BARN FIND! Will This 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner 440-6 Barrel Run After 32 Years?

[@Westy73]

Great to see a kid who has interest in old cars and can do this kinda stuff these days! Keep rolling

[@staceyrenner5418]

Thank god! Now my Saturday feels complete!

[@jenseninterceptors]

This has become one of my favorite channels I started watching when you bought your 68 charger, congratulations man!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s so awesome. Thank you for watching!

[@dantupper1784]

When a project vehicle shows signs of life-it's soooo much easier to keep working on it. Another car that checks off so many cool boxes- 'inverted' color scheme, Big Block, 6 Barrel, Air Grabber, Dana rearend..... just, WOW!.

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Better than I thought six pack I'm drooling

[@gasser66]

This video was the perfect excuse to take a break from "unrusting" the underside of my lawn tractor deck. 10,000 subs, outstanding.

[@daniel.gilliss6030]

A lot cars get their 2nd chance on life coming to your shop. Thank you for the video

[@javimacias1215]

One of my favorite year Road Runners. My father bought one new back in 70. 383 three speed. Learned to drive in it back in 75. Thats where I caught the Mopar bug.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome. This is my first brush with a ‘70, and I really like it. They had so much good stuff available. The 440 six barrel, air grabber, Dana… and all in that handsome one year body. It’s really cool.

[@m1a1hm]

Great find!! Its cool to see another mopar that going to be saved.

[@michaelweekes8455]

String throttle,😅, wave of the future. Again another super video. Thanks

[@r.hill.2369]

This is a really sweet project. Love this car. Congratulations on 10k subs Jamie!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thanks Bob!

[@jimcockburn4652]

More power to those who keep legendary cars alive.

[@ChiruStone]

By far my fav channel on youtube. Glad to be here since early days. Thanks man!

[@raynus1160]

Nice find - right down to the factory hood pins. TX9 Black w/ burnt orange interior - very unique. Interior code is probably P6K4, H2K4, or P3K4.

[@BradBox-g5g]

You are now my favorite . After you call cardboard a creeper. That's been an inside joke to me and my Mopar buddies for 30 years LOL.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

That's a cool color scheme. And with the 6 barrel setup there probably ain't many like it

[@Jimmysidecarr]

Love it! This is now my new favorite KZbin channel. DANGER! You are now entering an area completely devoid of pretense.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you so much. I can’t quite explain how much it means to me to have become someone’s favorite channel. Also I think I’m going to have to have that Danger side made 😅 no pretense here. Just fun, hopefully entertaining content, and a shared genuine love for these ol’ Mopars.

[@Jimmysidecarr]

@@DeadDodgeGarage I have always been a diehard Ford guy,. My dad was a Ford parts manager, I was a Ford/Lincoln parts guy from 1970 to 2009. However, I have always been very curious about the other brands/makes of cars and their different engines, technologies and advantages. Your bare bone kinda RAW common sense and excellent editing really makes your channel hard to click away from. That is a significant skill!

[@christopherarmstrong2095]

You never disappoint.

[@modatgarage5657]

I think it’s cool you brought up uncle Tony. I am here because he mentioned your channel.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome! Thanks for being here. I can’t explain how excited I am that he watches my stuff and likes it. I have watched just about every video he’s ever made and am a big fan.

[@p38kris]

I love these B Bodys. I found a 69 coronet in my neighbors side yard while helping him fix a fence now i need to ask him to sell if to me haha

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@briane.5656]

Howdy -- another UTG-driven subber. Been a Mopar guy since... well, since before you were born. :-) I've mostly owned Dodge's, but had a '71 Fury III and a '72 Satellite Sebring, both 318-powered. Love the '70 body style. Look forward to following along!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Awesome! As you can probably tell I have somehow become a total Mopar nut, despite being born a little late to have been around for the bad old days. I love these cars like some people love their pets. Thanks for being here!

[@mrpurcountry]

Good job 70 was a really nice looking car mine was blue with a four-speed and 383.

[@shadowpatriot1948]

I love it! Another crazy shade tree mechanic that's been sniffing too many fumes for way too long...just like me!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I literally drank gasoline the other day 🤣 welcome to the party!

[@shadowpatriot1948]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Hey, I've got a few years on you son, I was drinking gasoline before it was cool. They say it's a acquired taste but I'm not so sure. I'm a Plymouth guy myself but never look down my nose at a Dodge man.

[@idaholineman5788]

Got the heads up from uncle Tony..have been binging your episodes and preparing the 360/727 i yarded out of a 72 camper to go into my 67 coronet

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh hell yeah! Sounds awesome. Thanks for watching - I really appreciate it.

[@ThisValiantAdventure]

A Plymouth with a leaking problem? Never heard of such a thing. ;) Love your videos where you take a non-running car and get it to at least fire up. Very satisfying!

[@musclecarmitch908]

You the man!👍

[@YODAMAN5]

AWESOME....great ride to be you got there feller....MOPAR 4 EVER.

[@paulwells4203]

Another interesting video Jamie, thanks. You guys have a lot of patience but it pays off in the end when you save an old cool car from the crusher.

[@steveash9831]

OMG! You once said that your own voice is annoying, and it sure is! Well, I didn't give up on you because you are into Mopars and you share a lot of good knowledge, and plenty of strange humor.Thanks! Here is what I know now. Your voice is an acquired taste! Ha ha ha!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I know. It’s… awful. Haha. I have been recording my own voice for twenty years and it has never gotten better. Oh well. It is definitely an acquired taste. Hey, thanks for watching anyway!

[@leehouston5436]

@@DeadDodgeGarageI happen to love your voice, but admittedly I’m an oddball

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

@@leehouston5436 someone once said in an early comment that my voice was “soothing” and I just don’t know what to think of that. Haha. Hey, I’m me. I am what I am, I can’t change it - and when you hear my voice, it couldn’t be anyone else.

[@leehouston5436]

@@DeadDodgeGarage if I could speak as well as you do, especially off the cuff, I’d be happy. BTW, I sold my 70 V code Cuda to Marvie Martin in 2004 for 42k and was happy …. I’m a little slow. You keep being you bro, it’s why I watch you

[@johnkufeldt3564]

I remember putting extra long wires on my starter so I could hook up the wires on the ground. Subbed before utg mentioned you. Cheers from Calgary. Fcuking love 70 Runners.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Oh yeah. Nice trick. Yes I’ve decided the ‘70 is super awesome. Thank you!

[@trojan440]

Made me chuckle when you did firing order on cap,did that exact method on my440 in boat,forgot reverse rotation motor,oops. Kinda started on maybe 2 cylinders. 😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

As mentioned I’ve uh… I’ve done that at least once. Haha.

[@jimmyjames6576]

I just love those cars ❤

[@willthetrill4849]

Now that is the kind of car where you can tune it up to when you can drive it and enjoy it until you have the money to fully restore it to the way it left the factory in its black with burnt orange color combo. It’s current state is when you don’t have to worry about driving it and beating on it. You can take it on power tours

[@Mercmad]

I like those front rims❤️

[@ronaldrey8474]

Original Drive by Wire... who knew ? Home run & thx for sharing

[@travisbeavers1203]

Super killer car you sir have balls of steel

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😁

[@jeffrowlette]

Love your channel 👍

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@kentstephens4770]

Like the video. Good job! Other than the exhaust leak, it sounds pretty good.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes the exhaust leak is atrocious. Haha. I’ve… well, maybe half fixed it now. We need to get back to this. Thank you!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Sounds good!!! Don't forget those lug-NOT's....

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Two wrong lug nuts per wheel was… probably ok to yard drive at 5 MPH? But more than a little sketchy… wheels and actual lug nuts are definitely in the program. Haha.

[@kellismith4329]

Yup, I snapped 3 off of the front drivers side wheel when my Dad came around the corner laughing

[@qmopar]

That is so cool!👍🏼🏁🔥🇺🇸

[@josephcenna7785]

Started watching a few weeks ago and got hooked! I am more of a GM guy,particularly Pontiac,but your knowledge and entertaining comments and such cool cars keeps this channel really rolling along! Best of luck to you and keep it coming and I'll keep watching and supporting!!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you! We’re good with all flavors of classics around here. I just happen to be a complete Mopar nut job. Haha.

[@tonyb3864]

Great job again ! Nice car. Throttle by wire

[@Sami.Makela]

Nice video. That's a cool car and its good to see you working with it.👍

[@sc_308]

UTG sent me! Great video sir. 😎

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thank you!

[@Roosters_Restos]

I remember all to well the day Tom showed up with this in the trailer and I was envious. Now it lives. Kinda. This is going to be one rare bird. Black with the orange interior is stupid rare and so rare I have never seen another like it. One of one maybe. Nevertheless it's a win big time.😊

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s definitely something special. And judging by how solid the drivetrain is, it really isn’t going to be long until it’s back on the road for real. Could only do so much in the one day.

[@davidslivinski7690]

I also walked over from uncle Tony’s. Glad I did.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Thanks!

[@Hotdaddy536]

70 was the best year for the roadrunner..my brother bought one brand new..383 4 speed..it was orange black interior..beautiful car ran like a striped ass ape..3 weeks later he was in Vietnam..i kept it clean for him and his wife..she was hell with the 4 speed..yep when he got back the first thing he said was thanks for taking care of it for him and would i help him put a clutch in it..what could i say..but yeah brother I'll help..that wasn't the last one either..lol..cheers Jamie 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gilbertwashburn7095]

Well that's 70 roadrunners of mine blower it's not all hacked up and what it looks original that's rare usually they're like hacked up and got the wrong manifold and some crazy cam and exhaust sucks and that's cool see it's stuck I used to be the other way around when I was young throw that stock junk away where was that a bad idea thanks a video have a great day

[@jyjjackfast]

looking forward to more

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Coming right up!

[@georgehare2915]

back in 74 i had 71 roadrunner all the goodies incl airgrabber fabulouse car best part i lived in farm district local highway my drag strip i police had 40 miles to cover no threat lol one time?it blew a rod. lucky for me it got stuck in the liftr repaired under warranty no cost exhaust ? was double both straight 2. 5 inch ones

[@jimringo2569]

Must have been a real joy overall running and all so easily.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I sure did make it look easy 😅

[@bigwrenchtech]

I'm here now! I watched it and gave her like! Epic video, epic work. Sorry I'm late😂😂😂😂

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Haaahaha. It’s ok, I got your absence excused already for… car trouble 😅

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

Dead Dodge; Where you were unscrewing a screw on the tourque converter there is a piece of metal sticking out…is that some kind of heat shield? (Around 7:37)….You had to beep the horn! Bravo! Lastly, it really always amazes me how these big blocks can sit for decades and then come back to life. I wonder if the engine builders at Chrysler knew just how good an engine they created…amazing!

[@waynelemieux5111]

Love the flames

[@JohnRosseau]

Your channel is the best, bar none

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Wow. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

[@baerster]

This reminds me of the Robert Redford movie "The 440 Whisperer."

[@Mercmad]

The whisperer of 425 horses

[@seanhenry8030]

That's the beauty of Mopar even when it's a Plymouth, you can Dodge the fan.

[@hayneshvac2]

RB engines did use those manifolds in "C" bodies only I believe...My 74 Imperial had those same manifolds.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s interesting. I thought they were the correct B-body HP manifolds, but I have not verified part numbers and don’t know what they really are. I’m thinking the exhaust system is from a different car that had a short deck engine, but I could be wrong there.

[@BrandonLeeBrown]

The factory correct distributor for a 440-6 Barrel is a Prestolite dual point distributor.There was a shortage of them, due to quality control complaints from Chrysler and Chrysler assembled some of them themselves, using Prestolite parts.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Did we not put the dual point back in this one? I guess not. I have restored a couple of those. They’re well built, compared to the Chrysler units.

[@kellismith4329]

I loved that body design, I had one of my first cars - well, it was just a belvedere and only had a 318 2bbl but damn that was a great car - the GTX of that era is my favorite, I also like the 71/72 design I was a kid then and they were everywhere, good times Mine never had power steering or brakes, didn’t need them - I bought the car for $300 back then

[@is3180]

Came here from Uncle Tony's..👍✌️

[@22vx]

Pretty damned cool 😎

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Sweet RR

[@shaftmasterlathes]

Inspiring.

[@chuckeecheese162]

I had a 70 440+6 auto on the column B5 blue. 1400$ with 30,000 miles. God why did I ever let that go. Black and white interior. So fun. Cops hated it. 😅

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Dang, that sounds awesome. I bet they did... haha.

[@kenjohnson3641]

Im excited 😂😂

[@johngeddes7894]

One year after Woodstock, and THIS!

[@Drewzer154]

Please try to find repros of those stickers and replace them. don't just scrape them off. Also Keep the color with the flames too!

[@bobbydelamar606]

This is awesome! I need mine to drive. I just deleted the factory AC compressor on my 383 and need to figure out what to buy to route the belts right?? Any help is appreciated. Also I bought a Lokar transmission kick down but I am having trouble hooking it to the carb with the throttle, is there a bracket kit?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

There are several different versions of the accessory mounting brackets for AC, and I don’t know which one you’ve got. Some have an extra tensioner pulley and a short water pump belt. Some don’t. What you need to make this happen will vary. Personally, I’d get a non-AC bracket kit. It will probably simplify your life. I’m not sure what carb you have, but if it’s an Edelbrock or Holley that should be easy. If it’s a factory application carb… I have no idea. You may have to make one.

[@bobbydelamar606]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Awesome, thank you. Where could I get that non AC bracket kit? My car has Carter Thermoquad.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Those lacy aluminum wheels on the front are probably "Appliance wheels" based on the name of the manufacturing company. I used to think they didn't fit the look of the car, but now I'm not so sure. I wonder if four came with the car. The wheels I'd put on would be the factory "Road Wheels" you see on the back. If possible, widened and converted to 15 inch. Or, you can't go wrong with Mopar Rallye wheels.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Oh, I just saw the close up on the Appliance wheel. Somebody has been driving without the proper washers. It doesn't take long to mess up the holes. I guess they could be welded up with today's welders.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yes they’re pretty goofed up. We just have what’s on the car. It will apparently be getting a set of the correct road wheels. 🙂

[@rocketresto]

Wheels are going to be changed just need to find the right ones. The ones on it now are...not the right ones.

[@alparker8661]

Pull the coil wire off the cap, point toward ground energize the coil and turn distributor till it sparks. This is correct for where you set the timing marks.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Sure, that will get you close. I will often use a meter for the same thing instead of watching for a spark.

[@alparker8661]

@@DeadDodgeGarage You hear the spark, working the distributor back and forth.

[@timrayburn2461]

Tony was right,I enjoy the channel

[@tomquinn607]

4:10 was standard gearing with the 440 6 barrel.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

According to Tom, that is incorrect, and the standard gear behind the 440-6 was still 3.23 open. I do not have extensive knowledge of these options.

[@somewhatfast]

Yup I was born in 92, always feels weird wrenching on cars that have been parked longer than you have been alive.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Totally. The perspective is interesting though. The older I get, the less older than me these cars seem, if that makes any sense at all. Heck, ‘70 was only twenty years before I was born… crazy that this road runner is 53 years old, but was parked for 32 of them.

[@SuperCommando60]

i thought i was an analog kinda guy, but your string has me beat

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I have to say, that was Evan’s idea (as I think you could hear on the video) but I was immediately all about it. Haha.

[@rcanderson4328]

I live in Oregon, and would love a 70 RR project if you ever are looking to sell.

[@davidbisnette7673]

Great video, off subject, what size wire do you recommend as a shunt from your alternator to your battery to help out the load on the amp meter, 12 ha? 10ga? Opinion would be greatly appreciated as I have a 68 B body with a 318

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I think I usually use 10 gauge. It can be bigger - it just needs to be the same size or larger than the factory charge wire.

[@davidbisnette7673]

@@DeadDodgeGarage copy that , thank you for all the brake down of the Dodge/Plymouth electrical system, very good videos and very understandable

[@Arthagnou]

I found one of these at the side of a Lake in the 1990s...Ram Air, V Code 4 speed bench car..Jacked the rear up to look under it and the chrome popped off the rear glass...so we let the car down and left it. Too rusty for sake of sitting in the dirt too long...now we could have fixed it. back then, not so much

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Wow… I’ve seen some ocean rust but that is impressive. I parted out a Scamp last year that was really, really bad - but not that bad.

[@WilberNStella]

Jamie; you’re at the end od the world. I know cuz i was born in aberdeen and raised in Hoquiam. Where do you find so many mopars? I want a dodge pick up; 2WD. Where do i find a good body? I do all mechanicals. Thnx chuck

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Yep, here I am. I think the end of the world is like copalis beach technically, but I’m pretty close. Anyway, they’re all on Facebook Marketplace. Haha.

[@jimmyjames6576]

My favorite year

[@0004612]

You got lucky Jamie...it’s got manifolds instead of headers. Great looking RR! May I ask which Midwest state it came from?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Really glad it has the HP manifolds and not headers. Really annoyed the pipes seem to have come from a 383 car and don’t fit. I really don’t remember. Somewhere in the vicinity of Minnesota.

[@0004612]

I’m in MN. Beautiful find

[@kellismith4329]

Headers are usually a mistake

[@0004612]

@@kellismith4329 that’s why I said he got lucky.

[@randyman828]

Cool.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

I know nothing about 440-6 pack engines but have to ask if I’m their original configuration did they use a Carter carb? I know you like it original But would you use the original carb or slap a Holly on it? On my dad’s 413, when that Carter was dialed in (with everything else) the car ran like a thing of beauty.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

The original setup is 3 Holley two barrels. I hate Holleys. In fact, I made a video all about that when I installed correct Holley carbs on this car. I much prefer Carter / Edelbrock carbs.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Thx!

[@Lowbrass64]

Do you ever decode the plate on these? Is it a real black car? Odd but absolutely beautiful combo with the burnt orange interior!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

We did, and it is! I had every intention of showing the fender tag (which is present) but the day was just a real whirlwind of trying to get it together and that didn’t make the cut. Tom is a huge numbers guy, much more than I am. The codes aren’t as important to me as the cars, but it is super cool that this one was optioned the way that it was.

[@rocketresto]

@lowbrass64 it’s my car and yes car has broadcast sheet, fender tag and the engine is numbers (it came with the car but motor in it right now is a 1969 440 HP). TX9 black, burnt orange interior, black vinyl top, hood performance treatment, stripe delete, 440 6 barrel, 4.10 Dana 60, 8 track radio, tach, air grabber, it’s pretty much the perfect Road Runner. Maybe a 4 speed would be better? Love this thing, next up is putting 6 pack back on it, fixing brakes, replacing water pump, lots more to do…but it drives!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Cool color combo and it's not green

[@dieselgrandpa4181]

I've owned Mopars my whole life and I'm still learning things from a guy that was born the year I got married. 😆

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

😅 sorry, I think.

[@wbarney59]

Nothing smells like a big block. Hemis are different. I ran one down once. 67 Plymouth, silver black vinyl roof 4speed car. His wife had the same car but automatic

[@jomfrulysetsfall2119]

Fel pro is rubber coated ?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

They make a rubber coated fiber gasket and it’s absolute garbage. Use cork, or all rubber gaskets. Or steel / rubber. But the rubber fiber is a useless joke. It just breaks immediately.

[@buddyrow9480]

How much are you willing to sale it ? I been looking for a road runner for my dad

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

It’s not mine, and it’s not for sale. Thanks.

[@Legacy_Lou]

V Code 💪

[@billcobb9408]

How come you didn't do a compression and leak down test?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

Because I have ears, and they work.

[@moose_tracking2987]

Would you be able to do a video on your external fuel system?

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’ve kinda shown it in many videos, but haven’t really explained it. I can’t say I could do a whole video just on that, but I can definitely show it in more detail next time I use it.

[@rong4189]

What is that vacuum canister on the distributor? P.S. what a car!

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That is the special ‘70 vacuum unit with an electronic solenoid built in!

[@rong4189]

@@DeadDodgeGarage Wow, never knew or noticed that. Thanks

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I believe 71 and 72 big block had similar. They interface with the carb to retard timing.

[@justinallen8996]

Not all roadrunners from my research had the roadrunner steering wheel am I correct sir? As my 70 doesn’t have it and my dad bought it new.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I don’t know that! That would be a Tom question.

[@mikram2613]

The front rims on that Roadrunner are Anson magnesium Wheels they took them off the market because they could hit a curb and start on fire and you can't put them out

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I’m well familiar with Ansen, and also with the interesting properties of magnesium, but have never heard of what you are talking about. Aluminum became a more viable material to make wheels out of in the late 60s and early 70s, and as it was cheaper, the industry moved that direction. But there are still high performance competition wheels made out of magnesium to this day.

[@deankidd1743]

Seen the Merch. Order some man sized ts 3-4xl. I will get about 4 if you have different colors

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

👍🏻🇦🇺💯⛽️she was a great car in her day hope she get restored the way ma MOPAR made her .

[@papawoody9597]

If it's a factory TX9 car with the K4 burnt orange interior, that may be enough to make it a 1 of 1. The column shifted automatic and Air Grabber almost certainly do. It won't be cheap no matter what direction the owner decides to go, but it would be a shame to see anything but a factory correct resto IMO.

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

That’s the plan! It is indeed factory black with burnt orange interior. In the follow up video about reinstalling the six barrel setup, I show the fender tag (like I should have in this one.) Feel free to check that out! While we’re not necessarily concerned with the one-of-how-many this particular set of options may make this car, it’s definitely a rare combination and it will get the restoration it deserves sooner or later. For now? Fun!

[@dsloop3907]

I have some of the weird "32" wrenches just for the starters. Many years of experience has taught me to be prepared for those.......

[@DeadDodgeGarage]

I actually do have one in my home box, but not in my travel box, so I never seem to actually have it when I need it… so the pliers have been my go to for like fifteen years now. Hacky? Yes. Haha.