68 RM23 Roadrunner, The rebuild of an old friend

[Runner 68]

I don’t know, I have never run them. My son runs them on his Duster and likes them. My engine designer recommended them but he’s an old racer.
I like the idea of them because if this motor generates the 650-700 HP we’re expecting, they should help keep it chained to the ground even on the street plus I think the split mono leafs look clean as hell.

I might add that that the CalTracs on my car are Calvert's low profile version. They tuck up a little tighter to the car than the adjustable race version. A little more discrete.
My aging engine designer racing buddy says "If people notice them they'll know you're packing"

 

[Runner 68]

Sitting around waiting for parts. A vendor or two are starting to piss me off with the delays. It's the new reality I suppose.
Making hay where I can. The back glass is about ready to go back in. Original piece to this car. 12 passes with cerium oxide on both sides at this point. About 20 hours of labor. Getting close.
There are a few deeper scratches that will never come out, still....better than repop for fit and finish. Note the groves along the edges left by the stainless trim over the years.

 

[Runner 68]

The brake fairy showed up today, finally. At least for the rears.
Baer stuff is top notch in my opinion. Customer service pretty good. They nailed the U1 blue powder color on the calipers. Thanks for helping me figure that out Cudachick. I have ordered several other chips from Prismatic and the "Blue Skys" color we chose for the valve covers is as close as it gets to U1 Blue.
Looking forward to Saturday to pop them in.

 

[CudaChick1968]

That looks great!

I could use more of your business though in all honesty. It's kinda bleak here.

Check out PirateShip.com and you might feel inclined -- in just 4 shipments, those customers have collectively saved almost $200 on return shipping costs.

Keep posting up your progress! You're an inspiration.

 

[Runner 68]

It's been a bit. Plugging along here. Not sure if I'll hit my August deadline for drive ability but I'll keep working. August will be the 45th anniversary of me owning this car and its 55th anniversary since it was built. Good goal to push for but I'm not rushing.

The rear end and brakes have been all buttoned up, gravity bled, no leaks so far. Had to fabricate a few parts to get the Baers settled in but all good now. The e-brake cables struggled a bit.
Rear glass in over the weekend. Stressful as hell. A few deep scratches remain but better than repop by far. The SS trim is not laying down to my satisfaction in one spot but I’ll have to live with it.

The new ATM carb coming in this week. Dyno day in early June.

 

[wedgee]

nice.