1970 PLYMOUTH ROAD RUNNER IN DETAIL BOOK
By 1969, the muscle car war among Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler had
reached a fevered pitch. Plymouths Road Runner, Mopars intermediate
entry, was leading the charge. For 1970, the Road Runner had its
strongest year yet as it housed the best street V-8s Chrysler had to
offer.
Author Scott Ross retraces the history of the Road Runner and brings the
1970 model year into full focus. The stripped-down Road Runner
exemplified the essence of a purpose-built muscle car: brute power and
stunning acceleration. A new aggressive grille and Air Grabber hood
provided an audacious yet tasteful performance statement. The backto-
basics Bird had a unique character with its iconic cartoon Road Runner
graphics and beep-beep horn.
Underneath the skin, the Road Runner lived up to its persona. The 335-hp
383 was one of fastest 383s Chrysler built because it was fitted with
the 440 camshaft, heads, and manifolds for even more performance. The
440 Six Pack car generated 390 hp and gained a reputation as a stout
street performer. And at the top, the conservatively rated 425-hp 426
Hemi set the standard for performance.
The Road Runner was lighter than the Cuda and somewhat overbuilt as it
was one of the toughest and most consistent muscle cars. To transfer all
this power to the ground, the Road Runner was equipped with the A-833
4-speed or TorqueFlite 727 automatic. With a torsion-bar suspension and
heavy-duty rear end, the Road Runner handled well. However, these are
just a few of the highlights of this complete story.
Each volume in the In Detail Series provides an introduction and
historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved
in creating the car, a look at marketing and promotion, an in-depth
study of all hardware and available options, as well as an examination
of where the car is on the market today. Also included are paint and
option codes, VIN and build tag decoders, as well as production numbers.
Mopar B-Body Restoration: 1966-1970
The Chrysler B-Bodies from 1966 to 1970 are the most-restored cars in
the franchise's storied history. Popular models among them include the
Charger, Coronet, GTX, Road Runner, and Super Bee. Restoring a Mopar
B-Body is easier than ever with numerous of available aftermarket parts
suppliers. This book offers an in-depth resource for restoring a Mopar
B-Body. Step-by-step processes walk you through the tasks of metal
repair, suspension rebuild, driveline verification, interior
restoration, and more. All components are addressed, creating the most
complete resource in the marketplace. With multiple step-by-step
procedures and more than 400 color photographs, this is the
most-complete hands-on book ever written covering these coveted
Chryslers. This will be your primary resource when it's time to tackle a
full restoration or complete a simple repair on your prized Pentastar.
You won't find a cheaper "part" that helps you more than Mopar B-Body
Restoration 1966-1970.
