Need 1980 Road Runner info.

[Locomotion]

I'm considering a project that's a long-shot due to time and money, but I had a few questions about 1980 Road Runners and was hoping someone could educate me. It will at least give me something to think about while I hope things fall into place by the end of the year.

* How far back do Volare/Aspen rear spoilers interchange with the 1980 models?

* Any available through the aftermarket?

* Are the side window louvers optional/deletable on Road Runners or something you got whether you wanted them or not as part of the package?

* Are bucket seats from other model cars (i.e.: Mirada, Magnum, etc.)similar & interchange with F-bodies?

Thanks,
Myron

Hmmm, off to a good start. I found bremereric answering some related questions for bnichols in an ad.

 

[Wagonmaster]

I know the window louvers were not available on the 80 Runners. They all got the 8 spoke wheels also.

 

[bremereric]

Spoilers were 1976-1977 one piece and then they changed to a three piece design in 1978-1980. The window louvers are still optional whether you want them or not. All are either now available or later available from BHA43.

 

[DCAspen]

No window louvers were available on 1980's,dealer installed maybe,all window trim and wipers were blacked out.A lot of seats will fit, you have to use the F-body seat tracks to make them work.I had 73 Challenger seats in a 70' Dart long ago,swapped out the seat tracks and the fit perfect,It can be done.

 

[Locomotion]

Thanks guys. I was considering a 1980 Volare, but in Road Runner trim, as an IHRA/NHRA race car. By the rules, it looks like the only thing I'd need to pass is the '78-'80 spoiler. The additional posted shipping weight would put the car into the next heaviest set of classification options - F, G or H Stock Automatic vs G, H or I Stock Automatic.

Now I just need to keep my fingers crossed that I can afford the car at the end of the year, if it's still available.