Rotisserie Restored, Fully Documented, Numbers Matching, Dual Build Sheets, WOW

1970 Plymouth Road Runner

VIN: RM23N0A130863

This gorgeous '70 Road Runner has recently undergone a complete 2 Year Nut-and-Bolt Rotisserie Restoration completed by a 25-year Chrysler certified master technician in July of 2013. It features its original Numbers Matching 383-cid, 335-hp V-8 engine backed to its original Numbers Matching 3-Speed 727 Torque-Flite Automatic Transmission and 8.75-inch Sure Grip rear end w/ 3.23:1 Gear Ratio. Everything has either been restored or replaced. The car is in showroom condition with the underside looking as good as the top. Documentation shows 3 owners and approximately 82,000 original miles.

Info on the Restoration:

The body was completely stripped, media blasted and then sprayed with DP90 epoxy primer. The full trunk pan, trunk extensions and lower quarters were replaced with all new Goodmark sheet metal. The underside was completely stripped of all factory undercoating. The zero-rust body was then treated to a beautiful coat of the original color Tor Red outside, inside and complete bottom. It was then clear-coated on the outside and engine compartment. The original front grille has been restored. It has new AMD front and rear bumpers and all of the stainless trim has been polished to a mirror shine. It has new inside and outside door handles. All of the window regulators, door internals, heater box, vent box, bumper brackets, tag bracket, headlamp buckets, hood latch, trunk latch and strikers have been restored. All of the splash shields and insulation on the car are brand-new.

The original Numbers Matching 383-ci, 335-hp V-8 engine has been completely rebuilt. It has been upgraded with Mopar performance electronic ignition and a Mopar performance .474 lift purple shaft camshaft. The exhaust is an all new TTI 2.5-inches with X-pipe and slip-fit connections. The correct number Holley carb has been fully rebuilt. The original 22-inch, four-core radiator has been re-cored. All cooling system hoses are new Mopar reproductions. The fuel system is all new including new pump, new tank, hose stainless steel fuel tank sending unit and new fuel lines from Fine Lines. The factory power steering system has been restored with new pressure and return hoses, rebuilt gear, pump and restored original steering column.

The original Numbers Matching 3-Speed 727 Automatic Transmission has been rebuilt with all NOS Mopar gaskets, seals and clutches. The speedometer gear has been changed to be correct for the tire size and has a new Mopar speedometer cable. All of the shifter and kick down linkage has also been restored.

The original and correct 8.75-inch 3.23 Sure Grip rear end has been fully rebuilt with new Mopar performance heavy-duty rear springs, rear mounting clips and Mopar Nos rear shocks. The driveshaft has also been restored and has new U-joints.

The front brakes have been upgraded to manual front disc with an adjustable proportioning valve for the rear drum brakes. The original rear 11-inch drum brakes are all new with Mopar shoes, springs and wheel cylinders. All brake lines and cylinder hoses are brand new from Fine Lines. The Road Runner has new parking brake cables and a restored parking brake ratchet.

The front suspension has been completely rebuilt with all new upper and lower ball joints; inner and outer tie rod ends, pitman and idler arms, lower control arm bushings, sway bar links and bushings. All hard parts have been media cleaned before they were painted.

The wheels and tires have been upgraded with 15-x7-inch on the front and 15-x8- inch on the rear. The rims are Mopar steel wheels powder-coated jet black with original Mopar Plymouth Division "dog dish" hubcaps. The tires are new BF Goodrich 235/70/15 on the front and 275/60/15 on the rear.

The interior is all new. Legendary front and rear seat covers, door and 1/4 trim panels and sail panels. The front and rear seats also have all new padding underneath the covers. The headliner is new NOS Mopar and has a new rear package tray with insulation. The carpet is new, trim parts are correct, grain carpet with new sill plates. The dash has been completely restored with a new dash pad, new Mopar dash trim bezels and the gauges have been restored by Auto Instruments.

All wiring harnesses have been completely gone through pin by pin and connector by connector and re-taped with either Polyken or Tesa tape. The engine harness has been custom made to fit the new electronic ignition. Has a new Mopar coil and voltage regulator, restored original starter, restored original wiper motor, remanufactured alternator, new battery cables, Mopar windshield washer tank and pump and restored original Beep Beep horn. The front headlight bulbs and front parking lamp assemblies are all new. The side marker lamps, rear taillights and reverse lamps have all been restored.

As you can see this car is a true work of art done by this 25-year Chrysler certified master technician that has been working on Chrysler products since before he could drive. This is the fourth car he has done in the past four years. Restoring Mopar's is his true passion and the results show.

A Complete 3-Ring Binder with the Original DUAL Build Sheets, Photocopies of Both Build Sheets, Restoration Photos, Original Operators Manual, Original Jack Instructions, Past Bills of Sale, Original Warranty Card, Past Registrations and Inspection Tags are all included in the sale.

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Mechanics

Numbers Matching 383ci V8 Engine (335 hp)

Engine Casting # 2468130.8

Engine Date: 9/11/69

Enigne Suffix # 0A130863

Mopar Performance Electronic Ignition

Mopar Performance .474 Lift Purple Camshaft

Numbers Matching 727 TorqueFlite 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

Transmission # PK3410668L 2964 4251

Transmission Suffix # 0A130863

8 ¾ in. Sure Grip Rear End w/ 3.23:1 Gear Ratio

Manual Brakes - Front Disc, Rear Drum

Power Steering

New Alternator

Nice Paint Finish on the Engine

Hoses Look New

New Belts

New TTI Dual Exhaust System w/ X-Pipe

New Brake Lines

New Fuel Lines

New Ball Joints

Exterior

Phenomenal Tor Red Paint (Original “Born With” Color)

Nice Fitment on Body Panels

Chrome Trim Looks Great

Door Lips / Door Jams In Great Shape

Great Paint Work on Underside of Hood and Trunk

New Gas Tank

Floor Boards look Great

Frame looks Awesome

Pinch Welds Show Nice Clean Metal

Wheel Wells are Nice & Clean

Cross Member Looks Awesome

Mopar Steel Wheels

15x7 Front

15x8 Rear

BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires

235/70/15 Front

275/60/15 Rear

Interior

Complete Interior Looks Phenomenal

Front Seat in Awesome Shape

Back Seat in Great Shape

Door Panels look Awesome

Door Sills in Great Shape

Road Runner Steering Wheel

Front and Rear Seat Belts

Dash Panel Looks Awesome

Gauges in Great Shape

Carpet in Awesome Shape

Headliner is Nice and Tight

Spare Tire

Jack

Trunk Mat

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VIN Decoding:

RM23N0A130863

RM = Plymouth Road Runner

23 = Hardtop Body Style

N = 383 1-4 BBL HP

0 = 1970

A = Lynch Road, MI Assembly Plant

130863 = Serial Number

Fender Tag Decoding:

Row 1:

E62 = 383 1-4 BBL (335 HP)

D32 = 727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

RM = Plymouth Road Runner

23 = Hardtop Body Style

N = 383 1-4 BBL HP

0 = 1970

A = Lynch Road, MI Assembly Plant

130863 = Serial Number

Row 2:

EV2 = Tor Red Body Paint

H2X9 = High Grade Black Bench Seat

TX9 = Black Upper Door Frame Paint

924 = September 24, 1969 Scheduled Production Date

062779 = Vehicle Order Number

Row 3:

EV2 = Tor Red Roof Paint

Row 5:

Engine Assembly/Build Code: 088 = 1970 383-4 Automatic Trans 335 HP

Axle Assembly Code: 054 = 1970 B-body 3.23 Sure-Grip 10” Brakes 8 3/4”

Transmission Assembly/Build Code: 668 = 1970 B-Body 383-4 727 Transmission

Row 6:

Gate Number: 14

Base Number: 153

Line Sequence Number: 131339

Build Sheet Decoding:

LINE 1:

Sequence Number: B131144

Scheduled Production Date: 924 = September 24, 1969

Vehicle Order Number: 062779

Car Line: RM = Plymouth Road Runner

Body Type: 23 = 2 Door Hardtop

Engine: N = 383 1-4BBL

Year: 0 = 1970

Plant: A = Lynch Road, MI Assembly Plant

Sequential Number: 130863

Y: Vehicle Delivery and Handling

Y05 = Built to Specifications: USA

LINE 2:

Engine: E63 = 383 1-4BBL (335 HP)

Trans: D32 = 727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

Axle: D53 = B-body 3.23 8 3/4” Rear End

Tires: T86 = F70 x 14 White Side Wall Fiberglas Tires

Trim Code:

H2 = High Grade Vinyl Bench Seat

X9 = Black

UDF Color: TX9 = Black Upper Door Frame

Paint Style: V01 = Paint Monotone

Body Paint: EV2 = Tor Red

Roof Paint Style Top: EV2 = Tor Red

LINE 3:

Stripe: V8X = Black Transverse Tape Stripe

LINE 4:

Wheel:

Road: 17 = B-body 14 x 6.0 Stamped Steel

Color: TX9 = Black Paint

Spare: 17 = 14 x 6.0 Stamped Steel

LINE 6:

B: Brakes:

B11 = Drum Brakes

C: Console-Seats-Belts-Flooring:

C23 = Rear Arm Rest/Ash Tray

C65 = Bench Seat Air Foam

C93 = Carpeting

LINE 7:

F: Heavy Duty Fleet

F23 = 59 Amp Battery-H.D. Series 24 w/Yellow Caps

F96 = Oil Pressure Gauge

G: Glass-Mirrors

G41 = Prismatic Rear View Mirror

LINE 8:

J: Miscellaneous Items

J11 = Glove Box Lock

J15 = Cigar Lighter

J25 = 3 Speed/Variable Windshield Wipers

J55 = Undercoat w/Hood Pad

LINE 9:

L: Lights & Switches

L76 = Heater Controls Lamp

M: Moldings - Exterior Trim

M21 = Drip Rail Moldings

M81 = Front Bumper Guards

LINE 10:

N: Engine Accessories

N41 = Dual Exhaust

LINE 11:

R: Radios – Antenna – Speakers

R11 = Radio – AM Music Master

S: Suspension – Steering

S13 = Heavy Duty Rallye Suspension

S25 = Shocks H.D 1: Front/Rear

S31 = Front Sway Bar

S79 = Partial Steering Wheel Horn Ring

S77 = Power Steering

W: Wheel Cover

W11 = Deluxe Wheel Covers

Production Numbers:

1970 Plymouth Road Runner (All Bodies & Trim Levels) Total Production: 41,494

1970 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Door Hardtop Production: 24,944

1970 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Door Hardtop 383 1-4BBL Production: 20,216

1970 Plymouth Road Runner 2-Door Hardtop 383 1-4BBL Automatic Production: 11,639

Engine:

Numbers Matching Engine

Partial VIN: 0A130863

Casting Number: 2468130

Displacement: 383 cu. In.

Casting Date: 9/17/69

Assembly Date: 9/22/69

Transmission:

Numbers Matching Transmission

Partial VIN: 0A130863

727 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

Assembly Date: 2934 = August 9, 1969

Rear End:

8 ¾” Rear End

Casting Number: 2881489

Gear Ratio: 3.23:1

Sure-Grip

Other Components:

Intake Manifold:

Casting Number: 3512501 Correct for 1971 B-body 440 1-4BBL

Casting Date: 9/13/70

Carburetor:

Part Number: 4968S Carter AVS Correct for 1971 B-body 440 1-4BBL Auto Trans

Assembly Date: B3 February 1973 (Likely to be a Dealer replacement)

Exhaust Manifold:

Casting Number: 2899879 Correct Right Hand Side

Air Cleaner:

Correct Dual Snorkel Black Wrinkle Finish Air Cleaner

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