1968 Plymouth Road Runner Orange RWD Manual
1968 Plymouth Road Runner
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
- Make: Plymouth
- Model: Road Runner
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 19717
- VIN: RM21H8G280257
- Color: Orange
- Engine size: 383
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Manual
- Drive type: RWD
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!