1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Base 7.2l on 2040-cars
Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States
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1969 Plymouth RoadRunner Originally 383 cu. in., auto trans, Alpine White with black vinyl top and black deluxe interior w/ bucket seats, no console, non-air, manual brakes and steering. Car now has bench seat. Body is completely stripped to a bare metal shell. Body has been acid dipped to remove old paint, body filler and any rust. Car will require bodywork and some new sheet metal. I have the drivers side front inner fenderwell. There will be several patch panels required (around lower back window corners, around tail lights, trunk lip where it meets the quarters, above the rear wheelwells, lower quarter behind rear wheel). Car is still very solid for 45 years old. My plan was to buy 2 full rear quarter panels and cut out the patches I needed since some patch panels are not offered at this time. I estimated $2000-$2500 in sheet metal required from AMD (Auto Metal Direct just north of Atlanta). Part of the driver’s side inside front frame rail needs replaced (approx. 6 inches has rust pinholes). This piece is also sold by AMD. It, along with the inner fenderwell was corroded from battery acid. The rear shock crossmember will need to be welded back in. (I have it). Evidentally it was removed many years ago. I just learned this week that the car used to be raced and that is also part of the reason that the rear quarters need repair above the wheel openings. Car was being built to resemble a 1969 1/2 440 6 BBL car (A-12 code car). Everything was bought specifically for this purpose. Most parts are the same as a hemi car. The only way to tell the difference is by the VIN. Car came from Texas, so rust corrosion is minimal, but still some there. Car was last inspected and driven in 1998 I think. The inspection sticker was on the original windshield before it shattered when we tried to remove it. I have owned it since 2004. The intent was to put it together and resell but I guess I’m too much of a perfectionist and figured if it’s going to get done, it might as well be done right. It’s too valuable of a car if finished correctly. I considered keeping it, but I have another project car I would like to finish. 2 at one time gets a little time consuming and expensive. I do have the original fender tag. I just couldn’t locate it for the ad. The car also HAD the original build sheet under the backseat, but when I tried to remove it, it just crumbled into a million pieces. I wish I had at least taken a picture of it. VIN – RM21H9G280XXXR= Roadrunner M= Medium 21= 2 door coupe H= 383 4-barrel 9= 1969 G= St. Louis Plant 280XXX= Sequence Number Now for the new stuff: Body acid dipped by Metal Refinishers in Jackson, MS. Front left inner fenderwell from Goodmark Industries Engine rebuilt by Richard Gray of Hy-Performance Engines in Brighton, TN 1971 440 cu. in. Block casting # 2536430-5 Dated 9-23-71 BlockVat, bore & hone block .030 over Install new cam bearings Deck block Resize & rework connecting rods Press pistons on/off rods Machine crankshaft Build & balance short block Headscut valve seatscut valve spring pads
8 new valve seats Valve job Parts8 new pistons Rings Rod & Main bearings New rod bolts Totally Auto Inc. engine bolt kitFront window trim clips
Rear window trim clips CV Vacuum PlatersRe-chrome dash bezel and arm rest basesGoodmark IndustriesNew front & rear bumpers, grill & headlight bezelsJim SpauldingRebuilt & restored gauges and switch panel Comp CamsNew camshaft, lifters, valve springs & timing chain Gary LoftonRechrome inside & outside door handles and taillight bezels Charger Parts PlusRt. Side window regulator 440 SourceValve covers, pushrods, rocker arms and shafts, Melling oil pump, water pump, fuel pump push rod, crank & water pump pulleys, engine mounts, bushings, engine support brackets, oil pan, water pump housing, gaskets and plugs
The Moparts Connection440 gasket set, windage tray, restoration oil filter, water pump installation kit, oil pickup tube & screen The PaddockWindow seal strip kit Year OneFrom previous owner: Fiberglass hood Pins and cables RoadRunner decals LH & RH, decklid Hood pin brackets Engine harness for 440 6-pack Rear package tray Black carpet Steering wheel decal & horn button lens Black headliner Underhood wiring strap kit 6-pack hood seal fiberglass 6-pack lift off hood Black vinyl top 440 6-BBL hood decals Year One bought by meAnti-freeze warning decal Door frame plug kit Battery tray kit Radiator cap Side marker lenses Body plug kit Outside mirror gaskets Door weather stripping Emission spec decal Hemi orange Engine paint Speedometer gear Auto. Trans dust shield 180 degree thermostat rear axle vent transmission mount speedo cable grommet windshield washer pump fuel sending strap fan shroud chrome lug nuts door & trunk lock gaskets axle flange gaskets fuel tank 26” radiator brake line clip set fuel line clip set heater hose fittings roof rail weather strip door end seals pinion snubber for Dana 60 rear end trunk weather strip outside rearview mirror windshield washer jar glovebox liner fiberglass air cleaner baseplate hose clamp kit fuel tank pads jack instruction decal door & trunk lock retainer headlight adjusting kit battery tray bracket kit firewall attaching bolt horn RH fender emblem Trunk lock set Horn relay Rear brake hose Brake rebuilding kit (11” HD drum brakes) Side glass sealing kit Heater hose set Scuff plates Steel front brake lines Steel rear brake lines Steel transmission lines Steel front to rear brake lines Steel fuel pump to carb. Lines Steel fuel tank vent line Sunvisors Factory Service manual Upper radiator hose Lower radiator hose Radiator to core support bolts Sun Super Tach II Door sill plates Tire pressure decal Trunk mat Fuel tank straps Door emblems Windshield washer kit Sill plate screw kit Arm rest screws Door lock set Door hinge repair kit Parts that I got with carDana 60 rearend w/3:54 gear. I bought new auburn posi-trac, new Moser axles, seals and bearings. Rebuilt by Ronnies’s Hot Rods in Senatobia, MS $1500 in new parts. Est value $25004 police wheels w/tires to move car around, 4 silver painted wheels to match car (no tires), 4 H-code style black wheels w/new redline tires est $1000 ( just like what came on 6-pk cars) factory HP exhaust manifolds Brand new 6-pack set up includes: Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, 3 Holley 6-pack carbs., all linkage and fuel lines, 6-pack air cleaner Value $3000 Brakes are all new except for drums. They were resurfaced. Other miscellaneous parts Parts that I know are needed other than bodywork and paintTransmission and torque converter (couldn’t decide if I wanted to keep it an automatic, or a 4 or 5 speed) Alternator Starter Battery & cables Plug wires distributor Windshield (not sure of cost. Entire glass set can be bought for $1100-8 pcs.) Front & rear window trim Original steering wheel can be restored or reproduction bought for $250 Exhaust system Emergency brake cable Fuel pickup that goes in the tank I have 2 alternators and 2 distributors that can be rebuilt that go with the car. I would suggest changing to electronic ignition. About $250 from Mopar Performance. All parts were placed in zip-lock bags and labeled. I will leave them in the plastic totes to aid in shipping. I also have a factory wiring diagram and a factory parts book on a CD with lots of pics to aid in reassembly. Let’s say you spend $10,000 in bodywork & paint. You would end up with a complete BRAND NEW car that you could sell and make money on later on. Total I have invested not including my time & labor or the parts that came w/car: $23779. Reserve is set much lower than my investment. I just wish I had the time, money and space to finish both cars, but with 1 kid in college and another one in a couple of years, I have to face the fact that it may never happen. I’m not one to sit on something forever when someone else can benefit from buying it and having a nice project car. Winning bidder will need to send a $1000 deposit in the form of PayPal or cashiers check within 3 days of end of auction. Full payment must be made within 10 days by cashiers check or cash. Local pickup is preferred since you will need a way to get all of the parts. Shipping is full responsibility of the buyer. Any checks must clear the bank before release of the vehicle and title transfer. |
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