1973 Plymouth Roadrunner

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Oct 31, 12 4:54 pm

Sam, in my book performance always comes before paint

Carl · Post by **Carl** » Wed Oct 31, 12 5:17 pm

Nice and original, whats your plans for the Engine Miles?

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Wed Oct 31, 12 10:38 pm

Not a lot just yet. The motor is a fresh build and I need to run it in
Beyond fixing up the interior, I might change the rear diff for one thing more sprightly, but that's way down the list at present.

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Thu Nov 01, 12 6:02 pm

Been looking at the pics you posted again Miles....really love your car mate....Ive never really looked closely at the lines on anything beyond 70/71 to be honest and Im glad I have now.....its FANTASTIC!!

Cheers Steve

Gas for GOSH · Post by **Gas for GOSH** » Fri Nov 02, 12 8:02 am

Looks a perfect fit for you Miles - bet your Josh'll love cruising round in that. But if you tell me that fits in your garage I aint gonna believe you! Has to be time to extend??

Only thing I dont like is the turn down pipes - was it Californian originally?

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Nov 02, 12 9:22 am

Simon,
No ot don't fit the garage! I need to flog the Buick to extend the garage.
car is from South Carolina with just two, not so careful

American owners!
The car is unmessed with and original. Just wish the weather would cheer up as I've got some sorting out to do with brakes and electrics. Not a lot, but rain stopping play currently

Gas for GOSH · Post by **Gas for GOSH** » Fri Nov 02, 12 10:21 am

No rush - plenty of fettling time over winter. Looking forward to the run up to the Nats next year: got to be a good target to aim for in getting it reliable

Glad rain has stopped play - means you can do that truck piece

Jem · Post by **Jem** » Wed Nov 07, 12 11:53 pm

As we've discussed via PMs Miles you've got a cracking car there and the patina is the borrocks.

Just keep the Gibbs flowing and the car will long outlast an old godger like you!

Can't promise anything but I know the wheels on my old Charger are languishing away doing nothing. They'd look the nuts painted Petty Blue with Plymouth caps. You'd then have to patinate the rims to match of course

Let me know if you're interested and I'll follow it up.

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Thu Nov 08, 12 7:56 am

Hi Jem,
Thanks for the kind words, mate. And yes I would REALLY like cop car/poverty rims on the car. I've been searching since I put a deposit down on the car a month or so back!
Let me know what you find

Cheers

terryr · Post by **terryr** » Sat Nov 10, 12 10:47 pm

if you squint a bit ,it looks like a duster,much better looking car

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Sun Nov 11, 12 8:20 am

Unlike most Terry, I fell in love with Mopars by wanting a Duster. When I was about 19 I saw an article about the 'best bang for the buck' Mopar and wanted a Duster. that's why I had my old Dart Sport for years. this new car essentially replaces that 'need'!

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Fri Nov 23, 12 11:39 am

Petty blue, a great colour.
Mick

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Nov 23, 12 11:48 am

It is, Mick, thanks.

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Fri Nov 23, 12 12:17 pm

pretty sure that superbee at 15 large need to be played with to stop it stalling on you, thats why being a proper 2 foot driver works there aint no car i can,t keep running and driving once in gear,,,,,,

MilesnMiles · Post by **MilesnMiles** » Fri Nov 23, 12 6:00 pm

Me too Dunc, but I shouldn't have to. My first and only test drive required the two foot shuffle at the traffic lights. On a crammed up racer of course, but that's not what I have. There will be a solution in time, I'm sure.