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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: JERICOGTX]
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10/03/22 02:56 PM
10/03/22 02:56 PM
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This test drive video shows a progression and improvement in terms of Steve's on camera performance. I would tend to agree that his earlier solo videos were awkward but I see significant improvement at least on this test drive video - seems more relaxed.
Like the women I have dated --- Always looking for a better deal ....
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: Bad340fish]
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10/03/22 04:14 PM
10/03/22 04:14 PM
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Sunny South Florida
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I hope the YouTube channel does well for Steve. I also would like to see a YouTube Steve feature on that white 1970 Crop Duster big block that Steve built including the body and paint work. I believe that is actually Freiburger's car. They have several episodes about it on Roadkill Garage but some people think the $60 a year price is insane and don't subscribe. It's well worth the price to me. we watch all the car shows on tv. the MTHD channel has all the decent shows (and some sh1tty ones as well) included in our basic package. these shows aren't meant for a phone. you have to watch on a full size screen to get the full effect.
"When Tyranny Becomes Law, Rebellion Becomes Duty"
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: bigdad]
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10/04/22 04:42 AM
10/04/22 04:42 AM
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N.E. OHIO, USA
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What I like most about this '68 wRECK rUNNER is that it's a 383. The 383, to me at least, is a really great engine. I don't know what it is about the 383 but it just seems better to me than a 440 in a '68 or '69 Road Runner. And yes I know the 440 was not available in the '68 Road Runner but the Hemi was and back in the day I had the use of my friend's '68 Hemi Road Runner (727) and yeah it was a monster but I still liked my 383 Road Runner 3.91 rear, 727 better I had at the same time. 440 guys don't take this wrong but I don't know why the 440 engine feels "truck-ish" compared to the 383??? Not picking on anyone with a 440 and the funny part of this is I currently own three Mopars and they all have 440's in them   ('69 440 GTX, 4-Speed, '69 440 M-Code Dart GTS and a '69 440 A12 Road Runner 6BBL LOH, go figure  ) And still love the 383 for some strange reason  Mike
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: JDMopar]
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10/10/22 08:51 AM
10/10/22 08:51 AM
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If you look real close during the part where they show the engine, it's an RB block of some configuration. When he rolled out of the shop at first and the way it sounded, my first thought was "383's butt!" LOL Doesn't have the RB "pad", and looks like a 383 block to me.
69 GTX
68 Road Runner
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: JERICOGTX]
#3084761
10/10/22 09:50 AM
10/10/22 09:50 AM
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Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC
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If you look real close during the part where they show the engine, it's an RB block of some configuration. When he rolled out of the shop at first and the way it sounded, my first thought was "383's butt!" LOL Doesn't have the RB "pad", and looks like a 383 block to me. You gotta look quick, but I saw the pad for probably a 440 block.
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: JDMopar]
#3084788
10/10/22 11:16 AM
10/10/22 11:16 AM
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I can relate with my Roached Runner. Not a good piece on or in the car, but with the built 383, 2 stage 125/250 NOS plate, headers, MSD, built trans with shift kit, 3800 10" converter, 4:88 gears with a spool, widen steelies and 275 Drag Radials it breaks alot of hearts. It's fun taking just about anything I roll up next to from light to light action....
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: JDMopar]
#3084837
10/10/22 01:39 PM
10/10/22 01:39 PM
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N.E. OHIO, USA
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If you look real close during the part where they show the engine, it's an RB block of some configuration. When he rolled out of the shop at first and the way it sounded, my first thought was "383's butt!" LOL Doesn't have the RB "pad", and looks like a 383 block to me. You gotta look quick, but I saw the pad for probably a 440 block. In the first video when he finally figures out how to open the hood he states at 3:56 "there it is a 383" then at 4:21 he goes into the details of the "383 cubic inches"It's a 383 unless he's lying but I don't think he is that type of a guy, he's genuinely a good guy..............with a 383  Mike
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Re: 68 wRECK rUNNER
[Re: 6PKRTSE]
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10/10/22 03:47 PM
10/10/22 03:47 PM
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Wichita
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I can relate with my Roached Runner. Not a good piece on or in the car, but with the built 383, 2 stage 125/250 NOS plate, headers, MSD, built trans with shift kit, 3800 10" converter, 4:88 gears with a spool, widen steelies and 275 Drag Radials it breaks alot of hearts. It's fun taking just about anything I roll up next to from light to light action.... Love it! My '63 330 is the same way. I started with a barnyard slant 6 car and patched it together from 7 different cars mixed and matched. It took me over 10 years of scrounging to get it put together but did most all of the work myself including the engine and transmission. 505" stroker with 250 shot. Hurts the feelers of guys with Porsches, new Z06 Corvettes and even a sport bike or two! Can park it anywhere and walk away.
'63 Dodge 330
11.19 @ 121 mph
Pump gas, n/a, through the mufflers on street tires with 3.54's. 3,600 lbs.
10.01 @ 133mph with a 250 shot of nitrous an a splash of race gas. 1.36 60 ft. 3,700 lbs.
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Now....I'm going with, it's a 500 inch low deck motor...lol 