To Restore or Not to Restore
I couldn't agree with you more, any 383 s car or 340 for that matter, but the fender tag on this one speaks to me.......
I can see it restored to its former glory, with the recall wheels and redlines.
It would be incredible. Easy for me to say, i not doing or paying for the resto....
You asked for opinions.....
I really don't like seeing original rare HP cars cut up. (In spite of the people who say anyone can restore a car but it takes a real man to cut one up. OK.)
Done right, it is worth more stock than modified.
Per Chrysler Historical, there were 603 1969 Formula S FB's built in 69. What percentage are left?
There also were 378 FB 'cuda383 cars built.
These numbers are based on percentages and rounded to the nearest 0.1% exact numbers are not known and never will be. Govier only reports on cars that have actually been registered with him. He has no way of knowing how many cars are left of any model, unless it's the super rare. (71 Hemi cuda verts for instance)
You can still fit a 275/60 x 15 tire in the back with the stock wheel wells. But I think a 255 just looks better. You could even put a 451 Stroker in it dressed like a 383, just keep the original block.
IMO, the vinyl roof trim on your car was a dealer add on. The factory parts manual only shows the halo style vinyl roof (on 3 separate and different fastbacks) and NOT a full vinyl roof except on the coupe (notchback). And that's the only style I remember seeing back in the day.