• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Search results for query: *

  1. Matts68bird

    Can someone help me identify these seats. was in my 68 RR

    When I bought the car 17 years ago These were the seats that were in my 68 roadrunner. I know they are not correct but want to know the origin. They are nice and fit well, just didn't know if they were stock for a different mopar model or a custom job. They are split bench with armrest and...
  2. Matts68bird

    Repops of the welded square nuts on b bodies? or make your own when broke?

    Hey everyone, was wondering what you guys have done with these in the past. My car had some that broke off and are not usable. Is there someone who makes these, or am I better off getting bar stock and making my own and welding them back on? --pic attached-- thanks Matt (1968 RR 383 4spd )...
  3. Matts68bird

    WTB Looking for 68 roadrunner steering wheel (prefer black but can redo if needed)

    looking for a 68 complete steering wheel to replace the aftermarket one on 68 roadrunner. prefer black but will be interested in anything if I can make it work. thanks, matt
  4. Matts68bird

    Cutout in floor for 4-spd hump 1968 Roadrunner

    Hey there, I am looking to get a reference on how much meat is left under the stitch welded 4 speed hump. I have a repo AMD floor that I will be welding an original 4 speed hump to. The two panels mate up very well and lines up with the body lines perfect. I just want to know how much is cut...
  5. Matts68bird

    Welding back together my 68RR (Questions on spot weld recreation)

    Hello everyone I am about ready to start welding on some AMD panels to my 68 Roadrunner hardtop. I want to recreate the "spot weld" look, to keep it looking factory as much as possible. I cut all the old panels off years ago with a 3/8" spot weld cutter. I have noticed that some of the spot...
  6. Matts68bird

    4-spd gurus out there I need to pick your brain!!!

    In the process of doing a conversion on my 68 roadrunner, At one time someone ran a 4-spd in it then went to a floor shift 727. Ive been talking with some of the members here in the forums. They helped me gain more knowlege on the pieces I need, but with that comes more questions... I...
  7. Matts68bird

    SOLD WTD looking for a 4 spd setup for 68 b-body

    Looking for a solid A-833 setup (B-body). Need all the necessities for the conversion, but will be interested in any parts to get me closer. Not too picky on date code. Im located in IL with cash in hand. need: A-833 trans 18 or 23 spline, bell housing, z bar, linkage, clutch, pressure...
  8. Matts68bird

    What have you guys used to seal body panels after blasting?

    Soon once the weather break I will be sand blasting my body panels. Seen some use epoxy primer, sealer, etc. What have you done? I will be blasting the stripped down shell, then would like to seal it with something right away. I will need to weld back on the rest of car. Frame connectors...
  9. Matts68bird

    Frame connectors and torque boxes. Need some direction 68r

    Seem to be leaning torwards US CAR TOOLS frame rail connectors and torque boxes. Installing them on my 68 Roadrunner. Anyone have any tips or pics of your experience. my floors are out at the moment. Should i do the whole stiffining kit? What have other people done? Also does this affect...
  10. Matts68bird

    Need help! Floor is out and want to do frame connectors, what have you guys done? 68r

    I am replacing a lot of sheetmetal on my 68 roadrunner. Floor pans are out, fenders, trunk, etc... The car is stripped and sitting on jack stands right now. I am at a point now where I feel I am at a stand still. IL is now cold and slowing down my plan of attack. I ideally wanted to take...
  11. Matts68bird

    Whole *** end out of my bird!

    so I've been spending some time in the garage and tearing into this thing. both quarters has to go then the dutchmans panel, then... well you know how it goes.. rather replace it all now so i don't kick myself later. I'm at the point now where i will soon be taking it to my shop for blasting...
  12. Matts68bird

    Ideas on a set of rollers/cart for shell of a car?

    In the process of restoring my 68 roadrunner. looking to see what others have done when they take there car down to the shell and still have it mobile. Seen the caster idea and the cart. plan on welding something up myself just want to as around and see what the best route is there to take. Matt
  13. Matts68bird

    damaged firewall on my 68 roadrunner!

    So i don't know if some hillbilly beat the hell out if it to clear headers, or something exploded at one time. I see that there are amd replacement firewalls, but feel that it will be a bigger mess than if i were to get a section to replace the damages sheetmetal. Anyone out there that could...
  14. Matts68bird

    finally getting around to my 68rr after 10 yrs of hibernation!

    After 10yrs of hibernation, The 68 is going under the knife! ​So I've had my car for 10 yrs now.... and is also the first car I've ever owned. I can say that it has been the ball and chain that I've carried around with me... but hope to finally get around to changing that. Now after years of...
  15. Matts68bird

    Looking for some direction with front end bushings motor mounts trans etc (68 RR)

    Need some direction on brands and type of bushings to use on my 68roadrunner. Pulled the motor out and looking to replace as much as I'm able to due to being dry rotten torn and weathered. Need pretty much the whole front end as well as motor mounts and trans mount. Should I go poly or rubber...
  16. Matts68bird

    1968 bird under heart surgery (383 build)

    Hey there guys looking for some direction with a motor rebuild. Working with a complete 383 motor that was in my running car. Yrs ago I pulled the motor and then the project sat due to life gettin in the way.... Now I'm back at it. 383 with 68 cast numbers Stock heads unknown headers .60 over...
  17. Matts68bird

    Hello there from Illinois

    Hey there everyone I just like to start off by saying that this is a great forum that you guys have put together. It's nice to have community like this that everyone can share their knowledge, and help point people in the right direction. I'm here to hope pic at some of your guys brains and find...
Back
Top