Al's Road Runner

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Jun 04, 05 3:16 pm

My car as it arrived, spec will follow soon with more pics

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Jun 04, 05 3:30 pm

Engine as it arrived..

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Jun 04, 05 3:31 pm

Paperwork

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sat Jun 04, 05 3:38 pm

Since it's arrival things have been good and not so good! the car is a genuine Road Runner but now has a 440 fitted, I have little idea what is in the engine except it has a Eddy Torker inlet, Thorley Headers, adjustable rockers, Holley carb (which I knackered today

) reverse pattern 727 with manual shift, 8 3/4 rear with 3.55's and sure grip.

By and large the car seems good, no rust

poor paint

very nice interior, as I am very busy I have not had much time to work through it other than new cap, leads, rotor and plugs.

I have some white painted steel wheels with dog dish caps which will be going on soon

I have to say a big thanks to Dave Madders for putting me on to the car and doing the work to get it here after I bought it.

below is a pic of it in the container when it arrived 8)

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Sun Jun 05, 05 12:32 am

Jesus that looks a bit precarious, Obviously its not but...
I really cant believe this picture,
but, but, how, perhap Ingenious is the word
Whats the breaking strain of 4x3, and the straps...how thin !
The rockin and rollin of the ship,The weight, assisted by the suspension, I cant believe that worked.
Im truly shocked
Incredible

Looks nice in that colour

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sun Jun 05, 05 12:58 am

Best Douglas Fir that is ! tough stuff for sure, glad my car was up top though LOL

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Sun Jun 05, 05 12:59 am

TOO RIGHT !!

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Mon Jun 06, 05 7:09 pm

Carb fixed, need to find time for a road test now LOL

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Jun 06, 05 8:35 pm

woo hoo ! trigger happy time.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Fri Jun 17, 05 12:04 pm

The carb repair seems to have worked well

Also the car now has a new look

what do you guys think ?

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Fri Jun 17, 05 12:15 pm

I like it

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Fri Jun 17, 05 12:18 pm

Cool, ta mate! you know I like the retro look, I cheated a bit and used 8" wheels on the back but I think it looks tough but understated just what a Road Runner should be IMO!

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Fri Jun 17, 05 12:47 pm

I like it, you want to swap it for a volvo estate? I know you like them

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jun 17, 05 1:09 pm

Beautiful Alex......very sophisitcated