Anasazi23
Active Member
Hello everyone, long-time MOPAR fan here. I was in the position to acquire a yellow 1970 Road Runner, which I had been looking for for some time. The car is in-transit from Washington State down to Florida where I live.
It's a 1970 hardtop with a 383 rebuilt engine. The car was recently restored, and the engine rebuilt. The restoration is less than 200mi old. The restoration is mostly a factory build with the exception of the addition of power steering, air grabber hood, and engine upgrades. The engine is not numbers-matching, but is date correct. The paint code is also correct - Lemon Twist Yellow.
I bought it from a guy in Washington State, who had in turn bought it at a Mecum auction.
I had a yellow 1973 Satellite back when I was a teen, and have been itching to get another old MOPAR since.
I have some basic information about the car:
For instance.
I'm not in love with the Interceptor wheels, and prefer the Rallye style. The car has its original drum brakes, non-upgraded. I see that Year One, for example, sells reproduction Rallye wheels. But, there are different bolt patterns and sizings. Is there an easy way to tell which ones would fit on this bird?
Also, what type of fuel is recommended for this engine, knowing only the above specs? How best to break in the engine? I've read completely differing theories on this, from babying it for a thousand miles, to driving it like I stole it.
I notice also that the car seems to be missing the rear trunk-lid stripe and road runner decal. Was this a delete option? It seems the restorer was interested in keeping things stock-looking, and was wondering if this was purposeful.
Thanks for any information folks.
It's a 1970 hardtop with a 383 rebuilt engine. The car was recently restored, and the engine rebuilt. The restoration is less than 200mi old. The restoration is mostly a factory build with the exception of the addition of power steering, air grabber hood, and engine upgrades. The engine is not numbers-matching, but is date correct. The paint code is also correct - Lemon Twist Yellow.
I bought it from a guy in Washington State, who had in turn bought it at a Mecum auction.
I had a yellow 1973 Satellite back when I was a teen, and have been itching to get another old MOPAR since.
I have some basic information about the car:
- Correct 383 CI V-8 engine bored .030 over
- Casting no. 2468130
- Steel crank
- 906 heads
- Comp Cam with 470 degree lift, 270 degree duration
- Holley 750 double pump carburetor
- Ceramic coated headers
- 727 automatic transmission
- 2500 stall convertor
- 3.54 Dana 60 rear end
- Power steering
- 15 inch Police Interceptor wheels and hubcaps
- BF Goodrich T/A tires
- Air Grabber hood
For instance.
I'm not in love with the Interceptor wheels, and prefer the Rallye style. The car has its original drum brakes, non-upgraded. I see that Year One, for example, sells reproduction Rallye wheels. But, there are different bolt patterns and sizings. Is there an easy way to tell which ones would fit on this bird?
Also, what type of fuel is recommended for this engine, knowing only the above specs? How best to break in the engine? I've read completely differing theories on this, from babying it for a thousand miles, to driving it like I stole it.
I notice also that the car seems to be missing the rear trunk-lid stripe and road runner decal. Was this a delete option? It seems the restorer was interested in keeping things stock-looking, and was wondering if this was purposeful.
Thanks for any information folks.
, nice ride
