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Re: The new toy
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05/10/21 12:29 PM
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By "the odds", what I meant was the odds that I'd have 2 RRs with SPDs exactly one year apart. I just find that amusing. Of all the Mopars I've owned, I don't recall any having the same SPD. I've only seen two in 40+ years with my birthday...almost bought one of them but that was the only attraction I had towards it. Kinda leaning towards the Vintage V45, American TTD, or the Jeg's SSR Star wheels (polished). The TTDs have a spoke color that's too blue/grey for the car, though; I'd have to paint them something more anthracite or pewter. Or maybe buy something for the '68 & swap its Magnums onto the '69, but then the trim ring thing....aaarrgghhh  
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Re: The new toy
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05/10/21 12:58 PM
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Been looking for a nice, original '69 Road Runner since the restoration of my '68 is done. Wanted a 4-speed car that didn't need too much work. A Q&A here with "hotairballoonpilot" Corey a few months back led to me hauling out to SD with a buddy to bring this home. I'm stoked about the car: 17,000 original miles, 3 owners who all knew each other, extremely original & stock, except for some engine work when new for a brief career in F/Stock. Numbers, codes, original markings, etc, and as tight & snappy as it should be. It's a freakin' time capsule that just needs a little cleaning & detailing. Not gonna repaint/replate anything, just put its original valve covers back on.. Had to step up, but I'm OK with that to be 18 again There's a wheel & tire decision to be made, haven't settled on that yet. This car was definitely a time capsule. It was a car I was very nervous to have my hands on. My dad has a 69 satellite convertible that I have driven along with a few other high dollar 69 B bodies in the last year. This one tops all those. This thing drives so tight. Rode awesome even with the bias tires. It was a true blessing to be allowed to work on it and even more that the locals that told the owner to contact me. I will probably never have the chance to get my hands on something like this car again. Keep me posted on it's travels. corey
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Re: The new toy
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05/10/21 03:43 PM
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Very nice.   I would lean towards body-color steelies (little wider than stock) or Americans.  Tim
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Re: The new toy
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05/14/21 01:58 PM
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That was I believe when the car was in the show room at Billion Chrysler for either the mopar show here in Sioux Falls or it was when it was in there promoting the Automania show that was in downtown Sioux Falls. Where it is outside next to the orange peeler(white A12 RR) that is at Automania. Dick had the runner there with Jerry and the A12 and dad parked his 69 satellite convertible next to them. It was neat seeing 3 69 Plymouths all in a row.
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Re: The new toy
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05/14/21 02:00 PM
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South dakota the plates stay with the people selling the vehicles. We use to keep them with the vehicles.
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Re: The new toy
[Re: nutso suave]
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05/16/21 03:41 PM
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Thanks for the compliments.
At the beginning of this deal, a couple guys were sour on Y2 ("lame color", one said), and frankly it wasn't my favorite color.
But it's grown on me a lot, and reminds me of the pastels on '50s cars when I was a kid; very friendly.
Sure, red, orange, black, etc might be sportier, but ya can't quite place an order for a '69 RR anymore.
The car has only required minor detailing, an AG seal, and a couple correct hoses - easiest car I've ever owned.
I got a tote with some take-offs - its original fuel pump, distributor, washer jar & brake shoes - and will continue that with anything that gets replaced.
The plan is to keep it as original as possible, maybe some vintage wheels, but otherwise respect & preserve it.
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