1969 Roadrunner

SStockDart · 11-22-2011, 04:49 PM

I bought this car new with 383, coupe, decor grp, air grabber and 3.91 sure grip. I would like to do some nostalgia racing as my class racing career winds down with our Dart. The Dart qualifies but Roadrunner does not. Another subject, apparently the 68 Hemi coupe is lighter than a 69. The 68 could get into AA SA and the 69 can not. Gary Hansen

Paul Ceasrine · 11-22-2011, 05:55 PM

Gary,

1968 and 1969 Hemi Road Runner car weights;

1968
Coupe..........#3560 lbs.
Hardtop........#3595 lbs.

1969
Coupe..........#3668 lbs.
Hardtop........#3685 lbs.
Convertible...#3806 lbs.

Back in 1969, when the NHRA changed up the weight/horsepower factors.
7.00 - 7.49 wt/hp was SS/D
7.50 - 7.99 wt/hp was SS/E

NHRA re-rated the 426/425 HP Street-Hemi to 475 horsepower.

The 68' Coupe had a 7.49 wt/hp, and fell into SS/D.
A horrible weight-to-horsepower factor.
But, the 69' Coupe (+108 lbs. heavier), with a 7.72 wt/hp could run
SS/E or A/S.

pc

SStockDart · 11-22-2011, 09:59 PM

Thanks....I thought the 68 hemi was lighter. I considered building a AA car before I built the Dart and the invasion of Drag Paks and CJ's. This car ran G Stock (NHRA) and then SS-I when NHRA made the pure stock move in 71 or 72. Thanks again. Gary Hansen

Paul Ceasrine · 11-23-2011, 10:51 AM

Gary,

Correct on the 1970 and 1971 NHRA season.

68' and 69' 383 Road Runners (Coupe or Hardtop)
were classed in G/Stock.

The 69' Road Runner (Convertible) classed in H/Stock.

1972,,,,,,,,,,,SS/I (Coupe or Hardtop)
1972,,,,,,,,,,,SS/J (Convertible)

The 1969 1/2' 440-6 Barrel Road Runner
#3545 lbs.
D/S or SS/G

pc

GTX JOHN · 11-29-2011, 04:33 AM

In Mid 70's 68 Hemi Coupe was SS/CA (before you could have changed
weight).

I bought one from Mike Loge back around 74 -75 that he raced in SS/CA.
It still had window sticker in window and showed 800 Miles!

SStockDart · 01-21-2012, 11:06 PM

Regarding my plans for the Roqdrunner......I will be buried in it. LOL. A family joke. Actually, I am not to sure. I am getting past my racing prime and I need to sell either the Roadrunner or our 68 dart. So, I guess which one sells first, I will keep amd race the other. If I race (other than bracket race) I will make a 6 pack car out of it and run SS/FA, same as the Dart. Although, I have nearly everything to put the Roadrunner back to original, including original alternator, spare tire, radio, seats, heater, trans plus I have a 18 spline for it. Right now it is a modest low 11 second car with a bullet proof 440, Hughes 727 with brake and Dana. Guess we will see what happens. Gary Hansen

Paul Ceasrine · 01-22-2012, 08:11 AM

The 383 'Package Stock Option'

This 'performance option' was installed on the 69' 383 Road Runner that
was driven by Ronnie Sox at the September 1969 accelerated tests
at Irwindale Raceway.

* '284' Camshaft (Hydraulic) .484 Lift / 284* Duration
* Matched Lifters (Chrysler part #3412004)
* Holley #3310-1 780 CFM Carburetor (Chrysler part #2836172)
* Edelbrock #DP4B Aluminum Dual-plane High-rise Intake manifold (Chrysler part #2836149)
* Hooker Headers (under-chassis street/strip-type, 1 3/4" tube x 42" length w/3" collectors).
* Casler 7" cheater-slicks

Performance results;
13.71 @ 104.04 MPH (w/headers closed and connected to the exhaust system)

13.60 @ 105.50 MPH (w/header collectors open)

Hemi Moose · 01-22-2012, 01:31 PM

Another shot of the '69 Road Runner...so what was the original color.

Hemi Moose · 01-19-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SStockDart

I bought this car new with 383, coupe, decor grp, air grabber and 3.91 sure grip. I would like to do some nostalgia racing as my class racing career winds down with our Dart. The Dart qualifies but Roadrunner does not. Another subject, apparently the 68 Hemi coupe is lighter than a 69. The 68 could get into AA SA and the 69 can not. Gary Hansen

Gary, can you post some more old pics of your '69 Road Runner...I'd really like see some more of the car from back then if you have any.

Paul Ceasrine · 01-21-2012, 03:51 PM

1969 Motor Trend Magazine Car of the Year,

Changes on the 1969,
* Front-grille w/horizontal trim (replaces egg-crate grille)
* Revised tail-lights
* Rectangular side light markers
* Black-matte hood design (now '2' horizontal panels, front-to-back)
* Color Road Runner decals
* Optional bucket seats w/console

Production Numbers;
* Coupe;...................33,743
* Hardtop;.................48,549
* Convertible...............2,125
________________________
* Total Prodction ......84,417

Note: 42,363 more than the 1968 production total of 46,054.

11-22-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner I bought this car new with 383, coupe, decor grp, air grabber and 3.91 sure grip. I would like to do some nostalgia racing as my class racing career winds down with our Dart. The Dart qualifies but Roadrunner does not. Another subject, apparently the 68 Hemi coupe is lighter than a 69. The 68 could get into AA SA and the 69 can not. Gary Hansen

11-23-2011, 10:51 AM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner Gary, Correct on the 1970 and 1971 NHRA season. 68' and 69' 383 Road Runners (Coupe or Hardtop) were classed in G/Stock. The 69' Road Runner (Convertible) classed in H/Stock. 1972,,,,,,,,,,,SS/I (Coupe or Hardtop) 1972,,,,,,,,,,,SS/J (Convertible) The 1969 1/2' 440-6 Barrel Road Runner #3545 lbs. D/S or SS/G pc

11-29-2011, 04:33 AM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,733 Likes: 2,799 Liked 2,486 Times in 697 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner In Mid 70's 68 Hemi Coupe was SS/CA (before you could have changed weight). I bought one from Mike Loge back around 74 -75 that he raced in SS/CA. It still had window sticker in window and showed 800 Miles!

01-21-2012, 11:06 PM	#6
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner Regarding my plans for the Roqdrunner......I will be buried in it. LOL. A family joke. Actually, I am not to sure. I am getting past my racing prime and I need to sell either the Roadrunner or our 68 dart. So, I guess which one sells first, I will keep amd race the other. If I race (other than bracket race) I will make a 6 pack car out of it and run SS/FA, same as the Dart. Although, I have nearly everything to put the Roadrunner back to original, including original alternator, spare tire, radio, seats, heater, trans plus I have a 18 spline for it. Right now it is a modest low 11 second car with a bullet proof 440, Hughes 727 with brake and Dana. Guess we will see what happens. Gary Hansen

01-22-2012, 08:11 AM	#7
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner The 383 'Package Stock Option' This 'performance option' was installed on the 69' 383 Road Runner that was driven by Ronnie Sox at the September 1969 accelerated tests at Irwindale Raceway. * '284' Camshaft (Hydraulic) .484 Lift / 284* Duration * Matched Lifters (Chrysler part #3412004) * Holley #3310-1 780 CFM Carburetor (Chrysler part #2836172) * Edelbrock #DP4B Aluminum Dual-plane High-rise Intake manifold (Chrysler part #2836149) * Hooker Headers (under-chassis street/strip-type, 1 3/4" tube x 42" length w/3" collectors). * Casler 7" cheater-slicks Performance results; 13.71 @ 104.04 MPH (w/headers closed and connected to the exhaust system) 13.60 @ 105.50 MPH (w/header collectors open)

11-22-2011, 05:55 PM	#2
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner Gary, 1968 and 1969 Hemi Road Runner car weights; 1968 Coupe..........#3560 lbs. Hardtop........#3595 lbs. 1969 Coupe..........#3668 lbs. Hardtop........#3685 lbs. Convertible...#3806 lbs. Back in 1969, when the NHRA changed up the weight/horsepower factors. 7.00 - 7.49 wt/hp was SS/D 7.50 - 7.99 wt/hp was SS/E NHRA re-rated the 426/425 HP Street-Hemi to 475 horsepower. The 68' Coupe had a 7.49 wt/hp, and fell into SS/D. A horrible weight-to-horsepower factor. But, the 69' Coupe (+108 lbs. heavier), with a 7.72 wt/hp could run SS/E or A/S. pc

11-22-2011, 09:59 PM	#3
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,176 Likes: 879 Liked 574 Times in 212 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner Thanks....I thought the 68 hemi was lighter. I considered building a AA car before I built the Dart and the invasion of Drag Paks and CJ's. This car ran G Stock (NHRA) and then SS-I when NHRA made the pure stock move in 71 or 72. Thanks again. Gary Hansen

01-22-2012, 01:31 PM	#8
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner Another shot of the '69 Road Runner...so what was the original color.

01-21-2012, 03:51 PM	#10
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1969 Roadrunner 1969 Motor Trend Magazine Car of the Year, Changes on the 1969, * Front-grille w/horizontal trim (replaces egg-crate grille) * Revised tail-lights * Rectangular side light markers * Black-matte hood design (now '2' horizontal panels, front-to-back) * Color Road Runner decals * Optional bucket seats w/console Production Numbers; * Coupe;...................33,743 * Hardtop;.................48,549 * Convertible...............2,125 ________________________ * Total Prodction ......84,417 Note: 42,363 more than the 1968 production total of 46,054. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-21-2012 at 06:23 PM.