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Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 #283121 04/09/09 10:33 PM 04/09/09 10:33 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL A AMXDuster OP mopar
AMXDuster OP mopar A Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL	Quick question, nothing devious going on here, but wondering if a 68 Roadrunner can be converted to look like a 69 RR by swapping tailights, side marker lights, grille and bezels? Do the tailights swap without any modification? Thanks.

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: AMXDuster] #283122 04/09/09 10:37 PM 04/09/09 10:37 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,123 Warrenton, VA RoadRunnerJD master
RoadRunnerJD master Joined: May 2004 Posts: 5,123 Warrenton, VA	There is a different angle on the ends of the quarter panels where the extensions for the taillights attach. Also the top of the front of the fenders where your adjustable hood bumpers attach are different.

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: RoadRunnerJD] #283123 04/09/09 10:44 PM 04/09/09 10:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA S StealthWedge67 master
StealthWedge67 master S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,319 Puyallup, WA	Marker lights are completely different. I would think you'd have to change the entire fender out. 68 is the maiden year, why make changes? Unless you're going the A12 route. Even then, I wouldn't hesitate to put an A12 hood on a '68. LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: RoadRunnerJD] #283124 04/09/09 10:45 PM 04/09/09 10:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca SCATPK master
SCATPK master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,570 San Francisco Ca	Why the 68`s have much more class than the 69 versions and they have those very cool marker lights that actually light up!

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: SCATPK] #283125 04/09/09 11:25 PM 04/09/09 11:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,212 Someplace you aren't S SomeCarGuy I Live Here
SomeCarGuy I Live Here S Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 10,212 Someplace you aren't	I think you will find it much easier to sell it or trade for a 69. I want my fair share

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: SomeCarGuy] #283126 04/10/09 02:17 AM 04/10/09 02:17 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora A ademon master
ademon master A Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora	Why would you want to convert it to a 69? 68 has more class,By the way Aurora IL here 5154991-RoadRunner045.jpg (99 downloads)

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: ademon] #283127 04/10/09 06:47 AM 04/10/09 06:47 AM
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,126 Mobile Al H hemirdrnnr top fuel
hemirdrnnr top fuel H Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,126 Mobile Al	All you would have when you got thru would be a 68 that looks like a 69. There are fewer 68's around so just sell your 68 and buy a 69. Plain Jane is KOOL

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: AMXDuster] #283128 04/10/09 08:33 AM 04/10/09 08:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,015 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,015 U.S.S.A.	I see lots of 69 ENVY here ...

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: JohnRR] #283129 04/10/09 09:17 AM 04/10/09 09:17 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,175 Not Gabba-NYC, That's For Sure... D dinty68RR super stock
dinty68RR super stock D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,175 Not Gabba-NYC, That's For Sure...	Quote: I see lots of 69 ENVY here ... Not really - I see a lot of proud 68 RR owners replying here...just a different PERSPECTIVE... Glenn 67 Barracuda Convertible (PP1) 68 Road Runner (LL1, 69,000 Original Miles) Jim's Auto Parts, Legendary Auto Interiors, Coker Tire

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: JohnRR] #283130 04/10/09 09:32 AM 04/10/09 09:32 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 878 hudson valley n.y. G GEORGE68HEMIRR super street
GEORGE68HEMIRR super street G Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 878 hudson valley n.y.	you could just change the grille and headlite bezels like i did on mine....heres a pic... 5155239-GeorgiePorgie323.jpg (157 downloads)

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: AMXDuster] #283131 04/10/09 11:17 AM 04/10/09 11:17 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL A AMXDuster OP mopar
AMXDuster OP mopar A Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 472 New Lenox, IL	Thanks for all the help and information. I have to admit a slight preference for '68s as well (not mine attached), but who can resist the clean look of a '69? To answer the questions, we are working off a rendering of a '69 that the customer wants to build, and he definitely favors the '69. 5155417-RRHemi.jpg (178 downloads)

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: AMXDuster] #283132 04/10/09 11:31 AM 04/10/09 11:31 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora A ademon master
ademon master A Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,906 IL, Aurora	I would have to say the quickest way would be to sell the 68 & buy a 69, 69's are for sale everywhere. Try Chicagoland mopar club CMC one of their members may have one for sale. 5155457-RoadRunner004.jpg (93 downloads)

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: ademon] #283133 04/10/09 12:49 PM 04/10/09 12:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 169 Maine itali83 member
itali83 member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 169 Maine	Even the trunk panels are different, rear bumpers because of back up lights. It'd be a lot of work to COMPLETELY change over thats for sure. Ask him what he likes better on the 69 and if it's just the front thats easy, but other than that, more than it's worth. Plus, the 68's are wwwaaayyy better anyways! '68 Roadrunner Built 440/727 4:10 filled 8 3/4 in the process of a ground up restification

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: itali83] #283134 04/10/09 02:21 PM 04/10/09 02:21 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs sthemi master
sthemi master Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,319 Chicago Burbs	In addition to the things already mentioned, the dash pads, heater controls, and switch panels are much different. Also the upholstery is different... Video Little Red Wagon Indy Nats,BurnoutContest

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: sthemi] #283135 04/10/09 05:38 PM 04/10/09 05:38 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,663 st louis mo Q5Bee B5ScatPack master
Q5Bee B5ScatPack master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,663 st louis mo	5156170-Picture136.jpg (85 downloads) 1969 SUPERBEE 383 Q5 RED STRIPE WHITE INT. 2015 CHALLENGER SCAT PACK B5 BLUE 1996 INDY RAM PACE TRUCK

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: Q5Bee B5ScatPack] #283136 04/10/09 07:39 PM 04/10/09 07:39 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,247 Alabama BigMoneyLewis master
BigMoneyLewis master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,247 Alabama	If your customer wants a '69 , then encourage him to buy a '69 . I see no benefit from creating a 68-9 "Frankenstien" . Greg Wards Classic Car Radio Repair Specializing in restoration and sales of Mopar A B E body radios We can restore YOUR radio usually in less than 7 days Visit our NEW website.. http://www.wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955 gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: GEORGE68HEMIRR] #283137 04/10/09 07:50 PM 04/10/09 07:50 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	Quote: you could just change the grille and headlite bezels like i did on mine....heres a pic... You also would have to change the upper grille support, but that is just a bolt in.

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: GEORGE68HEMIRR] #283138 04/10/09 08:37 PM 04/10/09 08:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,243 Canada Kam*Kuda master
Kam*Kuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,243 Canada	Quote: you could just change the grille and headlite bezels like i did on mine....heres a pic... That looks good. 1970 Barracuda Convertible 1968 Satellite Street Strip car 1654.5 Mustang 1955 Land Rover

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: BigMoneyLewis] #283139 04/10/09 10:37 PM 04/10/09 10:37 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 878 hudson valley n.y. G GEORGE68HEMIRR super street
GEORGE68HEMIRR super street G Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 878 hudson valley n.y.	Quote: If your customer wants a '69 , then encourage him to buy a '69 . I see no benefit from creating a 68-9 "Frankenstien" . frankenstien..ha...thats a joke....you build what you want....what ever turns you on....who cares about matching numbers cars...thats your opinion Greg Wards Classic Car Radio Repair Specializing in restoration and sales of Mopar A B E body radios We can restore YOUR radio usually in less than 7 days Visit our NEW website.. http://www.wardsclassiccarradiorepair.com gregward@mchsi.com phone 256-852-0955

Re: Convert a 68 Roadrunner to a 69 [Re: GEORGE68HEMIRR] #283140 04/11/09 01:20 PM 04/11/09 01:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada D DPelletier I Live Here
DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Do your customer a favor and tell him to buy a '69 if that's what he wants. Sure it's his car, blah, blah, blah and of course he'd never DREAM of selling it but 9 times out of 10 it'll be for sale sometime in the next 10 years and he'll be that he can't get what he thought he would 'cause it's been "frankensteined" 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]

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