Hellcat Swapped 6 Speed Manual '69 Plymouth Road Runner | Hellrunner with a Pistol Grip!!!

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  • čas přidán 24. 04. 2023
  • This episode finds us back at Fusion Motor Company (Fusion Motors) shooting the true definition of a "restomod." This is a fully restored 1969 Plymouth Road Runner with some modifications that make it an incredibly fun driver. Tubular A arms, big disc brakes, 707 hp Hellcat power plant, 6 speed Tremec transmission and a few other things. It looks almost factory but is so much better than what it was in 1969 so sit back and enjoy the ride...
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  • @sunocotwist
    @sunocotwist Před rokem +91

    Rallye Green for Plymouth and Chrysler) was only available for a limited production run in the spring of 1969. The seasonal availability of the color not only made it incredibly rare, but also earned it the nickname “Spring Green”. Even at the most prestigious of auto events, you’ll be lucky to find an original, real-deal “Spring Green” car.

  • @jillkeiser8269
    @jillkeiser8269 Před rokem +53

    My dad built this car in his shop in Iowa!!! So cool for you guys to show it off! ❤️💪

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +9

      That’s so great!! Please tell him I loved the look and it drove perfectly!!

    • @brynnaray378
      @brynnaray378 Před rokem +2

      Grandpa knows how to turn heads

    • @franciscoaponte1390
      @franciscoaponte1390 Před rokem +4

      Your Pops did an amazing job🤙🤘😎

    • @gloriavillemarette2063
      @gloriavillemarette2063 Před 10 měsíci +1

      That's cool as hell shout out to pops 💪

    • @christuttle3980
      @christuttle3980 Před 10 měsíci +2

      My Great Grandparents were from Sydney Iowa then moved West to Seattle
      Then moved to Vancouver island British Columbia Canada
      Your Dad built a sweet Mopar!

  • @NinjaMike_Plays
    @NinjaMike_Plays Před rokem +44

    This is why I love cars

  • @347mav3
    @347mav3 Před rokem +4

    These cars don't need anything to improve their looks. They are absolutely awesome they way they came from the factory

  • @brianhuggins7951
    @brianhuggins7951 Před rokem +15

    Pistol grip shifter!! Yes!! This is how a classic MOPAR with the Hellcat engine should be set up!!

  • @jimk7882
    @jimk7882 Před rokem +13

    Whoever built that car nailed every element spot on .

  • @ryanperry9472
    @ryanperry9472 Před rokem +48

    Dude! This is easily in the Top 10 of cars you have featured! This thing is so damn cool! This is yet another reason I love watching your videos! Can you imagine calling a Road Runner a "Sleeper"????? Rad!

  • @mitchbonaldi
    @mitchbonaldi Před rokem +22

    Love this build. The perfect mix of modern and keeping the classic looks

  • @leehouston5436
    @leehouston5436 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This car is perfection to me, I love the original look with modern drivetrain and suspension

  • @christopherstacy9375
    @christopherstacy9375 Před rokem +11

    Taking me back to my childhood days with my dad's 69 road runner 440bb 4speed on the floor. Love it awesome car

    • @jaysrandomnesschannel
      @jaysrandomnesschannel Před rokem +2

      I love these older cars. My dad had a 68 T-bird coupe with a short stroke 429...I totally enjoyed being pinned to the seat in it as a kid. We talk about it all the time, he's 78 and I'm 48. Wish I could find another one 😢

  • @Yourmission9
    @Yourmission9 Před 11 měsíci +2

    This roadrunner is absolutely stunning in that green

  • @jaysrandomnesschannel
    @jaysrandomnesschannel Před rokem +28

    This right here is the stuff 70s era muscle car lover's dreams are made of!♥️

  • @charlesnick5292
    @charlesnick5292 Před rokem +2

    69 roadrunners are beyond awesome, had a 383 4 speed car in high school.

  • @letsride2057
    @letsride2057 Před rokem +5

    Street raced a 68 Roadrunner with a 383 and a four speed in the mid 70's. Put a Hurst shifter and a Hurst T handle on that car and then you will really be impressed! It weighed about 3/4 of a pound so it gave mass inertia and going from second to third, well, like punching someone in the face with heavy brass knuckles.

  • @kevinwilliams2261
    @kevinwilliams2261 Před rokem +5

    Love this car, including the pistol grip. And that's the way I'd do it, even though the pistol grip wasn't available in 69.

  • @MaxOZAU8
    @MaxOZAU8 Před rokem +7

    EF6 Bright Green/Rallye Green, In the spring of 1969, both Dodge and Plymouth debuted one of the first and arguably one of the rarest High Impact options. Only available on a limited production run, Dodge named it Bright Green, while at Plymouth, it was called Rallye Green. No matter which name it goes by, EF6 is a rare and desirable color.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the spot on answer…I read some of the same info but didn’t know for sure. I appreciate and hopefully others see and read this comment for accuracy

  • @LifeofnotBrian
    @LifeofnotBrian Před rokem +27

    That is not only mopar-perfection, but muscle car perfection. The stance, the color, the wheels and tires, the motor. Everything! Man, there's a lot of "need and want" there :P

  • @400hpmustang
    @400hpmustang Před rokem +7

    Don't know what's cooler, the paint scheme, the red line tires or the hunk of iron and aluminum under the hood. Terrific build on every level.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      I’m right with you. Absolutely love this build

  • @horacehenderson6202
    @horacehenderson6202 Před rokem +2

    That's how a classic car has to look

  • @ColdWhiteTiger
    @ColdWhiteTiger Před rokem +3

    I am a Mopar guy. Sweeeeet love it. OLD SCHOOL

  • @plap.
    @plap. Před rokem +9

    Gorgeous, the way I would do one. Subtle and bad ass. Color matched rims and the dog dish caps are killer
    This thing has the stance of my youth. That is how the hot rods were back in the day. Still love it today

  • @edmundnlemadim8480
    @edmundnlemadim8480 Před rokem +2

    This, Hellcat and 6-speed, and LSA 6-speed swap Nova are the vehicles I dream of being able to afford to restore and build one day.
    One day. Gotta keep busting my ass and it’ll be a reality

  • @CarlDraper
    @CarlDraper Před rokem +3

    now this i love, old school looks with modern engine and stuff

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Me too! Such a perfect combo on this car

  • @robertgrant4501
    @robertgrant4501 Před rokem +6

    That car is a perfect example of mixing old with new. It all looks and works great together.

  • @riverrat130
    @riverrat130 Před rokem +2

    I owned a 69 Road Runner 383 4spd, and I miss it when I see another one. 69 is my favorite yr. I do not like vinyl tops but when you put a HEMI in one I could fall for most of them. I love the whine and giddyup Thanks Shawn you made my day. I hope the clutch pedal is softer than my old 69, mine was like a very heavy spring and made a sound of its own. I let some folks drive it and would giggle if we had to set at a stop light too long lol. You could see their leg shaking anticipating the release. Fond memories.

  • @reckemroysrc3764
    @reckemroysrc3764 Před rokem +8

    This is the look I'm going for with my road runner. That hell cat motor is just a dream though. I'll be sticking with the 383 😢

    • @richarddevoe5871
      @richarddevoe5871 Před rokem +4

      Yeah it’s a helluva car right ? It is a dream but my 71 RR is still a 383 with a pistol grip. It works fine for me on my budget…

    • @shaunclifton5281
      @shaunclifton5281 Před rokem +1

      @richarddevoe5871 71s are Wicked too. I miss the 72 we had. I want to own a 71 with a 72 grille and taillights. I hate the cheapo standard raised side markers Mopar went with across the board in 72. The 71 marker lights are a thing of Beauty. 👍

  • @erniearambula3525
    @erniearambula3525 Před rokem +1

    Damn what a car, it looks factory especially with the steelies and then you hear that Hellcat whine but the cherry on top of all this build is the pistol grip shifter, this car just blows me away.

  • @that68lifestyle
    @that68lifestyle Před rokem +2

    I saw this car in person on hotrod power tour in 2021. Pretty sweet car.

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před rokem +2

    When I had my 69 RoadRunner back in the day when you would see 5 or 10 of them on the streets every day I was running Cragars at all 4 corners, then later around the mid 80s I took the Cragars off and put the black steel rims on it with the dog dish hubcaps like this but said Plymouth on them.

  • @turbosammy6085
    @turbosammy6085 Před rokem +2

    MOPAR OR NO CAR!!!! BAD ASS CAR!!!!!😎👍👍

  • @coolmoodee
    @coolmoodee Před rokem +2

    I need to add this car to my collection..

  • @scottbowers7248
    @scottbowers7248 Před rokem +2

    This would be an awesome road trip car

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat Před rokem +9

    Call me ocd but that’d drive me nuts to have 3 headlights. I’d have to go twin turbo just for that reason 😂

    • @reckemroysrc3764
      @reckemroysrc3764 Před rokem +1

      I agree. If it were my car I would make those hood grills functional and have a custom air box feeding the motor cool air 😎

    • @dal0768
      @dal0768 Před rokem +4

      At least balance it out and take away the passenger’s light also.

    • @deathsmelody9452
      @deathsmelody9452 Před rokem

      you can have the supercharger without that

    • @danmyers9372
      @danmyers9372 Před rokem

      Make a wire mesh to cover the opening of the openings (I would also remove the passenger side interior headlight) and paint the mesh a silver white to blend in more with the headlights. BTW, I LOVE the white interior. My first car back in the 70’s was a 1970 Mach 1 with deluxe white interior.

    • @veto8792
      @veto8792 Před rokem

      It certainly is a bitchin car. However, I gotta admit…my OCD alarm was going off as well.

  • @silverstar4289
    @silverstar4289 Před rokem +3

    The pistol grip shifter, what made the Roadrunners so awesome. I looked at a 69 GTO at an estate sale. Had a pistol grip that was used in the 71 up b bodies. It was perfect for ergonomics in that GTO

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      Love a pistol grip

    • @Tx_70trackpack_rt
      @Tx_70trackpack_rt Před rokem +3

      I do agree that pistol grips are where it’s at. However, only 70s and later would have had one. This 69 would had had a ball with the shift pattern on it.

    • @bahamayellow1960
      @bahamayellow1960 Před rokem +1

      You are correct sir

  • @dredouglas2135
    @dredouglas2135 Před rokem +3

    Back to Tuesday Friday videos luv it

  • @fs3994
    @fs3994 Před rokem +5

    Easily my favorite. Everything I would do to my car to make it fun and reliable the still look original. Absolutely would not have taken out one of my headlights though.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      I love this build! And it drives perfectly

    • @tomquinn607
      @tomquinn607 Před rokem +1

      How's that work with 2 on one side and one on the other.

  • @aquatiqz4810
    @aquatiqz4810 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful car

  • @captaindaddy8645
    @captaindaddy8645 Před rokem +1

    this is my favorite kind of 60s build

  • @papawoody9597
    @papawoody9597 Před rokem +3

    Cruise Control was available from the factory in 1969, my 383 automatic Sport Satellite had it. The option code was N88 if I remember correctly. It stands out in my brain because it was an uncommon option, especially in a Plymouth.
    That said, given the choice between an original, numbers matching Road Runner and this car, I'd go for the original. But then, a Pistol Grip in a '69 sticks out like a sore thumb to me since it wasn't available until the '70 model year.

  • @micheandmikey
    @micheandmikey Před rokem +2

    Beautiful car, love the build! Not everyone will will be able to afford electric cars, and I'm in the oil & gas industry, we're not going away anytime soon. Cheers!

  • @orlando_mopar_srt
    @orlando_mopar_srt Před rokem +2

    Luv a tuff MOPAR shoot.. thanks Shawn 💪🏻

  • @gregmcable
    @gregmcable Před rokem +2

    ...and the builder or owner didn't go for goof ball 22" "pro-touring" rims. Respect.

  • @bandagefreak
    @bandagefreak Před rokem +1

    Yup, you can stuff your modern electric cars up the chimney for all I care - this is absolutely GORGEOUS! As Steve McQueen once said, "New stuff is NO good!" This most certainly IS!!

  • @al9030
    @al9030 Před rokem +3

    Sweet Ride..Pistol grip with modern technology..Nice!!

  • @supersport57
    @supersport57 Před rokem +1

    Perfect Plymouth Road Runner, Rally Green sweet mopar. Excellent looking car so original.

  • @TraitofSiNN727
    @TraitofSiNN727 Před rokem +1

    my father had a '69 Roadrunner with the pistol grip. A such beautiful car. My hearts pounds so fast when he revs up the engines

  • @buckreynolds1779
    @buckreynolds1779 Před rokem +3

    I luv the whine of a SC early in the morning

  • @Antonio_Coimbra
    @Antonio_Coimbra Před rokem +2

    Such a sick Modifikation🔥😎🤩

  • @joelpierce3940
    @joelpierce3940 Před rokem +1

    I could go for that. 69 Roadrunner is my favorite. No extra frills.

  • @moralcompass11-11
    @moralcompass11-11 Před rokem +6

    Very sexy 69! I own a 69 with a 440 4 speed manual. A lot of fun! Great content! ✌️

  • @iansharpe8420
    @iansharpe8420 Před rokem +2

    Really cool car didn't know about the Superbirds having vinyl and the Daytonas not having them. Big fan of the steelie style rims.

  • @chryslerrichins5282
    @chryslerrichins5282 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely NOTHING cooler than a hellcat swap while leaving the vehicle looking original

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Agreed and this one is really well done

  • @lastfanstanding999
    @lastfanstanding999 Před rokem +1

    Now that's one Mean Green Machine Dude ! 🫡🇺🇸

  • @timeout1569
    @timeout1569 Před rokem +4

    That's a real sweet car. I love old school sleeper muscle cars, just like what I grew up with. Perfect. 👍🏻

  • @DavidNeyens
    @DavidNeyens Před rokem +1

    As soon as you drop a new show, I watch.

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins3396 Před rokem +2

    May be one of my favorite cars on here. The white interior is perfect.

  • @johnsheetz6639
    @johnsheetz6639 Před rokem +3

    WOW all I can say I just hope the owner humbles a few Challenger hellcats it's at least a half ton less.

  • @jayweiss4378
    @jayweiss4378 Před rokem +1

    Hit the road runner Jack…. Nice even in green

  • @shaunclifton5281
    @shaunclifton5281 Před rokem +1

    This video made my Year. Absolutely Love this Roadrunner.

  • @gasolineimagesinc.7133
    @gasolineimagesinc.7133 Před rokem +1

    Saw that car on the 2021 Power Tour. It's a killer machine...

  • @jb2oldies69
    @jb2oldies69 Před rokem +3

    Love the color 👍👍

  • @matrox
    @matrox Před rokem +1

    I had 69' RoadRunner as my daily driver in the mid 70s until the late 80s. In the late 70s I had 2 vehicles so switched back and forth. No one complained about if I can or can not drive a vehicle all day or not.

  • @ERPASSASSIN
    @ERPASSASSIN Před rokem +3

    Absolutely stunning car awesome color and love that the car pretty much looks stock but has all the goodies hidden 👌👌👌 so tasteful
    MOPAR MUSCLE 💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪

  • @omgnetwork5231
    @omgnetwork5231 Před rokem +1

    DAMN! the "Hell Runner"!!!

  • @novaguy509
    @novaguy509 Před rokem +1

    Really special car. I’m digging the poverty caps.

  • @DaPlainTruth1
    @DaPlainTruth1 Před rokem

    Fantastic build!!!! Everytime I hear that supercharger whine, I feel happier than a kindergarten on a seesaw! Every part of this car is perfect! That interior work, roll cage, head lights are crazy... I love it!! And the vintage a/c is a must.

  • @EB240
    @EB240 Před rokem +2

    Love the colour combo!

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před rokem +2

    Very cool really enjoyed!! 👍👍

  • @eliverstonadams4
    @eliverstonadams4 Před rokem +1

    Yes that's another awesome build to driver

  • @DKLabs99
    @DKLabs99 Před rokem +2

    That’s all I’d ever want or need right there. Perfect setup for the street. Thanks for your channel it’s one of my favorites 🤘🏻

  • @911y9
    @911y9 Před rokem +1

    Old school looks with new school reliability. Soooooo sick

  • @snakeplissken1754
    @snakeplissken1754 Před rokem +1

    Perfect combination. At least for me cars from the 50/60/70s are way better looking then the toys the build today. Sure the tech you get in nowadays cars is more convenient, reliable and has more creature comfort.
    If you have the money you can have the best of both worlds. The way better styling of the old cars with the way better tech from the new ones.

  • @fks-pv8il
    @fks-pv8il Před rokem +1

    Perfect…. Simply perfect

  • @jlove24
    @jlove24 Před rokem +2

    I’ve binged all of your videos

  • @noneyobussiness2378
    @noneyobussiness2378 Před rokem +3

    Sweet car would like to see some more mopars...super stock cars

  • @MrMgh76
    @MrMgh76 Před rokem +1

    The cold air intake gives it more noise not smaller pulleys. Even with the stock airbox they still whine good.

  • @philipthomas8440
    @philipthomas8440 Před 8 měsíci

    A roadrunner for the 21st century!❤👍👍👍

  • @DRDRE-ex6yg
    @DRDRE-ex6yg Před rokem +5

    Definitely got my attention 😁 clicked on instantly!!!! What a beautiful ride ✊

  • @fishpony1211
    @fishpony1211 Před rokem +3

    Very cool build. Cant go wrong with a supercharger EVER!

  • @rodyoakum1194
    @rodyoakum1194 Před rokem +1

    Great Looking Car Thanks Another Fun Video

  • @johnpush4585
    @johnpush4585 Před rokem +3

    Insanely amazing ride!! You guys are great together. Talk about being on the same page! great show, great car!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem

      Thank you. Yoel is a good friend and has an amazing business. And yes…I love this car!

  • @tomnekuda3818
    @tomnekuda3818 Před rokem +4

    Every week I wait for this program, Shaun; I never know what you'll have on it but I know that it will be cool. Love everything about this Roadrunner and am presently asking myself why in hell I ever sold mine. Little things make the car.....subtle, like the pipes running clear of the back bumper. Hey, if you're getting rid of exhaust fumes; get rid of 'em! The dog dish hubcaps, white striping, white vinyl top all coordinate to make this car stand out in a way that is different and one of a kind. Keep the Faith, Buddy. Tom P.S. More Mopar, if you please.

  • @billnu
    @billnu Před rokem

    Love this. Had a green 1969 Road Runner in the 1990s and I’ll never forget how that thing jumped from a rolling start and the growl of its 383. Hope the next owner restored it and took it to car shows like he planned. Hawaii car with no heater from the factory if I remember right. Hope he got his $1500 worth. 😂. I’m not a huge car guy so it was just fun to own it for a while. I’m not bitter.😢

  • @ed9603
    @ed9603 Před rokem +1

    I Really Really like this car its just right in what I like in style looks right off show room floor with a very very nice surprise 😊 👌 ☺ 😀 😄 THOSE WERE THE BADASS DAYS ROADRUNNER,GTX,DAYTONA SUPER BIRD

  • @SuperBoss351
    @SuperBoss351 Před rokem +2

    Crap, it sold already.. I wanted it bad.. that is perfect.. great job keep bringing great cars.. thx

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  Před rokem +1

      Thanks and yep…went quickly

    • @SuperBoss351
      @SuperBoss351 Před rokem

      @@AutotopiaLA Great content.. Keep it up.. Im heading out that way soon im gonna stop by. I have few cars out there you would love to drive.Dan

  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR1996 Před rokem +3

    I saw 6 speed manual and clicked so quick

  • @dalkaklaric7199
    @dalkaklaric7199 Před rokem +1

    Thankyou for bringing this machine to us love it

  • @Bob-ww7ot
    @Bob-ww7ot Před rokem +2

    Sick!!!!!

  • @Twentyfoursilver
    @Twentyfoursilver Před rokem +2

    Bad Ass !! Love the 6 speed pistol grip , Super Rad build !

  • @kramnull8962
    @kramnull8962 Před rokem +1

    I love the factory wheel look. Yet the tires look like tiger paws grasping the ground with a good width....

  • @sputnikalgrim
    @sputnikalgrim Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is pretty much how I’d do a Roadrunner if I had the money

  • @bmf00
    @bmf00 Před rokem +1

    i love this car. And the hellcat under the hood. It's such a great combo. if it was mine. i would change the top interior and rims to black.

  • @jackperry9369
    @jackperry9369 Před rokem +1

    Badd ass man thanks Shawn wow 😳

  • @craigcode7103
    @craigcode7103 Před rokem

    This to me is the perfect example of retro-mod. I love the white interior and vinyl top.

  • @fast02gt
    @fast02gt Před rokem +2

    God this is awesome. I’d love to do this to a dart!

  • @bryanluntz1603
    @bryanluntz1603 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful Run'r Guys
    Congrats Fusion👍

  • @Catadafish
    @Catadafish Před rokem

    This car has everything desirable. Gorgeous build! I'm in love!

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues Před rokem +1

    Man that is a wicked bird. I had a b5 69 in high-school 1978

  • @Octane_Rampage_
    @Octane_Rampage_ Před rokem +2

    Love the color!

  • @MagnumMuscle1000
    @MagnumMuscle1000 Před rokem +1

    Classic MOPARs deserve either a built 440 or a 426. This is sacrilege.