Some of you that have been around awhile know this story. For others, here is the short version.
In January of 2014, I started a restoration of my 70 Road Runner with the intent to drive it across country. Details here in case you are interested:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hawk-rod-the-restoration.65096/
Well, I got it done it time (just barely!) and my buddy Barry and I then drove across country - we posted photos of our progress as we did so. Details here in case you are interested:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hawks-cross-country-70-road-runner-trip.97639/
This restoration and trip is still one of the top 10 highlights of my life. Lots of great member support from FBBO too that made it even more fun. I can without question state that without FBBO the trip would never have happened. So now it is time for another trip! Around September 2020 we plan to do it again, this time both ways over a two month period!
This thread is about some of the items to "Tune Up" the 'ol girl and get her ready for the trip. She still runs and drives great but here is an initial list of things I want to do before we leave:
Here comes another adventure!
Hawk
In January of 2014, I started a restoration of my 70 Road Runner with the intent to drive it across country. Details here in case you are interested:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hawk-rod-the-restoration.65096/
Well, I got it done it time (just barely!) and my buddy Barry and I then drove across country - we posted photos of our progress as we did so. Details here in case you are interested:
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/hawks-cross-country-70-road-runner-trip.97639/
This restoration and trip is still one of the top 10 highlights of my life. Lots of great member support from FBBO too that made it even more fun. I can without question state that without FBBO the trip would never have happened. So now it is time for another trip! Around September 2020 we plan to do it again, this time both ways over a two month period!
This thread is about some of the items to "Tune Up" the 'ol girl and get her ready for the trip. She still runs and drives great but here is an initial list of things I want to do before we leave:
- Install a new engine to protect the original, unrestored 383.
- Replace my transmission with an appropriate overdrive
- Fix a nagging windshield leak
- Verify/ improve my fuel tank vent to avoid spillovers with a full tank
- Improve the fit of the side glass for a quieter ride
- Improve the door cards and fix an irritating rattle in the passenger door
Here comes another adventure!
Hawk