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[RyanJoshua]

Thanks Russ!

 

[Russ69Runner]

Don't give up looking. I looked for over a year. So bought this one to restore it. Could have bought a restored one with the money I have spent but I know what has been done to it in the end.

 

[RRDon]

I've owned 4 Road Runners including the one (1970) I bought new when I was 20 years old. My current one is a 68 with 383 four speed. Here's a few things I've learned about buying these classic muscle Mopars over the last 50 years: First, make very sure you know what it is you want to wind up with and how much time (years) and money (many thousands $$) you're willing to put out to get there. Second, Used ones like #3 or #4 and even most #2 levels will usually cost just as much to bring up to a #1 level. Make sure you know what your end goal is for the car BEFORE you buy. Are you planning to make it a show car that can win trophy's at local car shows or just a fun driver that you can tinker with? To answer your original question, from what I can see on those photos, I would estimate that car's value somewhere between 10 - 15K. I definitely would not pay more than that because you'll wind up putting more than double that amount trying to bring it up to a high level #2 or low #1 car.
One more thing (sorry for the long ramble), I watch car auctions all the time and I often see really great deals on Road Runners with 383's that are #1 level cars! One that someone has already dumped $50K or more into and selling for $25 - $35K. So unless you just want one to work on and spend tons of time and money on, and you're mechanically inclined and have a garage to work on it, you'd be much, much better off finding one that's already finished and ready to take to your local car shows. Just one ol' guys opinion that's been down this road many times ;)

 

[RRDon]

One more thing, without documentation and receipts, you must assume the engine, trans, drive train etc., are not rebuilt and factor that cost into the purchase price. By the way, it was not my intention to insult the car you're thinking of buying, it actually doesn't look too bad and would probably be a fun driver with some on-going attention. It just that if you buy it with the intention of fixing everything, there will be no end to the amount of time and money you will most likely put out. Regards, RRDon

 

[RyanJoshua]

Thank you Don! Beautiful RR!

 

[Russ69Runner]

One more thing, without documentation and receipts, you must assume the engine, trans, drive train etc., are not rebuilt and factor that cost into the purchase price. By the way, it was not my intention to insult the car you're thinking of buying, it actually doesn't look too bad and would probably be a fun driver with some on-going attention. It just that if you buy it with the intention of fixing everything, there will be no end to the amount of time and money you will most likely put out. Regards, RRDonView attachment 27887[/QU Grate looking car RRDon. Yes and it is the small parts that are the hardest to find. Like finding the ash tray filler. Mine was just about gone. But was able to locate one reproduced. Little things like that.

 

[oscar holland]

One thing i learned about 50 year old cars
There is always rust
So rearfenders trunk floor dutchman panel need to be replaced anyway

 

[Russ69Runner]

Yes Oscar Holland and a lot more. My upper and lower cowl where shot as well a the Door hinge pillars. Bottom of the door catch pillar where rotted at the bottom above the rocker. Some one put an Ostrich egg size of bond O in both sides. So replace them also. Doors where in bad shape so got new one's. All the trunk gutter's where rusted out and the dutchmans panel alone with the package tray. It went on and on. But kept saying if I can just get around this corner. Dealing with the sheet metal was a challenge also but did not give up the ship. Keep on bailing to keep it a float. If you thought of every thing you have to do you probably would give up. So take it one piece at a time and you will get their. Russ.

 

[CombatMedic80]

Is that a 70 instrument cluster? Looks straight on the driver side.

Is this the guy from the car show? Or is this the bird he bought?

 

[HD539]

Is this the guy from the car show? Or is this the bird he bought?

It sure looks like the one he bought. I think he drove to central California to pick it up. Got it pretty cheap.

 

[CombatMedic80]

It sure looks like the one he bought. I think he drove to central California to pick it up. Got it pretty cheap.

It’s gotta be the same one. How many B5 Blue RR’s from Cali have a diamond plate dash???

 

[HD539]

It’s gotta be the same one. How many B5 Blue RR’s from Cali have a diamond plate dash???

I agree with you, I can’t believe someone else would butcher the dash up.

 

[Budnicks]

welcome from NorCal Sierras