1968 Plymouth Road Runner Orange RWD Manual

1968 Plymouth Road Runner Additional Info:

1968 Plymouth RoadRunner - 383 – 4 Speed

Vehicle Details

This is the most complete RoadRunner project you are going to find. The metal work has been completed so it doesn’t need to spend years in a body shop. This one is all here and comes with over $3,000 in brand new parts!

The car was originally turbine bronze with silver and black bench seat interior.

Numbers matching 383 block

4 speed was replaced with a unit out of a 69 RoadRunner

Original matching 3:55 Suregrip Rear

Fender tag is intact, sequence numbers align and match options the car is currently equipped with

Includes original Chrysler Certicard warranty plate – no build sheet

Original Options:

26 Inch Radiatior, AM Radio, In Dash Tach, Tinted Glass, Hood Blackout, Sill Moldings, Redline Tires

Current State:

A restoration that included the vast majority of metal work was started in the mid-1980’s and then the car sat in a garage up until last year. It is a very complete roller that has been lot driven but the brakes require rebuilding, it will need to be winched onto a trailer for transport. The gas tank, sending unit, fuel line, fuel pump, cooling system and ignition were replaced to get it running. There is a coolant leak near the back corner by the #8 cylinder. I have replaced the header studs and one freeze plug but the head may require all new freeze plugs or a new head gasket. The sale includes a spare set of 1968 date coded #906 cylinder heads just in case there is any damage to the original head.

Frame & Body:

Quarter panels were replaced in the 1980’s

Trunk floor and drops were replaced in the 1980’s

Passenger side rocker panel was replaced in the 1980’s

* The rocker panel gaps are not perfect and would need to be redone only if you want a perfect show car

The rear outer fender wells were replaced in the 1980’s before these reproduction panels were readily available.

* This is the only spot on the car where there is fair bit of body filler but it is all hidden behind the quarter panel and wheel.

Original front fenders are in very nice shape with lower dog legs in both recently replaced

Rear window corners and underlying bracing was recently replaced

Original deck lid is in nice usable condition

Original hood is in nice usable condition

Passenger side torsion bar frame section has been capped

One small section of floor board has been replaced

The doors are the cleanest original B-body doors I have ever seen

Interior:

The interior will require complete restoration

Original front bench is intact and requires re-upholstery

Original rear bench is intact and requires re-upholstery

Original dash with tach is intact

Currently no carpet

Original door sill plates and rear extensions are included

Original door panel trim strip is included

Brand new door cards are included

Brand new front arm rests are included

Brand new window cranks are included

Re-chromed original door pulls included

Original rear arm rests included

All original seat belts are included

Original steering wheel in fair condition

* Original Sparton “Beep Beep” horn in working order

Will need a new headliner and package tray

Engine:

Numbers matching 383 block

Original intake

Original heads w/ extra set of 906s as well

Carb is a rebuilt Edelbrock Performer

Original distributor

Brand new 3 core aluminum radiator

* Original radiator is included as well

Exhaust:

Currently equipped with vintage headers that have 4 bolt collectors

A set of custom Hooker 2 ½ collector steps downs have been installed

Sale includes brand new TTI H pipe, Dynomax mufflers and Flowmaster tail pipes

* All of these are brand new in the box

Full set of brand new stainless clamps also included

A set of HP exhaust manifolds will also be included in the sale

Transmission:

4 Speed – A833 out of a 1969 RoadRunner with hurst competition shifter

* I do not know the overall condition of the clutch etc.

Rear End:

Original 8 ¾ with Suregrip 3:55 (489 case)

Brakes:

The original drums need to be turned and have the shoes and hardware replaced

New master cylinder, proportioning valve and all lines will be included

A complete new set of parking brake cables will also be included

Wheels & Tires

The car is rolling on a set of original 69 date code RoadMagnum 500’s complete with trim rings and center caps

Brand new Cooper radial tires – 215/70/14 - Spring of 2023

Suspension:

Brand new Bilstein Shocks – rears are installed – fronts new in box

Brand new Mopar leaf springs are included but not installed

o New set of shackle bushings

o New shackles and restored spring mounts

o Brand new spring mount hardware

Car is rolling on original front suspension but an extra set of restored original B-body upper and lower controls arms with new bushings and ball joints are ready to bolt on

Complete set of PST steering components included – new in the box

Stainless & Chrome Trim:

All of the original chrome and stainless trim as well as badges are intact with the exception of the original lower rocker trim

Glass:

All of the original Mopar tinted glass is intact

Electrical:

Headlights, parking lights, brake lights and turn signals are in working order

Rear side markers are included but not currently working

License plate light needs wire spliced

Dome light, blower motor, wipers, tach in working order

The car had a new battery installed in Spring of 2023