1973 plymouth question
Asked by joshstrap May 19, 2010 at 05:43 AM about the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Question type: General
trying to determine model of plymouth. I know its a '73 but whether its a roadrunner or satellite is a hard call. Doesn't have the "hockeysticks" along the sides like a roadrunner but has a roadrunner hood!? Was the hood an option on the satellites, or was it replaced previously?
3 Answers
If you can check the VIN number should start with the letters RM and then 23 or 27. The hood should have a bulge with the engine callouts on the bulge. The front bumper is a bit different from the 1971 and 1972 vehicles. The 1973 and 1974 vehicles had 5-mile an hour impact bumpers which changed to look of the front end.
70Yellowbird answered 12 years ago
Yes, the first 2 digits of the VIN must be "RM" for a Road Runner. however, there was no "27" as no convertibles were made after 1970.
The 73,74 Roadrunners had a black front grill and tail lights were also black. The Satellites had silver grill and tail lights.
