What Did You Car Look Like When You Found It

[Basket case]

bet that was awkord!

 

[Bigbehr21]

This is my 70 Roadrunner which will be started on this summer. I bought it in 2012 off of ebay for $2950 + shipping.

 

[jusglazin]

Just picked this baby up today,

 

[Basket case]

This is my 70 Roadrunner which will be started on this summer. I bought it in 2012 off of ebay for $2950 + shipping.
make sure you start a build thrad, that'll be sweet when it's done.

 

[Bigbehr21]

This is my 70 Roadrunner which will be started on this summer. I bought it in 2012 off of ebay for $2950 + shipping.
make sure you start a build thrad, that'll be sweet when it's done.

I have been watching hsorman's build with a high degree of interest and plan to do a thread like you said. He is doing a lot of the stuff I had planned for this one. Right now, the plan is Sassy Grass metallic/black striping, rear spoiler, A/C, Passon 5 speed, 440+6 (or maybe injection), and adding posi to the rear, replacing ALL of the wiring, 4 wheel disc brakes, and replacing the N96 Air Grabber set up. I am just getting back into this hobby after a looooong time away. My last was a 72 Chevelle 396/auto/12 bolt rear. When I am done I hope it will be sweet!!

The Behr

 

[Basket case]

sounds like a nice plan, but what would you put a GM rear under a mopar?:mek3:

 

[Bigbehr21]

sounds like a nice plan, but what would you put a GM rear under a mopar?:mek3:

I had a GM rear in my GM car. I have an 8 3/4 in my RR now.

Behr

 

[Basket case]

just pulling your leg, Posi-GM Sure Grip-Mopar

 

[Bigbehr21]

HAHA, Any GM built after 1972 gives me a rash if I even get near it.

 

[ricoman97]

Very timely thread... Went to look at this one this morning and bought it. 68 Charger, 1 owner...

 

[Photon440]

Very nice, ricoman97. How old was the original owner? Must be retired by now...
What engine? Does the A/C work?

 

[Basket case]

yes yes! details man!

 

[ricoman97]

Thanks guys. So the owner's dad bought the car in 1968. He has the original window sticker & invoice. A pretty high optioned car as you will see from decode below. I would guess the owner is late 60's. The car is running. With a little work should be able to cruise it. No rust underneath or in trunk. Needs some lower rear quarter work done and knock out some bumps. It is all original, a damn time machine, except he replaced the engine 8 years ago with a 400ci (I am hunting the OG 383 as we speak at a local shop) and he replaced the interior carpet, headliner and recovered the seats. He came to my buddies shop 2 days ago with his wife saying it is time to get rid of it. I went this AM and bought it a few hours later. If I told you the price you would drop on the floor as his engine replacement cost more than I picked it up for. It even has a trailer hitch on it! Has original trunk mat, spare tire, etc. TIME MACHINE! He has two 2" thick folders with ever service and record on the car. It is all there...

Oh, AC not sure if works but everything is hooked up correctly... I will know more next week after I get it.

See below for decode. I will post a picture of invoice and window sticker next week. Window sticker was $4400 invoice sold $3700. The dad talked them down it looks like...
Best
Rich

CAR: Dodge Charger 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 383cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: 7.75x14 White Side Wall
BUILD DATE: December 18.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Green Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Medium Green Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Racing Green Metallic Upper Door Frame Color.

MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
H1: Power Brakes
K8: Power Windows
R1: AM Radio
S1: Air Conditioning
T7: Tachometer
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y4: Green Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)

 

[440+6]

Awesome!

 

[BumperMan]

Great find ricoman. Thanks for sharing with us

 

[MarPar]

I went this AM and bought it a few hours later.

early bird with the cash gets the worm! lol

congrats on the fine purchase, Rico!

 

[gdrill]

Some great finds and beginnings of great projects showing up here. It's always cool to see the before and after conditions.

 

[MoparMitch]

Awesome score Rico!! That does look like a real time machine!!

 

[Chilsam]

400 block with 383 lower end is the way I would go....my 2 cents worth.

 

[Photon440]

As long as your 383 lower isn't cast as well.