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rwinslow
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My Cars: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

Yet another newbie

Post by rwinslow » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:57 pm

I want to just say hey to everyone here. After looking over this site I had to join. I am in the process of restoring a 72 Runner, that in its current state looks like it fell into one of Wilees booby traps. Its a Basin Blue,rust and primer 340 4 speed that I found and rescued from a Louisiana creek bottom. It now nests' in my shop with a glimmer of hope. The previous owner had modified and put Olds Cutlass rims on it :roll: God knows why... I did at least give the Bird some dignity with a set of crusty Cragars I found. I hope to have some pics up of it up soon in its current condtion and of progress made. Looking foward to enjoying this site and passing info back and fourth between everyone here.

gcoupe72
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My Cars: 1972 Road Runner originally equipped as lemon twist,400,4spd,air grabber,performance axle pkg.,bk. interior.
Location: North Carolina

Re: Yet another newbie

Post by gcoupe72 » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:12 am

Welcome, I love those Basin st. Blue cars!
You're in the right place.
Thanks for saving one! :)

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71ChallengerSE
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My Cars: 1972 Road Runner RM23 Numbers Matching 340 4spd
1972 Satellite Sebring Plus EV2 1 Owner Family Special Order
1971 Challenger 383 R/T tribute
1971 Dodge Demon 'Sizzler'
1970 Dart Swinger 'Special' 340 pro-touring
1975 Dart Swinger/Scamp project confused 225 super six
Location: Virginia

Re: Yet another newbie

Post by 71ChallengerSE » Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:53 am

What is the build date???
I am also doing a 72 340 4spd RR
What is the date on the block?
PICS PICS PICS

And also WELCOME!!!! :D
1972 Road Runner RM23 Numbers Matching 340 4spd
1972 Satellite Sebring Plus EV2 1 Owner Family
1971 Challenger 383 R/T tribute
1971 Dodge Demon 'Sizzler'
1970 Dart Swinger 'Special' 340 pro-touring
1975 Dart Swinger/Scamp project confused 225 super six

71Beeper
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by 71Beeper » Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:50 am

Welcome to the nest :)
There's a few of us here doing a restoration in one form or another on our beloved B-Body.
Send us pics when you can

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bruce
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by bruce » Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:06 am

Welcome to the Nest! :beer:

Pics, pics, pics! :D
Bruce Anliker

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1972RM23
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by 1972RM23 » Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:06 pm

Welcome
1972 Road Runner N96 EV2
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gionni
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by gionni » Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:48 pm

Welcome here... :wink:
"PRO RUNNER" 1971 Road Runner Pro Touring (GY9 Tawny Gold)
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AERODYNAMIC IS FOR PEOPLE THAT CAN'T BUILD ENGINES!

GTXplicity
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by GTXplicity » Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:15 pm

Welcome :beer:

And yeah...pics are always good!!

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72 RR fan
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My Cars: 1972 Road Runner 440 auto
1971 Road Runner 383 4spd
Location: McCaysville, Ga / Copperhill, Tn

Re: Yet another newbie

Post by 72 RR fan » Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:48 pm

yay! Pix please!!
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"Did I just buy another car?!?"

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road chicken
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by road chicken » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:27 pm

Welcome to the nest. Let's see the pics when you get a chance too.
4th generation B bodys- there is no substitute.
68 383, Street Demon 750, RPM top end,484/284/108 poo poo cam "-5 spd 4:10 SG, 4whl disk, Helwig Anti-Sway, Poly bushings,Firm Feel Box, HD Linkage, 1" t-bars, 7 leafs Springs

rwinslow
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My Cars: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner

Re: Yet another newbie

Post by rwinslow » Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:49 pm

Here are a few pics in its current state of deconstruction as you can see I have a long road ahead of me. The build date on the car is 9-71. Any help deciphering the tag will help. The 340 and 4 speed were robbed :mad: and replaced with an early 80's 318 and 904 lock up. :cry: I do howerever have a 440 I plan on sliding under the hood. Thinking about a 5 speed too, any opinions there?[IMGImage]http://i1Image156.photobucket.comImage/albums/p577/rwinslow1/174.jpg[/IMG]Imagelow1/159.jpg[/IMG]

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moparmike
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by moparmike » Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:30 am

Welcome to the Nest you will enjoy restoring the RR its truly a labour of love :beer:
Sometimes I get to feeling that if Xmas, Fathers Day and my Birthday did not exist, then aftershave too would not exist.

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71ChallengerSE
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My Cars: 1972 Road Runner RM23 Numbers Matching 340 4spd
1972 Satellite Sebring Plus EV2 1 Owner Family Special Order
1971 Challenger 383 R/T tribute
1971 Dodge Demon 'Sizzler'
1970 Dart Swinger 'Special' 340 pro-touring
1975 Dart Swinger/Scamp project confused 225 super six
Location: Virginia

Re: Yet another newbie

Post by 71ChallengerSE » Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:41 pm

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Looks like a solid start!
1972 Road Runner RM23 Numbers Matching 340 4spd
1972 Satellite Sebring Plus EV2 1 Owner Family
1971 Challenger 383 R/T tribute
1971 Dodge Demon 'Sizzler'
1970 Dart Swinger 'Special' 340 pro-touring
1975 Dart Swinger/Scamp project confused 225 super six

1971SSP
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by 1971SSP » Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:58 pm

Hello & Welcome aboard! :D
Brian
1971 Satellite Sebring Plus

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Eric
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Re: Yet another newbie

Post by Eric » Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:10 pm

Welome to the nest....love the TB3 cars!

E55 - 340 4bbl
D21 - 4spd
TB3 - basin street blue body paint
D6B5 - blue vinyl bucket seat interior
GB5 - metallic blue inner door frame paint
922 - scheduled build date 9/22/70
132501 - vehicle order number
V4W - canopy vinyl top
U - build to USA specs
B41/B51 - power disc brakes
C16 - console
G36 - dual painted racing mirrors
J45 - hood pins
J52 - inside hood release
L31 - hood mounted turn signals
M21 - brite drip rail moldings
M31 - body belt moldings
N23 - electronic ignition
N41 - dual exhaust
N95 - emissions
R11 - AM radio
V8W - white strobe stripe
AKA Butterscotch71....the road runner nest is out to win you over this year!Image

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