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introductions
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 6:16 pm
by Noodles
hi guys, im matt from south wales. ive owned a 1978 pontiac trans am for the last 10 years but long story short, i sold it and bought a 74 roadrunner (just as my partner went into labour.... no connection lol). so on the 10th july, i had 2 new babies.
im sure some of you will know the car.... maybe even owned it, so any background, info, old stories about it would be great
ill have a good browse of the forum over the next couple of days, but im going to be looking for some engine goodies soon to up the power and info on the best route to take.
so here she is.
1974 roadrunner
318
3sp manual
ill add more pics later
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 6:36 pm
by Mossy68
Hi Matt and welcome.
2nd new member today !!
Think that car was Howard's ??? Was a member on here. I'm sure other members will know more. !
Good looking car.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 6:41 pm
by Trigger_Andy
That looks stunning!
Ive never driven a 3 speed manual before, whats it like?
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 6:52 pm
by db
Welcome! Nice car, great pics!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 7:43 pm
by Steve
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 8:17 pm
by MilesnMiles
Hi mate, any queries, give me a shout. I have a 73 340 Roadrunner
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 8:29 pm
by Noodles
thanx guys. yes i did buy it from Howard in bedford.
3sp manual is fun...... put it in reverse instead of first once or twice lol. no good for burnouts tho, need to get a line lock and lsd
im sure ill be picking brains soon. it has a holly 4 barrel and intake manifold but think the intake is wrong for what i want so might have to change it. been told the power range is very high up in the rev range and i want it lower. 2k rather than 5k.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 8:36 pm
by Mossy68
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 8:48 pm
by Dave81
Welcome to the club Matt!
Great looking car and remember when Howard owned it!
Look forward to seeing the progress and the car at events next year (or this, but the weather isn't exactly classic friendly)!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 10:20 pm
by TW71
Hi Matt, welcome.
Nice car.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 11:04 pm
by wraithghost
Hi nice ride I'm new here 2
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 14 11:32 pm
by Noodles
thanx for the link Gary. anyone know what happened to the 360 he was going to put in it? he never mentioned anything to me about it
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 14 6:23 am
by cadboy
Hi Matt and welcome to the club, nice RR
I love the 73-74 RR
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 14 11:31 am
by sinny
Welcome Matt, great looking car your got there.
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 14 12:46 pm
by Dave81
Noodles wrote:thanx for the link Gary. anyone know what happened to the 360 he was going to put in it? he never mentioned anything to me about it
Even though he posted about the proposed sale, he never posted if for sale on here (not sure why), so was surprised to see it under new ownership.
I'd expect he'd have sold the engine separately around the same time!!