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Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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Bought this 70 post car and didn't like some of the
work that had been done to it....Result, my own restoraion.
493+6 11" centerforce hemi 4 speed 3.55 742 sure grip. (All new or rebuilt)
Black interior, no console, rallye w/ tic toc tach, buckets
Disc/drum with power steering.
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25 year old east coast aero tech grad A&P mechanic.
Returned to school, Northeastern University, Mechanical Engineering Senior.
Mopar fan for around 11 years.
I drove my roadrunner the 1st time last weekend...wow, addicted to all but the
$20 for 5 gals of premium...oh well
Just lost my father to cancer.
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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WOW that car is sick as hell!!!! More pics please! sorry about your dad 
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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I have the schuemacher(I think) riveted drivers
side motor mount. (peace of mind)
I have other threads about the motor, but I will
say that it idles near 700+ and was dyno'ed to pull 653 lb-ft at 3800....pretty much 500+ from
2000-6000.
With the exhaust on, the pistol grip sways mildly
in my hand.
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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Doug Thorley 1 3/4 headers to
TTI 3" X pipe...not whiney IMHO
Dynomax super turbos.....
Nice rumble...and I can still talk
to my girlfriend on a drive....
The highway may be another animal
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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The Airgrabber hood needs some work
Next year is looking good for getting it on
the car.
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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That car looks fantastic, you do good work.
Sorry to hear about your Dad.
Rich H.
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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that grin in pic #2 goes good with that car,looks like it came with the car  did you recover the seats your self? you could do that hood in 6 mounths if ya wanted too!
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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As a former owner of a '70 sixpak RR--that started out life in limelight, I can say, GREAT!!
Even though I don't know you or your dad, Condolances. Always tough.
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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awsome! the smile on your face says "it's worth it!" don't worry about not being able to hear the GF on the highway......it has it's advantages  sorry to har about your Dad, but I'll bet he was proud of his son. ND...more PICS PLEASE!
Dave
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Re: Almost 5 years into roadrunner....What do you think?
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Nice car!  More pics of the car please! Sorry to hear about your dad, he would be proud!
Brian - 1971 Dodge Challenger
"The Dodge, which was practically stock, just left the Mustang like you wouldn't believe."
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nice work
Now I go for a cruise and know he is smiling down upon me as he was always into his own projects too .Keep up the good work and know he is smiling down upon you where ever you are !
