1969 Plymouth Roadrunner Base 7.2L

1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Originally 383 cu. in. . auto trans. Alpine White with black vinyl top and black deluxe interior w/ bucket seats. no console. non-air. manual brakes and steering. Car now has bench seat. Body is completely stripped to a bare metal shell. Body has been acid dipped to remove old paint. body filler and any rust. Car will require bodywork and some new sheet metal. I have the drivers side front inner fenderwell. There will be several patch panels required (around lower back window corners. around tail lights. trunk lip where it meets the quarters. above the rear wheelwells. lower quarter behind rear wheel). Car is still very solid for 45 years old. My plan was to buy 2 full rear quarter panels and cut out the patches I needed since some patch panels are not offered at this time. I estimated $2000-$2500 in sheet metal required from AMD (Auto Metal Direct just north of Atlanta). Part of the driver's side inside front frame rail needs replaced (approx. 6 inches has rust pinholes). This piece is also sold by AMD. It. along with the inner fenderwell was corroded from battery acid. The rear shock crossmember will need to be welded back in. (I have it). Evidentally it was removed many years ago. I just learned this week that the car used to be raced and that is also part of the reason that the rear quarters need repair above the wheel openings.

Car was being built to resemble a 1969 ½ 440 6 BBL car (A-12 code car). Everything was bought specifically for this purpose. Most parts are the same as a hemi car. The only way to tell the difference is by the VIN. Car came from Texas. so rust corrosion is minimal. but still some there. Car was last inspected and driven in 1998 I think. The inspection sticker was on the original windshield before it shattered when we tried to remove it. I have owned it since 2004. The intent was to put it together and resell but I guess I'm too much of a perfectionist and figured if it's going to get done. it might as well be done right. It's too valuable of a car if finished correctly. I considered keeping it. but I have another project car I would like to finish. 2 at one time gets a little time consuming and expensive.

I do have the original fender tag. I just couldn't locate it for the ad. The car also HAD the original build sheet under the backseat. but when I tried to remove it. it just crumbled into a million pieces. I wish I had at least taken a picture of it.

VIN – RM 21 H 9 G 280 XXX

R= Roadrunner

M= Medium

21= 2 door coupe

H= 383 4-barrel

9= 1969

G= St. Louis Plant

280 XXX= Sequence Number

Now for the new stuff:

Body acid dipped by Metal Refinishers in Jackson. MS.

Front left inner fenderwell from Goodmark Industries

Engine rebuilt by Richard Gray of Hy-Performance Engines in Brighton. TN

1971 440 cu. in.

Block casting # 2536430-5

Dated 9-23-71

Block

Vat. bore & hone block . 030 over

Install new cam bearings

Deck block

Resize & rework connecting rods

Press pistons on/off rods

Machine crankshaft

Build & balance short block

Heads

cut valve seats

cut valve spring pads

8 new valve seats

Valve job

Parts

8 new pistons

Rings

Rod & Main bearings

New rod bolts

Totally Auto Inc.

engine bolt kit

Front window trim clips

Rear window trim clips

CV Vacuum Platers Re-chrome dash bezel and arm rest bases

Goodmark Industries New front & rear bumpers. grill & headlight bezels

Jim Spaulding

Rebuilt & restored gauges and switch panel

Comp Cams

New camshaft. lifters. valve springs & timing chain

Gary Lofton

Rechrome inside & outside door handles and taillight bezels

Charger Parts Plus

Rt. Side window regulator

440 Source Valve covers. pushrods. rocker arms and shafts. Melling oil pump. water pump. fuel pump push rod. crank & water pump pulleys. engine mounts. bushings. engine support brackets. oil pan. water pump housing. gaskets and plugs

The Moparts Connection

440 gasket set. windage tray. restoration oil filter. water pump installation kit. oil pickup tube & screen

The Paddock

Window seal strip kit

Year One

From previous owner:

Fiberglass hood Pins and cables

Road Runner decals LH & RH. decklid

Hood pin brackets

Engine harness for 440 6-pack

Rear package tray

Black carpet

Steering wheel decal & horn button lens

Black headliner

Underhood wiring strap kit

6-pack hood seal

fiberglass 6-pack lift off hood

Black vinyl top

440 6-BBL hood decals

Year One bought by me

Anti-freeze warning decal

Door frame plug kit

Battery tray kit

Radiator cap

Side marker lenses

Body plug kit

Outside mirror gaskets

Door weather stripping

Emission spec decal

Hemi orange Engine paint

Speedometer gear

Auto. Trans dust shield

180 degree thermostat

rear axle vent

transmission mount

speedo cable grommet

windshield washer pump

fuel sending strap

fan shroud

chrome lug nuts

door & trunk lock gaskets

axle flange gaskets

fuel tank

26” radiator

brake line clip set

fuel line clip set

heater hose fittings

roof rail weather strip

door end seals

pinion snubber for Dana 60 rear end

trunk weather strip

outside rearview mirror

windshield washer jar

glovebox liner

fiberglass air cleaner baseplate

hose clamp kit

fuel tank pads

jack instruction decal

door & trunk lock retainer

headlight adjusting kit

battery tray bracket kit

firewall attaching bolt

horn

RH fender emblem

Trunk lock set

Horn relay

Rear brake hose

Brake rebuilding kit (11” HD drum brakes)

Side glass sealing kit

Heater hose set

Scuff plates

Steel front brake lines

Steel rear brake lines

Steel transmission lines

Steel front to rear brake lines

Steel fuel pump to carb. Lines

Steel fuel tank vent line

Sunvisors

Factory Service manual

Upper radiator hose

Lower radiator hose

Radiator to core support bolts

Sun Super Tach II

Door sill plates

Tire pressure decal

Trunk mat

Fuel tank straps

Door emblems

Windshield washer kit

Sill plate screw kit

Arm rest screws

Door lock set

Door hinge repair kit

Parts that I got with car

Dana 60 rearend w/3:54 gear. I bought new auburn posi-trac. new Moser axles. seals and bearings. Rebuilt by Ronnies's Hot Rods in Senatobia. MS $ 1500 in new parts. Est value $2500

4 police wheels w/tires to move car around. 4 silver painted wheels to match car (no tires). 4 H-code style black wheels w/new redline tires est $1000 ( just like what came on 6-pk cars)

factory HP exhaust manifolds

Brand new 6-pack set up includes: Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. 3 Holley 6-pack carbs. . all linkage and fuel lines. 6-pack air cleaner Value $3000

Brakes are all new except for drums. They were resurfaced.

Other miscellaneous parts

Parts that I know are needed other than bodywork and paint

Transmission and torque converter (couldn't decide if I wanted to keep it an automatic. or a 4 or 5 speed)

Alternator

Starter

Battery & cables

Plug wires

distributor

Windshield (not sure of cost. Entire glass set can be bought for $1100-8 pcs. )

Front & rear window trim

Original steering wheel can be restored or reproduction bought for $250

Exhaust system

Emergency brake cable

Fuel pickup that goes in the tank

I have 2 alternators and 2 distributors that can be rebuilt that go with the car. I would suggest changing to electronic ignition. About $250 from Mopar Performance.

All parts were placed in zip-lock bags and labeled. I will leave them in the plastic totes to aid in shipping. I also have a factory wiring diagram and a factory parts book on a CD with lots of pics to aid in reassembly. Let's say you spend $10. 00 in bodywork & paint. You would end up with a complete BRAND NEW car that you could sell and make money on later on.

Total I have invested not including my time & labor or the parts that came w/car:

$23779.

Reserve is set much lower than my investment. I just wish I had the time. money and space to finish both cars. but with 1 kid in college and another one in a couple of years. I have to face the fact that it may never happen. I'm not one to sit on something forever when someone else can benefit from buying it and having a nice project car.

Winning bidder will need to send a $1000 deposit in the form of Pay Pal or cashiers check within 3 days of end of auction. Full payment must be made within 10 days by cashiers check or cash. Local pickup is preferred since you will need a way to get all of the parts. Shipping is full responsibility of the buyer. Any checks must clear the bank before release of the vehicle and title transfer.

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