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  1. RockyPat

    400 Refreshing

    Hello everyone, I have a 1972 400 HP motor with a cast crank and 346 heads (double springs). I thought about doing a stroker (451 - with a 440 crank, or a 440 source kit, but I do not think I need to rebuild the engine). I would like decent power - maybe 350 HP and 400 TQ. More the better, but...
  2. RockyPat

    Acceptable Time Period for Date/Period Correct Engine

    Hello all, I have a 1973 Roadrunner that was built on 9/20/72. It is a 400 4 Barrel/727 car. The original 400 is missing. I want to get a date/period correct 400. I am looking at a 400 that was casted on 3/30/72. It was assembled on 4/18/72. Is this too much of a time gap? What is an...
  3. RockyPat

    Time to Sell the Charger... Need Some Advice!

    Hi folks, I am getting ready to sell my 1971 Charger "G" code. It is a green on green bench seat car with a black vinyl top. 8.25 rear end. Mostly a complete car with good glass and trim. Partial build sheet and partial fender tag. Clean CA title in my name. It turns out that the car now...
  4. RockyPat

    New Roadrunner. Do I keep the Charger?

    Hello everyone. I recently picked up a 1973 Roadrunner Lemon Twist 400 727 with white and black interior. It currently has a 67 383 in it that runs with a date correct non-numbers matching 727. It has a suregrip that is believed to be 3.23. It has some rust and needs some work, but overall a...
  5. RockyPat

    400 Build Ideas

    Hello everyone, I am in the process of sourcing a 400 engine. The car already has a 8 3/4 489 Suregrip. It is an original big block car. I am thinking about different build ideas. 2 main options: 1. 400 with 383 crank and a mildly supped-up build. 2. 470 stroker from 440 source. Is it a...
  6. RockyPat

    WTB 400 Motor for car built in September 1972 (California)

    Hello Folks, I am looking for a 400 motor for my 1973 Roadrunner that was built in September of 1972. I would like a period-correct motor for my car. I am in the central valley of CALIFORNIA. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
  7. RockyPat

    WTB 400 Motor for car built in September 1972 (California)

    Hello Folks, I am looking for a 400 motor for my 1973 Roadrunner that was built in September of 1972. I would like a period-correct motor for my car. I am in the central valley of CALIFORNIA. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
  8. RockyPat

    Rare Roadrunner?

    Judging from this fender tag, this car seems pretty rare. What do you guys think? 1973 Roadrunner.
  9. RockyPat

    WTB 1973-74 Satellite/Roadrunner Passenger Door (Preferably Yellow) CA

    Hello, I am looking for a 1973-1974 Satellite/Roadrunner passenger side door with no trim holes by the window. I am looking for a door for a road runner that did not have the upper door trim. Lemon twist is ideal, but any yellow is great. I am in the Central Valley of California. I know...
  10. RockyPat

    1971 Charger Restoration Parts List

    Hello all, I have a 1971 Charger 318 bench car that is not running and needs a significant restoration to make it a driver. I know it needs an engine and transmission rebuild(I have 440/727 cores), suspension rebuild, steering rebuild, 8 3/4 rear end swap, interior redone, rally cluster swap...
  11. RockyPat

    E-Body Bucket Seat Tracks in 71-74 B-Body

    Hello everyone, I am looking to buy some bucket seats without seat tracks for my 71 Charger. They are for 71-74 B-bodies. I was told by some forum members that seats like these with no tracks are worth $200-$250. The problem is that I cannot find any new or used seat tracks for 71-74 B...
  12. RockyPat

    Pros and Cons of AC in 71 Charger

    Hello everyone, I am looking at buying a complete AC system for my car. An original one meant for big block cars. All of the pulleys and brackets are included. Before I decide to buy it or not, I figured I would ask FBBO for y’all’s opinions. What are the pros and cons of having an old AC...
  13. RockyPat

    440 Radiator Lower Hose Location

    Hello everyone, I have a 440 that I am going to swap into my 71 318 Charger, and I am having some trouble figuring out which 26" radiator I would need for my big block if I go that route. I have been told that some radiators have a lower hose on the driver side and others on the passenger...
  14. RockyPat

    318 to 440 Suspension Upgrade

    Hello everyone, I am going to be swapping a 440 into my 318 71 Charger. I know that the front suspension should be upgraded to handle the big block's weight and power. Anyone have a guide on what needs to be upgraded or what should be done when swapping in a big block in a small block car...
  15. RockyPat

    Speedcooling 22 Inch Big Block Radiator

    Hello, I have a 318 71 Charger, and am going to swap in a 440. My car has the 22 inch small block radiator, and I know that the big block cars came with a 26 inch radiator. I have found this Speedcooling 22 inch radiator that is meant for big blocks. It supposedly fits into a stock radiator...
  16. RockyPat

    Sidewinder Aluminum Heads

    Hello everyone I have been looking at aluminum heads for my 440. I have 906 heads that need to be rebuilt, so that is an option. I could also try to find some rebuilt iron heads that someone is selling as a cheap alternative. Really considering this option. I have read that aluminum heads are...
  17. RockyPat

    WTB WTB 1971-1974 B-BODY BENCH SEAT WITH ARM REST CA ONLY!!!

    I am looking to buy a 1971-1974 B-Body bench seat with a folding arm rest in California. Year does not matter. I will most likely have them recovered unless they are in good enough shape. No shipping. California only. Preferably Central Valley. Unfortunately, shipping a big item like this...
  18. RockyPat

    Settled for a 440

    Hello everyone, My engine dilemma is finally over. I picked up a 4006630 440-2 8T E HP block standard bore. Also got, a forged crank, LY rods, 906 heads, stock Chrysler 4 barrel RB intake, harmonic balancer, water pump, push rods, and main bearing caps. I paid $500 for the bundle as a...
  19. RockyPat

    FAST RESPONSE APPRECIATED: GOOD PRICE FOR BUCKET SEATS

    Hello everyone, What would you guys pay for these bucket seats with seat tracks? I would have to adapt them to fit into my 71 Charger? the guy wants 500 in CA thanks!
  20. RockyPat

    Good price for this parts bundle?

    Hello everyone, I have the opportunity to purchase these items: Also includes these parts: T-shifter, front bumper - decent driver condition, rear seat - decent condition, rear valence - decent condition, quarter glass and regulator - decent condition, door sills - decent condition, rear...
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