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Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623394 10/15/14 11:52 PM 10/15/14 11:52 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Headliner.. 8301732-image.jpg (262 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623395 10/16/14 12:08 AM 10/16/14 12:08 AM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Got the front rebuilt. I normally would have bolted the motor to it first and drop the car on but i needed to get it rolling to take down for headliner install. Probably just drop the motor in from top now and boot tranny on from underneath. The k frame had one heck of a nice dent right in the middle from what i assume was from a balancer dropping on it. 8301756-image.jpg (269 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623396 10/16/14 12:16 AM 10/16/14 12:16 AM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	And last for now, just a pic of the car outside. Still some wet sanding and buffing to do though. Dyno coming up soon and then probably freshen up the rear as well. 8301765-image.jpg (236 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623397 10/16/14 01:10 PM 10/16/14 01:10 PM
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hemi68charger master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,828 Houston, Tx	Man, she's lookin' great !!! Troy Houston Mopar Connection Club '69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: hemi68charger] #1623398 10/16/14 04:11 PM 10/16/14 04:11 PM
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mattsmopars master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,178 tennessee,usa	Quote: Man, she's lookin' great !!! Keep up the good progress! Matt

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mattsmopars] #1623399 10/21/14 12:10 AM 10/21/14 12:10 AM
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69_SIX_PACK master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,407 Brantford Ontario	I have the before pics on my website: http://mapleleafmopars.homestead.com/carsinbarns224.html I can't wait to get to the after! Keep up the great work www.a12mopar.com

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623400 10/28/14 11:34 PM 10/28/14 11:34 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	More progress. Just sent out a bunch of stuff to instrument specialty to get redone. 8314899-image.jpg (257 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623401 10/28/14 11:36 PM 10/28/14 11:36 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Some sheet metal hung and glass installed. 8314901-image.jpg (280 downloads) Last edited by mopars_1; 10/28/14 11:36 PM. 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623402 10/28/14 11:37 PM 10/28/14 11:37 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Again.. 8314903-image.jpg (308 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623403 10/28/14 11:38 PM 10/28/14 11:38 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Also dynoed the motor. 426 hp and 491 tq. Not shabby for a stockish motor we played with the timing, jetting and different things and this was the best compromise. did see tq get up to 498 and hp did hit 435 at one point. also, the dyno guy wasn't the best at spelling... 8314905-image.jpg (228 downloads) Last edited by mopars_1; 10/28/14 11:54 PM. 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623404 10/28/14 11:42 PM 10/28/14 11:42 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Soo today we painted up the motor and started putting some stuff back on. Funny story, had some paint from Frank Battleson left over and ran short. I had some persion orange and IH red on hand so i mixed the 2 together and got it to match (from what i can tell) perfectly. 8314908-image.jpg (244 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623405 10/28/14 11:43 PM 10/28/14 11:43 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Last one for now, my 3 year old son having fun with grandpas mopar 8314909-image.jpg (243 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623406 10/29/14 11:37 AM 10/29/14 11:37 AM
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DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Quote: Also dynoed the motor. 426 hp and 491 tq. Not shabby for a stockish motor we played with the timing, jetting and different things and this was the best compromise. did see tq get up to 498 and hp did hit 435 at one point. also, the dyno guy wasn't the best at spelling... VERY nice. was it dynoed with headers or the manifolds? I sure wish I had been able to dyno my Purestock 440-6 before it went in the car; it's similar but is 10.75:1, Mr. Sixpack cam, internally balanced with custom Ross NHRA legal pistons and a crane roller rocker setup and a few other tweeks. I would guess that mine is in the 430 - 450hp range What are you planning for exhaust? Anyhow, GREAT job on the car. Keep the pics coming. Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: DPelletier] #1623407 10/29/14 11:01 PM 10/29/14 11:01 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Quote: Quote: Also dynoed the motor. 426 hp and 491 tq. Not shabby for a stockish motor we played with the timing, jetting and different things and this was the best compromise. did see tq get up to 498 and hp did hit 435 at one point. also, the dyno guy wasn't the best at spelling... VERY nice. was it dynoed with headers or the manifolds? I sure wish I had been able to dyno my Purestock 440-6 before it went in the car; it's similar but is 10.75:1, Mr. Sixpack cam, internally balanced with custom Ross NHRA legal pistons and a crane roller rocker setup and a few other tweeks. I would guess that mine is in the 430 - 450hp range What are you planning for exhaust? Anyhow, GREAT job on the car. Keep the pics coming. Dave thanks! it was done with dyno headers, so I imagine the manifolds will put it down to the 410 hp range give or take. Im not entirely sure what his plans are for exhaust. dad has used a local guy to bend him up exhaust in the past and he does do nice work. probably be going with dynomax mufflers, either super turbos or ultra flos. havn't thought that far ahead yet haha. car never came with tips either so none will be going on. just turn downs for this car. 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623408 10/30/14 11:56 AM 10/30/14 11:56 AM
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DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	The reason I mentioned exhaust is because it would be a shame to choke up such a strong runner. After discussions with some of the PSMCDR 6 pack front runners, I went with the tried and true 2.5" mandrel bent TTI with Dynomax ultraflows and couldn't be happier. I'd bet that my exhaust, with HP manifolds, flows better than the stock 2.25" compression bent pipes with baffle type stock mufflers and headers. A good muffler shop can probably do a decent job on the 2.5" pipes, but I'd strongly recommend the Ultraflows. Here's a video of mine; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofma0go-jJk Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: DPelletier] #1623409 10/30/14 03:17 PM 10/30/14 03:17 PM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	That sounds pretty sweet! I had tti 2.5 and ultraflos on my 71 fast 340 runner amd was very happy too, but my dad will probably have a hard time splurging for them. Ill try and swade him either way. 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623410 12/28/14 01:41 AM 12/28/14 01:41 AM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Still been working on the runner, just seems like its been a lot of stuff not worth posting about. Pulled the dana out to give it a good cleaning and repaint. Took the cover off and everything looked like new yet. After all, it did come out of an a12 in the mid 70's with low miles! 8375901-image.jpg (241 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623411 12/28/14 01:43 AM 12/28/14 01:43 AM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	The leaf springs were rebuilt as well. As mentioned earlier, this isnt going o be a 100 pt show winner, but a nice driver. Hence the reason we painted the springs.. 8375904-image.jpg (203 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623412 12/28/14 01:46 AM 12/28/14 01:46 AM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Got the rear back under the car with new rubber on it. 255/60/15 in the back, 225/60/15 in the front. The trim rings are wheel vintiques (sp?) of course there is the gap in the middle but there doesnt seem to be a better alternative other than track down expensive originals. 8375905-image.jpg (239 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

Re: 1970 V-code Roadrunner [Re: mopars_1] #1623413 12/28/14 01:47 AM 12/28/14 01:47 AM
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mopars_1 OP master M Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,106 Ridgeland Wi	Also threw some undercoating at her the other day. 8375906-image.jpg (244 downloads) 1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto 1937 Plymouth PT50 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed 2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi 2008 Harley FLSTSB springer

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