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  1. Robert Schaad

    71/72 B body 9.25 rear axle.

    I have a line on a 9.25 rear axle, drum to drum that will fit a 71/72 B BODY with 390 Posi, anyone know what this axle is worth?
  2. Robert Schaad

    8.25 Axle shaft length.

    I have a 72 Plymouth Satellite Roadrunner look alike with an 8.25 rear end. What is the length of the axle shafts? I know they are 17 spline. My passinger side is bent slightly.
  3. Robert Schaad

    9 1/4 rear axle

    We have a 72 Roadrunner with a 9 1/4 rear axle, 391 Posi with 3 inch brake drums. Looking to trade for an 8 3/4 with 3:23 or 2:73 gears. Do not need to be posi. Car is in Reno, NV.
  4. Robert Schaad

    Rear Leaf Spring Replacement

    I just replaced my 72 Satellite springs, DCC-P4452982 from Summit racing. Easy as hell. I am 71 with a BAG of tools and no special equipment. Took me a day as I took my time in my Garage. Jacked up rear with tires just off the ground, Jacked up body to take off stress of the springs. Replaced...
  5. Robert Schaad

    Upper control Arm problem

    My 72 Plymouth RR clone has original upper ball joints and control bushings. I started to replace just the right side first and it kicked my %^%$. The upper ball joint beat me. I decided to replace the complete upper control arms, that way new bushings and ball joints. Got a complete pair thru...
  6. Robert Schaad

    71-74 Tach Problem

    Just got my replacement Tach for my 72 Roadrunner. Waited some 7 months. Took the dash out and replaced my bad Tach. Hooked up everything and to my surprise, the right turn signal light was not working on the Tach. To shorten the story, I found out that the new Tach had a solid piece of green...
  7. Robert Schaad

    New carpet and trouble mounting seats.

    I have watched many people put new carpet in their car and then fight to get the seats mounted. Can not find the holes. Easy is the word. Put the carpet in and go under the car and push a screw driver up through the carpet. Takes 8 and then when you put the seat in, you already know were the...
  8. Robert Schaad

    1972 Roadrunner or ?.

    We are finishing my friends 1972 ?. 440, 4 speed, 9 1/4 posi, total aftermarket suspension, Nitrous, 295 tires all around, and so much more. Is it a RR or Satellite? That is the question that gets to me. WHY? a RR IS A SATELLITE. Satellite is the body, hens the first digit of the VIN, R which...
  9. Robert Schaad

    72 Plymouth Steering column vibration at 40 MPH

    First I must say I have replaced most everything on the front end of my 72 Plymouth SSP. Upper control arms, shocks, Ball joints, tie rods, sleeves, rotors, bearings, brakes, calipers, brake lines, Lower control bushings, strut rod bushings. Tires and Wheels about 2 years old. Then one day I...
  10. Robert Schaad

    Jumping speedometer 72 Plymouth

    My speedometer started jumping. I know they do it after many years, since the bushing wears out. I pulled the speedometer cable out of the gauge and spread WD40 into the gauge, The place the speedometer cable pushes on the gauge. Then I put the cable back on. No more jumping. Just for every ones...
  11. Robert Schaad

    Starter Replacement 72 SSP

    My starter is starting to go out. Not bad for what 48 years. I got a rebuild one from Amazon, WLS 3250 BBB industries. It sure is smaller and lighter then my original one. Put everything together and tried starting car. Starter does work but does not engage my motor. Took it back out and tested...
  12. Robert Schaad

    1973 Dealer repaint of new car.

    Question. When I was looking at 73 Roadrunners NEW, The dealer did not have the color I wanted. They said they would paint the car any color I wanted. Did anyone actually let a dealer do that? If so did they paint under hood and other areas too? Just a question.
  13. Robert Schaad

    71/72 Roadrunner/Satellite front bumper rubber piece

    My 71 Roadrunner had a rubber bumper strip across the bottom half of the center bumper. You can just see it in this picture. I put a red/white/blue decal on it. It is just above the turn signals on the bumper. It was a bumper guard and was optional front and rear. Anyone have one for sale...
  14. Robert Schaad

    1972 SSP to RR Clone

    I have been working with my Friend to turn his 72 SSP into the greatest RR Clone ever. The car is now painted. Orange with gold tint. RR Hood, New stripes, 4 speed Pistol grip, 440, 9 1/4 rear, 390 something rear gear posi, 150 Speedo with tach. 72 Grill, Eye Braw and rear spoiler the same color...
  15. Robert Schaad

    Starter will not stop

    1972 Plymouth 318 Automatic. New Starter, New ignition switch, New starter relay, New battery. I came out of the store, turned key to start the car, engine started but starter continued. Turned off the switch, Starter continued to turn engine. Pulled key out, starter continued to turn engine...
  16. Robert Schaad

    Easy said then done.

    I read a lot of posts about this and that. How it is easier to do this then that. A lot of good advice but the biggest NON answered question is, What equipment do you have now that others do not. I have a garage, engine picker, floor jacks and manual tools. I have been restoring my car by...
  17. Robert Schaad

    Console Mount case

    My radio/cd player is under my seat. I really wanted a console mounted one but could not find a case to put it in and mount on my console without holes. I purchased PLMRCB3 Marine CB Player receiver wired housing. It allowed me to mount my CD player on the console. Looks really good. Best one I...
  18. Robert Schaad

    Speedometer problem

    Started driving my 72 From 7/11 the other night and speedometer started reading about 60 when I was driving about 35. I have already replaced a lot of things as a normal replacement objective. I then jumped on the Freeway and the 120 speedometer went crazy, pegging out, jumping from 80 to above...
  19. Robert Schaad

    Replacing Power steering Gear Box.

    I posted some time ago that I love HP exhausts manifolds over Headers in stock applications. Caught some flack on that comment. This week my friend had a serious PS Gear box leak. 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 440. Removed Wheel, took 5 bolts off steering column, removed roll pin, pulled coupler out...
  20. Robert Schaad

    Power steering to manual steering, 72 Roadrunner

    Just finished helping my friend put a manual steering gear box after removing the Power steering gear set up. He likes the feel of the road that he says he does not get with the Power steering. He has road raced so who am I to say it is right or wrong.
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