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68 Road Runner in SW Utah

RRDon

RRDon

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Hi, Bought a brand spanking new 1970 Road Runner when I was 20 years old. 383 Pistol grip 4 spd. Had it for four years. Wow, what fun I had street racing around the Phoenix area (back before it was considered a capitol offense).

Got the Mopar bug again in 1994, bought another 70 RR, 383 auto, then a year later bought another 70 RR 383 four spd air grabber. Sold the first one and converted the second one (non-numbers car) to a 440+6. Raced in the Pony Express 100 and the Bonneville 100 open road races in Nevada. Took a 1st place win in class (2002). Full story covered in Robert Genat's six-pack book, pg 106 "Bury the Needle". Yes that was me, Don Parish.

Now I'm retired, got the bug again, just bought a 1968 Road Runner 383 four speed as a Christmas present to myself (hey, who else would treat me that good). Looking forward to sharing with people on this forum. Thanks, Don Parish AKA RRDon

My Christmas Present.jpg
 
Thanks, I got it from a guy in Maine and had it shipped out here. Its a pretty nice high class 2 restoration and was supposed to be in great running condition but it's got a few mechanical issues. Most are minor and I can resolve myself. But the guy he had rebuild the engine must have been some sort of barnyard grease monkey mechanic that didn't know much. So I may be rebuilding it myself or re-powering, haven't decided yet. I just want to get it back to being a reliable driver. ;)
 
Welcome from Ct. Nice car like the black out on the hood, different or is my memory fading. thought they when to front of hood and split in the middle.
 
Wow you're a real RR fanatic - sweet car and welcome to fbbo.
 
Welcome aboard. We both like those 70's RR !!!
 
Hi from Georgia.
I looked for distribution of feathered Roadrunners on line.
They seem to be only in southern Utah. So I guess you fit the description.

I just watched a 2014 movie last night that was filmed in Utah.

I'm pulling my matching engine and putting in another motor.
My wife doesn't understand that.
 
Welcome Don and Happy Birthday to yourself! I love your car! Have fun with it and show us some more photos.
 
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