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Yeah, the RPM was 6000 — when she glanced at the tach on its way up to 7,000+. She drove the Charger like her Porsche. You can take revs up to 7,000 easy on a flat 6 no prob — different animal when you jump into the Mopar….

Nice 911. Love the front fascia add-on!

Just a lottle ‘light-hearted’ banter here. Satire, humor and rhetoric are common (and often expected) in many of the posts — and certainly in this crazy passion of ours.

It’s on a ‘67 Corvette w/3 x 2 barrel set-up — same carbs used on 440 6-pack (for purposes of including in forum).

Asking for a friend — no really! . Teflon tape used to seal threads in fuel line fitting onto carb. After several months — car mostly sitting — leak reappears. I know teflon tape is compatible with gas but is there a more resilient or effective material alternative? Thanks in advance for any...

‘Warm’ oil pressure should read 40-45 psi under normal cruising. Any chance it’s got 5+ qrts. added? Also, high viscosity could increase. I seem to recall oil weights dropping due to improved formulas and additives. I used to run 20W-50 in my 383 RR, but switched to a more moderate 10W-20...

I purchased my ‘69 RR in H.S. in 1978 while in the Oklahoma City area. I still have after all these years. I remember the original Plymouth draler sticker on the left trunk side. I don’t recall name but I do know the dealer was located in Lawton OK. I also seem the think the dealer name started...

If motor is stock — go with Rallye wheel (but 15-in.). The design mass of new fuselage body needs to be balanced by larger wheel/tire combination. If motor is ‘dressed-up’ with mods — switch to 15-in. Cragers. Key is to keep theme consistent. Nice ride!

BTW, attach chain to chassis and lay on ground under car to ‘ground’ car to earth. Helps reduce moisture and dust attraction. (Helps when painting also…). If using jack stands, no need for chain. Also, I place a large box of cat litter inside on back seat even when storing in garage over winter...

Scan eBay and local salvage yards for a 383 c.i. motor. Also, scan YouTube and find channels of guys hoarding tons of Mopar motors and parts. There are several and may be close to you. Chrysler made over a million 383’s from ‘59 to ‘73(?). Try to get at block, heads, intake/exhaust manifold...

My uncle traded in a ‘62 Vette for a new ‘68 RR. Drove it to show my parents. I remember him driving it up the driveway revving the 383 and honking the horn. I was hooked at 6-yrs. of age. In ‘78 I got mine while growing ip in OK. Paid $500. Now, 45-yrs. later, it’s still in my garage. Beep beep!

Just purchased a 26-in. aluminum radiator from Year One for my ‘69 RR. I would like to keep the ‘natural’ aluminum finish. Can I simply install without painting or coating? Will the aluminum surfer any oxidation if I don’t paint or coat the metal? Thanks.

A great reference guide to decode fender tags, broadcast sheet, window sticker (or just general insight into options and other codes) on ‘69 RR is by Wes Eisenschenk who authored the book after restoring a RR. Great photos! (2017, CarTech publication, www.cartechbooks.com)

Restoration is completed and has been for 12-yrs. (2nd repaint in 2008). As my first car when purchased as a 16-year old - now 60! Luckily, I possess vehicle registration documentation for the last 44-yrs. that references the VIN to provide adequate verification if/when needed. Check out my pics!!

Thanks for feedback. Much of what you said applies to anything related to our hobby. Eventually, natural selection weeds out many of the lower quality products and services. After owning my RR for 44-yrs., I’ve been fortunate (and/or lucking) to deal with credible sources. The tag isn’t ‘mission...

Sorry. G15 windsheild tint. Having fender tag recreated after losing original 25-yrs. ago during 1st restoration. Not official as they place some indiscrete characters on the replacement tag to avoid ‘counterfeit’ violations. Anyway, in process of adding options. Company I’m using states not all...

Old reply but thought I’d send in case still needed. In process of getting a ‘non-official’ but accurate fender tag after losing original in 1990’s during earlier restoration. Try MMC Detroit. Not sure of they do VIN but they have a wralth on info. see link to web site. Good luck! MMC Detroit...

‘69 Road Runner.

Does the fender trim tag list ALL options for a car? Or, does it simply display the primary/bigger ones found on and ignore ones like J55 (windsheild tint)?

Had my ‘69 RR master cylinder replaced with one from Summit. Just looking to validate cost received for the work. Pleased with the results but just want transparency on amount of LABOR hours normally associated with this project. Thx.