzuki motorcycle. Besides, I'm sure it'll be hot out & the Scamp has A/C, & I hate the heat.  

The Road Runner is supposed to have a 3:55 rear, which shouldn't be too bad on the 4 hour drive to Carlisle. I don't want to trailer it, that wouldn't be any fun.        I was told there was no fender tag or build sheet, & since it was a 383 originally & now a 440, it doesn't matter. The VIN says it's a Road Runner & the clear title agrees. That's one of the reasons I liked this car over a few others I saw, it'll be a driver I won't worry too much about.

Right now I think I have to go outside, uncover it, & look at it again to believe it's here.  

[CB]

WOW, cool looking RR you got here. Looks like fun  times lays ahead !
Congrats, Bob

[PocketThunder]

thats a pretty cool license plate on your trailer 

[Old Moparz]

thats a pretty cool license plate on your trailer  

Shh, it's not real, but I am trying to get that one.

[DC_1]

Sweet !!!!!     

[gb70]

I've always liked the '70 B Bodies, GTX'S, RR's, SuperBees. 

Great color and looks to be well done.  Have fun and keep us posted as progress continues.

I did not look close enough, is there P/S ?  If not, add.  You will be glad that you did.

[Silver R/T]

meep meep nice bird

[Shakey]

Good Score OM!  She's a beauty!

I see the trailer is set up out in front of the garage - is that where you will be sleeping for the next little while or did the wife know about this purchase? 

[dart3404]

Very nice find! Congratulations! Gotta love that color 

[cudaken]

 I like the garage! I could live in something like that.

Good score on the Runner.

                                   Cuda Ken

[Charger_Fan]

Sweet!! Look at that, no snow & everything looks warm, cheery & green!



Oh & speaking of green, sweeet car, Moparz!! Cheating or not, THAT'S the kind of project car to have.
Geez, I don't log on to the site for a couple days (I know, strange of me ) & look what happens!  That's a great looking 'Runner you snagged, good for you!

[Old Moparz]

I've always liked the '70 B Bodies, GTX'S, RR's, SuperBees.  

Great color and looks to be well done.   Have fun and keep us posted as progress continues.

I did not look close enough, is there P/S ?   If not, add.   You will be glad that you did.

It's amazing to see my own level of enthusiasm increased by having a project that's not equal to scaling a cliff with a step ladder. I've already decided to call the guy who's done some engine work for me, & drop off the 4 speed to make sure it's okay to bolt in. It's one of the few mechanical things it still needs. I'll definitely post pics as it's further along.

It has P/S & even has the P/S cooler next to the fluid resevoir. The GTX I had didn't have P/S, but I never got to drive that car.

Good Score OM! She's a beauty!


I see the trailer is set up out in front of the garage - is that where you will be sleeping for the next little while or did the wife know about this purchase?

Don't have to sleep in the trailer, my wife not only knows about the Road Runner, she went with me to get it, & shared the driving to tow it home. This is the first "old" car I ever got with a manual trans & my wife likes to drive stick, so she wants a turn in the driver's seat too. I may lose time behind the wheel because of this, but it'll be worth it to get her more interested.

My eyes feel better today so I may go outside & peek under the cover & look at it again.

Thanks, Bob

[Old Moparz]

My eyes feel better today so I may go outside & peek under the cover & look at it again.

Thanks, Bob

Heck when I get a new car I'm out in the garage every hour till I go to bed lookin' at it.  

So what are your plans, I'm sure you already explained and I missed it?   Are you staying with the modified look?

Normally, that's how I would be as well, but the conjunctivitis really slammed me. At first it was like bad allergies, but by Sunday it was like having the flu with the aches & pains, a fever, no sleep, & all at the same time while someone keeps throwing sand in my eyes everytime I opened them.     Today was the first time I felt good & tomorrow it's back to work. Besides, it's raining right now.  

As far as the car's appearance goes, I'll leave it the way it is for now. I like the semi-stock look & the black steel wheels. I may go with different wheels at some point or just add the dog dish caps, but that would cost money & I squeak when I walk, remember?     I am more interested in getting to see how it runs & work any bugs out it may have. It's been off the road for years & supposed to have been in a barn in PA. The seller showed me tons of photos from start to finish in a photo album. I'll have to see if he'll make a set of prints, or at least a disc, for me. I'll post those some other time if he does.