Newbie to b bodies

[840a]

I just acquired a 1968 rr with its original 426 that I’ve had my eye on for the last two years. I was finally able to make a deal that worked out for the seller and of course my accountant the wife. It’s largely a complete car minus a few parts here and there It’s missing its original a833(that went to WA in another car) but came with an later model 18 spline 4 speed of about 1970 vintage. Figured I’d join a group that that focuses on a particular make/body and has the knowledge of many members on the intricacies of this make. Once I figure out how to post some photos etc I’ll do so

 

[oldbee]

From Ohio.

 

[VANDAN]

Welcome from Western NY, Looks like a Great Project you have to get in to !

 

[840a]

Just gathering the parts prior to launching work

 

[Fran Blacker]

Welcome from CT. Friend is looking for his Hemi 4 speed, he would a good deal if you happen to have it. Partial VIN 315353 Thanks!

 

[HD539]

Welcome from Washington State.

 

[Jerry Hall]

Welcome from Alabama, its been a while since I have seen that intake, and damn what a oil pan.

 

[bearman]

I just acquired a 1968 rr with its original 426 that I’ve had my eye on for the last two years. I was finally able to make a deal that worked out for the seller and of course my accountant the wife. It’s largely a complete car minus a few parts here and there It’s missing its original a833(that went to WA in another car) but came with an later model 18 spline 4 speed of about 1970 vintage. Figured I’d join a group that that focuses on a particular make/body and has the knowledge of many members on the intricacies of this make. Once I figure out how to post some photos etc I’ll do so

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Looks like a great project have fun and welcome.

 

[840a]

Welcome from CT. Friend is looking for his Hemi 4 speed, he would a good deal if you happen to have it. Partial VIN 315353 Thanks!

Sorry wrong number but keep looking

 

[840a]

Welcome from Alabama, its been a while since I have seen that intake, and damn what a oil pan.

I agree what a pan, gotta love the rat roaster. It’s been a race car it’s whole life and has acquired about 18k of hard miles

 

[Jerry Hall]

I agree what a pan, gotta love the rat roaster. It’s been a race car it’s whole life and has acquired about 18k of hard miles

That oil pan may have saved the original engine, I don't think you could pump that much oil up top and not have enough come back down. Oiling was a common problem with the Hemi.

 

[65Bel]

Welcome to FBBO from Illinois! You came to the right place for help with your hemi & 'runner. Happy Holidays!

 

[davek]

welcome and congrats on convincing your accountant on the purchase hope to see more pics

 

[davek]

looks like that oil pan holds 15 quarts

 

[840a]

Here is where the car lived for the last two decades, it was purchased in April of 1969 by this owner to be a race car and was on the streets only two times

 

[wagonman]

Howdy from New Mexico.

 

[T2R9]

View attachment 1206897 looks like that oil pan holds 15 quarts

Just imagine what they did to the k-member to get that to fit!

 

[Basket case]

Welcome from Ohio.Great find.

 

[Budnicks]

Cool story & a 'cooler' car
good luck bringing it back to it's glory days too

welcome to FBBO from NorCal Sierras

 

[multimopes]

Welcome aboard from NJ. Wow, that was well worth the wait! Best of luck with it.