Just bought a 1970 383 4 speed Road Runner and have some questions...

[transamdroptp08]

The color is nice but I am really thinking black.

 

[hunt2elk]

I always liked FK5, its a color you don't see many people go back with.

I agree. FK5 is really a sharp looking color imo, but that car will look good whatever you choose. Build it the way you would have ordered it new in 1970.

 

[SlinktRR]

Its surprising how light a b body is without the drivetrain, I remember pushing my RR roller around the yard with one hand. Then the 1000 lbs of big block and trans went into the car...

Have fun with that project, looks like a nice blank canvas. Restomod! Black is a good choice, I rarely see '70s in black even at carlisle. Actually I rarely see 70's period unless its at Carlisle everyone keeps them locked away in the garage I suppose not getting driven. Get that beast back on the road and enjoy.

 

[transamdroptp08]

Thanks. I am hoping to have the body work done by next summer if I can find a good body guy who does quality work around North Carolina. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[WileE]

Hi, great car you got, and yes, all good comments. Do what makes you happy. May I ask a question, though ? I'm curious, the original color was FK5, did somebody before paint the car what looks like F8 ivy green ?

 

[transamdroptp08]

It looks like it but I am not sure. I haven't actually seen the car yet.

 

[Buzz]

I know you already have that 383. If I were you and you wanted the low block look, I would go with a 400 stroked out to 451. Stock 440 crank turned down to accept Chevy 454 rods. 440 source pistons. They make killer HP and torque. I was going to go that route on my FK5 bee. I decided to go 440 because it's a better deal. Frankly, on an N code car it's a do as you please affair. Especially since you are keeping it. You aren't killing off a hemi car by welding in tubs and a cage, so no worries about ruining a piece of valuable mopar history. Have fun with it! BTW, I didn't do a rotisserie rest on mine. The floor pans and underside still show the original undercoating. My car is VERY nice, but will be DRIVEN. I couldn't see spending the money and energy to do the work that will just get dirty, and who cares? Say what you will, I will be enjoying my car. It's a hotrod and I am building it my way. I hope you do the same. You'll be happier for it.

 

[transamdroptp08]

I know you already have that 383. If I were you and you wanted the low block look, I would go with a 400 stroked out to 451. Stock 440 crank turned down to accept Chevy 454 rods. 440 source pistons. They make killer HP and torque. I was going to go that route on my FK5 bee. I decided to go 440 because it's a better deal. Frankly, on an N code car it's a do as you please affair. Especially since you are keeping it. You aren't killing off a hemi car by welding in tubs and a cage, so no worries about ruining a piece of valuable mopar history. Have fun with it! BTW, I didn't do a rotisserie rest on mine. The floor pans and underside still show the original undercoating. My car is VERY nice, but will be DRIVEN. I couldn't see spending the money and energy to do the work that will just get dirty, and who cares? Say what you will, I will be enjoying my car. It's a hotrod and I am building it my way. I hope you do the same. You'll be happier for it.View attachment 192630

I know that a rotisserie may not be needed but I would feel better about diving into the body and paintwork just once and not having to worry about it. I am not looking for a 100k car but something that when I build it this time then it will be done for a good while. I am trying to see what the cost would be on a stroker Hemi vs a stroker 440. Then there is always a turbo to make the HP I would like aswell.

 

[eric383]

Just don't lose control like this guy.

 

[Lionized]

Damn. Ouch.

 

[RS23VOA]

Scotch brite it, black hotrod primer, fix the mechanicals and interior and drive it! Nice car!

 

[RS23VOA]

I was at a local track on Saturday and there was a guy there with a 69 Dart rat rod running 6.40's. I went and talked to him about the car. It was a 400 stroked to 499. It was impressive.