72 satellite sebring plus

[jprather]

Ok, so, i'm new to this, so bear with me !

Just bought my first "real" mopar!

72 SSP 400 2bbl, auto, ac, buckets, and console.

this is a true survivor car! original paint, top, interior, hub caps, etc.. NO RUST ANYWHERE!! heck even the cig lighter works!

so, my delima, do i keep it original? or go with a RR or GTX clone. I hate to change the color, due to door jams, under hood, in truck.. etc all matching.. what do you think?

also, if i go all original, any idea of where i can get the stainless steel trim for the drivers side quarter?

looking forward to your input !

 

[69roadr]

keep it original "looking". i would change the wheels to something more sporty. that one simple change does wonders. maybe change the intake to a 4bbl and put some hedders on it. don't do the RR, GTX clone.
welcome to fbbo!

 

[jprather]

thanks 69roadr.. yea, i agree, the wheels have to go! thinking maybe ralley's?

 

[super-bee_ski]

Beautiful car!

Welcome aboard!
Thanks for joining the forum....

PS: Yeah, put somew nice Ralleys on that car

 

[Coyoteduster]

Put some different wheels & tires on it, then drive 'em off. :icon_wink:

 

[73SwingerDart]

Welcome!
I just went through the same question with my 72 SSP.
Just got mine back from paint shop. I decided to keep mine a 72 Satellite Sebring Plus. I am going to ad certian things I like from Roadrunner and GTX's, but it will be a SSP.
Mine was original "EV2" Hemi Orange/Tor Red and I kept it that color. I removed all trim and side studs and went with one color.
Word of advise.... Just drive the dang thing and enjoy it for awhile!

 

[barnfind]

Looks great and welcome, keep it stock looking
With some rally's . On 71-72s I prefer the look of the 71 wheel center , it just seems to go with the body style

 

[patrick66]

so, my delima, do i keep it original? or go with a RR or GTX clone. I hate to change the color, due to door jams, under hood, in truck.. etc all matching.. what do you think?

Ah, hell, please do NOT go and make this car a damn "clone", "tribute", "FAKE", or whatever!!! Your car is what it is. It'll NEVER be a real RR/GTX, anyway. You have a clean big-block Satellite. It's worth more as-is, versus making it one of another 20,359 fake '72 RoadRunners.

It's YOUR car to do with what you please, but can't there be a few truly original Satellites remaining???

 

[RJS]

Welcome!
I just went through the same question with my 72 SSP.
Just got mine back from paint shop. I decided to keep mine a 72 Satellite Sebring Plus. I am going to ad certian things I like from Roadrunner and GTX's, but it will be a SSP.
Mine was original "EV2" Hemi Orange/Tor Red and I kept it that color. I removed all trim and side studs and went with one color.
Word of advise.... Just drive the dang thing and enjoy it for awhile!

I know this is going to come off sounding like a knock against you but by removing the side moldings and the Argent bottom you took the best part of a 1 year model away.
Your car looks GREAT but no one is going to think they are looking at a SSP even with the emblems there.
Ron

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Ok, so, i'm new to this, so bear with me !

Just bought my first "real" mopar!

72 SSP 400 2bbl, auto, ac, buckets, and console.

this is a true survivor car! original paint, top, interior, hub caps, etc.. NO RUST ANYWHERE!! heck even the cig lighter works!

so, my delima, do i keep it original? or go with a RR or GTX clone. I hate to change the color, due to door jams, under hood, in truck.. etc all matching.. what do you think?

also, if i go all original, any idea of where i can get the stainless steel trim for the drivers side quarter?

looking forward to your input !

Great another SSP comes out of the woodwork!!!!!
Please don't clone it, these cars are unique in there own right. I am against color changes but this car would look better in a different hue.
Put wheels on it as stated already and enjoy it.
The side molding is something I am always looking for, few and far between.
I even bought some NOS right side pieces a month ago but when they got here so much was bent and broken I ended up with one useable piece. Luckily I have all my original and a little more but want to try and find some perfect pieces.
My first SSP was a 400 4 speed in Black w/white top and interior but is now a clone living in the Midwest.
I bought this 400 4bbl auto w/air and windows this year. It was still in original paint but triple Black so I gave it it's first paint and a White Canopy top and have all new White interior to install also so as to recreate the first one sort of.
Ron

 

[jprather]

Wow, I gotta say those are some SWEET rides ! i am very glad i found this web site, i enjoy all of your input on this car. i am leaning really hard to keeping her stock looking with ssp tim ( if i can find that 1 dang piece !).
i am gonna have to think about the color change, i think i could live with the color. i just dont think its worth it to repaint Everything !

here is what i know about the car..
RP23:
Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite
Premium
2 Door Hardtop


M2G: 400 190HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1972
St. Louis, MO, USA


E63: 383 cid 4 barrel V8 H.P. 335hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
GY4: Gold Exterior Color
H6Y3: Trim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Gold
GY4: Gold Int. Door Frames
902: Build Date: September 02
129141: Order number


V4W: Unknown Top Color
U: USA Specifications
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
B51: Power Brakes
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56: Bucket Seats


G11: Tinted Glass (all)
G37: OS Dual Racing Mirrors
H51: Air Conditioning with Heater
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M31: Belt Moldings


M33: Body Side Moldings
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V5X: Body Side Stripes, Black
26: 26in Radiator
END: End of Sales Codes

 

[roadrunnerh]

Beautiful ride, just dont put ghetto wheels on it....

 

[64SF]

Welcome to the site...good folks here. Nice car, where are you in Florida? Where did you find the car?

 

[patrick66]

I'd run with either Rallyes, or a set of 17" wheels with some style to them. Plain 15" steelies with the Plymouth Division cop caps and blackwalls would help make the car look a little "meaner"!

 

[satman72]

Sweet car! Like most here, I'd leave it as is with minor mods...wheels, 4bbl carb & intake. Give the paint a good polish and after that just enjoy it on the road.

If you can, give us some more pics of the car, i.e. interior, engine bay, etc.

 

[super-bee_ski]

THAT BODY STYLE...and the Plymouth Front end...is so much better (too me) than the Dodge Charger front end.

 

[Budnicks]

welcome to FBBO from the other sunshine state

 

[RJS]

Wow, I gotta say those are some SWEET rides ! i am very glad i found this web site, i enjoy all of your input on this car. i am leaning really hard to keeping her stock looking with ssp tim ( if i can find that 1 dang piece !).
i am gonna have to think about the color change, i think i could live with the color. i just dont think its worth it to repaint Everything !

here is what i know about the car..
RP23:
Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite
Premium
2 Door Hardtop


M2G: 400 190HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1972
St. Louis, MO, USA


E63: 383 cid 4 barrel V8 H.P. 335hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
GY4: Gold Exterior Color
H6Y3: Trim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Gold
GY4: Gold Int. Door Frames
902: Build Date: September 02
129141: Order number


V4W: Unknown Top Color
U: USA Specifications
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
B51: Power Brakes
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56: Bucket Seats


G11: Tinted Glass (all)
G37: OS Dual Racing Mirrors
H51: Air Conditioning with Heater
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M31: Belt Moldings


M33: Body Side Moldings
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V5X: Body Side Stripes, Black
26: 26in Radiator
END: End of Sales Codes

Fixed this part
E63: 383 cid 4 barrel V8 H.P. 335hp ****CORRECTION 400 2bbl engine
V4W: Unknown Top Color **** CORRECTION White Canopy top
Ron

 

[djais1801]

Congrats...keep it as is and add some shoes(17s) put an intake headers and rear in her...that'll wake her up and ppl will take notice!!

 

[RJS]

I knew your car had to be a fairly early build with the Pentastar on the bottom of your right fender.

:902: Build Date: September 02"

Ron

 

[Car Nut]

aboard!