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Let's See Your Factory 3-Speed Manual '71-'74's!

Dibbons

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Don't know which years 1971-1974 that the 3-speed manual was standard equipment (Road Runners?). I don't remember anyone on the forum sharing one with us all. Would be be almost a unique vehicle I suppose.
 
Pretty sure the 3 speed was standard in the '73 road runners. My guess would be over the years the 3 speeds were removed in favor of 4 speeds, or automatics. My car (73 road runner) was born a 3 speed in the floor, but had been converted to an auto before I got it.
 
I had that 3 on the tree charger rallye 73 I think it was the new owner is a member on here now maybe he will post up some pictures of it I don't have them anymore
 
I've seen a few 318 3 on the floor 73 RRs.

...and a couple 71 3 on the floor RRs.

Not very many Chargers, though.
 
My 73 came factory with a 3 speed on the floor. like most others it was converted with a 727. My car still has the 3 peddles, I'd like to put a manual back in it. Do yuou guys think the 3 speed could handle 500+HP?
 
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These three speed cars look to have run the same course as the Dodo bird.

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I was offered a free 3-on-the-tree '73 Charger back in 1980 but had no place to keep it so I had to pass. I think it may have also been a slant 6, but don't remember for sure.
 
I believe 3 speeds were standard for sure up thru 1973. In fact standard feature for 72 RR was 400 V-8 and 3 speed on the floor. 3 speeds were actually great. Most were not abused like 4 speeds were.
 
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Interesting.

Pretty sure I've seen Sebrings with slap sticks, not just Pluses.
 
70 Super Bee 3 on the floor 383. Standard equipment up charge to 4 speed or auto
 
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Interesting.

Pretty sure I've seen Sebrings with slap sticks, not just Pluses.
Being of the age of 69, I remember new cars during that time, and you really could get what you wanted. The dealers would do just about anything to get you to buy.
 
...and not special ordered.
 
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Got this in the box of 4 speed pieces
 
#13. . could be. i've noticed that data books and sales brochures (printed prior to production) often state one thing, but you can get something else after production.
 
Mine was a 3 speed 383 car floor shift. Long gone by the time I took possession. Window sticker and fender tag confirm.
 
My first mopar was a 71 RR 383 3spd.tor red with 28k on it bought for $1500 in 79,car would burn rubber for blocks in first gear, I put an 18 spline 4spd.in {paid $100} & left the 3spd on the side of the gas station I worked at & the junk man took it,little did know the 383 only 3spd. trans is the HD version of the a230s,they have the larger input shaft bearing like the HEMI/440 a883s & the duel shifter mounting locations,my friend owns the car & put a 727 in,Im collecting up all the specific 3spd parts & am going to trade him for the 18spline.

PS looking for 3spd parts.
 
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