1973 Road Runner resto

[jrod0877]

I had purchased this car for my first resto project. I just started school to get my ASE cert. I just wanted to share my experience with yall.... Thanks for taking a look

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I just got back from Denver, CO. with the car. it was hell because the casters were frozen up so we had to fight the car all the way on to the trailer. The look on my face says it all (what the hell did i get my self into)

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I had to sand out the scallops and other scratches to get her ready for bondo.. In the process i found a little bit of cancer on the right rear quarter, small patch on the roof, and some on the passenger door jam. its hell working in a single car garage...lol

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got done with bondo and now im starting to prime her. i also did the hood and doors. i cant wait to get past all this and get to the really fun stuff!!

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hay all i just got done with the front shocks, suspension, and torsion bar. unfortunately i cant mount the the rear... waiting for shackles to come in the mail... damn snail mail

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sorry for the jumbled pics im tec-tarded ..lol

 

[kb73rr]

Wow, that's quite a project. Thanks for taking the time to post all the pics. I hope you continue to document your progress as you go. I have one minor suggestion. You might get more views and responses if you post your restoration project in either the "71-74 Mopars" or the "Member's Projects & Restorations" section. In any case, best of luck with this car and your ASE cert!

 

[jrod0877]

so here are updates on the Heart Breaker project... mounted the wiring harness, did the front suspension, front bumper and grill, rear bumper, and suspension. currently im rebuilding the engine i will post pics soonView attachment 139730View attachment 139726View attachment 139727View attachment 139728View attachment 139729

 

[jrod0877]

Broke down the engine. im replacing the lifters, cam shaft, main bearings, rod bearings, double roller timing chain, and oil pump... ugh MONEY! MONEY! MONEY! ouch.. my wife was pissed when she saw the bill from parts store..:tied up: lol