Tav 1970 Road Runner RM23N0G217270

[cataclysm80]

August 31st 2017

It's finally time to start the engine and burn off some of that orange paint on the exhaust manifolds

[cataclysm80]

September 2017

[cataclysm80]

There's still some odds and ends left to do...
get an alignment
fender bird decals
door VIN decal
install console
find a wheel for the spare tire
maybe a few other things

[Cuda Cody]

I'm beyond impressed with everything you did.  Absolutely beautiful job man.    

[cataclysm80]

I'm looking for the correct location to mount a 1970 Road Runner trunk light socket.

I have the switch installed, but I'm not quite sure where to drill the screw hole to mount the light socket.
My original sheet metal was replaced with an AMD panel, and now I need to drill the hole somewhere.

Pics and/or measurements would be great.


@anlauto  I feel like you would know the answer to this question.

[anlauto]

Here's where I put it on a 70 GTX, but I don't have any better pictures or measurements....I'm more of an E Body guy

[1 Wild R/T]

Here's where I put it on a 70 GTX, but I don't have any better pictures or measurements....I'm more of an E Body guy

That doesn't look "correct", it may be the right screw hole but the bulb shouldn't be visible from above, it is hidden below the speaker shelf & lights the trunk cavity without having the overpowering glare from the bulb...  Only B body I have is a vert so currently I'm no help....

[anlauto]

Yea I agree, the bulb is actually not visible when standing behind the car with the trunk open, it is under the lip, however that picture was taken at a very low angle.
I thought at the time it should have gone further back, but I used the original hole that was there.

[RUNCHARGER]

I think they are closer to one side or the other but it's been a few decades since I owned an original one.

[Burdar]

Great looking car!  I assume it didn't come with the dust trail stripe along the side...just the bird on the fender? 

The dust trail stripe is so cool, I would be tempted to add it.

[6bblgt]

here's the trunk light in a '69 LA built RR
it can rotate on the screw out of line-of-sight

this is the first car I've seen with "twist" barrel clips for the connection - the glove box light has the same connection

is it a LA "thing" or are all '69s similar

[torredcuda]

Awesome work! I have a `70 road runner FC7 car that`s been on hold for years that I need to get back working o this winter, Question for you - I can't see in the pics but do you have that oversize vacuum canister for your distributer? I have conflicting info as to what cars have them, some say all `70 383hp cars should and others say only with Cal emissions.

[cataclysm80]

Great looking car!  I assume it didn't come with the dust trail stripe along the side...just the bird on the fender? 

The dust trail stripe is so cool, I would be tempted to add it.

It IS actually a factory dust trail stripe car.  I really like those stripes.  My Dad likes them when viewed from far away, but doesn't like them when viewed from up close.  Since this car is built for him, the dust trail stripes have to stay off (for now). 
It will just have the fender birds until I can talk him into the whole stripe.

[cataclysm80]

Question for you - I can't see in the pics but do you have that oversize vacuum canister for your distributer? I have conflicting info as to what cars have them, some say all `70 383hp cars should and others say only with Cal emissions.

Can you post a pic of what the oversized vacuum canister looks like?

My original distributor was long gone.  I wanted electronic ignition, so I wasn't to stressed about finding the exact correct original 1970 distributor.  I didn't like the look of any of the various polished billet distributors, so I just picked up a distributor at the local auto parts store.  I was surprised how cheap it was.  Then I installed a Pertronix kit into it for electronic ignition. 
I did use a tan colored cap similar to original and new date coded sparkplug wires though.

I suspect that the answer to your question might be found in the parts manual.  If something is different, it would have a different part number, and list the application for that part number.  The parts manual is available for free download in the references section of this forum. 

[1 Wild R/T]

I imagine he's asking about this...  70-71 only, I believe it's just a California thing...