Full Build: '69 Road Runner Transformed Into Road Burner

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  • @PowerNationTV
    @PowerNationTV  Рік тому +60

    More Full Builds: ua-cam.com/video/BtAVNfqy5Kw/v-deo.html

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues 2 роки тому +30

    Man I love this build , I had a 69 roadrunner in high-school in 1978, sold in 81 after I left home to be soldier in the Army. Regret it still and I'm 60 now. Nice job fellas 👏 👌

    • @Darknamja
      @Darknamja 2 роки тому +7

      I bought a 1970 Roadrunner in 1973 but sold it when I was assigned to the ROK in 1976. It was all original and I wish I had it today.

    • @butchhaight
      @butchhaight Рік тому +4

      I sold my GTS when I got drafted in ‘70. Bought a ‘73 roadrunner after basic and AIT.

    • @hellonwheelz3317
      @hellonwheelz3317 Рік тому +2

      I bought a 68 Roadrunner with a 383 Magnum in 77 for $300, wrecked the front clip and sold it for $450, and thought I was being shrewd. What a dumbass. That thing would be worth a fortune now. It was just sheet metal damage. Still ran fine.
      Hindsight is 20/20.

    • @d.scottjohnstone6813
      @d.scottjohnstone6813 10 місяців тому +1

      I graduated in '79. I was lucky enough to get ahold and still within reach dollar wise a '71 Superbee (its last production year). I got it my junior year in high school from a newly married guy living on the East side of Detroit whose new wife said to him "Its me or the car honey!" It was mustard yellow and flat black packed with the Mopar 440 big block. Me and my buddies rebuilt the 440 and had the time of our lives zipping up and down Woodward Ave.......Well, to make a long story short, I let my sister go pick up her girlfriends from school one day my senior year and she wiped it out on a set of parking poles with all of her friends packed inside of it. They were all ok, the car was completely totaled. Need I say more.....lesson learned.I just turned 63 today and not a week goes by that I don't think about the great times we all had in that ride.....

  • @SGTJDerek
    @SGTJDerek 2 роки тому +94

    FINALLY the Engine build is included. THANKS!

    • @airtioteclint
      @airtioteclint 2 роки тому +7

      Did Tom look really uncomfortable throughout that segment?

    • @naradloff
      @naradloff 2 роки тому +4

      @@airtioteclint I thought maybe it was just me. Perhaps he is sick or something? He was standing a good distance away from them. Usually he's standing pretty close to the dyno controls and excited. Flu and covid and all kinds of bugs are still floating around.

    • @airtioteclint
      @airtioteclint 2 роки тому +2

      @@naradloff makes sense.

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL Рік тому

      @@airtioteclint - How old is that dyno run?

    • @chargerman426
      @chargerman426 Рік тому +3

      @@naradloff yeah covid was a huge deal in 2016 when this build was done for sure.

  • @Illinois_Steve
    @Illinois_Steve Рік тому +5

    That was excellent. I bought a '69 RR when I was a young man in the Navy. Life brings all types of fortunes, including misfortunes and I was forced to sell it. I miss that car and this episode let me relive some things vicariously. Thanks.

  • @Sergeantgrunt
    @Sergeantgrunt 8 місяців тому +2

    I rfeally like this format. Link all the episodes to one video! Saves me a lot of time searching for the next video. Thanks guys!

  • @robertmceuen3630
    @robertmceuen3630 Рік тому +2

    Roadrunners were popular when I was in high school. I drove a 63 Impala for awhile, then got a 67 Olds 442. Great build guys. Thanks.

  • @yragtgov
    @yragtgov Рік тому +29

    Love these builds. The motor guys really get excited with their engine builds.
    Fun to watch and educational.
    Lots of action.

  • @TecniclyAwsm
    @TecniclyAwsm Рік тому +1

    My dad had a '69 Roadrunner 383 and pistol grip 4. It was Midnight blue and had "Midnight Special" in script on the quarters and POUNDED the ground. Always been my dream car. Nice to see one..

  • @tommyau2006
    @tommyau2006 Рік тому +2

    Tommy and Joel................what a great team. Awesome build

  • @daryleduardo7055
    @daryleduardo7055 11 місяців тому +2

    Man im going to cry. Seeing all them oldie goldies rust away😢😢😢😢

  • @lagopeter
    @lagopeter 2 роки тому +50

    The camera work and editing just went through the roof in terms of improvement. The angles and quick edits keep the flow of the show engaging. I've been watching power nation for a long time, this episode had the best flow to date. Awesome job guys!

  • @butchhaight
    @butchhaight Рік тому +2

    What a great video! I will have to admit I was a bit envious watching the transformation.
    I grew up a mopar man. My dad and grandpa owned a service station. Dad was hardcore mopar. I owned a ‘69 GTX. I loved that car. Unfortunately my ex new that and that’s all she wanted when we got divorced. I have owned 6 mopar s cars and trucks. And always will. To be honest I would love to find a ‘68 Dodge GTS (high school car. Cost me a whole $2480 new) with a worked over 273. I’d take a 340 if I had to!!!!!But @ 70, I have neither the time, energy or $ anymore. So living vicariously through this video was great..:thanks!

  • @leavemealone2154
    @leavemealone2154 Рік тому

    American 60’s muscle is like… the best looking cars around. Nothing tops the looks and feel of a big, heavy engine inside of an absolutely stunning body.

  • @geraldtuck8864
    @geraldtuck8864 2 роки тому +5

    CONGRATULATIONS
    YOU GUYS HAVE DONE ONE HELL OF A JOB.
    COMMENTARY AND DETAILS WAS GREAT.
    REALLY ENJOYED A 3HR VIDEO.

  • @stevenvandiesel7408
    @stevenvandiesel7408 Рік тому

    Man, do I ever wish I had an Oscar! His work on that cage (not to mention just about anything he does) looks awesome! And he banged it out quick!

  • @TrayJayRecords
    @TrayJayRecords Рік тому +3

    powernation always has cool people on it

  • @coiner105
    @coiner105 Рік тому +6

    You guys are awesome for releasing so much stuff on UA-cam.

  • @silvajay6443
    @silvajay6443 2 роки тому +4

    not going to lie I really appreciate the full build videos. and not charging us for them even though they are basically commercials in the first place

  • @nathanellul4466
    @nathanellul4466 Рік тому +1

    that is how i was tought to bend a cotter pin, turns out the old man knew a thing or two and passed it on, great work guys love the videos keep on truckin!!

    • @mufassa1348
      @mufassa1348 Рік тому

      Coming from the military aviation world very close should also bend the lower one down. but not touching\beyond the nut. same as the top should not extend past the bolt but right to the edge.
      should also go in the direction of travel or gravity (so if you had the choice, the head should have been on top. or to the front of the car.

  • @QuadDoc
    @QuadDoc Рік тому

    We Love the interactions that Thomas has with Ted Stephen, the owner of the parts cars! We’re planning a trip to Stephens Performance just because of it. ❤😂🥰

  • @BWGPEI
    @BWGPEI 2 роки тому +3

    Mother's old '69 Charger RT had what we called two men and a boy brakes. Dog runs out in front of you and you end up with both hand hauling back on the steering wheel to get more pressure on that brake pedal. (Did happen while I was as a teenager driving and I did barely miss the dog.) I do heartily approve of better running gear and brakes.

  • @DDClowers
    @DDClowers 7 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed this video and it does give me hope that you can keep an older vehicle alive. Thanks for that!! Would certainly like to see more of this content!

  • @OriginofPain
    @OriginofPain 2 роки тому +7

    This was a really good video especially for a guy like me who is some what of a noob. I have a lot of old cars I have collected and I've slowly teaching myself what I can. I have a 68 Roadrunner and this video is going to help me quite a bit. Thank you. I really like these long in depth builds where you get to see everything even the guys just wrenching. Showing the actual time this stuff takes is important.

  • @vrokawilson
    @vrokawilson 2 роки тому +2

    Daaamn the editing and production of this video is freaking amazing. Props to the guys behind the camera.

  • @Robert-mi9pn
    @Robert-mi9pn Рік тому

    This guy throws his hand gestures about like mad but can’t help but listen to him. He’ll have his act polished in a couple of years and will be one of the best in the business

  • @rossthomas945
    @rossthomas945 Рік тому

    To me there are no new cars as sexy as these old muscle cars. Beautiful work guys!

  • @NJDronesincorporated
    @NJDronesincorporated Рік тому +1

    Wow 😮
    An all Mopar junkyard???
    I would be in absolute heaven

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin 2 роки тому +5

    Road burner is looking badass.

  • @dancampbell4400
    @dancampbell4400 2 роки тому +65

    Always been a gm man but my father in law was a mopar guy who had a 69 roadrunner convertible b7 blue with 383 and torqueflite. Almost didn’t give me his blessing for his daughter’s hand in marriage, deal breaker was we had to have the roadrunner in the wedding photo. This build brought back memories of a great man, well done guys!

    • @davidsias5351
      @davidsias5351 2 роки тому +5

      So you took the time to airbrush rust on it but you decided not to give it a good paint job and you went with carburation instead of fuel injection what are you guys doing to that poor thing

    • @dancampbell4400
      @dancampbell4400 2 роки тому +3

      @@davidsias5351 To each their own, I try not to judge someone else’s build based on what I would’ve done/not done. If it’s cool to them it’s cool to me

    • @KGisthename
      @KGisthename 2 роки тому +8

      @David Sias Nothing wrong with carburators, man. They are era appropriate.

    • @RNG_Anarchist
      @RNG_Anarchist 2 роки тому +2

      @@davidsias5351 not to mention the gap between affording carbs and efi in rebuilds are thousands not hundreds

  • @travishall596
    @travishall596 2 роки тому

    I’m glade it came to UA-cam. Takes back when was little

  • @ryanpease
    @ryanpease Рік тому +2

    can't wait to finish the vid. Thanks for all you guys do love your program!

  • @mftmachining
    @mftmachining 2 роки тому +20

    Video and project.....highest score possible.....10/10....

  • @aproudamerican2692
    @aproudamerican2692 5 місяців тому

    The grease is a good air restrictor for that application. The object is to keep as much air inside the tire when mounting it. Water is used to seat the bead of the tire and grease is used to prevent air from escaping to build up enouggt air force and volume of air to expand the tire. I was the Manager of a very large tire installation company for many years. Keep up the good work. If those old tires hold air and roll. It's a great tire. Bald tires are only really bad when put on the streets. Itself a safty thing.

  • @ezekielmoorejr3145
    @ezekielmoorejr3145 2 роки тому +1

    My dad when I was a kid had a 69 Super Bee with a 383 and a 3 speed manual on the floor. I have a lot of fond memories of that car, and would like to find one someday to fix up.

  • @geraldtuck8864
    @geraldtuck8864 2 роки тому +10

    It must be fun as hell to have all the parts you need to do even a minor up grade like this. Keep up the good work.

  • @johnpartridge7623
    @johnpartridge7623 2 роки тому

    The Road Runner is the Classic American muscle car which is so much better than the crap we had, in the Land of Rust & Corruption of the UK, great show 👍

  • @daleloughridge5232
    @daleloughridge5232 Рік тому +1

    2:04:36. I cant believe they gave me a free shout out. How thoughtful.

  • @jeaniepatterson2384
    @jeaniepatterson2384 Рік тому

    Wow Puddin, I’m so proud for you! Loved the video and the cool conference you attended.

  • @bobd3330
    @bobd3330 Рік тому

    Tampa Florida check in I bought a new one of these while at Ft Hood Texas and it was awesome thanks for the memories

  • @dwyanejetersr6470
    @dwyanejetersr6470 Рік тому +1

    You guys are amazing to watch, I can watch ya'll all day. Keep up the good work and the tips you all give are worth more than gold. Great job guys, love the show and now on youtube, fantastic!

  • @jamessellards7157
    @jamessellards7157 Рік тому

    Love this channel this is the first episode that I've seen, but I think it's the channel I've been looking for

  • @adolphkgaphola5427
    @adolphkgaphola5427 Рік тому

    I love what u do team, sending my love and likes all the way from South Africa. I always watch everyday.

  • @mdf1951
    @mdf1951 2 роки тому +3

    As an old railroad mechanic I can appreciate the skill level these guys have.

    • @robertjones6971
      @robertjones6971 2 роки тому

      Do you actually think these guys built this car? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @damonrice8469
    @damonrice8469 2 роки тому +1

    Mr Bill, you have a great team in your camp. You are a very good story teller, ever though about doing a Podcast? I watch your videos mostly ever night before bed. Lol, have a safe travel. I hope Tony get some good test results on the TKX. Happy NewYear!

  • @solanaceae2069
    @solanaceae2069 Рік тому

    Still miss my '69 Road Runner. Man, what a great car.

  • @jeaniepatterson2384
    @jeaniepatterson2384 11 місяців тому

    Outstanding video! The cars were great. Love the Pinto especially

  • @KingCapone704
    @KingCapone704 2 роки тому +20

    My dad had a 69 Plymouth roadrunner it was cream yellow with a black vinyl top, I wonder if it made it into that yard

  • @joepatenaude3957
    @joepatenaude3957 2 роки тому +5

    The dash restoration looked very time consuming but the finished result was well worth the time

  • @jeaniepatterson2384
    @jeaniepatterson2384 Рік тому

    I’m so excited to see you driving that Beaty one day soon!

  • @paulreed6340
    @paulreed6340 2 роки тому +4

    Very cool car! Love these full builds.

  • @mikewhite3123
    @mikewhite3123 Рік тому +1

    Any time you tell Pat how much power you wanna make, no matter how ridiculous, the answer is " no problem", and it always happens...

  • @trish3207
    @trish3207 Рік тому

    If you ever do a 1968 Road Runner, I'd love to see THAT!

  • @darellsunderlin4670
    @darellsunderlin4670 Рік тому

    I bought a1969 road runner as a bank repo for 175.00 drove it for several years and sold it. The guy was working at a tunnel job in the high country . Well he jacked the rear end up so high you couldn't align it, or keep it on the road in winter ! They ran it off the road and smashed the front clip . I sold it to him for 800.00 , he sold it back to me 150.00. I put a used front clip on for 200.00 then sold it again for 600.00 . Wish I would have kept it . 383 , Hearst 4 speed ,orange color like yours was , ran like a top .!!!

  • @gregoryjowers3629
    @gregoryjowers3629 2 роки тому +72

    Really UA-cam a ad every 9 minutes

    • @savinaydixit8868
      @savinaydixit8868 Рік тому +4

      Use youtube revanced

    • @jake91hall
      @jake91hall Рік тому +23

      Or don't be cheap and get premium

    • @savinaydixit8868
      @savinaydixit8868 Рік тому +3

      @@jake91hall in youtube revanced they offer youtube premium free

    • @Ang3lUki
      @Ang3lUki Рік тому +6

      Just like when this was on TV

    • @Wastinglotsoftime
      @Wastinglotsoftime Рік тому +21

      I forgot all about ads. Been on premium since it was called Red.

  • @stratolestele7611
    @stratolestele7611 2 роки тому

    See, THIS is what I'm talking about. The purple Challenger build was beautiful and very complete and refined, but I thought it had the wrong stance. Nothing menacing about it to my eyes.
    But this here? It has a good stance. It's more hunkered down.
    Impressive #s from that light hemi build. Apparently they love cam, intake, and fuel!

  • @pcakes1878
    @pcakes1878 Рік тому

    These guys have a dream job. Keep up the good work!

  • @Anuskasv0
    @Anuskasv0 2 роки тому

    Perfect viewing for Christmas holidays.

  • @jaredwilson1323
    @jaredwilson1323 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome . Mint production team.

  • @juliocalvarez6816
    @juliocalvarez6816 2 роки тому

    I love the 1969 Roadrunner in the GTX you see how wonderful he's going to look you finished with it get down brother

  • @Mavrik-60
    @Mavrik-60 2 роки тому +2

    Love these fuuuull build's
    And you put the A team on it
    Keepemcoming

  • @frankmoorman3445
    @frankmoorman3445 Рік тому

    So cool to see these discarded and forgotten cars restored to their former glory. If you have the money know how and equipment it can be done.

  • @adamt1316
    @adamt1316 Рік тому

    I been watching these shows since they were on spike tv on Sunday mornings when I was a tech.

  • @colinobrien3806
    @colinobrien3806 Рік тому

    its the cleanest garage ive ever seen , you could eat your dinner off the floor

  • @Iamdesignproducts
    @Iamdesignproducts Рік тому +3

    I'm a JDM kind of guy, but this stuff is so interesting & entertaining!

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers 2 роки тому +2

    Also, one build I have been dying to see is a bored and stroked Gen 1 Hemi with high compression pistons, custom CNC aluminum heads, oversized valves, a big cam, modern MPFI, and some custom built long tube headers. I have also always wanted to get my hands on a Buick Straight Eight and give it the same treatment, but with a cross flow head, and a big thumpy cam.

    • @Brock_Landers
      @Brock_Landers Рік тому +1

      Come on y'all, tell me you true car enthusiasts who watch channels like these haven't had the same dreams.

  • @michaeldinke6540
    @michaeldinke6540 Рік тому

    I see that the dude at Stephen's performance collects muscle bikes. Nice Sears Spyder, F5 Streeter, and Mark w Eliminator sitting on a shelf in the warehouse!

  • @Magoo71
    @Magoo71 2 роки тому +2

    You blokes are a funny lot! Thanks for some entertaining information today...love to watch you boys laugh!

  • @TheMeanestGuy
    @TheMeanestGuy 2 роки тому

    Best Christmas gift ever!!

  • @milesman1984
    @milesman1984 Рік тому

    MMI is teaching the same cotter pin "clean" technique, and I love how youtube went streight to the burnt motor build after this... love it!

  • @LloydBugden
    @LloydBugden 8 місяців тому

    That's gonna be killer bro 😮 , I love Mopar muscle too 🤘🤘👍👍keep up the good work 👏

  • @randallparker8477
    @randallparker8477 2 роки тому

    In 1975 when my little sister graduated from high school, my Dad told me he found a car for her grad present. It was a 1958 (my sisters birth year) Nash Metropolitan. It had 6000 original miles, was owned by a local church and driven by an elderly catholic priest, maybe once or twice a month. It ran like a top, but was always parked outside in the sun and weather, and the paint was like chalk and very faded. My Dad gave me bottle of Simple Green told me to wash and scrub it well to see if it needed repainting. After several hours of cleaning, the color (white over turquoise) came back a bit. I broke out the polisher and buffed it to a sparkling new car lustre. My sister loved the car, except for one thing... she hated the "Flying Lady" hood ornament. My dad removed that and found a Mack Bulldog to replace it. She was over joyed, and called her car Elmer Fudd... she said it's what Elmer Fudd would drive. I think she kept the car until about 1982 and asked my Dad if she could sell it as she wanted a Ford Courier pickup called a Sasquach (after market 4x4)... she named the truck Dirt Bucket, it was also her CB handle.

  • @glennoropeza3545
    @glennoropeza3545 Рік тому

    The Road Runner signature horn is off of a forklift?! I can believe that! I operated enough forklifts in my life!

  • @johnsheetz6639
    @johnsheetz6639 Рік тому

    Woah mamma! I don't know how this one escaped my radar this long!

  • @TurboTimsWorld
    @TurboTimsWorld 2 роки тому

    The cotter pin (split pin I'm in the UK LOL) you almost got it right; bend the first leg over and snit the second leg but then use a punch to bend the second leg over the frame/nut away from you Great Video Thanks

    • @BuzzLOLOL
      @BuzzLOLOL Рік тому +1

      Just use a shorter pin and spread it a little... it just has to stay in there...

  • @markfarhat7063
    @markfarhat7063 Рік тому +1

    A friend of mine had one in high school I asked him to lite up the tires and the driveshaft broke. Pretty good torque curve.

  • @EdwardAlcala
    @EdwardAlcala 2 роки тому +3

    Love these whole build videos

  • @ChargerusPrime
    @ChargerusPrime Рік тому

    It don't matter what it's got under the hood, manual or automatic, it's a roadrunner. It was born a muscle car and it'll always be one just like my 70 roadrunner. 383 automatic car.

  • @johnoldonekanole602
    @johnoldonekanole602 2 роки тому +1

    Really great build. Thanks for the adventure .

  • @TnCountryBoy
    @TnCountryBoy 8 місяців тому

    Man Dalton. You guys are absolutely brave souls. I was scared for ya.

  • @blaked7532
    @blaked7532 Рік тому

    kotter/Kodder pins are my favorite piece of engineering

  • @Simon-hf3lw
    @Simon-hf3lw Рік тому

    That's the car for a special project as longer the body don't have much rust is that what I am looking for love it 👍

  • @danf4616
    @danf4616 Рік тому +4

    Excellent series! I don't get whatever channel PN is currently on, so these complete builds on YT are great! Not a Mopar guy but that turned out nice. 👍👍

    • @Pumba56
      @Pumba56 Рік тому

      I found them on a streaming service we had I don't remember what it was and then I found their UA-cam and I've watched since then been a year or since I started watching them

    • @kaleblesmeister2954
      @kaleblesmeister2954 Рік тому

      This tv series is on velocity TV that's if you have it.

  • @garystone9973
    @garystone9973 Рік тому

    I love watching Tommy try to read the teleprompter without mud-sentence pauses! 😂😂😂😂

  • @chrissartain4430
    @chrissartain4430 11 місяців тому

    Tommy is the Man !!

  • @fjones1914
    @fjones1914 Рік тому +1

    Engine bay looks good, but I think it would've looked better with a flat black scheme.
    Great work, y'all!

    • @crankfastle8138
      @crankfastle8138 Рік тому

      I was thinking a vanta black. Would make the engine look like it's floating.

  • @ralphferguson1
    @ralphferguson1 2 роки тому +3

    Another thing I most certainly would have done since you had no obstructions was the undercoat the bottom of that car. My personal note those seats are hideous and look incredibly uncomfortable but in general absolutely love what you did.

  • @Scouts_Honor
    @Scouts_Honor 3 місяці тому

    And I quote, "There's some pullin and some tuggin. Some glue'n and some screwin. So, whenever you apply those simple techniques, you'll be sure to finish with a smile on your face." 😂

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Рік тому +1

    Very cool!!!!!! 👍👍

  • @leegoldeneagle9003
    @leegoldeneagle9003 Рік тому

    Very nice work thanks for your time 😊

  • @966396631
    @966396631 Рік тому

    Really well thought out! Congratulations.

  • @vincealince_SRT
    @vincealince_SRT Рік тому +9

    Paint it Hemi Orange! 🍊

  • @kennyfisher8014
    @kennyfisher8014 Рік тому

    I understand you can’t show a NOVEL, that’s normal, GREAT JOB GUYS!!! 🙏💪👍😁

  • @CALB2009
    @CALB2009 Рік тому

    @POWERNATION~ First, FANTASTIC VIDEO!! There were SO MANY excellent restoration tips, hacks & tricks in this project build, I took several pages of notes! With that said, I was wondering if you could tell me about a few products you used in the restoration aspects of the build, that are NOT listed or linked in the description of this video: 1) DASH BOARD: What BRAND were the series of products you used to re-create the "WRINKLE FINISH" in the dash board restoration? 2) INTERIOR DOOR PANELS: What Brand of paint product did you use to RE-COLOR your door panels from White to Black? Thank you for putting together these FULL BUILD videos, they're awesome! ~~Christy~~

  • @flyonbyya
    @flyonbyya Рік тому

    Tommy ROCKS !!!

  • @ShanerTheGrey
    @ShanerTheGrey Рік тому

    I see a Power Nation upload, I watch.

  • @JustanOlGuy
    @JustanOlGuy Рік тому

    I love these full builds, especially when they're Mopar.

  • @2ssvick
    @2ssvick Рік тому

    Most definitely a Camaro fan n y’all did a great job really. Rite knowledge n ppl will do it every time.

  • @torringames
    @torringames Рік тому

    Out of the bajillion dream cars, a 1970 Road Runner is in my top 3. Well more specifically, a 1970 RoadRunner body on a 2017+ Challenger Hellcat among trying to convince my aunt to let me buy her solar yellow 2004 Rumble Bee, restore it and put a 6.4 Hemi in it

  • @jeremycavazos5602
    @jeremycavazos5602 8 місяців тому

    I love the build! keep up the great content

  • @DCLAWATTORNEY
    @DCLAWATTORNEY Рік тому

    best video yet