This is Chris saying hi.

[Lazarus]

Hello everyone. I've been a long time lurker just reading over what everyone has to say for a while now and I must say I am impressed with knowledge, skills and even the frugality of some here! It is amazing what can be done with the skill set some of you have. I have been a mopar man since I was a mopar boy. LoL. I'm 38 years old and my first car was a 1972 road runner and my fathers first two new cars were road runners(1970 and 1972). I'm not a gear head so to speak, because I do not have the skill set required, but now as I am older and at least a little more financially secure, I want to start playing with these cars and learn those skills. I have read so much about these cars and combos and what could be done, that I can have a descent technical conversation with the average Joe, but when it comes to actually doing anything, I am gonna be struggling simply because I have not been there and done that before. So I guess am an Internet expert, which we all know and love, but I am NOT one who thinks all my reading means I know how to do everything. Lol. So I will hopefully make some new friends here that will help me with ideas, tips and suggestions to help me through this. I know this is a love and passion that will cost me greatly, but I am going to hopefully be doing a few of these and run my projects like a business. Just a business that I know I will take a loss on. Lol. Basically what I mean is because I have limited funds and want to do a few of these, I will have to get the best bang for my buck on everything instead of going all out on one. I look forward to hearing from you all on my first 1971 RR project. Pics to follow.

 

[Mogre]

Welcome Chris. Lots of knowledgeable people here. Don't be afraid to ask.

 

[CudaChick1968]

Welcome aboard Chris! I'm a bit southwest of you and just might be able to help out with some of your suspension / dress up ideas when you get that far. In the meantime, enjoy the place and the people -- it's one of the best there is.

 

[snakeyes]

hi and welcome to the site nice ride:blob1::blob1:

 

[Photon440]

Hello Chris, welcome! I like your car. What do you have in mind for the project?

-=Photon440=-

 

[Lazarus]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I posted some of my ideas in the general forum. CudaChick. As far as suspension goes, I am thinking frame connectors and torque boxes. Moving in the springs and a mini tub to accomodate 335 or bigger tires in back. If you have any recommendations on suspension, I would love to hear them. I am gonna be moving fast on this restoration, so speak up and don't be shy. Most here have tons more experience than myself. I am stripping that pretty Red Runner down to her fame this week. I plan to have her on the rotisserie by next week, so let me know. It would be nice to have all suspension parts here and ready to go so that I am not hacking on a newly finished frame after the fact. Knowing me though, I will end up cutting something and painting at least something twice. Lol

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Forgot to mention, the engine is a fresh mild 505 from a 440, 727 with 2300 stall that was professionally rebuilt( although I have no experience with this guy and I'm not real confident even though it seems fine) and it has an 8 3/4 rear(looking for a cheap dana). Car is a numbers car Tor Red with 383, 727(both removed and set aside to keep safe), white interior, power windows, but no power steering or brakes?! I do not have a build sheet, so I plan to change color to a rich blue with slight purple color shift and a white strobe stripe. Probably going to 16 or 17 inch wheels(mustang bullet rims maybe?). This is all subject to change if I run across the build sheet in an unusual place during disassembly. If so, will keep original color since it is high impact. If any of this sounds like a bad idea or if something can be improved on or has a better bang for the buck, let me know!

 

[Budnicks]

welcome to FBBO very cool project, sounds like my kind of build....

 

[BumperMan]

Welcome Chris, me and you have a lot n common when it comes to restorations. I've been on this site for about 5 days and its awesome and everyone is eager to help so ask away buddy.

Also nice rides

 

[71airgrabberRR]

Welcome aboard!!! Love the car. You will find a great bunch of people here willing to help.

 

[Pistol Pete]

Greetings

 

[Pops1967GTX]

welcome...RR great color