Doesn't look like a 440 to me

Oct 22, 2017,17:27 PM
 

It's the stock 2 bbl 318" with automatic, rated 170 bhp



"factory drainage holes"



They did say during the show "Some Road Runner fan is going to hunt us down for doing this" and then later as they were dismantling the car, they showed all the trim, the back window, removed bits sitting outside the shop in El Cajon and said "Come and get it if you want it!" So that seems fair enough.

It looks like something I'd really like to drive.

Mike

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The Best 4x4 Show By Far

 
 By: cazalea : October 12th, 2017-21:56
I was lucky enough to be invited to a special preview at the San Diego Automotive Museum. The last time we were here, it was the Japanese Iron Show in June. Now we are back for a 4x4 car show. Representing the WatchProSite team can be a real pleasure at t...  

Not surprised that the “Dirt Every Day” was inspired by Mad Max movies. What a beast!

 
 By: Alkiro1 : October 12th, 2017-23:24
They also thought about the protection glasses against the dust when you drive it. But put white seats is probably a bad idea regarding where this monster car should go 😊 Best wishes Alkiro

I wonder if the Road Runner was too far gone . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 22nd, 2017-14:29
. . . for a total restoration. Sure hope it wasn't a 440 . . . it would be sad to lose a legend like that to a blow torch. Art

Art, it had issues...

 
 By: cazalea : October 22nd, 2017-15:05
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Not that I've checked recently, but I believe fresh sheet metal . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 22nd, 2017-15:11
. . . is available for B-bodies. If it was a 440 4-speed, then it probably would've been worth restoring, unless the original drive train was gone. Art

Doesn't look like a 440 to me

 
 By: cazalea : October 22nd, 2017-17:27
It's the stock 2 bbl 318" with automatic, rated 170 bhp "factory drainage holes" They did say during the show "Some Road Runner fan is going to hunt us down for doing this" and then later as they were dismantling the car, they showed all the trim, the bac...  

Hey, if they're giving away that 318 . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 22nd, 2017-18:05
. . . I'll take it! Assuming that's a '71 Plymouth, then it's a casting with thick cylinder walls - good for more than an 0.030 overbore.

Oh, it's a '73 per the builder's description. That was . . .

 
 By: Dr No : October 23rd, 2017-10:18
. . . the first year for thin-wall castings. Not especially desirable as a core for a rebuild, then.