My new project MOPAR

I'm in the beginning stages of my new 1970 440 Road Runner project. A few members here have asked me to post progress as it goes along so here is the first shots. I'll call these the "before" pics. When finished it will be a shade of lime green and about 4" lower than it sits now with a 4-link rear suspension and coil-overs all the way around and 4 wheel Wilwood 12" disc brakes.
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Here is a pic of the front suspension we build for Mopar cars and I will be installing one in mine. Tubular Chrome-Moly construction with coil over shocks, power rack and pinion steering, Nascar type sway bar and 150 lbs lighter than the stock unit.
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I have almost every part already to complete the car with the exception of door panels and a few other misc. pieces but they are readily available and should not be a problem.

Jeff

Most excellent.Looks like it was a all green car before? Sassy Grass Green interior? Olive exterior? or Dark Green?

My plan is all black interior and an off shade of sublime for the exterior and engine bay. It was olive green originally but I hate that color and want it to pop as it goes down the road.

[B]Jeff, whether you use them again or not, KEEP those "B" Block Mickey Thompson valve covers, as they have not been made for years, and are probably as rare as the M/T valve covers for big (390-427-428) and small (289-302-351W) block Fords, of which i still have a set of each, stashed away in my garage..........[/B]

[QUOTE=redlinejohnny6872;503410][B]Jeff, whether you use them again or not, KEEP those "B" Block Mickey Thompson valve covers, as they have not been made for years, and are probably as rare as the M/T valve covers for big (390-427-428) and small (289-302-351W) block Fords, of which i still have a set of each, stashed away in my garage..........[/B][/QUOTE]

I kinda like the classic look of them Johnny and I'll probably blast and powder coat them and run em. We powder coat in house so I can get creative with them.

cool pics .....thanks for sharing......Please keep us up to date on the progress

[QUOTE=fabman1320;503396]I'm in the beginning stages of my new 1970 440 Road Runner project. A few members here have asked me to post progress as it goes along so here is the first shots. I'll call these the "before" pics. When finished it will be a shade of lime green and about 4" lower than it sits now with a 4-link rear suspension and coil-overs all the way around and 4 wheel Wilwood 12" disc brakes.
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Here is a pic of the front suspension we build for Mopar cars and I will be installing one in mine. Tubular Chrome-Moly construction with coil over shocks, power rack and pinion steering, Nascar type sway bar and 150 lbs lighter than the stock unit.
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I have almost every part already to complete the car with the exception of door panels and a few other misc. pieces but they are readily available and should not be a problem.

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Would ghost flames (i hope i'm using the right term here, they are the type that are almost hidden in the duco), look good on this car?

They probably would, but thats not my style. I like a straight, one color (with the exception of the matte black stripe down the hood) no frills paint job as it would have left the factory. Thanks for the comments everyone.

Jeff

[QUOTE=fabman1320;503418]I kinda like the classic look of them Johnny and I'll probably blast and powder coat them and run em. We powder coat in house so I can get creative with them.[/QUOTE]

[B]Great idea, i'm actually thinking of putting the SBF M/T's on my '68 Ranchero GT, to give it back a more 1970's look under the hood. They havn't been on an engine since the late '80's, but they're polished and ready to install........

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Awesome looking project Jeff! Love the looks of that front end set up! Looking forward to seeing more progress pics!

_Allan_

Will it be ready for Hot August Nights????

What is your timeline to have her completed?

Looking forward to following this thread Jeff!!!!

[QUOTE=PeepingScott;503583]Will it be ready for Hot August Nights????

What is your timeline to have her completed?

Looking forward to following this thread Jeff!!!![/QUOTE]

I don't know Scott, it all depends on money and volunteer help which I seem to have a lot of right now (the help, not the money) but I'm shooting for June.

Jeff

Good Luck Jeff with your project. I really dig those old Mopars.
I recently ran into an old friend that I was in a local Corvette Club with back in the early 90's at a Car Show. He was always a Big Mopar fan, in addition to Corvettes.
Turns out about 6 years ago he restored a Red '70 Cuda 440/6pack car and recently picked up a '70 Plum Crazy Challenger that needs resto.
I am sure your car will turn out Great and I will be looking foward to more pics!
I am going to be checking out the Mopar Nationals Car Show in Davie, FL in March with Gerrie (66cuda)
I'm not going to drive my Corvette there, but I will be in my Dodge Durango! LOL!! I'm a Mopar fan too!

Cool ride Jeff!!! I also cant wait to see the progression pics for the build.....awesome project!!

Great thread Jeff,will be checking in time to time to see how your making out.

Rick

Hey Jeff,

Your Roadrunner is an awesome survivor

I will also be following this thread and looking forward to seeing it progress into an even more awesome beast.

Thanks for sharing and congrats !

I'm guessing you're gonna have the "beep beep" horn and the nice road runner steering wheel?

Thanks for all the great comments everyone. I will post more pics as it all comes together.
Drew, I've been to lots of Mopar shows and if I've noticed one thing that is common to all of them, its that you don't pull up in a Corvette. Lol
I will definitely have the Beep Beep horn, but I'm not sure about the steering wheel yet. Whichever I choose though it will have the Road Runner horn button in it.

Jeff

another progress thread. love'em...