Wed Dec 31 10:03:03 2003

Anyone know where I can look up production figures for a 1973 Road Runner, Blue with Blue interior, 318, 3-Spd manual, buckets with "Buddy" seat, AM-FM mono radio ? I know 318 3-spd makes it one of about 1,200. Thanks

Fri Dec 26 18:10:43 2003

I'm looking at picking up a '69 Road Runner or GTX. I have seen "B body" in several ads, & don't understand the significance of the different body designations. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Chrysler used letters for the different body lines.
A Body is a '65-'74 Dart,'65-'69 Barracuda
B Body is a '65-'74 Satellite,Belvedere,Charger,Road Runner,Super Bee
C Body is an Imperial,300,Newport,Ney Yorker
E Body is a '70-74 Challenger and Barracuda.
If you look in the front of a Year One catalog, they give a complete listing.

Thu Dec 18 11:39:24 2003

Can somebody tell me the difference between the 1968-70 Road Runners drip trough molding for a vinyl top car and one thats not as my parts book have different p/n's for the vinyl top car?

The vinyl top drip trim is slightly wider to fit over the vinyl thats folds over the roof.

Sat Dec 13 22:12:30 2003

If I buy a car with an original small block how hard is it to put a big block in it? Do you just relocated the motor mounts to new spots already in cross member or do you need a complete new one? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you have a small block car all you need to put a big block in it is the motor mounts that bolt to the side of the engine unless your big block is a hemi then only then you need a hemi k-member a V-8 k-member is a V-8 k-member don't let anyone tell you otherwise I hope this helps

Fri Dec 12 10:26:01 2003

What is the exact width of a 1973 Road Runner. I need to figure out if I can ship this car in a horse trailer.

Thu Dec 11 14:09:32 2003

Will a bumper from a 74 Satilite fit a 73 Road Runner?

Both bumpers are the same,


It depends on which 1974 Satellite you have, there are 2 different Satellite bodies from 1971-74. If its a 2 door it'll work. Hope this helps, Keith

Tue Dec 9 17:11:19 2003

I have 1969 Road Runner 383 4 speed with a 1968 engine engine ID# D383 1125 HP. I replaced the timming chain tech book said tdc. in the Plymouth section. I checked the Dodge section it said 7 1/2 degree bft. Engine was boging down when I took off. Since advanced I have a better responce. This won't hurt nothing will it?

as long as you do not have spark knock on hard acceleration go on with your bad self

Tue Dec 2 16:21:53 2003

How do I go about reading the fender tag on my 1969 Road Runner? I know it was built at the Lynch Rd plant and what engine and trans but the rest of the tag is what I would like to know about. Thanks any help would be great. Willie

Get the Charger Road Runner and Super Bee Restoration Guide book.

Sun Nov 30 15:08:57 2003

I am wondering why in 1971 lemon twist FY1 is not in the Plymouth sales lit. I have also seen info stating only .02% of all Satellite Road Runner and GTX production were painted lemon twist. Are there any sites that break down production figures by colors? Thanks for any help

Sat Nov 29 18:24:56 2003

I'm looking for a service manual with electrical diagrams for a 1970 Road Runner. I'm having a little problem finding one of these. tks

Sat Nov 22 14:36:15 2003

I am wanting to decode my fender tag. Help 1973 Road Runner 400-4BBL 727 Need rest of the codes. Steve

Sat Nov 22 11:09:18 2003

Does anyone know the number of 1969 hemi Road Runners, 4 speed, coupe, painted X9 black, w. non vinyl top?

Sun Nov 16 18:00:57 2003

I broke 3 of the pins off the circuit board on the back of the gauges. Can I buy a new one or repair it? Please help me solve this problem.

Depends on what you call "broken off". If the pens are broken off and part is still in the circuit board the repair is more difficult. If the pens came out of the board you may be able to carefully super glue them back on the board. To complete the electrical circuit, get some "solder wick" at an electronics supply store and solder a piece between the pen and the existing copper run on the circuit board. (You probably will want to solder the wick to the pen before gluing the pen back to the board, the heat from your soldering iron will melt the super glue, the other end of the wick will be far enough away that it shouldn't melt) You will need to clean any tarnish or covering on the copper circuit board run before you attempt to solder. Some LIGHT sanding with a fine paper will work fine, just don't overdue it.

Sun Nov 16 09:04:20 2003

I need some help. I saved a 1970 Road Runner from the scrap yard, but the interior is completly gutted except the headliner.It looks like it is a shade of green. Does anybody know where I can get a book that woul show me how the interior is supposed to look like? thanks

As for a book, try the "Charger, Road Runner & Super Bee Restoration Guide" and you can purchase it through the RoadRunnerSite Publications section.

Fri Nov 14 06:35:47 2003

I have just painted my 1970 Road Runner, but I forgot to measure where the bird decals go. Does anyone have where to measure from to place the two running birds on the front fenders, the standing bird on the rear, and the two standing birds on the doors in the interior? I am not putting the dust stripe on. Thanks for any help.

Sun Nov 9 21:54:35 2003

I want to thank all of you who have helped me in my restoration of a 1968 Road Runner. I have another one that has me stumped. I have the Hurst 4 speed transmission and I am ready to remove it. However, I need to remove the chrome shifter rod before I can lower the transmission. My service manuals discuss how to remove it but it is for the earlier type of transmission for this car. Can anyone tell me how to remove the transmission shifter rod so I can then remove the transmission? Thank you for your assistance.

Thu Nov 6 19:11:20 2003

My roll up door glass on my 1969 Road Runner has one hole at top & one at bottom. In these holes are two pins that hold what is called a slide. It is made out of plastic & felt. Can't find them anywhere. My old ones are brittle & falling apart. Spending mega bucks on this bird & don't want rattling windows. Anyone else run into this problem? What did you do? Appreciate any help.

Sun Nov 2 18:24:43 2003

I am working on a 1971 GTX with a air grabber hood. On the air grabber switch there is a pig tail connector. Where does this connect to and what does it do. Thanx,

Thu Oct 30 15:32:57 2003

I would like to take my husband to a muscle car show for our anniversary, but don't know how to find out if one will be in our area. The calendar posted only goes to Oct. and I need it for early November. We are in the 4 Corners area, so Colorado, Albuquerque area, Flagstaff area... Could anyone direct me to a listing of shows in my area? Thanks alot.

Sat Oct 18 17:14:38 2003

How can I decode this fender tag on this car? Any book I can buy? It reads like this" Top row is A,B,C etc with a 7 under the H. The second row is the same with 0 under the F and a 1 under the R and a 2 under the X. The third row are numbers and look like this: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 with these numbers under them as follow: 9 5 0 7 The third row also contains the follow letters: AX PNT U with the folowing numbers under them 48 001 3 (maybe 8) the fourth row is what I am guessing in the cars VIN: RM 21 62 5 44 C15 075113 A GM product I can decipher,but this is all Greek to me. I owned A RR 30 years ago and this is the first MOPAR I have owned since. It is a two door post car with the pop out rear windows and I was told it was a 383/auto car...B5 Blue,which at one time it waas blue. Now it has a 440/Auto and the block number is F 440. Any help to point me in the right direction will be greatly appericated. Thank You Anthony Del Rossi

Without the year of the car it makes it harder to decode. You can find the codes in a Chilton's book or in the Charger, Road Runner & Super Bee Restoration Guide both of which are available for purchase at the RoadRunnerSite.com Publications Store.

Fri Oct 17 12:07:20 2003

Dear mopar nuts, this is an question from Holland. I have a 1969 383 Road Runner. I am planning on making it a sox&martin clone . I have 1 foto of the origianal S&M Road Runner from 1969/1968 Does anyone have more photo's for me. Please do not tell me it is better to leave it origianal. I know what i want . Best regards Bigfoot. P.S. check internet site of my friend. He sells American cars. WWW.MIGHTY-MOPAR.NL He also has an 1969 383 now 440 4 speed yellow with black hood stripes RR . He runs top speed oprox. 255 kmh on l.p.g. thats gas. He is an total idiot, but a darn nice freind.

Sat Oct 11 06:22:51 2003

Does anyone have any suggestions on what size of wheels and tires I could run on my stock 1969 Road Runner. I am wanting to by 15x7 Magnum rims off of coker or Specialty wheels. I want to know this because they have a strict return policy if these don't work out. Thae car has manual brakes and no power steering. So I was also wondering about radial tires. Thanks Doug

In term of tire sizes, these cars came from the factory with F-70-14 wide oval Firestone tires. These were 2-ply polygrass tires. There were no radial tires during these days. They had not yet been developed. You can put 15 inch tires and rims on your car, but they came from the factory with 14 inch rims and tires.

6 pak and Hemi cars came with 15 in x 7 wheels, 255x70x15 should be good on stock offset wheels.

Fri Oct 10 11:12:01 2003

Where exactly is the VIN stamped on the radiator for the 1970 Road Runner? I know it is supposed to be on the support wall, but can I see it while the radiator is on the car? Thanks

Thu Oct 9 06:59:34 2003

My son has a 1969 GTX and he is trying to find out more about the engine. The S/N he provided is 86988304408. (Where would on look to get the S/N?) Thanks; Ed

Wed Oct 8 13:52:02 2003

I was wanting to buy reproduction original wheels for my 69 Roadrunner. I was wanting to put a little wider tire on the car. The car does not have power steering and I was thinking of putting 15 x 7 all the way around with radial tires. How big of tires (wide) of tires can I put on or what would some of you suggest that own 68-70 Road Runners. I have been told that the radials will be harder to turn. So any suggestions would be welcomed. I will order the wheels off Coker or Speciality wheels so I want to be sure I get the right ones. Thanks in advanced Doug

I have a new set of 14" original style Magnum 500 wheels with the beauty rings and the Chrysler center caps. These wheels are correct for 69 and up model years. They have a set of Kelly radials mounted. When I purchased the car and drove it home it was very smooth and easy to turn. (My RR doesn't have power steering either). I am going to sell the complete set as I want the proper chrome rim Magnum 500 Wheels that came on the 68's. If you want to put a bigger wheel/tire combo on your car, I have seen 15x7 on the front and 15 x 8 on the rear with no problems. Depends on the wheel offset and tire diameter/width. radial tires are the only way to go on these cars. I'm running 225/70R-14's all the way around on mine right now for that stock look. Radials are so much better than bias plys if you drive the car any decent amount of miles. If you want a stock look there are companies out there that make redline radials but they are expensive. Stick with radials.

Sun Oct 5 15:42:21 2003

In 1969, how many Road Runner convertibles were made?

In 1969 Plymouth built
33,743 Pillared Coupes, 2DR.
48,549 Hardtop Coupes, 2DR.
2,218 Converibles.

Sun Sep 28 11:45:45 2003

Hey all I am working on a 1969 Road Runner project and we can't seem to find the correct dimensions for the performance hood stripes, Does anyone know this info off hand? THANKS! -Mike

Outer edge of the stripe to be 2.75 inches from the far edge of the wing and going back to cover the cowl. Inner edge 5.75 inches from the center of the bonnet.

Thu Sep 25 22:31:00 2003

I have a 1968 Road Runner and am attempting to remove the steering column. I am using the Plymouth shop manuals for 1968 and have the column free from the firewall but I cannot remove it from the steering box. Has anyone done this and can you tell me how to remove the column from the steering box? The manual says it will slide out but it doesn't. Thanks

There is a pin down by the steering box that you have to punch out then you can pull it off the steering box hope this helps.

Thu Sep 25 09:33:36 2003

My boyfriend has a 1970 Road Runner is believe 440 3speed. He is looking for a steering column for the car, do you know of anywhere he could get one? U.S. is fine most of his parts came from there any way. Thank you.

Tue Sep 16 17:26:30 2003

Does any body know how much a 1972 Plymouth Road Runner would go for its is well rebuilt and has a 340 in it please feel free to email me

Fri Sep 12 05:22:14 2003

I just found out that I have a cracked head on my motor. I don't want to have to replace both heads so I need to find out what head I have so I can get the same one. Is they some where I can check the number on the head to find out what I have. Thanks

Under the valve cover should be a casting number that tells you what you have.

Wed Sep 10 16:28:32 2003

Where can I find OEM wiring diagrams for my 1973 Road Runner?

Tue Sep 9 20:11:00 2003

Hi, I'm looking for a paint code for pearl white for a 1968 GTX to match my interior can someone help me?

Mon Sep 1 16:56:01 2003

I am interested in buying a 1968 Road Runner, how do I know if its a "numbers matching" engine??? I can't find the stamp on the engine block?? thanks, Jack

1968 V8 engines had the VIN stamped on the driver's side upper rear of the block and 1969 engines had the number stamped on the block at the bottom of the block right above the oil pan near the engine mount.

Sun Aug 31 22:01:44 2003

I was wondering if any body could tell me if you can make a 1969 Road Runner post car into a hardtop. Thanks

Sat Aug 30 09:36:10 2003

Can any one tell me how many 1968 Road Runners with 4 speed manual trans had the decor package.

Tue Aug 26 10:37:22 2003

I'm restoring a 1969 Road Runner convertible and when I bought it there was a power antenna in the left rear quarter. The car has a new right front fender with no antenna hole. Can anyone give me exact measurments-location and the diamiter of the hole. Thanks Dave

Mon Aug 25 18:14:53 2003

I recently tried to decode a 1969 Road Runner and ran into a few problems. here is what I encountered: while reading the fendertag from left to right starting at the bottom i discovered that the options appeared differently than I have saw on other cars. first, the car started off with E63 instead of the standard RM2_. the fendertag then showed the V21 for the 4spd followed then by the RM23. next was the serial number instead of the partial VIN. the second line was legit starting with the paint color, T7T7 followed by the interior color. H27. next however was T7 again. the third line from the bottom started with 1W, whatever that is and then was followed by some spaces and then option A 10. the car wore a white vinyl so i believe the 1W had something to do with that. i have never heard of A 10 and started looking for this option and have had no success finding it on the net. the top line was a jumbled amount of numbers that made no sense. at the end of these numbers the VIN showed up. i used the Road Runner, Charger, and Superbee restoration guide to help decode. i thought i have decoded enough birds to know where each option should show up. i could not find a production date. the VIN matches the fendertag, along with the VIN on the rdiator support. i have every inclanation to believe that this car hasnt been altered. the fendertag never had the word END which usually inhabits the upper right of the fendertag, or wherever the options end. anyone ever heard of this?

Thu Aug 21 05:34:07 2003

Hi, I was wondering what the paint code is for the pieces that go inside the hood inserts. I'm positive they're red, but there are so many reds. If anybody knows, this information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Roger

Roger, I'm sure you have the answer by now, but I'm pretty sure the color was Performance Red, otherwise known as R-4. Hope this helps. Better late than never.

Wed Aug 20 16:06:22 2003

I own a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, and I'm having a little trouble with the wiring. When the headlights are off everything works fine but the driver's side taillight isn't bright. When the taillights are on the same thing happens but the blinker doesn't work either.

Check all your light sockets for a GOOD clean ground. Sounds like you may have a bad ground which will give you the dim light and blinker problem along with many others.

Mon Aug 18 05:36:40 2003

I'm trying to locate an online site with the production figures for the 1971 plymouth roadrunner. I found 1970, but can't locate 1971. Can you be of any help or send me a link? THX

Try road runner production figures.hotmail.For 1971, 340-4 barrels, 1681, 438 manuals, 1243 autos. 383-4, 11682, 3730 manuals, 7952 autos. The 426, 55, 28 manuals, 27 autos. The 440-6, 246, 4 speeds, 137, auto-109. With sunroofs-82

Sat Aug 16 13:15:10 2003

I own a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to take the back seat out, brcause it's driving me crazy. Thanks

See question on Wed Feb 19, 2003
Question by Randy Hlavac

Mon Aug 11 05:48:17 2003

I have a 1969 Road Runner. I want to clean up the dash. I want to paint the bezel that the switchs mount in. Can some one tell me if that was painted a flat black or gloss black.

"The instrument panel should be painted in a color that matches the interior trim in 0deg gloss." Taken from Charger, Road Runner & Super Bee Restoration Guide

Tue Aug 5 21:32:05 2003

Hi im looking for close up pic of 1971 or 1972 air grabber hood i need the underside where the box and vacum pod mounts and the top side where the door sits thanks John

Sun Aug 3 20:40:24 2003

Anyone know if there is any company out there stamping steel fenders for 1969 Road Runners? All I can find is fiberglass.

Sat Aug 2 12:13:18 2003

My 1971 Sebring Satellite has a door under the dash that controls where the heat or A/C blows out ; it swings freely.What causes that and how could it be corrected? thanks.

Thu Jul 31 14:07:13 2003

What was the shortest wheelbase of a Road Runner? Was there a year when it was 110" to 112"?

Thu Jul 31 10:34:29 2003

I have a 1969 Road Runner looking for tire info. I am putting 275/60R 15 on the rear what would be a good tire for the front and not have any steering problems. I was thinking either 225/70R 15 or 245/70R 15

Tue Jul 29 15:20:57 2003

Building a Road Runner clone from 1968 Satellite. It has the Road Runner hood with the 2 side scoops. Does anyone know of some kind of decorative inserts for these scoops that do not list the engine size please? Thank you very much, Andrew

Hi, we built a 69 RR clone from a 68 Sattelite. The 68/69 RR/GTX hoods all used the scoops with the callouts (engine size) on them. The only difference is the type of scoop for the different year. Good luck.

Tue Jul 29 08:03:46 2003

I have a 1969 Road Runner with paint code of 99 99 on the fender tag, it looks like the lite green (ivy green) I didn't see the 99 code anywhere. Can you tell me what color the 99 is? Thanks

According to 1969 Plymouth Color Chart/PPG Paint Chips, it is Rallye Green -- paint code is: 44032

Fri Jul 25 20:33:36 2003

I'm new at this but just bought a 1969 Road Runner and am interested in building the 383 to a great street/strip performer. I know everyone likes the 440, but I would like to see how good a performer I can make the 383. Does anyone have knowledge about either stroking this motor or other buildup components that won't put me in the poor house? Let me know about any ideas. Thanks

If you can get a back issue copy of Mopar Muscle Magazine, Sept 2002 issue, (call 1-800-429-0106 or email back_issues@acsdirect.net) you'll see a 383 buildup they did.

Wed Jul 23 20:25:47 2003

Am looking for a 383 hood id. Have one on left side need one on right side of raised hood area. Also need odometer cable, both for 69 Plymouth Road Runner, 383 factory 4 spd. Just purchased. Thanks, Brooks.

Wed Jul 23 06:32:04 2003

Does anybody know the dimensions for the large and two small stripes that are on the hood and trunk of a 1970 Road Runner? I have a friend that is about to buy one, and he needs to know this for when he paints it. Basically I need to know how wide the large stripe is, the width between it and the small stripes, and the width of the small stripes. Also, I know that the stripe is not on the roof, but is there anyplace else that it is not painted like for instance the cowl? Thanks for your help!

Sat Jul 19 19:55:19 2003

I have a 1968 Road Runner with P225r75 14 inch on it. I want to go with 15inch rims. How wide of a rim and tire can I put on the front and back without problems? What do you recommend?

Mon Jul 14 07:59:15 2003

Does anyone have production figures for 1969 Rallye green (F6) Road Runners?

Sun Jul 13 21:32:19 2003

Does someone have measurements for the stripe on the hood of a 1970 Road Runner, and was the stripe available in gloss and flat. Also measurements for the Road Runner and dust trail. Thanks.

Sat Jul 12 20:49:56 2003

I have a 1971 Road Runner with a 383 from a '69. I recently ordered ceramic coated headers for it. Didn't get around to putting them on yet, but I was wondering if anyone else has put them on a Road Runner (383 or bigger), and if so, what kind of problems can I expect? It looks like it will be a close fit with the starter and with the steering column box. If anyone has done this before, please let me know how it worked out. Thanks.

Tue Jun 24 16:39:12 2003

What is the firing order of a 440 magnum and were there more than one?

1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Mon Jun 23 13:29:24 2003

Having problems with charging on car, first it was eating ballast restors then I fixed that, think its dash wiring harness, everything else checks out ok. Now its wired for electronic instead of points. mopar dist. oh had alt replaced it is charging just not on car

I had a similar problem on my 70 RR with the ballast resistor even with the electronic ignition, so I bypassed the ballast resistor, replaced the alt, and have had no further problems since.

Sun Jun 8 17:06:56 2003

I am having problems with the wiring of my 1969 Road Runner 383 4-speed. It sure would be great to have a wiring diagram for this car. I've never seen anything like it! Can anyone tell me where the condensor on the back of the left hand side of the instrument panel lugs into? PLEASE HELP!!

The condencer plugs into the center hole of the voltage limiter on my 1968 Road Runner.

Your condenser is a filter for the radio, if your radio plays like mine you do not really need it. I can not hear mine enough to use it.

Thu Mar 27 16:42:56 2003

I am in the middle of restoring a 1970 Superbird. Problem is I need a guide so that I can do it right. Is there such a thing? Will the charger, superbee, restoration guide work? I need a restoration guide, shematic, or pictures so that I get it right. Any help? Door trim to sticker placment would help greatly! Thanks -kory

The Charger, Road Runner & Superbee Restoration Guide is more of a codes book than a how to/schematic type book.

Sun Mar 9 16:01:03 2003

I bought a very good original 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring 318 V8, AC & Automatic. It has been garage kept since new in central FL. Yep, the seller was an 86 year old lady. A trunk leak did cause some rust in the trunk, rest is shocking like new with misc minimal ware. For example, the vinyl top needs nothing- looks like new. To the point, I was thinking of converting to a Road Runner clone. Is this 'bad news' thinking considering the Sebring original condition?

It all depends on what you want. Do you want to drive a great looking 73 Satellite, or a great looking 73 Road Runner clone. Since you asked, it is my opinion that cloning the car would cost more but sell for more where as keeping the car original since it is in great shape, would be cheaper but bring less at sale. So bottom line is Satellite or Road Runner clone. You Choose.

Sun Mar 2 23:37:33 2003

I want to add a/c to my RR convertible, but I want it to look like a factory install. What are the parts needed? I am especially concerned about the dash vents... I had a 69 conv. before that had facotry a/c and I seem to remember vents in the center of the dash where I now have a blank plate. I don't remember if there were any other vents. I live in Miami and while I take pride in having a very accurate restoration on my car, the summer heat makes it impossible to drive unless I can get some a/c going. FYI...the summer heat starts in March in Miami.

There is a center vent also vents on both end of the dash. The heater core box will have to be changed. Also crank and water pump pulleys will have to be changed to drive compressor.

Fri Feb 28 11:20:59 2003

How do I remove the instrument panel from my 67 Plymouth Belvedere 4 door. I need to get to the light switch and it seems that the instrument panel will not come out. Please help a frustrated Mopar fan

That dash should be very similar to the dash in my 66 Coronet. FIRST disconnect the battery. There are a few wires that have to be removed back under there. You have to be a contortionist to get in there......but it IS possible. There is a plug in harness that has to be un plugged, 2 wires to the ALT gauge, the speedo cable unscrews. etc etc. As far as the actual mounting, there are screws all along the front of the dash face INCLUDING ones facing UP and some facing DOWN. Look close. Patience is a virtue! And by the way, the light switch WILL come out with out removing the dash. Feel up in there, there is a small spring loaded button that releases the pull switch stem entirely from the switch. You then can acces the mounting nut that holds the switch in place. The wiring harness just unplugs from the back of the switch

Tue Feb 25 20:34:09 2003

I have found 4 69 R.R. in a junk yard. Two came with 440's, 1 with a 383 and the other no vin, can't tell, but it was a 4 speed, with white bucket seats. 1 of the 440's was a 4 speed as well. No front ends on any car, and two are missing doors. Car with no vin has motor still in it, think it is 383, but not for sure. Are any of these cars worth getting for a $100 each? Thanks, Beno

69 RR did NOT have 440's in them UNLESS they are M code 6 pack cars which had fiberglass lift off hoods. NO HINGES OR SPRINGS. there would be two hood pin mounting tabs in the area of the hinges.

Tue Feb 25 12:21:21 2003

Hi, I'm doing a rebuild on an 69 Road Runner, I'm just about complete with the engine (383) and I bought the stock replacement pickup. When I went to put the oil pan back on, it hit the pickup. I'm looking at getting another oil pan, possilbe a milodon 7qt low profile. Has anyone put one of these on a Road Runner? How is the clearence? Also does anyone know why the stock pan will not fit back on? Thanks

The new pickups are longer than the originals. Bend it just enough to clear the bottom of the pan. Be careful don't kink it.

Sun Feb 23 13:09:45 2003

1971 Plymouth Road Runner. Is there anyway of finding out how many were made with the full vinyl top and gull wing? Mine is a 383 car with A/C. Restoring her now and would like to know if it would be worth the trouble or not to put vinyl top back on it or just paint the top and put strobes on. Any help?

Keep the car ORIG!! What is the trouble putting the vinyl back on? Any reputable shop can do it with NO problem. What the heck is a Gull Wing? Thats a new one for this 30 plus year MOPAR veteran!! SIXT9Dodge@aol.com

Wed Feb 19 23:47:30 2003

The Road Runner Site has been helpful in the past with my restoration questions. While this appears to be a dumb question, it is driving me crazy. I hope one of the readers can help. I am starting restoration of a 68 RR coupe. While we have stripped most of the car, when we attacked the interior, we could remove the front bench seat but are stumped on the back seat. There are plugs under the car but no easily seen bolts. Nor does there appear to be a way to remove it from inside the car. Can anyone tell me the best way to remove the rear seat? I would appreciate the help. Thank you. Randy Hlavac

To remove the bottom seat cushion, get into the car on the rear floor, push down on the seat cushion, and place ALL your body weaght against the seat cushion going towards the rear, and that will unhook one hook, then do the same on the other side. With the bottom cushion out. There are Two bolts, one on each side that hold the back seat cushion in place. Remove them & lift up & that cushion comes out

Sat Feb 1 12:00:56 2003

On e-bay I saw a complete book on wiring diagrams from rear tailights to dash and from dash to headlights anything you needed to know about wiring for the 1970 Road Runner, has anyone ever heard of this book or does anyone know where to purchase? I don't know how to use the foolish e-bay system thanks

Fri Jan 31 18:37:56 2003

I have a beautifully restored 1969 Road Runner, 383 automatic, factory air, with bench seat. It was built in California. All numbers match. My problem is that it is the only 1969 that I have seen with a torquoise engine. I have heard that early 1969's with factory air did not have the orange engine. Do you know, or have a suggestion where I might find out? Thanks, Roy

According to Charger, Road Runner & Super Bee restoration guide by Motorbooks International, you are correct. "Afew 383/335hp V-8's were painted turquoise when equipped with air conditioning"

Thu Jan 30 16:24:27 2003

I'm looking for some hard to find body gaskets for my 1969 Road Runner. If anyone has a resource for the following I would appreciate it: 1/4 panel extension gaskets. Plastic gasket which installs between the tail light housing and the 1/4 panel. (Year one gaskets do not fit) Air grabber hood - The gasket between the hood air intakes/inserts and the hood. Approximate dimensions are 3" x 30"

Nobody makes them and yes YO's don't fit. I made my own for the hood inserts. Mine were very brittle.

Thu Jan 30 16:22:24 2003

I have a 1969 Road Runner with automatic, 440 motor, H-pipe, factory HP exhaust manifolds and factory mufflers. Does anyone have suggestions on mufflers? I am leaning towards 40 series Flowmasters, but some have told me that the 50 series would be better. Right now, it's too quiet for me, but I don't want to get pulled over every stop light for noise.

Whats wrong with the Factory style Hemi B-body mufflers that are currently available from a number of vendors? They flow well and rumble nicely!

Sat Jan 25 14:02:47 2003

Does anyone know if there is any place on the car besides the dash that the VIN number would be? I have a 1969 Road Runner that's missing the VIN # on the dash I have the title and the fender tag that the numbers match on, but no engine or trans. I want to make sure this is a Road Runner and not a Satellite before I restore it.

You might try looking on the radiator support, top or bottom side. I have seen the VIN there. You may have to look hard because if the car has been painted a few times, then it will be hard to see at first.

check the under side of the back seat it should have a build sheet in it from the factory,it will have evry thing about the car on it.

Also look for the V.I.N. umder the area of the trunk weatherstripping channel on the drivers side.

fender tag should have vin bottom series last 13 digits and numbers if 1st and 2nd of 13 are RM is road runner if RH satellite.

Wed Jan 22 22:58:37 2003

Were bucket seats available for the Road Runner in late 1968. I currently have buckets in my 1968 Road Runner and the fender tag shows benchseat. I have been told by a reputable shop that buckets were available to the 1968 Road Runner late in the year as an option. I was also told that the fender tag may not have been changed to show this option. I don't think so. Please help!

Bucket seats weren't an option in 1968. There were two styles of trim for 68 RRs depending on if you have a coupe or a hardtop, but no bucket seats. Sorry.

same thing build sheet under side of back seat.

Wed Jan 22 16:07:18 2003

Has anyone seen this Road Runner it is a 1969 bahama gold as the dealership called it. #rm23h9e160333 this is the vin number. the car was sold in oregon originally. If you have any info please respond by e-mail thank you.

Bahama YELLOW

Sun Jan 19 22:56:41 2003

I'm buying a new set of wheels and tires for my 1970 Road Runner and need to know what the widest set of tires and rims I can get without having to modify the suspension. If anyone knows please email me. Thanks.

If you are running factory 7" rims, 255/60s will fit no problem. If you have a wider rim, 275/60s will fit. Watch the backspacing on the rims. You will need 4.5" of backspacing to get the job done. I have a 71 RR with 295/50s that fit, but the 71s have a different quarter panel design.

Sat Jan 18 15:27:54 2003

I have a 1970 factory air grabber, 2-door coupe that production was started in March of 69, and all #'s are matching. Can anyone tell me how many were produced that year?

I show 14,744 coupes in 1970. For info on how many were built with the N96 option, you would have to consult someone like Galen.

Tue Jan 14 21:24:21 2003

I am trying to find out which style wheels came stock on my 69 Road Runner. There is no build sheet in my car and the only indication as to what originally had is that I have the A14 Plymouth Spring Special package. Could it be redlines on road wheels? White raise on hubcaps?? Any help would be much appreciated.

The A14 was a limited option on Satellites, but my information says it wasn't available on Road Runners or GTXs. The option gave you the deluxe vinyl interior with upgraded seat cushions, deluxe wheel covers on black steel wheels and the interior light package. Most A14 Satellites were painted F6 Springtime Green, but other colors were available.

Tue Jan 14 19:18:12 2003

Can anyone tell me what items came with the decor package on the 1968 Road Runner.

Rear armrests with ashtrays, bright b-pillar moldings, deluxe steering wheel with partial horn ring, chrome tailpipe extensions except in CA, bright door trim panel moldings and bright armrest bases.

Tue Jan 14 08:32:16 2003

I want to put 15-inch mag wheels on my 1969 Road Runner hardtop. What is the widest rim and tire size I can use on the rear without worrying about backspacing or rubbing on the rear quarter lip? I have been told that it is 15X7.

You can use 15x8 5-4.5 bolt circle wheels on the rear tire options are (my preference) 275/60/R15 rear you can also use 295/50/R15, but you don't get the needed diameter to fill the wheel opening. 275/60/15 is 27.99 inches tall; 295/50/15 is 26.61 inches tall.

Sun Jan 12 15:57:54 2003

I need a pair of steering Knuckles (spindles) for my 1968 Road Runner, and have found a pair off of a 1970 Cuda. They look correct but I would have to purchase them to compare. Can any one tell me if they will fit. My trust Restoration Guide (by Pual A Herd) will not tell me.

No they won't fit.

Thu Jan 9 23:52:18 2003

I'm fixing up a 1974 Road Runner that's a bit rusted in the back. Is there any place that sells quarter panels for a 1974 Road Runner? I've looked all over the internet and haven't found anything yet. Is there any catalog or book that you'd recommend? I'm also looking for an owners manual or something of the sort that would give tech specs on my car. Thanks, -Paul

try dr-mopar.com or dvap.com for your quarter panals . i know dr-mopar has alot of Road Runners and satellites that year.and if you happen to run across any quarters for 71 or 72 R runner or satellite please let me know.

Wed Jan 8 06:57:30 2003

I am restoring a 1968 Road Runner. The hood it came with is rotted, but the inserts are in good shape. I am having a hard time finding a 1968 hood, but 1969 hoods seem to be all over the place. will the inserts from a 1968 hood fit in a 1969 hood?

I have a 68 RR that im putting a Ramcharger set-up onto. The sides pieces of Airgrabbers and Ramchargers are different. The 69 Airgrabber sides pcs. stick up (mate) into the 69 style vent based on my visual investigation. So a 69 Airgrabber set up will not work with a 68 VENT. The center section of both Airgrabbers and Ramchargers are the same And i have fitted my complete Ramcharger to the underside of my 68 hood and all attachment holes lineup perfect. The Ramcharger sides pcs have their inlet holes further inward to the carb and are flush with the hood (to fit the Dual scoops on Coronets). It is my opinion that 68 and 69 RR hoods are excactly the same except for the bolt in vent piece.

Sun Jan 5 22:47:17 2003

I have a 1973 Road Runner. I have a chance to buy some seatcovers from a 1971 Road Runner some folks told me they would work on my 1973 were they the same the seats for a 1971 and a 1973?? Thanks a lot

The seats are different! Contact Legendary Auto Interiors in Newark, NY. They will knoe for SURE. I am pretty positive however.

Thu Jan 2, 2003
00:47:20 2003

Would it be a big job to switch my stock instrument panel with a rallye instrument panel in my 1971 Satellite?

not to hard to change it over, you just have to change some sending units on the motor from dummy light to gauge type.

Wed Jan 1, 2003
16:17:00 2003

I have a Carter carb from a Mopar. Its number is #4615s. Can anyone tell me what it was from? Or, better yet, where is a list that I can find out for myself!

Your Carb is for a 1969 383 HP manual transmission car.