Thanks Dave
1969 Roadrunner 440.
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Captain Chaos wrote: โWed Feb 07, 18 10:45 pmIt does look plainer yes and there are more around,but the more I look the more I like,the condition is stunning and the motor sounds fantastic,well pleasedCannonball wrote: โWed Feb 07, 18 9:46 pm Nice car but the Fury looked meaner, and all round cooler imo, just needed a sixpack install = perfect C body
Did you do the manual valve body transmission in this Dunc?
Well for a period i certainly did all the Dave madders cars and Alex worked there so most probably
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Thanks for the reply. I'd been given the impression it was later on when Andy Carruthers had owned it,2014-2018
All I was trying to find out was whether it had a higher stall converter in it and some idea of spec,but if my information is incorrect or it's too cloudy a memory then no problem.
All I was trying to find out was whether it had a higher stall converter in it and some idea of spec,but if my information is incorrect or it's too cloudy a memory then no problem.
Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Hi mate 2014 is when I looked at it was the chap from Leicester way? Cheers
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YES YES YES I am with the programe now. Andy is a top guy, it was a quicko job before the mopar nats a few yrs ago Geof Hauser sent it to me they did the remove and refitt as they already had the car at there shopCaptain Chaos wrote: โThu Feb 08, 18 9:22 am Thanks for the reply. I'd been given the impression it was later on when Andy Carruthers had owned it,2014-2018
All I was trying to find out was whether it had a higher stall converter in it and some idea of spec,but if my information is incorrect or it's too cloudy a memory then no problem.
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HEY WHATS THE TOP END ON THAT SUPERSPORTS. UNLIMITED,
I HAVE A NVQW
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Excellent news. Do you recall any specs please?
Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Cool car , one of my favourite road runners over here
Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Hi captain in 2014 it was a guy from leicester way who I met see you soon cheers
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Research and discussion into tyres, tyre pressures,pumping up the air shocks and technique will no doubt end up with ยฃ being spent on other things too
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go for it chaos,,
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
I'd be up for a race next year Stu!!!!!Captain Chaos wrote: โFri Aug 03, 18 12:47 pm 5A81A399-51F5-4A41-9263-1CC4B90B0234.jpeg
Well I was certainly not the fastest by a long chalk but I managed to get down the track at 14.06 at 95mph. Room for improvement I know,Iโm rather taken with the feeling and sensations I experienced so if you need a slow opponent Iโm your man.
Research and discussion into tyres, tyre pressures,pumping up the air shocks and technique will no doubt end up with ยฃ being spent on other things too
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Oh yes,really looking forward to it Mr C.
Dave,Lets race Buddy!
Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
The best thing to do with the air shocks is to remove them and get some decent shocks and springs. it's all about stored energy and if the springs are sagging and the car is being held up by the shocks there is no energy to release to plant the tires on launch and wheelspin is the result.
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Re: 1969 Roadrunner 440.
Thanks Blue.Blue wrote: โFri Aug 03, 18 5:43 pm The best thing to do with the air shocks is to remove them and get some decent shocks and springs. it's all about stored energy and if the springs are sagging and the car is being held up by the shocks there is no energy to release to plant the tires on launch and wheelspin is the result.
Springs seem in good condition,nice arc to them and it is a little tail high when at rest. If the springs are good am I looking for a shock with a softer or harder action?
I did have some wheelspin which got better the hotter I got the Tyres,my guess is that there is little to be gained with Drag Radials unless the power is increased from what it is currently,at a rough guess in the 400bhp range. My last run it hooked well with just a small chirp on launch.