1974 Road Runner 4sp shifter?

[jeepthrills01]

So I'm looking at a 74 318 RR. It's a bucket seat with console original.
Should this have a pistol grip or was that an option?
Thanks.

 

[QuickBpBp]

Pistol grip…

 

[jeepthrills01]

All were equipped with it?

Here is what I found...it almost looks right.

I have no info on 71 and up...just the web which says it was optional.

I personally trust "our guys" over a web search! Lol.

 

[Bee1971]

What’s the code on the fender tag

That’s the 3 speed shifter

D13 - 3 speed manual floor shifter

D21 - 4 speed manual floor shifter

 

[QuickBpBp]

Drove 6hrs back from the Nats. and honestly forgot all about the 3 speed..

 

[jeepthrills01]

I'm going to see it tomorrow for the first time. Being a 3 speed might kill all interest in this one for me. ...I have a spare 68 4 speed...but that's for another project.

Definitely walking away if it's an 8.25.

 

[QuickBpBp]

I'm going to see it tomorrow for the first time. Being a 3 speed might kill all interest in this one for me. ...I have a spare 68 4 speed...but that's for another project.

Definitely walking away if it's an 8.25.

You would have to put a B/E tail shaft on it if you went that route...

Like this..

 

[70chall440]

Back in the day I had a 74 RR 318/3 spd which quickly became a 340/4spd.

4spd should be a pistol grip

 

[jeepthrills01]

You would have to put a B/E tail shaft on it if you went that route...

Like this..
View attachment 1899503

Do the fuselage bodies use the e body mount?

Cause my 68 a833 is a b body unit.

 

[toolmanmike]

Only 772 318 3 speeds. Just sayin'

 

[jeepthrills01]

Only 772 318 3 speeds. Just sayin'

I've never had any Mopar newer than 69...except for the short lived 06 300SRT, and my 17 1500. The rest were 4 speeds and autos.

Not sure I could live with a 3 speed...I think MaMopar thought the same...thats why there are so few! Lol.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

Only 772 318 3 speeds. Just sayin'

I have a 74 318 3 speed. It’s now a 440 4 speed. Came with pistol grip.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

Only 772 318 3 speeds. Just sayin'

Well aside it could be interesting, rare doesn’t mean desireable. Something similar as a 225 Charger.

 

[Runcharger]

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[#41]

It's just a 318 car anyway.... and a 3-speed would kill the deal over a 4-speed? It's no more a hot rod either way.

 

[jeepthrills01]

It's just a 318 car anyway.... and a 3-speed would kill the deal over a 4-speed? It's no more a hot rod either way.

The 318, 3 speed, no A/C, no roll down rear windows, needs lower quarters and 8.25 rear.
If I have to swap everything anyway....the novelty of buying this kinda goes away.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

no roll down rear windows

74 RR did not have roll down rear windows. You could order them in power window package only. Very rare. You won’t find many if any 74 s with them.

 

[jeepthrills01]

They are asking ridiculous money for it...and its a non runner. So..I'll see in a couple hours

 

[jeepthrills01]

So it needs both lower quarters, driver side also needs rocker panel, rear frame rail, both trunk extensions.
Engine inop...no back story. Does have a 15/20 year old Wilwood power brake conversion to replace the original manual brakes. 8.25 rear...no idea of ratio...
Could be yours...they are asking 12k...lol

 

[WileE]