This is one of the The last Roadrunners built ! Only 496 Roadrunners were built in 1980, this was originally a slant six 4 speed W/factory radio delete. It was converted long ago to a 318 904 auto and a 8 1/4 3.73 sure grip. The body is solid NO RUST, the floor pan had some rust but was repaired...
I don't remember how it was attached at the drip rail area...I do remember that underneath the stainless moulding at the belt line was a long row of pop rivets holding the "new" sheet metal to the body lower panels. However it was welded and metal finished where it curved around the back of the...
It is interesting how they were converted. The rear doors were left intact with the hinges and latches, then gap welded to the quarter panel and rocker area! Then they were metal finished. A sheet metal panel was added over the side window area that was attached with rivets. Then a narrow...
Here is a pic of my 62 Valiant Sedan Delivery converted by Creative Industries for the Gas Company in Detroit. I installed a 383 and a B body rear axle back in 1970.
I saw a set of very early Cragar 15X3 1/2 small bolts at the Nats last saturday...very cool! He wanted $395 for the pair. Too bad the Blues are only available in 14"...The Blue Streaks can be seen up close here on the Kelsey site. http://www.kelseytire.com/pages/preformancetires.html