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70 Road Runner resto
Posted By: 68Barracuda
70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 04:41 AM
Thought I'd put up a few pics of my project. Felt it only fair to share, lord knows I get my share of info from this site. It's a post car with column shift and A/C. I'll post some starting pics and then a few in it's current state, bodywork complete and ready for paint when the weather breaks. I'm currently working on restoring the subassemblys. So I'll try and post a few photos when I can.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 05:21 AM
disassembly pic
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 05:27 AM
Sandblasting underside
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 05:30 AM
Back from media blast
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 05:34 AM
Smoothing out the body.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 05:37 AM
Waiting for paint.
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 06:47 AM
OK...That's November...are there more coming? Looking good so far!
Posted By: 70shaker6pk
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 02:13 PM
Looks like you had a very solid car to start with,, did you sandblast it yourself?
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/13/09 10:30 PM
Actually it was pretty rough. We replaced front floors, trunk and quarters , the common spots. I'll try to resize some of the pics from the shop. I sand blasted the bottom just to get any heavy rust then sent it out for plastic media for the rest. Here is a trunk picture.
Posted By: basketcase
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/14/09 02:02 AM
Post Car..Yeah!
Posted By: Ryan_340
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 02:20 AM
Cool project!
Keep the pics. coming.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 09:58 PM
Here are some pics of what I've been doing lately, while waiting forcar to be painted. The following are of the ac/heater box I rebuilt using the Detroit technoligies kit (which was super complete and I highly recomend.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 09:59 PM
ac box #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:00 PM
#3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:01 PM
#4 during reassembly
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:02 PM
#5
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:02 PM
#6
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:04 PM
Completed project !!
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:04 PM
Complete #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 10:06 PM
Last one, next is the steering column I'll post some pics as I progress on it.
Rob
Posted By: cdp
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/15/09 11:42 PM
Nice work! Are you keeping it gold?
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/16/09 01:21 AM
NO, I'm leaning toward the 2006 Charger Go Mango
Posted By: phantomx
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/16/09 01:47 AM
Quote:
NO, I'm leaning toward the 2006 Charger Go Mango
That's kind of bummer, the gold cars look great. And you would stand out in a sea of "popular" color cars.
Travis..
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/26/09 10:14 PM
Here are a couple of before pics of my steering column. It's my next subassembly rebuild. I'll post some after pics as I progress. Everything should clean up ok except for the wheel, it has some major cracks. If anyone has a decent one for sale shoot me a PM. I can repair some small cracks if need be.
Thanks,Rob
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/26/09 10:15 PM
#2
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/09 12:53 AM
We got some really nice weather here today, so I took advantage of it and started to sandblast the dash. When I brought it back in to blow it off I noticed what you see in the pic on the back side to the left of the steering column. Amazing it didn't blast off. anyone else ever notice this during a restore ? Seems it was a note to the paint shop. Just thought it might be of some interest.
Rob
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/01/09 09:30 PM
Here are some pics of the completed steering column. Go easy on me. I'm not a pro, just want to be done with the rust and grime. And be presentable when installed.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/01/09 09:33 PM
next one
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/01/09 09:34 PM
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/01/09 09:37 PM
Last one
Posted By: itali83
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/03/09 12:46 AM
Looks good, I just took mine apart for my '68. Started painting but will hopefully finish up next weekend. Did you have to buy anything parts wise for this column? I need to find a few trinkety things, like the little pointer for the gear indicator and a blinker switch. I know yours is a '70 and a little diffferent but where did you get parts if any? Thanks and keep up the good work. Doing the little things now will make it that much more enjoyable once everything comes together.
Posted By: cdp
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/03/09 01:16 AM
What did you use on the shaft? Polish, paint?
Looks real nice.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/03/09 02:28 AM
I was lucky and didn't need to buy anything. But I have seen the switch you need on ebay. For the shaft I cleaned it, then sprayed it with Rust-oleum appliance epoxy (7887 stainless steel then cleared it.
Thanks,Rob
Posted By: petty43
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/05/09 05:01 PM
I'm doing the same on my 68. To take the column apart do you take the dog leg on the engine side off or did you take the upper bearing off to take the steering wheel collar off?
I can't quite figure out which end need disassembled to take the column completely apart.
Nice work and clean car by the way.
Posted By: jrwoodjoe
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/05/09 08:55 PM
Steering column looks nice Rob! I'm planning on doing mine this spring also.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/06/09 04:32 AM
You need to take the top apart. There is a snap ring and a c clip on the steel shaft. And you have to press the bearing off. There is a special tool but I didn't have one so I had to make up a jig with some c clamps. Be carefull the manual stresses several times do not hammer on it. Due to the plastic shear pins in the column. If you go to the mopar muscle web site. You may be able to find an article on one they did. It was pretty helpfull.
Good luck, Rob
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:30 PM
I'm still working on subassemblies, slowly but surely. Here are a few before and after pics. I'm waiting on the clock and parking brake decals, then I can start reassembly.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:31 PM
next pic
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:33 PM
no. 3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:34 PM
no. 4
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:35 PM
no. 5
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:35 PM
no. 6
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:36 PM
no.7
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/29/09 10:38 PM
Last one til I get it back together.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/09 03:28 AM
Here are a few of the finished product. Now if I could just get some paint on the car.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/09 03:30 AM
2nd
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/09 03:31 AM
Final one
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/16/09 01:41 AM
Been real busy so I haven't updated in a while. Here are a few of the dash reassembled. Hopefully I'll get some paint on the underside of the car in the next few weeks.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/16/09 01:42 AM
another shot
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/16/09 01:45 AM
backside
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto (some color at last) - 09/05/09 02:16 AM
The car is starting to progress some at the body shop. This is what it looked like today I'm excited to finally see some color. Go Man Go is the color.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto (some color at last) - 09/05/09 02:17 AM
color 2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto (some color at last) - 09/05/09 02:18 AM
color 3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto (some color at last) - 09/05/09 02:19 AM
color 4
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Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto (some color at last) - 09/06/09 02:34 AM
I used Krylon Fusion for plastic #2421 Satin Black. We'll see how it holds up, but it sprayed on nice and the color and sheen looks very nice. I think Ace hardware stores usually carry it.
Good luck with it, Rob
Posted By: cdp
Re: 70 Road Runner resto (some color at last) - 09/13/09 01:33 PM
Car is going to look fantastic. Love the color choice! Keep up the good work.
Posted By: HoosierTA
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/16/09 06:47 PM
Your car is going to be gorgeous. Love that it has factory air. Keep the pics coming!
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/28/09 10:08 PM
Here are a few mor pics. This is the base clear in the engine bay. The pics are a bit cloudy, he was blocking the body and we blew off the dust. I guess it got some on the lens. I love the color it really pops the pics don't do it justice.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/28/09 10:09 PM
engine bay #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/28/09 10:09 PM
engine bay #3
Posted By: LimeliteAero
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 12:54 AM
WOW the dash assembly looks awsome..then I see pics of color on the car and BAM!!!!!!!!
Youve got a great thread running here.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:25 AM
Thanks for the nice comments. Look what I found at the bodyshop today !! Jerry, the paint and body man was hoping I wouldn't be by for another couple of days but I was in the area so I popped in. It's not all cut and buffed but I just had to post some pics. I'll get some of it outside in the sun in aweek or two.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:26 AM
Exterior paint
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:27 AM
Exterior paint #3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:28 AM
Exterior paint #4
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:29 AM
Exterior paint #5
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:30 AM
Exterior paint #6
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:32 AM
Here is a pic of Jerry working the fender to give me an idea of what the finished product will look like.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 01:35 AM
An idea of what it will look like. But I'm sure Jerry can't help but make a few more passes before it's all done. He takes pride in his work and it shows.
Posted By: GOAT Duster
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 03:03 AM
The reflection from the flash almost blinded me...lol That is one sweet lookin ride. Great detailing of the dash too. Awesome, simply awesome.
Posted By: JS29R0B
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 02:55 PM
That color is freakin AWESOME!
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Posted By: DPelletier
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 03:36 PM
Looks great and I love the color.
One bit of advice; cut the holes in the repop trunk floor for the plugs before it leaves the paint shop so they can touch them up.
Cheers,
Dave
Posted By: new bee
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/06/09 05:25 PM
Cool project!
So, are you keeping it all stock with the exception of the color change?
Any other changes ie hood/wheels/engine/etc?
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/07/09 03:04 AM
Won't be all stock. I'm adding an air grabber hood. I have the factory ralley wheels but I will probably upgrade to something else since they are 14" 383 or 440 for the motor unless I hit the lottery then it's HEMI all the way.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/13/09 03:05 AM
Here are a couple after final buff and outside.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/13/09 03:07 AM
The car came out very straight, I'm very happy with the finish.
Posted By: mr_belvedere
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/13/09 05:36 PM
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Here are a couple after final buff and outside.
Posted By: FC7 cuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/14/09 12:06 AM
What resto shop did you use? car looks great!!!.Looking for a shop for my future project
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/14/09 12:22 AM
Jerry's Hot Rods a small shop in Hampstead, Md. Jerry is a Mopar guy that previously worked for a Chrysler dealer. He has several cars himself. He also does quite a bit of work for some pretty picky Camaro shops COPO cars RS and Z28 cars. I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed he is easy to work with and takes the car in the direction you want.
Rob
Posted By: FC7 cuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/14/09 12:32 AM
Phone number?
Posted By: 69_SIX_PACK
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/14/09 03:23 AM
Car looks awesome
Dave
Posted By: Ludington1
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/14/09 05:23 PM
Wow, yes that car looks great!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/14/09 11:48 PM
Looks great makes me want to cry considering what I am dealing with.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/15/09 12:35 AM
Here is Jerry's cell number 410-218-8806 (the best way to reach him). He gave his ok for me to post it but please be considerate, he has to keep those cars moving !!
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/21/09 03:14 AM
The assembly process has started. It feels good to bolt something to it for a change.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/21/09 03:15 AM
Ready for tires.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/21/09 03:19 AM
Almost looks like a car. It's a roller again, I need to get a couple of things straight in my garage and it will be coming home. I can't wait to get started.
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Posted By: domingo
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/21/09 10:36 PM
WHAT COLOR IS THAT??? IS IT OEM??? LOOKS REALLY NICE!!!
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/21/09 10:56 PM
Thanks,
It's the Go Mango from the 2006 Chargers. It is being used on some other cars as well.
Rob
Posted By: domingo
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/22/09 03:56 AM
Doess it look somehwat similar to the 68 color bronze metallic???
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 10/22/09 11:24 AM
I certain lighting, but it's more orange than that.
Posted By: brianz426
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/01/09 07:35 PM
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Ready for tires.
Wow Rob,
Your car is looking great. I live not to far from Hampstead and may want to get Jerry to look at my car. Did he do the metal work or just the paint? One other question, What did you do about your rear springs? New if so what brand, or rebuild originals? Thanks, Brian
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/01/09 09:18 PM
Brian,
Jerry did all the metal work and the paint. He is very good with replacement panels or fabricating odd pieces from raw metal. While my car was there I saw him chop the roof on a street rod and lower it a couple inches. Replace a rusted camaro roof with a repro skin and obviously bring my rusty heap back from the dead. As far as the springs go I lucked in to a nice set at Carlisle so I cant help you much there.
Rob
Posted By: The70RT
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/02/09 03:48 PM
Awesome, looks like your in business over the winter
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/16/09 02:04 AM
Car is finally back home. I picked it up a few weeks ago but I have been busy finishing up a bathroom remodel so I fought the urge to get started on it.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/16/09 02:10 AM
Got my remodeling project finished so it's time to get started. I'm going to try and follow resto rick's assembly process as much as possible. I figure he has done it more than me. Thanks for posting the list Rick. First up is the trunk gasket so I installed the newly polished lock so I could open and close the trunk as needed.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/16/09 02:16 AM
It went very smooth. I read a few post on how others had installed theirs. I used the 3m yellow adhesive. I did it in short sections. Put glue on the body then pressed gasket in place for a second , them pulled it away and let the glue dry for a few minutes. Then just press in place and move on. I tested a few pieces and this way seemed to give the best bite.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/16/09 02:21 AM
The interior was not painted to save some dollars. I wanted some extra protection and a better surface to glue insulation and sound deadner to so I'm painting it black. Befoe pic.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/16/09 02:23 AM
After pic, nothing fancy but It will help out during future assembly.
Posted By: Darius
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/19/09 02:54 AM
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Got my remodeling project finished so it's time to get started. I'm going to try and follow resto rick's assembly process as much as possible. I figure he has done it more than me. Thanks for posting the list Rick. First up is the trunk gasket so I installed the newly polished lock so I could open and close the trunk as needed.
Where might I find this list you mention?
Posted By: RestoRick
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/26/09 03:02 AM
Posted By: Darius
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/26/09 04:13 PM
Thanks Rick.
I like using "punch lists" like this when we are re-assembling a kitchen or bathroom. There are absolutely sequence of event type issues that can make life miserable if "un-sequenced!"
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/30/09 02:18 AM
Got a chance to work the list a little over the holiday. Here are a few pics.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/30/09 02:19 AM
Firewall insulation.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/30/09 02:21 AM
Swing pedals and fresh air vent.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/30/09 02:22 AM
Heater ac box.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/30/09 02:24 AM
Under hood firewall.
Posted By: 5wndwcpe
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 11/30/09 03:30 AM
Lookin' good.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/04/09 04:10 AM
Still a long way to go but what I did tonight sure makes it look good.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/04/09 04:12 AM
Another one.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/04/09 04:16 AM
Last one. Just a note to anyone doing this type of resto. I highly recomend putting the dash in as an assembly, it really went smooth.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/13/09 08:02 PM
Found some time to work on the car this weekend and made some progress. Finished the brake lines.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/13/09 08:03 PM
Sprayed the radiatior blackout. (taped off)
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/13/09 08:05 PM
Finished product. It turned out good, but it's not fun spraying over your nice new paint.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/13/09 08:07 PM
Installed the engine and forward lamp wiring harness.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 12/13/09 08:10 PM
Finally the trademark horn. The colors probably clash a bite but it makes the Beep Beep sound so who cares.
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Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:05 AM
Still plugging away. Refinishing some items I hadn't gotten to yet. Here are the headlight buckets.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:07 AM
Next up was the front suspension. I had cleaned everything but needed to detail things before assembly.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:09 AM
Lower controls on.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:10 AM
Sway bar mounted.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:11 AM
Hub assembly's
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:13 AM
Steering box and tie rod ends.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:17 AM
Installed, I really wanted to do this as an assenbly with the engine as the factory did it. But the engine isn't ready and I want to get it on the ground and off the casters which are in the way and holding me up on other things. Maybe on the next one.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:17 AM
Installed #2
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 05:18 AM
Installed #3 last one for now.
Posted By: 70shaker6pk
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 02:19 PM
Looking great !!
Posted By: BloFish
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/26/10 11:27 PM
Posted By: Airgrabber
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/29/10 04:21 AM
Looks real nice. I love the 1970 model.
Posted By: jrwoodjoe
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 01/29/10 04:43 PM
You are doing a fantastic job. That is going to be a one nice car when you are done with it. Keep the pics coming.
Joe
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/11/10 01:52 AM
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I got a few more things done in between shoveling out of the 24" of snow this weekend.First one, installed the new year one mid body wiring harness. I have to say it is a quality a must for me as the old one was pretty nasty.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/11/10 01:53 AM
Polished lens ready to install.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/11/10 01:55 AM
Trunk view, installed using new DMT gaskets.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/11/10 01:57 AM
View from the back. I have to say the taillights on the 70 RR are one of my favorite things.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/11/10 02:00 AM
Installed the tailpanel letters. I also installed the door latches, no more bungie cords to hold them closed.
Posted By: mosweethemi
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/11/10 07:01 AM
Posted By: shadow456
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/12/10 01:21 AM
looks great! what did you use for inside trunk undercoating on inside qtrs? how was it applied? also what undercoating in wheel wells? thanks!
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/12/10 04:12 AM
My bodyman applied it. It's sprayed on with a special gun I'll try and get the name or maybe someone cane chime in on it. I know it's adjustable so you can get your desired results. Check Eastwood I think they carry the product.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/24/10 03:57 AM
The make is Lord Fusor the gun is #3009915 it cost around $200. The product sprayed is Sound deadner #805. The gun is adjustable allowing you to create different textures. Hope this helps those that inquired.
Rob
Posted By: HEMI ROY
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/24/10 03:54 PM
Posted By: ixelerate
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/26/10 06:39 PM
Wow! Looking great!
That color is just sweet!
Posted By: DusterKrazy
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/27/10 12:11 AM
That looks great!
I am getting to learn about all the '70 only pieces here lately
Posted By: moparmojo
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/27/10 07:17 PM
Rob it's looking fantanstic. Keep up the good work. I love that color, as it is one of the few colors which looks good on any car, no matter what year it is.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:03 AM
Here are the last couple of weeks worth of pictures. Installed the headliner, Repaired and refinished the grille,installed front tires and 1/4 windows.First one is of car on all four wheels again !!!
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:08 AM
I installed the headliner using Resto Ricks procedure. It went very well, it's my first try at it and I couldn't be happier. Thanks to rick for sharing his knowledge. I highly recomend his site.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:09 AM
Headliner #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:10 AM
Headliner #3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:11 AM
Headliner #4
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:11 AM
Headliner #5
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:14 AM
Next pics are of the grille. I don't have good before pics but here is the finished product. The pics don't do it justice I can't get a good angle to take a pic. I'll get some when it goes in the car.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:16 AM
Grille #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:17 AM
Grille #3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:17 AM
Grille #4
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:18 AM
Grille #5
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:19 AM
Grille last one.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:21 AM
Installed the drip rails and 1/4 windows. Finally a bit of shine.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:22 AM
1/4 windows #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:23 AM
1/4 windows #3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:23 AM
1/4 windows #4
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 02/28/10 04:24 AM
Last one for now.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/10/10 04:31 AM
I picked up my hood this weekend, so the car will officially get an Air Grabber!! Thanks to Jerry (Body and paint) who right from the start said it had to have that hood. And then set me up with his friend who had one. Kelly thanks for being kind enough to part with the hood, it will make the car.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/10/10 04:32 AM
Underside pic. It's a very complete hood and everything functions.
Posted By: mopars_1
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/10/10 04:04 PM
you do great work! that car will look awsome with the air grabber.
Posted By: GTSGTXCUDA2
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/19/10 03:21 AM
I don't live too far from Hampstead Mr Barracuda, just wondering who did your chrome replating.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/20/10 12:03 PM
I sent mine to Texas I forget the name at the moment. But if you want a somewhat local plater try Labrandis in Harrisburg pa I've seen some nice work from them.
WOW... this is the first that i looked at your thread, and at first i was thinking, 2006 Charger color? but WOW...
your car is beautiful, wish my 70 rr was that nice.
can not wait to see it finished.
Posted By: GTSGTXCUDA2
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 03/24/10 01:49 PM
Quote:
I sent mine to Texas I forget the name at the moment. But if you want a somewhat local plater try Labrandis in Harrisburg pa I've seen some nice work from them.
Thanks for the tip, my girlfriend lives in Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg is only a couple of miles away. I have been watching your thread as I am restoring a 70 GTX.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/10 03:27 AM
Reassembled the vent window chrome and installed them last weekend. Here are a few pics.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/10 03:29 AM
Passenger side
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/10 03:29 AM
Drivers side
Posted By: cdp
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/01/10 05:49 PM
Awesome job. I'm jealous, you've beeten me by a long shot on getting my A12 back together. it won't be long and you'll be....
Posted By: Big Sexy 70
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/09/10 04:48 AM
Sweet Car. Im doin one myself. Mabee I posted in the wrong place. Im in the restoration and A12 spot. lol O well. Love the color
Posted By: brianz426
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/10/10 02:40 AM
Rob,
It's been a while since I last checked in. You're making great progress and your car looks awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Brian
Posted By: earnhardt440
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/14/10 01:30 PM
Awesome car, awesome color. When I repaint mine, I'm going with your color, very close to the old fk 5 burnt orange
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/15/10 09:57 PM
Thanks for the compliments. I have some more progress pics to post when I get the time. Windows and carpet are in now.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:27 AM
Steering column in.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:28 AM
Package tray, divider and rear glass.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:29 AM
Carpet 1
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:29 AM
Carpet 2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:30 AM
Carpet 3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:30 AM
New windshield 1
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 02:31 AM
New windshield 2
Posted By: 5wndwcpe
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 11:12 PM
Looks great but I think that seat is gonna be a little uncomfortable.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/17/10 11:49 PM
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:48 AM
Restored the seat belts this weekend. Here is what I started with.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:49 AM
Finished belts.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:50 AM
One more of the belts.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:52 AM
Finally got to finish the interior trim now that the windshield is in. The headliner looks stained but it's just a dirty lens on my camera.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:54 AM
Installed the new door panels. Rear ones.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:55 AM
Front one, also installed the remote mirror.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 03:59 AM
Jerry (paint and body) stopped by with the Air Grabber hood for test fit before final paint. He has the hood super straight. Which will help since I went with a gloss black stripe.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 04:02 AM
Got to have a little fun every now and then during assembly. Jerry and Frank put me up to this. The one manpower engine isn't going to cut it. But it was good for a laugh.
Posted By: demon440
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/27/10 04:54 AM
Absolutely Stunning.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 04/29/10 12:12 PM
Beautiful work! Can't wait to see the final product!
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 02:58 AM
Been a while for the updates. Here are some pics of what I have been working on. Front bumper.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 02:59 AM
Headlights installed.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:00 AM
Grille in.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:02 AM
Anouther shot of the grille.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:03 AM
Go wing installed.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:04 AM
Seats recovered.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:05 AM
Rear seats installed.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:06 AM
Rear seats number 2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:07 AM
Front covers installed.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:07 AM
Bench back.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:08 AM
Fronts installed.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/15/10 03:09 AM
Last one of the fronts.
Posted By: dmoore
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 06/21/10 11:26 AM
Carlisle in July?
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 07/05/10 04:54 AM
Just back from vacation. No way I'm going to make it this year, even though I'm very close. I'll be there to pick up a few final items. Anyone selling a stock exhaust system from the hp manifolds back let me know. That's one of the items I hope to score at Carlisle.
Rob
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 07/07/10 03:13 AM
Got the hood back from paint. The picture doesn't do it justice. Jerry did a great job, it's as smooth as glass, no lines to snag when you wash and wax.
Posted By: cdp
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 07/07/10 03:36 AM
Your RR is looking great!
Are those casters working good? I'm looking to buy some, but my brother has a set that are junk.
Whats your experience with those and what brand are they?
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 07/07/10 04:07 AM
Mine are just some cheap ones from harbor freight. They work ok on smooth concrete but as the car gets heavier it's getting tougher to move around. Jerry has a nice set at the bodyshop that you put under the wheel then step on a lever to lift the car for movement. They seem to work better you may want to do a search on them but I think harbor has them as well.
Thanks, Rob
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/08/10 04:44 AM
I've been busy with work so progress has been slow, but I got back at it a bit this weekend. I wanted to finally see the wheel and tire combo together so here are a few pics. Let me know what you think. I had some mirada wheels polished to a high shine. I like it but I also have the original rallye wheels if I want a different look.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/08/10 04:44 AM
Wheels #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/08/10 04:45 AM
Wheels #3
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/08/10 04:46 AM
Wheels #4
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/08/10 04:46 AM
Wheels last one.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/08/10 05:11 AM
That looks really good a lot nicer than rallies, awesome looking car.
Posted By: JcodeCharger
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/09/10 03:26 AM
It looks great with the Mirada wheels on it. If you told me without looking at the pics I would have said the wheels would look bad. It looks great especially polished and with the color. Great job and great car.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:28 AM
Fun But busy weekend. Brought the motor home on Saturday morning.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:39 AM
My good friend and mechanic responsible for the engine build. He just got his 66 Charger back from paint. (I'll post a pic some time, Jerry did an awsome job on it as well) Frank was kind enough to put his car on on the back burner to get my motor finished up.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:40 AM
Painted
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:43 AM
Attaching the bolt on items.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:44 AM
Exhaust manifolds in place.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:44 AM
Going in the hole.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:45 AM
In place.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:46 AM
In place #2
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:47 AM
Trans hooked up.
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Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/23/10 05:50 AM
Boy that weight sure changed the stance. I'll adjust it to where I want it during alignment. Still lots of little things to do, but it feels good to clear this hurdle.
Posted By: mopars_1
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/25/10 07:00 PM
awsome!!
Posted By: basketcase
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 08/26/10 11:42 AM
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/19/10 04:17 AM
It's been slow going, but I finally got to take it for a short test drive. After three years you wonder if that day would ever come. Here are a few pics of it in the sun.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/19/10 04:20 AM
The hood will go on shortly. I'll post some pics when that's done. If I can jump a few more hurdles by Friday I hope to take it to one of our local cruises.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 04:25 AM
I got it road worthy and to the cruise in on Friday. Here are afew pics.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 04:28 AM
Everything went well, alot of the guys that helped me on the car showed up to see it.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 04:30 AM
It was interesting to here what people had to say. You redo the whole car and the thing that kept standing out to people were the wheels.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 04:34 AM
I took it to another fundraiser show on Saturday just to put some more miles on it. I probably went about 150 miles total. It really rides well, alot smoother than my cuda did. I knew there was a reason I wanted to go back to the B Body.
Posted By: 68Barracuda
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 04:40 AM
Here is the last one for the thread. I'm going to finish up a few little things and start enjoying the car. Thanks to everyone that made comments and all those on the board that have helped with answering questions. This thread has been a great way to chart my progress.
Thanks, Rob
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 05:23 AM
Posted By: Finoke
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/29/10 12:23 PM
Just Beautiful! Enjoy
Posted By: BEEQUIK
Re: 70 Road Runner resto - 09/30/10 01:39 AM
Absolutely a beautiful ride!! I love that color,reminds me of my dart that I had 2 years ago.Now get out there and enjoy the fruits of your labor!!
