Family Tradition

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

No I decided to keep the car I found a 68 matching numbers four speed 383 roadrunner that a guy who owned a salvage yard restored from o.e.m sheetmetal and all it needed was a paint job the guy was dumpin it because he was a chevy guy,he sold it before I could snag it,I love my car even though its a heap,but I love all the 66 through 70 b bodies,I am ordering all my sheet metal in a few minutes and the car will be going to the body shop monday where my body guy is walking me through the project,now im seeing it through til the end! A little nervous about doing the body work but my body guy is a good friend with 30 + yrs. experience.

 

[Propwash]

Well good luck Ben. Can't wait to see your project unfold!

 

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

Thanks Prop,I will most likely be picking your brain about some of the body work,thanks for the 3m tip,and I definently wanna see skeletor in all her 512 cubic inch glory when she roars down the street,U do damn good work and I like that u are salvaging all the o.e. metal you can on her,thanks again!!

 

[Propwash]

Hey thanks Ben! Try my best, sure wouldn't be possible without the generous advice I receive from folks like Matt, Donny and numerous others that are kind enough to take time out of their day to post this stuff and answer questions. When it becomes your time to jump in the saddle with your project, ask away...we're all willing to help you out.

 

[Bens69PlymouthSatellite]

Matt and Donny are alot of help and inspiration,seeing there projects makes me feel anything is possible,you to, and like you said all the others who have offered there help and time to helping all of us,the fbbo guys are awesome,and have dealt with every question I have asked,cant wait to get the satellite rolling,would be cool to meet all of u in person someday shake your hand and buy you all a brew or a few for all the help,Thanks alot!!

 

[Propwash]

After enjoying an outstanding grilled BBQ Pork Loin's drizzled with authentic Texas BBQ Sauce from Rudy's (Donny sent up-Thanks again!!), it was time to hit up the roadrunner again.

Now some may think it's pretty silly I hack up a new panel to patch in the old, but I do want to stick with as much original metal as I can. I actually find it more of a challenge to be a proficent welder/fabricator, rather than a parts changer...Just my opinion.

Hacked!

I tried out these little panel jig/alignment tabs from Eastwood and I must say they work great! Don't have to worry about the weight, reach, or obstructions you face with a vise grip, although I still utilized some vise grips along with the tabs.

All the tac welds in place.

Just like new! As you can see, the old hunk was pretty rotten. I'll move on to fabricating new ears that extend out from the inside top lips of the frame rails for the shock mount crossmember tomorrow hopefully. The replacement rails did not have these ears for the mounting.

 

[moparstuart]

here is what you really need

 

[Propwash]

Hey Staurt....Thanks for the tip on the KC BBQ. Does Gates take internet orders?

 

[moparstuart]

or this

 

[roadrunnerman]

lookin' good prop. was looking at my RR yesterday and saw that i will be needing to replace my trunk floor and around by the wheel housing. Didn't look under at the frame rails,but i will be watching yours, matts,and donny's thread,so you guys get ready for alot of ??????????????????.

 

[moparstuart]

http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/ab/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8
get the rich and spicy if you get arthurs

or

http://www.gatesbbq.com/

 

[Revhendo]

or this

Geez, I thought that was Anita Bryant....:rolling:

 

[Propwash]

Awesome! Thanks Staurt.....I'll be the local BBQ sauce conesuer with all these. Maybe start my own little diner.

Ask away Roadrunnerman...Lets get cuttin!!:chain saw:

 

[moparstuart]

this stuff is my personal favorite

http://www.jackstackbbq.com/Default.asp?bhcd2=1273761569

 

[Propwash]

Geez, I thought that was Anita Bryant....:rolling:

:rolling: Yeah, every bottle comes with a paper rose!

 

[Propwash]

My god Staurt...I see you have taken an in depth look into favorite local BBQ sauce's.

Gonna see you on "pit boss"?

 

[roadrunnerman]

a good bbq sauce makes anything tatse good.don't woory prop,when i get ready to start on the RR i will be posting pics of the car and taking input from everybody on where to start and what to dismantle.

 

[Propwash]

Sounds like you're starting with a good plan r.r.man

 

[roadrunnerman]

it only took me 20+yrs to come up with it.:rolling::rolling::rolling:

 

[moparstuart]

My god Staurt...I see you have taken an in depth look into favorite local BBQ sauce's.

Gonna see you on "pit boss"?

There is a BBQ joint on just about every corner here , some much better then others , but yes i have partaken of most of them . :rolling: