68 Roadrunner (Minnesota)

[Glenn1]

Hello again,
I thought I'd try to keep a thread on my Roadrunner project.

A little recap:
This Roadrunner was bought about 15 years ago with the idea of getting it running. I think the car is complete nothing missing, however, the guy I bought it from said it did not start. (fair enough). The car is a 383 with an auto, white interior.

The Plan:
Take the car apart to see what I have to work with. So far I have the front off and removed the motor.

 

[detmatt1]

Very kool, I love the `68's and will enjoy watching this resto. Let me know if you need any help, advise or even parts, I have some stuff left-over from the "DOGS" resto. Also love the white interior, mine will be white over black.:grin:

 

[Propwash]

Looks like a great project Glenn. Can't wait to see your story unfold.

 

[northerndave]

what's the fancy shoot'n stick leaning against the garage there?

 

[Glenn1]

I had to laugh when I looked at my own pictures, I did not notice that in the background. The stick is one of those Gammo pellet guns.

 

[Glenn1]

A few pictures of the engine area. I was happy to see everything looked pretty solid.

 

[Donny]

Wow, can't wait to see this! Nice. Also, I noticed either an old MOPAR oil filter, or, a Purolator one, at any rate, if it's a Purolator filter, they were the rage in the early 80s.

 

[moparstuart]

great car , NICE

 

[Glenn1]

The last time this car saw the road was 1980, well according to the license tabs anyway.

 

[roadrunnerman]

nice looking 68 to start a resto with.hope you don't have too many hidden surprises.

 

[Meep-Meep]

Yeah, nice car and looks very complete! My 68 is originally white with black interior and top. I see you even have slot mags. Mine had them when I got it back in 82 and looking at some old pictures I think it looks really good. I think I'm going back to slots!

 

[detmatt1]

Do you have a fender tag or a build sheet with this car?.

 

[Glenn1]

Yes, I have both.

 

[detmatt1]

Lets hear some details.

 

[Glenn1]

Heres a few numbers:

RM21

21=2 door coupe

H

H= 383 note: engine has 2468130 cast in block below heads

G

G= assembly plant St Louis

A few fender tag codes:

Paint: QQ1 Blue Metallic
Interior: H4C

 

[69R/Tcharger]

looks like a great starting point, good luck on the project!!

 

[northerndave]

Looking good Glen, keep after it!!

 

[Glenn1]

Thanks everyone,

Well, it was a good weeks vacation, I did not work on the car everyday, however , I got a good start. Motor was removed and had a chance to talk to a shop for engine rebuilding. The rest of the front is off up to the doors and I also found a guy to blast the whole car once its apart. Its also looking like I might not have to replace the whole floor, so far it just soft in the pedal area.

 

[furious satellite]

looks like a good project good luck