Road Runner Nest

Took advantage of AMD's blowout sheet metal sale and scored these two full quarter panels for only $150 a piece!! Still several years out on starting this car, but could not pass up on the deal. Score!!

Took advantage of AMD's blowout sheet metal sale and scored these two quarter skins for only $87 a piece!! Still a few years out on starting this car, but could not pass up on the deal. The driver's side piece was slightly damaged, but in a spot that I won't need - and it was the very last one they ...

Alright, Spring is finally getting here. Picked up a nicer engine stand and a new tool box from Harbor Freight to get ready for this engine assembly. First thing I had to do was to locate one of these timing chain oiler tabby things - and you can find them on eBay for $15. Looked closely at it and s...

Very cool - glad you are getting to enjoy that car! I can't wait until mine is done!!!!
Scott.

Thanks 73X. The color combo is outstanding. I only wish it was a factory big block car, but it will be a nice economical cruiser with the 318 I have acquired for it.

Very cool. I plan to do the same thing. I might have to replace my sockets in my housings first tho. Let us know what the part numbers are on the bulbs - looks like a shorter one for the reverse lights? You need to slow down - you are getting too far ahead of me...

Beautiful car!! Welcome!
Scott.

Very cool. Welcome to the Nest! Post some pictures when you can. As you might have seen in one of the previous comments - there is a link to a table that shows how many cars were painted a certain color across the entire line. For white, there were just a little over 10,000 Satellites, Road Runners,...

ct71rr wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:07 pm

Updates???

Winter finally arrived in South Dakota, so not much car action right now. Progress will continue when it gets a little warmer.
Scott.

Awesome work! Your car most likely took a nice solid bump to the rear end at some point - that crumple zone in the rear frame rail did exactly what it was designed to do. Great that you were able find another rear frame rail. I dismantled a 71 Sebring Plus several years back and have a nice set of r...

Yes, the 1973-1974 suspension / K-Frames are completely different than the earlier 1971-1972 ones. In 1973 they went with an "Isolator" system which was supposed to absorb a little more of the harshness from rough roads. A description of the new "Torsion-Quiet" suspension can be found here: https://...

Holidays and Winter are a tough time to get anything car-wise accomplished. Did catch a couple good weather days in the last 2 months to get one more section completed. The driver's side inner A-pillar brace where the sun visor mounts was ate up with rust on this car from condensation while sitting ...

Definitely some major metal work going on there - but looks great so far.
Scott.

Eric wrote: ↑

Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:25 pm

sdweatherman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:09 pm

I see you're planning to install wire wheels on it

A very classy option!

Last two patches are in - the windshield channel is completely finished now. Also scored an Edelbrock Performer intake for my little souped-up 318 build. https://i.imgur.com/lahw8M9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/h1k6GIZ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/a8y2KXI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/ollJaYC.jpg https://i.imgur.co...