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73 Road Runner - ongoing project #515839
11/04/09 12:03 PM
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Hi everyone. I'm new to this board. I bought a beater 73 Road Runner on April Fools Day, 2004. The car was already pretty extensively modified and in pretty bad shape when I got it so this project has been more of a fix-up than a restoration. The number don't match, the color's not original, and there are all kinds of aftermarket parts on it. Oh well, I like it anyhow. Here is a picture and I've got a detailed history of all the work done on my web site at http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/index1.htm. I just got finished doing Phase 2 and I'll include a bunch more pics as soon as I can get underneath the car again.

Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: kb73rr] #515840
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I think it looks great. Love the color combo too!

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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: jrwoodjoe] #515841
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welcoe to the site! great looking road runner my first mopar was a '73 340 4 speed. Come back often!


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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: basketcase] #515842
11/05/09 08:31 PM
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Welcome to the site,,Beautiful car, whats the color, been working on my 74 RR/GTX u code car for over a year now ,just finding correct parts to put back on it. Mine will stay the orginal white, but would like to know the color code of that paint on yours??

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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515843
11/06/09 11:00 AM
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. The car was originally FE5 rallye red with white stripes and interior. I changed it because I got tired of people asking me if it was a real Starsky & Hutch car. Whoa!?!?!?! Now it's PRH Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat. At least that's still a Mopar color. Hey 268RTs4ME, do I see a white vinyl roof on that GTX?

Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: kb73rr] #515844
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Nice looking car.


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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: rockerbob] #515845
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Yes white Vinyl Top, Stripe Delete car with manuel sun roof, PS,PB. Cruise, PW. Am/FM, Etc., actually has two data plates and is #s Matching 440. auto, and so far i have got over a years worth of work repairing or replacing what was missing, I am sure everybody knows what I mean. slowly getting there..Thanks for asking.

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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515846
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I have a triple black 73 gtx low miles needs detailing, some bodywork+paint hope to have ready for spring! javascript:void(0)


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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: Dodgeman55] #515847
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LOOKING GOOD....the car is what YOU make it....and i think your doing a excellent job!and keep us posted on progress.

Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: westdart68] #515848
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Welcome aboard!

That's a nice looking RR.


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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: DynoDave] #515849
11/10/09 04:38 PM
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It was a beautiful weekend here in SE Michigan and I got a few more pics.


1973 Road Runner 2006 Grand Cherokee http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/index1.htm "An entrance ramp is a terrible thing to waste"
Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: kb73rr] #515850
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.... the view seen frequently by non-Mopars...


1973 Road Runner 2006 Grand Cherokee http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/index1.htm "An entrance ramp is a terrible thing to waste"
Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515851
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Quote:

Yes white Vinyl Top, Stripe Delete car with manuel sun roof, PS,PB. Cruise, PW. Am/FM, Etc., actually has two data plates and is #s Matching 440. auto, and so far i have got over a years worth of work repairing or replacing what was missing, I am sure everybody knows what I mean. slowly getting there..Thanks for asking.




That's got to be the most optioned 73/74 GTX I've come across! It looks like you've got a GTX badge on the bulge hood. Is there one on the dash above the glovebox? How about the trunk lid? A Road Runner emblem on the pillar? Any pics would be great!


1973 Road Runner 2006 Grand Cherokee http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/index1.htm "An entrance ramp is a terrible thing to waste"
Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: kb73rr] #515852
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Roadrunner emblems on side of quarters decal an back hood and decal on from header. yes this car is loaded, listed as 1 out of 79 u codes built in 74. GTX 440 on hood, also has wheel well chrome and rocker panel mouldings

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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515853
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268RTs4ME and Dodgeman55 - how original and unmodified are your cars? These are kind of rare birds. In the 5 years I've owned mine I've see no more than an dozen 73/74 RR/GTX/Sat in person. That includes the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Nationals. I would love to spend a few hours checking out and taking pics of a good original condition survivor. Not to try to emulate - I would just like to know.


1973 Road Runner 2006 Grand Cherokee http://www.muskie-lures.com/73roadrunner/index1.htm "An entrance ramp is a terrible thing to waste"
Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: kb73rr] #515854
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My RR/GTX is a #s matching RM21U4, It has two data plates with options..go to www.musclecarclub.com/musclercars/general/musclecars-rarest.shtml 1 out of 79 built.

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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515855
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My RR/GTX is #s matching RM21U3, 45000 miles Had black vinyl roof but someone took it off because they did not like it. Red Book says 1 of 117 gtxs! I am doing a mild restore this winter will post some pictures here when I start. What did you want pictures of?


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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515856
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:TO 268RTs4ME What colors your interior, Is it floor shift and does it have the A88 interior decor package is steering wheel S84 Tuff or not?


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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: Dodgeman55] #515857
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Yes A88 decor group, all white interior with black carpet, does not have tuff well. I am looking for some good quarters, like every body else is, has lower rust in quarters. Has console floor shift. 150 speedo and tach, and guages.

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Re: 73 Road Runner - ongoing project [Re: 268RTs4ME] #515858
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Interior pic.

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