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Yet another newbie
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:57 pm
by rwinslow
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
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.
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:12 am
by gcoupe72
Welcome, I love those Basin st. Blue cars!
You're in the right place.
Thanks for saving one!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:53 am
by 71ChallengerSE
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!!!!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 7:50 am
by 71Beeper
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
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:06 am
by bruce
Welcome to the Nest!
Pics, pics, pics!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:06 pm
by 1972RM23
Welcome
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:48 pm
by gionni
Welcome here...
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:15 pm
by GTXplicity
Welcome
And yeah...pics are always good!!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:48 pm
by 72 RR fan
yay! Pix please!!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:27 pm
by road chicken
Welcome to the nest. Let's see the pics when you get a chance too.
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:49 pm
by rwinslow
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
and replaced with an early 80's 318 and 904 lock up.
I do howerever have a 440 I plan on sliding under the hood. Thinking about a 5 speed too, any opinions there?[IMG
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Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:30 am
by moparmike
Welcome to the Nest you will enjoy restoring the RR its truly a labour of love
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 1:41 pm
by 71ChallengerSE
Looks like a solid start!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 4:58 pm
by 1971SSP
Hello & Welcome aboard!
Re: Yet another newbie
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:10 pm
by Eric
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