73 Roadrunner 340 Auto

[Builderguy]

Trunk lid is on, grill support is on (still needs blackout), and the doors are installed and adjusted. The driver door was spot on using just the drilled guide holes. The work on the hinge pins did not affect the alignment. Not bad for being on the car almost 50 years. The passenger door pins I didn't have to do anything with but when hung, this door was off a little. It was a touch low and the bottom stuck out just a bit. I can't say it wasn't like that from the start as I guess I did't pay too much attention to it, other than checking that the pins were tight. A little adjustment and the door fits pretty well. I made one small mistake. I should have painted the black on the inside of the doors before hanging them. I thought about it but I didn't want to put the finished side of the door down on the stands. So now I created a little more work for myself as far as masking.

 

[SureGrip]

Nice gaps!

Unless you're gonna fill/grind/file/build for countless hours, it's tough to get these cars perfect. Remember, they were assembled with all the thought as a modern base Corolla but with worse stamping tech.

 

[Builderguy]

Spent some family time with the youngest son and his girlfriend so I didn't spend much time with the car. Still got the hood hinges on, two of the fuel/vapor lines run, and the crossover break line installed. Can't complain as the kids helped install the doors earlier. It is very fulfilling watching these kids grow up and make decisions based on some of our parenting.

 

[SureGrip]

Did you just refinish your existing lines or did you find new ones?

 

[Builderguy]

Crossover brake line (right side line) and the shorter brake line (left side line) are both new. The fuel lines (except for any rubber sections) are the original existing lines that were blown out, cleaned, and leak checked. The car was undercoated from the factory and the fuel and brake lines under the car were like new so I kept them. The rear brake lines (attached to the axle) will also be replaced.

 

[SureGrip]

Crossover brake line (right side line) and the shorter brake line (left side line) are both new. The fuel lines (except for any rubber sections) are the original existing lines that were blown out, cleaned, and leak checked. The car was undercoated from the factory and the fuel and brake lines under the car were like new so I kept them. The rear brake lines (attached to the axle) will also be replaced.

nice. Looks like it's a good repo. I was worried about having to hand-form a new crossover line on my 74.

 

[Builderguy]

SureGrip,
That crossover is # 965-RKT7303 ordered thru JEGS and drop shipped out of The Right Stuff Detailing in Westerville, OH
Still had to do a little adjustment, mostly the 90 degree drop on the left side just after the last firewall clip. Other than that
it was not too bad. I had taken some pictures of the original line so I could match it. The tag says it is for 73 with power disc so your 74 might be a little different, IDK.

 

[SureGrip]

SureGrip,
That crossover is # 965-RKT7303 ordered thru JEGS and drop shipped out of The Right Stuff Detailing in Westerville, OH
Still had to do a little adjustment, mostly the 90 degree drop on the left side just after the last firewall clip. Other than that
it was not too bad. I had taken some pictures of the original line so I could match it. The tag says it is for 73 with power disc so your 74 might be a little different, IDK.

Thanks!

Yeah, I have a 74 with power front disk. I don't remember Right Stuff having those lines the last time I looked. Thanks for the info!

 

[blue69runner]

What did you coat the bottom of the car with. Dose not look like the mud they put on from the factory.

 

[Dan64]

Thanks!

Yeah, I have a 74 with power front disk. I don't remember Right Stuff having those lines the last time I looked. Thanks for the info!

Inline Tube may have them for you.

 

[Builderguy]

blue69runner,
The undercoating is a three part mix (including the Kevlar) and came from Liner Xtreeme. https://www.linerxtreeme.com/
Mixed up and sprayed on with a drywall hopper from HF

 

[MoparJimT]

Very Very Nice Mr. Builderguy, We are close to each other in our build progress. I have the firewall and engine compartment done but my doors are not on. Rear of the car is done. I am certain I will struggle with the doors, I did not know about any tricks to get the hinges in the same spot they came off of, I scribed them but of course the marks are gone, rookie mistake on my part. I'll post current pics on my thread shortly.

 

[Builderguy]

Mopar JimT
Just remember to put the rubber stop blocks on the inside edge of the doors or you can over close them and cause a chip even with the edges taped.
When holding the door in place, don't put too much pressure on the outside door edge. Instead, use the inside threshold (where the window tracks are bolted) to support the weight of the door. Much more room to put a lifting device on and you wont risk cracking paint on the door edge. Best of luck on your install!

 

[MoparJimT]

Thanks for the tips Builderguy. I have the new door bumpers but would not have thought to put them on first to keep from chipping the edges. Awesome tip!!!

 

[Builderguy]

UPDATE ON PROGRESS or lack thereof

 

[Builderguy]

Just a few more pics:

 

[Builderguy]

Got the interior color on the doors:

Trying to save the back glass (kinda $$$$$$$) but it had a lot of deep scratches on it. We'll see how it turns out.

Was able to salvage the brake distribution block/proportioning valve

 

[MoparJimT]

Very nice BuilderGuy you do awesome work.

 

[Builderguy]

Way too busy at work, can't seem to get anything done on the car. Did manage to blast some rims, make a little spray booth, and get some epoxy on them before they rusted. Still sanding on the back glass

 

[Builderguy]

Knocking out a little more as time allows.

Soaking the wheel bearings to get rid of all the old grease. The bearings were still good with no slop to them.

Cleaning up the center section:

Started on the axles and found some studs fowled with junk lugnut debris.

Still working on that center section, but it is getting better.

Axles cleaned up and just about ready to go in.

Old axle seal vs new seal

I measured for insertion depth but it didn't matter as the new one bottomed out just like the original and at the right depth.
Photo sucks!!!

Getting closer.

This is as far as I got before other duties took over. I will get a better pic later as I ................

Had to wake up the trailer from it's winter nap. I am a little too heavy to get on that roof so I let the better half do it.