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Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? #2114117
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I need to replace a passenger side door on my 68 Roadrunner. I found a nice 69 door locally but I need to know if there are any differences. Thanks!!


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1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2114183
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I think the lock position is different and may be another thing, but can't recall right now.

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Yep inner lock knob position

Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2114216
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Yup. Door lock knobs are in different spots.


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Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2114223
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All the lock mechanism inside the xoor is different

Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2114262
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Along with the lock button location, which you can relocate if need be, having upper pads means no welding/body work if equipped?, you'll need to change out the glass and the rear glass tracks as they are different

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Originally Posted By DAYCLONA
Along with the lock button location, which you can relocate if need be, having upper pads means no welding/body work if equipped?, you'll need to change out the glass and the rear glass tracks as they are different


Could you explain this? I'm not sure I understand.


1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: 70B5Cuda] #2114664
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Originally Posted By 70B5Cuda
Originally Posted By DAYCLONA
Along with the lock button location, which you can relocate if need be, having upper pads means no welding/body work if equipped?, you'll need to change out the glass and the rear glass tracks as they are different


Could you explain this? I'm not sure I understand.




You'll need to drill a new hole for the rod lock knob to protruded thru the upper sill on the door, as the 68 is located in the rear, and 69-70 is more forward, if you have upper upholstered door pads there's no need to weld up the unused hole, other wise if your car has no pads, you'll need to weld/body work the upper inner portion of the door panel


The 68 glass has a narrower glass runner than the 69-79, also the rear stainless rear trim on the side glass is different in shape/profile, assuming we are talking hardtop and not post model

Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: DAYCLONA] #2114732
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The 68 glass has a narrower glass runner than the 69-79, also the rear stainless rear trim on the side glass is different in shape/profile, assuming we are talking hardtop and not post model [/quote]

I have a 1968 roadrunner post car (RM21). With this in mind, what should I buy? I assumed 68 doors were all the same...


1970 Barracuda B5 6.1 Hemi/6 speed
1969 Charger survivor in R6 383/727-wrecked 12/24/18
1968 Charger in original burgundy paint "Ribeye"
1968 Charger w/ 6.1L, TR-6060, 9"
1968 Roadrunner w/ 6.1L/6 speed
2011 Dodge Ram w/ 6.7L
Re: Are 68/69 Roadrunner doors different? [Re: DAYCLONA] #2114734
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Just like an A-Body the door shell is usable but everything inside needs to be transferred over as well as the lock hole position changed. It is MUCH easier to find a door from the same year and bolt it on. twocents


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