Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
[Re: nutso suave]
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after looking at that first engine pic, I think I'll have spaghetti for lunch....Great to see you get it finished and back on the road! It seems like it's never easy getting one of these cars done. I had a buddy doing the body work on mine, then just when it was ready to paint, he found out he had COPD, and no one wants to paint over someone else's work, so I put the car back together and drove it in primer for 6 years before I found someone to paint it. Even with all the ups and downs we go thru, it's all worth it on the first drive. She looks great nutso!
Dave
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Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
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05/03/21 07:45 AM
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That’s awesome! Projects take on a life of their own like that. Glad you rode it out.
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Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
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05/06/21 07:05 PM
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Thanks guys! Mark - your runner is pretty darn sweet. I'm looking at ordering a new sending unit and gasket so I can fix this darn gas leak. I just have to keep the level below half until then. I had a great cruise the other day...it is so fun to drive!
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Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
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05/12/21 06:44 PM
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Thanks guys! New wheels and tires are on the docket next. Looking at getting something similar to what is on her now, like these U.S. Mags Indy U101s. U.S. Mags Love those slots - don't see them much any more. They can be a pain to maintain but they have that 'all-business' look about them that works on most anything they get installed on... the car looks great with the ones on there already, some elbow grease might bring them back....
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Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
[Re: nutso suave]
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05/14/21 09:45 AM
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Came out well! Congrats!!!
With a little more detail, could have been a build thread.....But this is better for short attention spans.
I can't imagine sitting that long just waiting for upholstery....Wow.
So sorry about your buddy's health issues.
Rich H.
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Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
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05/14/21 11:08 PM
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Sixpack = The rear wheels are unilug and the backspacing is not enough, so the tires rub on the lip of the quarter when i go over speed bumps. The front wheels are two piece steel and aluminum, so i feel good about getting one piece aluminum wheels. Otherwise I'd have the buffing wheel out! I ordered the wheels today....looking forward to getting them installed. On the advice of many mopar brethren I went with 4.5 inch backspacing on the rear 15"x8" wheels. The plan is to put on 275-60-R15s on the back. I have been enjoying looking out and seeing the old girl in my driveway.
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Re: Finally have my Roadrunner on the road!
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05/15/21 01:50 AM
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Looks really nice. Love those B bodies.
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