FORGOTTEN 35 YEARS! 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner - Will It RUN?

[@DylanMcCoolVideo]

What do you think of this Roadrunner?

[@UrmasBertan]

Legend

[@crizcriz103customz]

Best front bumper on any car. My opinion

[@Abram.burning.rubber.garage]

Nice car

[@KevinWoodson-v8t]

Hi Dylan your awesome

[@Iseerightthruyou]

It's a decent looking car. Not really a fan of that body style, but that's just me. I don't really care much for anything after 1970. But that is my personal taste. Definitely worth saving though

[@davidbartrum7069]

You should do a complete restoration on it , there aren’t many of those cars left out there in that good of shape.

[@architypeone8646]

Love the '71 Roadrunner body style. That front end is iconic. One of the best looking cars of the '70's. That car is worth restoring.

[@gerry-p9x]

Up until 75. Satellite sebrings shared parts

[@alwynemcintyre2184]

I'm always amazed that even your basic muscle cars had bench seats, column shift, some even had drum brakes! Here in Australia what were our muscle cars even the basic ones had power boosted disc brakes, floor shift and bucket seats.

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@alwynemcintyre2184yup let's talk the era of muscle cars and options. All big threeroduced basic cars with no optionß ps pb discs auto were some basic add ONS but for cost. Conscious teen buyer could jack up price grand which was alot in those. Dollars...plus wny buy a basic Camaro or satellite wheñ you could spend a few bucks more get an option group on an upgraded car like a road runner. Or Camaro RS. Expensive options like bucket seats air consoles were budget busters and very rarely checked off so bench seats. Floor shifts upgrade motors no air drum brakes no ps. Etc were the formula for speed..big deal in 68-72. Was to order 6cyl. Nova then add a 350small block. Came with a 4speed and a posi rear...new owner kid does engine work adds intake 4bbl. Headers Hurst floor shifter and other stuff this. Saves bucks on insurance rates because you got a v8nova man shift for cheep and no SUPER SPORT LISTING ON VIN AND SAVE BUCKS ON INSURANCE COSTS....SIMPLE ECONOMICS

[@1966-Charger]

@@alwynemcintyre2184 It was all about making the car lighter. Everything mattered with racing.

[@risinbison1106]

THIS was my HS daily driver, same ugly green paint even. The 383 was kinda fast but it handled like a battleship but oh the memories made in her. One day she threw a rod and her saga came to an end, I even held a ceremony. Looking forward to seeing this project.

[@VeganGorilla555]

This is a perfect candidate for a FULL RESTORATION!!!! This deserves more than a patina and doing donuts in a corn field.

[@dirtpounder]

Any vehicle this clean and that old should be nit-pick perfected

[@TheFogLakeshore]

It would be better if it was preserved as much as possible and kept in the condition it's now in.

[@JoE_Songs]

47:32 your father is simply enjoying the sight of the coolest barnfind/supercar his son just managed to buy. this is a beautiful car! Jeez luise... so happy for ya

[@matthewteal4658]

Been waiting for an early 70s era Roadrunner revival!!! Thanks Dylan.

[@henryf.ky.3415]

I’m 71 now and your RR brings back fun memories. Especially that horn. When I was in high school, a friend’s brother owned a new 68 , 383 , 4 speed RR. We would sneak his brothers keys while he slept and run around all night in that car. Back then we would love to get on the expressway and bury the speedometer! Crazy! It would burn rubber in all 4 gears! The engine had several upgrades. Good times. Wish I was 17 again! 😂

[@just-in-time6069]

These years never really liked but as I get older there started to grow on me keep up great work and have wonderful day.

[@brianvandermeulen4775]

Dylan your excitement is palpable. in 1981 I bought a 68 GTX special order 4sp from a pal who drove it up from Santa Maria Island in Florida. Fully optioned with maroon buckets and a center console, no rust 88k miles, needed paint and valve seals. Drag racing on my home street a 71 charger he pulled in front of me as I passed him and bent the hood fender grill and k frame. Dad made me sell it after I tossed it up on blocks and started peeling off broken parts. I was 17. Even smashed it would be big dollars today. I'm glad for you way to go....

[@briane.5656]

Ooh, I had a '72 Satellite Sebring (same body style) in that same color, had a 318 with column auto. Changed my first timing chain and gears on it. :-)

[@josefkurtz2223]

Cant wait to follow this build. When i was younger i reallly didnt dig this body style but now its one of my faves. Take care and i'll see y'all in the next one.

[@PontiacFirebirdFormula305WS6]

Absolutely love the Roadrunners! Buying one of them is definitely on my bucket list!!!

[@mark3547]

I own a 1971 Road Runner which I purchased in 1975. It's very similar to yours but with some exceptions. It's orange with a black vinyl roof and black interior with a full bench seat. My 383 came with a Mallory dual point distributor and a 750 Holley. I have a 4 speed with a pistol grip shifter. I also have the same 323 differential. The biggest difference is the rear bumper. Mine has a '72. I don't know how that's possible, but I like it. I think it really makes the car look unique. Of course, over the years, I done a few upgrades. I love my "Rowdy Road Runner".

[@SixSixthSix]

In my opinion, one of the best looking front ends on a car.

[@kennethsonier1766]

Good morning from Cape Cod 🦈 that roadrunner is surprisingly in good shape. Congratulations Dylan, I can see you're very excited over this one. I'm looking forward to the continuing series 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@Worship1602]

That's a cool car. I had a 72 Satellite Sebring plus that had a 318 Rochester carburetor in it. Was my first car that my dad and I worked on; We repaired some body work and painted it. Was cool. Seeing this brings up good memories.

[@matthewrochester5138]

Rochester is my surname 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@kellyhumes1217]

I have a 1971 Satellite Sebring Plus but my first car was a 71 roadrunner. My absolute favorite body style. I hope you have a shirt made for this one!!! Definitely looking forward to seeing more of this car.

[@davidblinn8251]

I had a 71 satellite Dylan and I can tell you those turn signals are harder than heck to find so you're lucky to have extra.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

I have been hording an amber one for decades but won't get rich selling it since they make affordable reproductions now.

[@garryhatchett775]

Nice acquisition Dylan. 71 is an awesome year for roadrunners.

[@migueldeolival4551]

Great Dylan, I love that you share the rescue of these classics, I really like watching you work on them and how fun you make your videos, a big greeting from Venezuela, I own a 1968 Ford Torino Fastback I would love to see you rescue one and work on it, my respects for your love and dedication to these cars

[@brickhead_07]

My favourite car of all time, please more, make it nice!

[@gaza698]

couldnt stop smiling when it spun over and had compression, one of my all time dream cars but in the UK as usual they are crazy money lol cant wait to see more!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

Just the beginning of the video here Mr. McCool, but I'm thinking the initial moral of this story as of loading the vehicle onto your trailer is no matter what is expected, plan for the most difficult retrieval every time. Straps, chains, wheel dollys, good jacks etc., maybe even a steering wheel puller if so inclined, or a 'master' spring key maybe to get that steering unlocked. Lesson learned I hope! edit: Well, one thing to consider: if you didn't have to struggle sometimes how would you know what fun really was? : )

[@johnweeks5614]

I hope you keep that roadrunner because you would do it best because you want to keep it factory and I really can't wait until more videos on this car

[@chrishillier7562]

I was right this episode didn't disappoint, love the roadrunner and can't wait to see where you take it.

[@kblinn68]

what a great forgotten MOPAR! thanks Dylan for keeping these gems going!

[@Carcrafter7165]

Every time I see one it takes me back to early 70’s NASCAR Richard Petty #43 and loved the paint job they had on it.

[@crashsroadrunnergarage8612]

What a coincidance! My 71 roadrunner(bought in 81,383 4 speed bench)has also been of the road since 89. This gives me motovation to finish my driver rebuild😎😎😎

[@FreedomRock44]

Yes Dylan sounds Good in the back!!!!!!! 35 years????? Sounding like that....NICE!

[@nigelstolic2707]

Can’t wait to see it restored an as you say it’s a time capsule worthy Of Restoration.. put the White stripes back on an the Roadrunner logos .. restore that drivers seat an get it running properly

[@jasonahlstrom1424]

Love this resto car. Keep on doing your thing. Love those oddball 71 styles. Awesome hood n 383 HP.

[@newfieboyhello]

I'm so jealous but happy to see this beautiful machine live

[@Viktorrhansen]

71 roadrunner stock car is on the top 10 list for me!

[@dennisstevens5100]

I had a 68 with 383 and a three on the column! That car would walk away any car in my home town in 1975!

[@silverback8183]

I've always wanted one of these but even in the mid 80s when you could still find all kinds of muscle cars, I never saw one of these!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

that is epic!!! you and Rowland need to park your road runners next to each others. he runs the 71 rr registry

[@vitalantigosvitorrosa8602]

This is one of the top 3 cars I’ve seen here. Beautiful! Can’t wait wait to see the restoration you’re doing on it, and also to see those 15” wheels installed. It’d be nice to have those decals back too. Those are really exotic and would light up even more this ride. Cheers from 🇧🇷

[@SpringdaleJim]

My all time favorite car was the '71 Satellite, basically the same car as this

[@Robert-qh2jp]

Great to see you Dylan Hope you're doing well....Be blessed

[@frankieking3052]

Would love to see this restored

[@rod426]

Cool find for ya Dylan and good video. FYI- on the front bumper, there's a hard rubber strip in the middle. That is known as a bumper/crash guard some might call it. Its "supposidly" for a frontal crash ir even grocery carts at the store to protect the bumper🤔.That is a rarity on these cars and even so, if the rear had one too. KEEP THAT. Also, those are dual "turn down" exhaust too. The other kind was the "machine gun tips". Yes, I have a '71 and was born in October of '70 1:02:20

[@crashsroadrunnergarage8612]

Not all 71's had the rubber strips😮

[@auteurfiddler8706]

@@crashsroadrunnergarage8612 Yes, the rubber strips on 71's were very rare. Much more common on 70's.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

The decorator tips were optional but were block in some years in California because of "drive by noise" regulations. I wonder if Dylan's car has a code N95 for California on the Fender tag.

[@steveneckard3649]

One of my favorite muscle cars from the 70's. The one with the functional hood scoop and tail spoiler, 440 under the hood comes to memory. Yes it is a big and potentially very fast large full sized two door muscle car. Very cool and very nice if restored well.

[@puddleduckist]

What a great roadrunner Dylan! Seems like a very solid car, Seems to run surprisingly well and sound good for having sat so many moons! My old buddy has several mopars including a cpl hang 10's and darts. Best of all a 71 orange charger. It's a 440 six pack, pistol grip 4 speed and has a sure grip dana 60 with 3.54's. He even added a fully functional air grabber, best part and looks so cool!!! Would be cool to see u work on a hang 10 with their surfing decals and orange shag carpet. I love the 71 demons, my brother had one, had a 340 4 speed and an 8 3/4 sure grip with 3.55's. It was yellow with black interior, I drove it a cpl times and.msn was it fun to drive and was quite fast for a 340. Look forward to seeing you guys fix this old hot rod up!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@davidsoutar8508]

Dylan, that is my dream car. That should absolutely become your daily driver...or my daily driver.

[@larrylarryboyelmore]

Thanks for savin on the oldies

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

I love that Roadrunner that car is awesome!💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@408Satellite]

Awesome!!! I started with a 1971 B5 Blue 383 Satellite Sebring Plus with a Roadrunner Hood 23 years ago. Too much rust to save. Switched to a GF7 Green 1972 Satellite Sebring Plus 2 years later. Really long story, but 408 Magnum Stroker, lots of fun. Being in WI just got it out of the garage. Split the riding season between it and Harleys!! Can't wait to see more of this one.

[@Apeman_king_of_apes]

44:13 even Dixie is excited to hear it run

[@robertvance1873]

I can't wait for you to get back to the 58 Plymouth

[@markreed5134]

Love the mopars. Is there a reason why you couldn’t drop the drive shaft to roll it?

[@coreyrowe2052]

I can't wait to see more on this car! I love Roadrunners!!

[@RobertMcCulloch-ww8vq]

Beautiful old survivor, can't wait to see it driving again.

[@Mister-Salieri]

Damn, that car looks absolutely stunning. Indeed it worths restoring.

[@truckgp7078]

My favorite Mopar front end!

[@DScaglione.]

Can’t wait till Part 2!

[@johnnyzee383]

For someone whos dad bought the first one in Canada (376 car made), the original wheel/tire was a f70-14 Polyglass tire. You had to check off the option to go to a 15 inch wheel, and rally's were an option. Standard was a 3 speed manual and the Torqueflight was an option. Standard carb was I believe a 550 CFM Holly. As for the strobe stripe, when my old man picked the car up in August of 70, that stripe was not yet available, in fact the only thing was the "roadrunner die cast emblem that they drilled holes for in the quarter panel right where the "roadrunner" in the decal lines up with. Man, that gear reduction Chrysler starter had a sound all its own lol..383 in my opinion was THE best engine Chrysler made back then. Powerful, and indestructible.

[@arthurlangford5861]

Looks just like my cousins Road Runner that burned to the ground 35 yeats ago due to jack leg electrical work! Brings back some great memories!

[@Daniel-j2u6i]

Love this car , thanks for fixing it up, back on the road where it belongs , so my kids can someday love them too.

[@Danthecapriman]

What a car!! You look smitten with it Dylan! Definitely is a rare time capsule car and needs preserving or restoring as an original car. Can’t wait to see more on this👍

[@dondawson8700]

The 71 is my favorite of the Road Runners, what a great find

[@CharlesDurham-d9i]

In 1973 I ordered a OLDS 442 emerald green w white strips, reminds me of that car as I checked with Plymouth dealer on roadrunner but the 442 was much cheaper [ Actually the only performance car that was cheaper than the 442 was a stripped down Pontiac GTO] GREAT VIDEO as always

[@davidjones5729]

Great job in getting it to run. This one is worth restoring. Can't wait for the next video!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Dylan :) & Bryer :) yes nice 1970 RoadRunner car also cool green color on body plus interior! Plus got original rims also hubcaps, nice shape plus daul exhaust too and sounds like need starter replacement or rebuilt, and say fix up too fully! Also remember those car my uncle Brian had one Purple color body with Black decals also interior too ! He 440 V8 motor 4 barrel, Automatic transmission with Shift Kit, 323 but changed to different one ! Also it was fast car in day when had it and so fun be in !

[@jimellison6157]

Dylan. Another awesome video. I looked it up, and yes, you could get a 3-speed manual in the Road Runner.

[@marksieber4626]

Brings back memories. A buddy of mine had one of these. Lot of good times in that car. Hoooweee!

[@dubdaze68]

I do love the 71. It's my favorite year for the RR. I had an MPC model of this exact car when I was a kid, and it has stuck with me.

[@kbullwinkle]

Hey Dylan....I owned a 70 & a 71 Roadrunner back in the day....$700 bucks for the 70....$$330 for the 71....back in the mid 70s...who knew what these cars would explode in value....I enjoyed part 1....keep it up....I'd love to know what you paid for the 71....I can't find one anywhere..now that I'm retired I work on them for fun...I did find a cool 84 choo choo elcamino ss STL-013....very rare I've been playing with...3 yrs now....1 of only 18 left from the Driveaway Event in St Louis in March 84....but I like those old mopars....enjoyed your post...thanks

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi Dylan and Brier nice vehicle and video 📹 and workmanship

[@chuckshipley9917]

Dylan McCool that is my favorite Mopar. Congratulations

[@kickit59]

Dylan back in the mid eighties my daily driver was a 71 Plymouth Satellite in a plain white wrapper with the 318 & auto trans. You know that car was the best daily driver of any car I have ever owned! Totally dependable and I drove it all over the country! It looked a lot like your Road Runner. I guess in 71 the Road Runner was based off of the Satellite body!

[@jonlennon3348]

My Dada had a 70 Dart with the same color combo. I love the color. I sincerely hope you do the body work to make it right. It deserves a repair for sure.

[@JT-un7dc]

Usually, I'm not a fan of these green on green cars. But this one looks good.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

This reminds me of my father's '68 Roadrunner, even though it's a different body style. It was Orange and had a black hood with an air grabber that popped up when you smashed the throttle. He'd put a hundred dollar bill on the dashboard and said that I can have it if I can grab it. Problem was, he'd smash the throttle every time I reached for it and it threw my tiny ten year old self into the seat because it had so much torque. He still has the car, original motor, trans, and paint. I think that's called numbers matching. I don't remember what motor it has because it stays in the garage which is always locked. I know it has a posi-rear and short gears because it's at around 4000 rpm at 110 mph. It could have a hemi in it for all i know, but I think it's a 440.

[@bigolow641]

No 440 for roadrunner in '68, the 440 was only available in a GTX. A ' 68 RR would have a 383 or The Hemi.

[@Whats-It-To-Ya]

@bigolow641 I remember he said something about a 383 with 440 heads and hi-dome pistons. Does that even make any sense? I have Multiple Sclerosis and my memory is shot

[@terryjohnston7162]

Congratulations! Great find and looking forward to watching you get it back on the road.

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I'm curious if those cylinders would have appreciated a little oil in each one after sitting 30 or so years.. just curious, some revivals seem to get oil in the cylinders, some don't. I've always been of the opinion better safe than sorry, plus it'll give a bit higher compression for rings that may well be a little stuck after all those years. There's usually 1 or 2 cylinders on the exhaust stroke and with the exhaust valves open on those cylinders moisture - even in a garage - will get in.. it's just a nice thought, a little oil, or even 2-cycle fuel mix in your initial will it run hot sauce would help a little.

[@xtr3m3fLx]

What grinds my gears are the couple of revive and drive guys that use brake clean to fire a motor that hasn't turned over in 10 plus years. Pole barn and digs namely. Idiots

[@patrickblankenship5414]

I'm not a big Mopar fan but I like watching you bring these hot rods back to life, keep up the good work and continue to teach Briar......

[@tonyfriend7413]

i'll take your place. because mopars are the best. chevrolet # 2 Ford 3rd. place.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Nice score! I love the bench seat and column shift!

[@stevenweikart2258]

Great find! And the coolest front end ever.

[@adambriscoe02]

Just a beautiful find, well done Dylan!

[@redfox_outdoors]

LOL!! Watching Dylan struggle if was me I would have crawled under the car and undone the driveshaft to move it!!

[@Mike-ie6ee]

That was a great show. Looking forward to Part 2. Thank you Dylan, You also, Briar, from Canada

[@ChrisP-h8i]

Can not wait to see part two

[@mikesawyer4707]

Hello Dylan. Go big and rotisserie restore that Mopar. Bring her back to her former awesomeness. Go ahead and go for it.

[@rexkean]

Green on green is pretty cool. I'm also a fan of 383's

[@thatmaverickguy859]

If you ever sell it, I may have to show my dad, he's been looking for a 71 roadrunner ever since he sold his

[@JuryRigged77]

Lil story of when I was about 16...was with my dad picking my brother up from work in an old F-150...Wouldn't start and we thought the solenoid went out so I got out with a screwdriver to jump the solenoid...Soon as I touched the contacts the it sparks really big and the battery literally blew in half...Starter was shorted! Remember that when you're standing over the battery like that... Luckily I closed my eyes when it sparked real bad and the acid blew all over my face ...my brother jumped out and poured a mountain dew on my face to wash the acid off and by the time I got 20 minutes home my shirt fell apart in the front from the chest down...

[@MrLufkins]

Been watching you for a while, first time posting anything. Im really excited about this one. cant wait till the next on tghe road runner

[@richcarle3925]

Did I see a blue 1971 Plymouth Scamp in the background when you told the back story of the Roadfunner? I had one of those (same color) back in the mid 70's. 318 V-8 with 3 speed on the floor and white interior. Loved it!

[@Bandit-e3v]

Definitely want to see part 2. 👍

[@LDCoronel1]

I think we all have the same excitement when we finally turn on a car and it starts to idle, i saw it on Dylan and i basically saw myself 😅 I kind of start walking checking stuff and get confused about what I should check in first place 😂 Nice car Dylan as always a good video to see

[@billhooper85]

Cant wait to see more on this build

[@shadygingergarage]

My favorite Mopar in my favorite Mopar color!! I'm a GM/Ford guy but I do love certain Mopars.

[@okspeedshop]

watched the whole video. Awesome to hear her come back to life!

[@terryeustice5399]

It’s going to be a fun project Dylan. Got to get the bugs ironed out! ❤️💯👍👊

[@benvolman4976]

My favorite is a 1970 runner. My friend bought one in 78 , I was to young to drive but we partied and raced through our city. Full of kids up to no good. I know you've got a 70 satellite kicking around waiting patiently. A superbird clone is my dream for that one.

[@tommyjarvis2869]

I see a New Edge right there! Looking clean too! Man I love that year of Roadrunner

[@benjamincresswell3713]

Mopar to Mopar, the introduction to any Mopar includes the cubic inch in it. A very close friend had a 1970 'Cuda 340 4speed w/ 3:55 suregrip, BRAND NEW back at Christmas 1969, and it was fast. We raced it on Woodward Avenue and at Detroit Dragway. The best time we ever got completely stock from the factory except for a curved distributer and Casler Cheater Slicks was 14.05 at 104mph. Anyway, another friend had a 67 Barracuda 383 4speed and the 67 couldn't even come close to the 70, so that guy traded his Bacaroota in and got himself a 71 Roadrunner 340 TorqueFlite w/ 3.23 suregrip. No one knew how the 70 'Cuda could be so fast/ quick, but the 71 RR couldn't even come as close as his 67 383. The 1970 'Cuda 340 I believe had a little hotter cam due to the 4speed, and I remember the CR was 10.0 and it had the AVS. The 71 had a T-Quad so there's that, but the 70 was just fast. I always figured they must have done something we didn't know about, but the wt diff was 200 Lbs. The 71 was such an embarrassment we didn't even bother street racing it. BTW, I have a very nice 72 Satellite 4 door 318 w/ ps, pb, ac and a Roadrunner hood. I can be reached at yahoo for email, under Moparbens.

[@auteurfiddler8706]

Did the Road Runner hood fit the sedan?

[@standwithIsrael1989]

Definitely wana see more on it soon

[@Philc231]

That Chrysler sound when the engine turns over . Love that sound .