Was it worth it? I want your opinion!

[RoadRunner70]

Hey fellas

Just bought a numbers matching 70 Roadrunner, 383 (I think it's a 335HP but not absolutely sure), 3 spd auto, column shift. Bench seat. Ralley dash but tach delete. It will need full rear quarters, floor pan, trunk pan, probably a gas tank, wheel housings on rear, and a rebuild of motor. Not to mention a carb, air cleaner and some grill parts and emblems as you can see. Interior will need seat coverings, dash and door panels.
Good glass, doors, roof, hood is ok, deck is good.Original dogdish and rims X 4.

OK I paid $6250CAN (About $6K US)

Am I an idiot?

I mean I wanted a project but this is way beyond my skill set. So was this too much money for not enough car?

What do you think?

 

[detmatt1]

Did it come with a fender tag or build sheet?. A.C. car or no, If it was not an a.c. car and it does have its original engine than it is an H.P. motor with it. #'s on the block stamped just below where your oil pressure sending unit is located should match the vin. It is hard to say without seeing more pics but that sounds a bit pricy for one that needs that much work. Is it limelight green originally? because if it is that helps a little.

 

[detmatt1]

I have to add that the vin stamping on the block will be on a pad on the passenger side just above the oil pan. My previous info on that would be for an earlier car, I think, that is where mine is on my `68.

 

[RoadRunner70]

Hi

Yes. Fender tag.
No. Can't see build sheet.
Original color is limelight.
Oh it has Posi trac as well or whatever Plymouth called posi trac

 

[66_B_Body4ever]

Where are you located in BC? Looks like a lot of work but thats what this is all about, the end result. Good luck, you're in good hands here!

 

[moparstuart]

not a steal but 70 is the best looking body style ever and are getting harder to find , you have a lot of work ahead of you but I think you paid right what the car is worth. Oh and you did pick the best color ever also . j

 

[wannadrag]

70 RR paid $9500 as it sits for a little comparison

 

[daredevil]

Fair deal but you better develop some mad skills or you will be upside down fast. Wannadrag you stole that car.

 

[66_B_Body4ever]

Like Moparstuart said, they are getting harder to find and at least you can see what you have to work with. There is a 69 Coronet 500 up the road here with a ton of lipstick on it and a few R/T goodies that looks great to the average person. They want a ridiculous amount of money for it. It is likely no better than what you are starting with for a fifth of the cost...If you like your car...which I do...your ok.

 

[Moose]

I think 70 is the best looking for that type of body style and the color is sooooo cool. If you plan on keeping it then who cares what it cost is. As long as you REALLY get the car you wanted be VERY happy with it and enjoy the process of bringing it back to life !!

 

[66_B_Body4ever]

I paid 2 grand in 1985 for a 70 RR 440 4spd, a running car that looked good from 50 feet away, tore it apart and wound up with basically what you have...needed trunk, 1/4 extensions 1/4's, fenders, a rad support, floors and on and on...let alone all the mechanicals...never regreted it!

 

[moparstuart]

Fair deal but you better develop some mad skills or you will be upside down fast. Wannadrag you stole that car.

you are totally right wannagrab stole that car. :grin::grin::grin:

 

[wannadrag]

With this crappy economy there are deals out there,just gotta find um.:grin:

 

[moparstuart]

With this crappy economy there are deals out there,just gotta find um.:grin:

i'll make you a deall i'll give you your money back for it right now :grin:

 

[69HEMICORONETR/TCONV]

it will have to be a "Labor of Love", it going to be expensive to restore properly. Hang in there and NEVER give up.

 

[omegamonk]

I think you did fine at least it looks like a car you should see what we get here in jersey my buddy's 68 mustang we had pull it out of the woods with a backhoe plus in my opinion that's the best looking year roadrunner

 

[696pack]

With regards to some of the above posts:

1. They are NOT getting hard to find. In fact, since the Internet they seem to be all over the place. Ebay has a specific catagory for Roadrunners. On any given day I bet I can find at least 30 for sale on the net alone.

2. The down turned economy has effected the higher priced cars moreso on a percentage basis, but nice, dependable, driver 383 RRs can be bought for probably arount $20K or under.

3. With the above value considered unless you are doing a father son bonding thing or LOVE restoring cars, you are WAY better off buying a done car rather than spend a year plus restoring rather than driving and enjoying.

4. My opinion based solely on finished value of the subject car is that you would have to be GIVEN the car to not be financially upside down when completed. Sorry if this makes you feel bad but those are the facts.

5. Many people can't afford to buy a done car but can afford to buy a project and over time can afford the parts and cost to restore a car. Unfortunately this is how most of those senerios end up with too much money in them vs. there value. These people will typically say "I didn't buy it to make money." But NOBODY spends more than they have to unless this is the only way they can do it. So even if your not in it for the money you are still effect just as much as if you were, financially speaking.

 

[RoadRunner70]

Thanks for the feedback.

First of all, I truly love this car. I think 70 is the best year (hope no one's offended!) And the Plymouth Roadrunner is one of the best muscle cars of all time.

Two, Yes this IS a father/son bonding project. He's 13, I'm 38; we''re giving ourselves three years. Motor and tranny year one, Body year two and finishing touches year three.

Three, I can't afford one that's all done for $20K. Plus what is the point in that? So I can look at it? I want the satisfaction of knowing I restored this car, searched relentlessly for all the missing pieces, got to know people along the way.

To sum it up, I have truly fallen in love with this machine and my project. Again, even if it costs me more than $20K to restore, I'm much more able to do it in three year chunks and it gives me and my son a great way to spend time together. He can learn to love muscle cars the way I do and boy will he have some nice ride when he's old enough to drive. Something my old man couldn't do for me but something I can do for him.

No I have no skills. But I have friends, knowledge, passion and a budget.

Thanks for the advice and encouragement, fellas.

 

[detmatt1]

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Three, I can't afford one that's all done for $20K. Plus what is the point in that? So I can look at it? I want the satisfaction of knowing I restored this car, searched relentlessly for all the missing pieces, got to know people along the way.

That is exactly what I am doing, I have met a lot of great people along the way and it has been loads of fun!.

 

[detmatt1]

With regards to some of the above posts:

1. They are NOT getting hard to find. In fact, since the Internet they seem to be all over the place. Ebay has a specific catagory for Roadrunners. On any given day I bet I can find at least 30 for sale on the net alone.

2. The down turned economy has effected the higher priced cars moreso on a percentage basis, but nice, dependable, driver 383 RRs can be bought for probably arount $20K or under.

3. With the above value considered unless you are doing a father son bonding thing or LOVE restoring cars, you are WAY better off buying a done car rather than spend a year plus restoring rather than driving and enjoying.

4. My opinion based solely on finished value of the subject car is that you would have to be GIVEN the car to not be financially upside down when completed. Sorry if this makes you feel bad but those are the facts.

5. Many people can't afford to buy a done car but can afford to buy a project and over time can afford the parts and cost to restore a car. Unfortunately this is how most of those senerios end up with too much money in them vs. there value. These people will typically say "I didn't buy it to make money." But NOBODY spends more than they have to unless this is the only way they can do it. So even if your not in it for the money you are still effect just as much as if you were, financially speaking.

If anything I would say that the `68's are getting difficult to find.:grin: