Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Ron,

The 68' Road Runner came stock with Heavy-Duty Drum Brakes.
11" x 3" (Front)
11" x 2.5" (Rear)

The standard B-Body cars had;
10" x 2.5" (Front)
10" x 1.75" (Rear)

Other Options:
Front Disc-brakes: ($73)
Power Brakes: ($42)
Power Steering: ($94)
Tinted Glass: ($42)
Seat Head Restraints: ($44)
Lower Rocker Sill Molding: ($21)
Black Matte Hood: ($18)
AM Radio: ($60)
Tachometer: ($51)
Arm Rest w/Ash Tray ($8)
Vinyl Roof: ($79)
Vinyl Trim Interior: ($26)
Remote Control Driver Side Mirror: ($9)
Deluxe Wheel Covers: ($21)
Automatic Transmission: ($39)
Sure-Grip Posi: ($45)
Lower Body Accent Paint ($17)
Air Induction Package ($55),,,,Mid-year option only.

Special Options:
Performance Axle 3.55 gears w/Sure-Grip Posi: ($88)
Special Order Axle 3.91 gears w/Sure-Grip Posi: ($144)
Magnum 500 Wheels {14" x 5.5"}: ($102)
Decor Group ($79)


Decor Group included:
Carpeting
Pillar molding (Coupe cars)
Additional Interior colors (Blue, Parchment, Black or Silver)
Trunk Deck-lid rear molding (aluminum panel w/red painted top and bottom sections,
and Road Runner in speed with a cloud of dust)

Engine color: Turquiose
Valve covers: Turquiose
Oil Breather-Cap: Chrome
Air Cleaner: 'Unsilenced' (black krinkle finish)
Air Cleaner Top Insert: Orange, with '383 Road Runner Engine' lettering

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqN,!gs..._id=8800005007

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Thanks, Paul!!!!

Wow; I wonder where I could get a pair of those "heavy-dury" rear drums and shoes for my '64 Valiant slant 6 turbo car? I need all the help I can get, holding it on the starting line, power-braking tobuild boost for the launch (don't want to have to put a trans-brake in it, if I can help it...)

I'm thinking these wide, 11" brakes would do wonders.... but where in the world would I find a set????

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

I wasn't in this country most of 1968, but I did buy a 69 when I got out of the Army. It was a 383, 4 speed, air grabber, 3.91 sure grip, and decor group. Still have it. 23,000 miles. They cancelled my warranty when dealer discovered I was racing it. Go figure.

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Dodge trucks use them in the 70's-80's.

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Thanks, Chris; we are planning on trying to use full boost from a power-brake "launch," which is a good prescription for "rolling the lights," so exemplary rear brakes will be mandatory. We'll probably end up with a transbrake, but that's gonna be a last resort... don't wanna have to do that unless there's just no other way.

Thanks again; that truck application opens up a whole different area of possibilities, and one I probably would never have thought of! :)

You da man....

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Lamb use to make a pinion brake that bolt on the front of the rear end air operated, this deal would hold.

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Have no idea what your talking about......

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/o...s/image0-4.jpg

69, Hardtop, 383, 4-speed, console.....crappy photo taken with an old polaroid....lol

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

At Gateway International Raceway
http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...nalRaceway.jpg

At Sikeston Drag Strip
http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...nDragStrip.jpg

We bought this RR in 1985. I was supposed to drive it to high school, but dad had another idea. We bracket raced it for a long time. It is an original J body hemi car and will see duty again someday.

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Rich Blake,,,,,

What do you mean you have no idea of what I'm talking about,,,,???
1968 'Standard Equipment'

By the way,,,,,,,the car photo you posted is of a 1969 Road Runner...not a 1968.
Don't you know what year car you owned,,,,,:rolleyes:

The 1969 had more standard 'bells and whistles'....;)

1968 Road Runners, when first introduced in October 1967.
Coupes (pillared post) cars only.
* 383 Standard engine (335 Horsepower) ('H' Code)
* 4-speed transmission (standard equipment)
* Inland 4-speed shifter
* 8 3/4" rear end, with 3.23 open rear
* Bench seat (Fleet Grade; Cloth and vinyl)
* Rubber floor mats (full floor)
* Heater
* Dog Dish Hub caps
* F70 x 14' Goodyear Polyglass GT red-line tires
* 14 x 5.5" steel wheels
* Drum brakes (11" x 3" front) and (11" x 2.5" rear)
* Heavy-Duty Suspension

Car Cost $2896
Car Weight #3424 lbs.
NHRA Class: E/S or E/SA

Mike,
The A-833 transmission (23-tooth spline)
1st gear - 2.66
2nd gear - 1.91
3rd gear - 1.39
4th gear - 1.00

The stock flywheel weight: 36 lbs.
Clutch disc: 10.5"

Thats It,,,,,,,,Oh,,,,,,,,,,,'Plymouth, is a out to win you over'

Re: 1968 Plymouth Road Runner
 

Francois Periard at the Bowling Green Division 3 event this year

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...isPeriard1.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...isPeriard2.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...isPeriard3.jpg

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/q...isPeriard4.jpg

My Canadian friend, Francois' bad Hemi Road Runner. He built this car around 1978 and has been running a Barton Hemi since '85 or so. Nice guy and works very hard. 10.20's @ 4000lbs is damn impressive.