69Beeper
Well-Known Member
Hi there,
I'm new to the forum, but not new to Ma Mopar.
I have a 69 Road Runner that has been garaged for 21 years. It was originally an N96 383 4spd car but was virtually a shell when I swapped another car for it.
I am currently serving in Afghanistan and will be returning in a month for good. Its been a while since I've been involved deeply in the hobby, but I am hoping that by joining this forum I can share in your experiences to make my restoration go well and perhaps make some friends along the way.
I managed to acquire a few significant items to assemble a proper A12 tribute car, but in no way make any attempt to pawn it off as original from the factory. Over the years, I acquired an 18 spline hemi box, 4.10 dana, original 6 pack hood, 4 spd shifter and parts, bench seats, 440 engine and so forth. By no means am I done with my parts search, but I think its a good start. The car was originally an F5 medium green metallic car with two tone green interior. Honestly, I'm not a fan of the scheme. But being that the car's original drivetrain are long gone and the broadcast sheet and data plate are history as well, I might as well build it up the way I would have orderded one from the factory. I hope that does not offend the purists on the forum. The A12's are just so expensive and my budget along with having a family just doesn't allow for that.
I'd like to use orginal hardware less the 6 pack carbs (new carbs for me), so I am committed to the restoration. I look forward to reading about your experiences and gaining insight on how I can make my restoration an enjoyable experience until completed.
Shane
I'm new to the forum, but not new to Ma Mopar.
I have a 69 Road Runner that has been garaged for 21 years. It was originally an N96 383 4spd car but was virtually a shell when I swapped another car for it.
I am currently serving in Afghanistan and will be returning in a month for good. Its been a while since I've been involved deeply in the hobby, but I am hoping that by joining this forum I can share in your experiences to make my restoration go well and perhaps make some friends along the way.
I managed to acquire a few significant items to assemble a proper A12 tribute car, but in no way make any attempt to pawn it off as original from the factory. Over the years, I acquired an 18 spline hemi box, 4.10 dana, original 6 pack hood, 4 spd shifter and parts, bench seats, 440 engine and so forth. By no means am I done with my parts search, but I think its a good start. The car was originally an F5 medium green metallic car with two tone green interior. Honestly, I'm not a fan of the scheme. But being that the car's original drivetrain are long gone and the broadcast sheet and data plate are history as well, I might as well build it up the way I would have orderded one from the factory. I hope that does not offend the purists on the forum. The A12's are just so expensive and my budget along with having a family just doesn't allow for that.
I'd like to use orginal hardware less the 6 pack carbs (new carbs for me), so I am committed to the restoration. I look forward to reading about your experiences and gaining insight on how I can make my restoration an enjoyable experience until completed.
Shane
