Here's my 69

Just pulled this one from rust free Texas. Rust free is an understatement in my book - this is the best one I've seen in a long time.

It does need some work, however, as the original white paint is visible under the "driver" paint job.

What do you think of the color combo? White body/green top/green interior.

Darren

I like:dancing_monkey::dancing_monkey:
But I am parcel to white Runners:D

http://picasaweb.google.com/twwarren/UntitledAlbum/photo#5223731492771764306

Don't see that combo to often, but it's a good looking car

very nice i like the odd or not so popular color schemes.

nice car.......i like green

nice looking car,nice combo

Nice to see other white RR's with wheels. What are those, Crager?



I like:dancing_monkey::dancing_monkey:
But I am parcel to white Runners:D

http://picasaweb.google.com/twwarren/UntitledAlbum/photo#5223731492771764306

Nice ride! I like the color combo. It is different.

Nice ride!

I like it! I have a buddy that sent me a few pics. of that car a few months ago wanting my opinion. Nice car, but he was uneasy about the long distance purchase.
Congrats!
KID

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice..... let me say that again... Nice.....

-RPM

looks amazing!

must have been right under my nose. nice find

Yep, it passed through a middle man to me. I probably paid too much......but it's done and it's mine.

The long distance thing was the worst of it all, I agree. I've backed out of a few good cars because I get that feeling - it's taking too long, the guy starts demanding money, forgets parts of the deal that I explicitly laid out etc etc.....it helps a lot when the seller is a reputable person you've seen or heard of for years (as was this case). I knew, at the very least, I was getting the car. I wouldn't say the description was exactly perfect, but that's the risk you take without seeing the car first hand.

For the most part, I'm happy with the car.

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Darren

I like it! I have a buddy that sent me a few pics. of that car a few months ago wanting my opinion. Nice car, but he was uneasy about the long distance purchase.
Congrats!
KID

Welcome to FBBO Darren! Personally, I love the color combination of your car. The older I get, the more I am into greens, browns, etc. (all the stuff I couldn't stand as a teen).

Welcome to FBBO Darren! Personally, I love the color combination of your car. The older I get, the more I am into greens, browns, etc. (all the stuff I couldn't stand as a teen).

I 'm the same way , I used to hate anything but high impact colors , Now i like the odd and different combo's now .

I 'm the same way , I used to hate anything but high impact colors , Now i like the odd and different combo's now .

Good ... I'm not the only one. ;-)

The wheels look to be the original 14" rally type with trim ring. (FORGOT THE NAME). Same interior as my R/T, I hated it at first, but since everyone had black, I liked the different look myself. You won't pull inot many Mopars shows and find yourself sitting there very often, I'll tell you that! Being different is cool!

That color has grown on me over the years. Nice ride!

Beats triple green IMHO.

that's beautiful! but that air cleaner would look much better on mine.........

Awesome car...love the color combo!

Yep, it passed through a middle man to me. I probably paid too much......but it's done and it's mine.

The long distance thing was the worst of it all, I agree. I've backed out of a few good cars because I get that feeling - it's taking too long, the guy starts demanding money, forgets parts of the deal that I explicitly laid out etc etc.....it helps a lot when the seller is a reputable person you've seen or heard of for years (as was this case). I knew, at the very least, I was getting the car. I wouldn't say the description was exactly perfect, but that's the risk you take without seeing the car first hand.

For the most part, I'm happy with the car.

Thanks for the compliments guys.
Darren

YOU ONLY Paid Too MUCH if you are NOT Happy with the Car.IF we want to PLAY sometimes we have to Pay a Little extra
Badazz Looking Combo
:old_school:

Pops, you're right, only IF I am not happy. I am happy with the car, to be quite frank about it, the body is all that really mattered to me when finding this particular car. The white was not my first choice, but I actually really like it now that I've had it almost a year.

The body is by far the most rust free Road Runner I personally have ever seen. I'm not *that* experienced to have seen these cars in their prime (born in 73), but I do go to shows quite a bit and look at the little things. I come from the rust belt, so when I saw the undercarriage pics from the seller (broker actually, he bought it and flipped it), I was sold. WOW. Have a look: (more text below the photos):blush: (edit: fixed links)

http://www.mts.net/~pancreas/DSC03025.JPG
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So, yes, the body is nice, the paint isn't perfect, but that's minor in my opinion. Have a look at some of the restoration threads on Cuda-challenger.com and see what I mean about the benefits of starting with a nice body. We all like nice bods, right?:rolling:

Anyway, I have unfortunately come to a cross roads with my finances and life's desires have to take second stage. I want a bit more free cash to travel and enjoy time with my 2 young 'uns (both under 4). I'm putting my 'Runner up for sale. Look for a post in the for sale board eventually. I'm a flexible guy and can help with most anything a potential buyer wants, including storage for unlimited amount of time (well, up to 6 months lol). The car is sitting in my heated garage and is comfortable.

It's really too bad, I have to admit. I looked for a car for 4-5 years in this condition that was affordable (mid $20k's US) I can't run with the big boys anymore. :black_eye: I have my rusty 73 Barracuda to build slowly.

Thanks
Darren
roadrunner383@rocketmail.com

YOU ONLY Paid Too MUCH if you are NOT Happy with the Car.IF we want to PLAY sometimes we have to Pay a Little extra
Badazz Looking Combo
:old_school:

looking great....good luck with her...sweet!!

Nice Darren, White looks good and the green interior is just fine. I would drive it proudly.:HappyNewYear:

Clean car and nice color combo..!!

Welcome to FBBO Darren! Personally, I love the color combination of your car. The older I get, the more I am into greens, browns, etc. (all the stuff I couldn't stand as a teen).

"Butterscotch" then too...I presume...
:grin:

Ray

Thanks guys!

So any suggestions what I could get for the car in this market? I know what I want....:grin:

Thanks
Darren

Looks like a nice car!

Awesome car!! Super colorscheme. I liked the high impact colors too but I was a fast learner and started to appriciate "dull" colors real soon! :-)

did it not come factory with undercoating it looks clean enough to eat off underneath!!

Air grabber and everything. Me likey!! I have a W1 68 RR, but mine has a black interior. Great combo with the green!!

No undercoating. It's ridiculously rust free on the bottom side, better than my winter driver SRT-4. Texas must have low humidity all year. It's in my heated garage right now and humidity is low here as well, so all is well.



did it not come factory with undercoating it looks clean enough to eat off underneath!!

At first I was thinking about switching to black. I like the green now.

Thanks!
http://www.mts.net/~pancreas/a145_3.jpg


Air grabber and everything. Me likey!! I have a W1 68 RR, but mine has a black interior. Great combo with the green!!

I tend to agree. Try to find a rust free original sheet metal high impact color these days. White is nicer in person that in the pics.

http://www.mts.net/~pancreas/895c_3.jpg

Awesome car!! Super colorscheme. I liked the high impact colors too but I was a fast learner and started to appriciate "dull" colors real soon! :-)

Nice solid Runner! :yes:

Thanks!
More photos....

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The only unattractive part of the car, someone decided to coat a basically rust-free floor with undercoating. Probably a few brown spots?



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Nice solid Runner! :yes:

:HappyNewYear:

Read the post above for the history. I bought if from a flipper, so...ya...no profit being made here.

Point taken though, I'll modify my last message - this is the wrong forum for that comment.

I would never have a green car my whole life, 50 plus years and now I have a green coronet, white painted roof and white interior. The older I get the wierder I get. I had all the high impact colored mopars in the day and now I can do without them. Still like them though, just not for me.

Was that white 69 ever sold?

Nope. I never really listed it for very long.

I've got Mopar ADD, in that I wanted a Road Runner for so very long, got one that I just loved....now I got bit by the "resto-mod" bug and don't really think it's economical to do it to this car. Plus it's a nice original car, and there's still part of me that doesn't want to modify it.

In short, I've been thinking of selling it since probably May of 2010.....but it's still in my heated garage.



Was that white 69 ever sold?

i had a 69 charger se that was the same color combo

Do you have photos of the Charger?

I've never seen a white/green car....maybe never cared before :-)

Hey guys, I'm considering buying a 5 speed manual for the Road Runner. I've had a change of heart in the last year or so, and really wanted to build a more "modern" interpretation of an old Mopar. My car is such a nice original car (hell, the underhood paint and trunk is still original).

The RS600 is a no-cut option (except for the obvious hole in the floor for the shifter).

Looking for opinions. Sell and find a car that's not #'s, less original already, and "ok" to modify (taking that term loosely)? Build the car with my 6.1 Hemi, 5 speed manual, and newer seats....eventually modern suspension, 17" or bigger wheels.. etc.....probably remove the vinyl top eventually.

Yes, it's my car, and I'm sure there will be lots of comments saying that....but, I also respect that some people like original more so than a modified car, and I could be hurting myself for resale if it needs to happen.

Thoughts? Sell and find something to build....or keep and cut an original sheet metal car that's a very dry NICE example of a 69.

Be gentle. Don't be rude. :eusa_boohoo: :icon_hang:

Darren

I wouldn't change a thing on your car, but I am very partial to original or original with vintage mods.

excelent find. i have a sister in san antoine so when i go for a visit i
usually drag something home. 3 so far and met some good people.
good for you:occasion14:

Id leave it Org. cause around winnipeg theres not much of a cruise night left with all the ricers and those safety checks past few years by the cops...pick up a cheap slant six car that you can mod to the tits.

If you have to change this car take lots of pics so it can possibly be put back to stock.

Hey Darren, I'm your neighbor to the south a bit.

Great looking car you've got here.

Hey I'd like to invite you to a little show we put on down in Roseau, MN in June. June 11 is the date this year. We are very fortunate to host the participation of numerous entries from Canada. We get some great cars coming from north of the border and great people.

It's a very relaxed environment, the whole thing is just a fun meet and greet, our group that loosely organizes the event does not judge any cars. All entries get a voting ballot with categories to vote on. Also spectators vote too as a “people’s choice".

But the mood in general is very much non competitive, we drag out works in progress, trailer queens and everything in-between.

Later after the show there is a potluck/bonfire type of party that ends up being a mini car show in itself at one of the show coordinator's homes. The guy is a Canadian transplant, very fun and talented, we end up with quite a few Canadians at that party.

One of which was always a fun man that you may have known or known of, sorely missed and recently deceased Tom Milne. If you are from Winnipeg and you are a car guy… it’s likely you knew him or know of him, he was one of those life of the party guys.

Here’s a link to a story written about Tom that we liked quite a lot. http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-3174/

Anyways, I saw you had an awesome car and more importantly you are within range for our little show. It’s a good time and this invite is open to anyone that cares to travel to little Roseau MN in June for our show.

Dave

I would leave it original. It's too nice to modify. That was a very good find!

Very nice, unique RR. Love the color combo, air grabber and vinyl top. Does fender tag back up the options ( I couldn't open some of your photos), either way, congrats!!

Thanks Rippin. I don't know what happened to my photos. I'll be working on that tonight, or this weekend, as I'm falling asleep with the kids crawling on top of me.



Very nice, unique RR. Love the color combo, air grabber and vinyl top. Does fender tag back up the options ( I couldn't open some of your photos), either way, congrats!!

very nice

I want to enjoy the car.....and for some reason, I feel money is better spent on modifications to make the car feel more modern, and start every time......

Really, the only modification I'd do is cut the floor slightly, and even that is technically "reversible"....

Maybe do this to an E body instead . :headbang: Anyone know of a rust free 318, /6 70-74 Cuda?

I wouldn't change a thing on your car, but I am very partial to original or original with vintage mods.

thanks. It's amazing how New Mexico/Texas cars survive after 45 years!

Looks like I can't modify my old posts for some reason to switch the links for my photos....Any way around this?

excelent find. i have a sister in san antoine so when i go for a visit i
usually drag something home. 3 so far and met some good people.
good for you:occasion14:

There were police everywhere a few years ago. I really don't like confrontation (from other drivers etc) so I never go out to be honest. When the kids are older, maybe that'll spark interest.



Id leave it Org. cause around winnipeg theres not much of a cruise night left with all the ricers and those safety checks past few years by the cops...pick up a cheap slant six car that you can mod to the tits.

If you have to change this car take lots of pics so it can possibly be put back to stock.

I like it alot. Very cool color combo.IMO

Hi Dave, Thanks for the invite. Sounds like my kind of show.
I'd have to do a lot of work on the Road Runner to get it road trip safe (just my nature, to be prepared and that usually means throwing money at things :icon_axe:)

I've heard of Tom. I'm going to ask a good friend if he knows of him. I've seen the car somewhere, perhaps it was the downtown show a few years ago.....sad to see he's passed.


Hey Darren, I'm your neighbor to the south a bit.

Great looking car you've got here.

Hey I'd like to invite you to a little show we put on down in Roseau, MN in June. June 10 is the date this year. We are very fortunate to host the participation of numerous entries from Canada. We get some great cars coming from north of the border and great people.

It's a very relaxed environment, the whole thing is just a fun meet and greet, our group that loosely organizes the event does not judge any cars. All entries get a voting ballot with categories to vote on. Also spectators vote too as a “people’s choice".

But the mood in general is very much non competitive, we drag out works in progress, trailer queens and everything in-between.

Later after the show there is a potluck/bonfire type of party that ends up being a mini car show in itself at one of the show coordinator's homes. The guy is a Canadian transplant, very fun and talented, we end up with quite a few Canadians at that party.

One of which was always a fun man that you may have known or known of, sorely missed and recently deceased Tom Milne. If you are from Winnipeg and you are a car guy… it’s likely you knew him or know of him, he was one of those life of the party guys.

Here’s a link to a story written about Tom that we liked quite a lot. http://autos.winnipegfreepress.com/news-article/id-3174/

Anyways, I saw you had an awesome car and more importantly you are within range for our little show. It’s a good time and this invite is open to anyone that cares to travel to little Roseau MN in June for our show.

Dave

There we go, fixed the photo problem. Serves me right for trying to clean up the internet....:worthless_thread::icon_rambo:

hey Darren I goofed on the show date, june 11 I guess.

anyways, we've got a few nice mopars down this way.. then we've also got mine... a not so nice one lol!! Got a really cool wing car down here too, cant remember if it's a bird or daytona... I think I'm low on sleep lol... 99% sure it's a bird with Richard's (Mr Petty) signature on the wing.

So come on down if you can swing it.

Oh, June 11.....we'll have to see on that one. Thanks for the invite.

I vote for keping your car original and finding another one to modify.

What do you guys think is a fair price for a sale? If I can't sell it, I'll continue with my plans.

I vote for keping your car original and finding another one to modify.

same green interior as mine, the white looks good

wow, thats gorgeous man.

Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments.

Anyone care to throw a value at me?

wow, thats gorgeous man.

same green interior as mine, the white looks good