67GTX440
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Is 67 the only year that linked the GTX and Belvedere names? From 68 on was the car considered a GTX only? Was the Roadrunner ever associated in name with another Plymouth name?
is it black? for sale?Actually I have an original 1970 side stripe kit that says Belvedere GTX on it.
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Superbird[/QUOTE]Was the Roadrunner ever associated in name with another Plymouth name?View attachment 585596
Don't really know or understand why Plymouth associated the Belvedere line with the GTX in 67. The GTX was it's own series I believe, as distinguished by it's VIN coding. I do not believe the GTX was a package option under the Belvedere line - but maybe someone can verify or correct this. I suspect the beltline trim and half wheel well trim was so specific and distinguishing to the Satellite that it didn't make sense to code the GTX as a Satellite GTX since it didn't utilize it. The lack of this particular piece of specialized trim probably associated it closer to the Belvedere II side trim with optional rocker molding and full wheel well moldings. But then they added the Satellite grill, tail (except different argent paint) panels, lights, hood scoops, fuel filler, exhaust extensions, etc. Who knows?
The Plymouth B body (and some crossover from C) "universe" timeline is somewhat confusing to those not immersed in it.
64 Fury and Sport Fury- B body and top of the line trim 65 Fury- C body
65 Satellite- top of the line B body trim level, then Belvedere II, then I
66/67 Satellite (RP)- again top of line followed by Bel II (RH) and I (RL), Intro GTX (RS)
68-70 Sport Satellite (RP)- top of line (largest engine 383-4), followed by Satellite (RH) and then Belvedere (RL). Intro Road Runner (RM)
71-74- Satellite Sebring Plus (RP)- top of the line followed by Satellite Sebring (RH) and then Satellite (RL), no more Belvedere.
72 GTX becomes option on RR (RM) if 440 selected, smallest RR engine 340
73 318-2 available in RR (RM)
I did leave out RE class.....and cop and taxis
Try explaining this to a chevy guy!
(most of them can't even keep chevy II/nova and chevelle/malibu straight)