Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
500 cubic inch big block V8
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission
8.75-inch rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 3.91 gears
Custom leather interior
Power steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
Upgraded suspension
Billet Specialties SLG wheels
Slight body modifications
Pioneer / Kicker audio
We're all familiar with the term 'resto-mod' and how it gets thrown
around to describe cars which 1) haven't been restored all that
well and 2) haven't been modded all that much. But, simply put, the
true theme of the resto-mod movement is: the best of everything.
And if there was ever a textbook example of a true-to-form
resto-mod, this Plymouth Road Runner has to be it. Showcasing the
hard work of very skilled enthusiasts who understand how to enhance
the best attributes of a slick, frame-off restoration, this
exemplary coupe features a slew of top-shelf modifications. If
you're in the market for an incredible classic that can be shown
and driven with the best muscle cars on the road, we've got two
words for you: "Beep! Beep!"
BODYWORK/TRIM
After spending most of its life as a clean driver, this awesome
B-Body was the perfect starting point for a professional,
rotisserie restoration that mixed a killer engine with classic
MoPar attitude. The car's straight body was stripped to bare metal,
fitted to a few floor pan patches and finished with a fresh trunk
pan. Once those planes were completely clean and fully prepped,
quality PPG basecoat was detailed with custom Road Runner graphics
and sealed in glossy clear. And today, this primed and polished
Plymouth sits as one super slick road warrior that features a
perfect combination of no-nonsense looks and vicious street
manners.
Admittedly, the Road Runner was a little more ambiguous than its
Dodge-branded siblings, but a lot of people like that contrast and
dig the model's super clean looks. At the front of this coupe, a
black-trimmed, body-width grille hangs four H4 headlights above a
mirrored bumper and clear parking lamps. Above that grille, a
familiar A12-style hood flows to like-new glass that's sandwiched
between fresh stainless trim, silver stainless wipers and filled
cowl. At the sides of that hood, subtly sculpted panels hang a
chrome driver's mirror above shaved fenders, shaved doors and
sectioned quarters. And at the back of those panels, a clean
decklid centers a color-keyed wing above factory-fresh taillights
and a second mirrored bumper.
ENGINE
What do you do when you have a sweet MoPar muscle car that needs a
heart transplant? You call Alpharetta, Georgia's Grimes Automotive
Machine and order something akin to this Plymouth's 500 cubic inch
Chrysler big block. According to 2013 dyno results, that mill,
essentially a bored, stroked and built 440, moves to the tune of
579 dyno-proven horsepower and 625 lb./ft. of tire-spinning torque!
At the top of the block, a K&N XStream air cleaner forces wind
in to a big Holley carburetor that's cinched to braided fuel lines.
At the base of that carb, a MoPar intake feeds air and fuel to
Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, which have been ported, polished and
treated to a multi-angle valve job. Beneath those heads, forged
internals, which include an Eagle crank, Scat rods and Wiseco
pistons, combine with roller lifters, roller rockers and a
custom-grind Comp hydraulic roller cam to create stout 10.5 to 1
compression. That compression is sparked by an MSD Pro-Billet
distributor, which sequences fire between an MSD Blaster 2 coil and
MSD Super Conductor plug wires. When that fire flashes, Hooker
Super Competition headers ensure the engine breathes well. At the
front of those headers, snazzy March serpentine components spin a
billet power steering pump and polished Powermaster alternator at
the sides of a quality Edelbrock water pump. At the front of the
engine bay, a proven Griffin radiator makes good use of dual SPAL
puller fans. There's an impressive roster of hardware that
includes, but isn't limited to, a Milodon windage tray, a Wilwood
master cylinder and tough ARP bolts. And aesthetically, the Jet
Black mill provides an excellent contrast to the car's bright red
fenders, with details like tubular chassis supports, color-keyed
Mopar Performance valve covers and intricate breathers
supplementing power with polish.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Like its slick exterior and clean engine bay, the bottom of this
coupe is a great combination of past and present. The powerful
engine sends thrust to a Keisler-sourced Tremec TKO600 5-speed that
enables the car to comfortably attain highway speeds. That proven
transmission twists a tough Keisler driveshaft and familiar
8.75-inch axle, which spin a posi-trac differential around big,
3.91 gears. That awesome drivetrain rides between beefy sway bars,
Fatman drop spindles, modern coil-overs, small lowering blocks and
Competition Engineering shocks. Turns come courtesy of
factory-style power steering. Power-assisted Wilwood calipers
provide stops. 3-inch exhaust employs electronic cutouts in front
of dual-chamber Flowmaster mufflers. Torque meets the pavement
through polished Billet Specialties SLGs, which spin 245/45ZR18
Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs in front of 295/45ZR18 Nitto NT555 Extreme
ZRs. Naturally, the car's painted frame and undercoated floors are
solid and display no signs of major rust or serious weathering. And
yes, in typical resto-mod fashion, there's a roster of great
finishing components, including stainless fluid lines, polygraphite
bushings and sturdy subframe connectors.
INTERIOR
Pop this Plymouth's tight-fitting doors and you'll find a custom
leather interior that plays on the car's incredible aesthetic. An
attractive bucket and bench combo has, like the rest of the
cockpit, been decked in clean, silver accents that do a great job
of mimicking snakeskin. In front of those mitts, a custom,
color-keyed dash hangs Auto Meter Ultra-Lite II telemetry beside an
MP3-compatible Pioneer head unit that controls Kicker speakers, a
Kicker amplifier and Kicker subwoofers. At the base of that dash, a
custom console centers a TKO Pistol Grip shifter in front of a
broad armrest, a small fire extinguisher and metal cupholders.
Beneath that console, tight carpet bridges the gap between machined
foot pedals, stainless sill plates and body-matched doorjambs. At
the edges of that carpet, custom door panels hang polished handles
between glossy frames, snakeskin armrests and small switches for
modern power windows. In front of the driver, a polished and
half-wrapped Billet Specialties steering wheel was specifically
chosen to match the car's rolling stock. And behind the
Dynamat-wrapped cockpit, a custom, Road Runner-themed trunk
features plenty of room for car show supplies.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
A cam card
A dyno sheet
Component paperwork
A Plymouth tag
Are you looking for big power, great handling and a tailored
appearance that's fit to impress? Congratulations, you've found
your next classic! Fully sorted, road-ready muscle cars don't get
much nicer than this awesome Road Runner. And, whether you choose
to drive it or show it, this is one no-excuses MoPar that's sure to
turn heads!