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1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl?

Posted By: Chargerfan68

1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/22/20 11:58 PM

A guy I know is looking at a 1969 road runner and is telling me it is an original 440 4bbl. He did not get a pic of the vin tag to show me. He is not a “Mopar” guy per se. but he likes this RR and is thinking of buying it. I have already given him the vin codes and placements of numbers. I was under the impression the 440-4bbl was not offered for the RR in 1969. Only the A12 6 Bbl.

So, did they offer a 1969 RR with 440-4bbl?
Thanks
Posted By: 6PakBee

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/23/20 12:17 AM

No. IIRC 1970 was the first year for the 440 4bbl in a Roadrunner.
Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/23/20 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by 6PakBee
No. IIRC 1970 was the first year for the 440 4bbl in a Roadrunner.


and those are only in a '70 Superbird - NO 440-4bbl in a RR except the 1972-'74 cars that are badged as both RR&GTXs
Posted By: topside

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/23/20 02:28 AM

A very common swap, but not factory installed in the 68-70 models except for Superbirds, period.
As soon as a seller starts telling stories, it pays to check everything very carefully before buying.
Posted By: Chargerfan68

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/23/20 03:06 AM

Thank you, fellas for that info. That is what I thought but really wasn’t sure. Much appreciation.
Posted By: A12

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/23/20 07:03 PM

What is the 5th character/letter in the dash VIN? It should be only one of 3 letters for a '69 Road Runner H=383, J=426, and M=3x2 6bbl 440
Posted By: Chargerfan68

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/24/20 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by A12
What is the 5th character/letter in the dash VIN? It should be only one of 3 letters for a '69 Road Runner H=383, J=426, and M=3x2 6bbl 440


Thank you....he is going back to lool at the vin snd other validation areas to check. I am just waiting to hear in the next week or so.
Posted By: topside

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/24/20 04:19 PM

Have him write down or photo or get a rubbing of the fender tag, as well as the VIN.
Then we can better determine what he's really looking at.
It's already an engine swap (if it's really a 440-4 in there).
Posted By: Chargerfan68

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/25/20 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by topside
Have him write down or photo or get a rubbing of the fender tag, as well as the VIN.
Then we can better determine what he's really looking at.
It's already an engine swap (if it's really a 440-4 in there).


Yes, thanks. I’m awaiting the info from him. Hopefully soon.
Posted By: GomangoCuda

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/28/20 10:30 PM

Could be a GTX instead of a RR
Posted By: A12

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 11/29/20 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by GomangoCuda
Could be a GTX instead of a RR


Could be a Charger.................don't know how many times my Road Runner was called a Charger laugh2 laugh2
Posted By: RoadRunnerJD

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 12/02/20 09:51 PM

Maybe it’s not actually a 440 but a 383 instead. I wonder if he knows how to identify a 440? Need to get a photo of the top of the motor to the right of the distributor as you look from the front.
Posted By: Chargerfan68

Re: 1969 Road Runner with 440-4bbl? - 12/03/20 01:41 AM

Thanks for the replies. I have armed my friend with all the information and what and where to look for all the stampings to validate what is there. I haven’t heard back yet from him. I don’t think he was able to check it out in person yet. I will post when i find out. Thx again.
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