I have a 73 Plymouth satellite with the factory hood and front end, but I think the 71 and 72 front bumper looks much better and was curious as to how difficult it would be to fit it on. would I have to replace both front fenders with a 71/72 satellites?
how hard would it be to fit a 71,72 Plymouth satellite front bumper on a 73?
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Shoot man, the 73-74 front end looks so much better to me!
Yeah, I thought that everything forward of the doors is different. Maybe the hoods will interchange.
You could go another way and really be different…. Install the front end from a 71/72 4 door. They look great in my opinion.
Yeah, I thought that everything forward of the doors is different. Maybe the hoods will interchange.
You could go another way and really be different…. Install the front end from a 71/72 4 door. They look great in my opinion.
Badvert65
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There are so many differences between the two. Body lines, bumper mounting points, I think even the front frame rails are different because of the change in subframe/mounting.
I wouldn't go as far as to say it is impossible, but it would certainly be a challenge.
I wouldn't go as far as to say it is impossible, but it would certainly be a challenge.
Badvert65
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The hoods will bolt on, but the front edge is different. the 71/72 is basically flat (straight) but the 73/74 has a 'bump' because of the body line going back from the headlights.
I don't think the 73/74 bumper looks bad at all I simply just like the smooth look of the 71/72 more. I'll try to get some measurements but if it ends up being to much work I'll definitely just stick to the factory bumper.
Do you have a complete 71/72 front nose (sans hood ) ?
10 years ago I sold some 1971 Satellite fenders. They are not reproduced so they don’t come cheap. Back then I got $500 each for them.
Ron_M
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Another option if you have not already considered. Removing the 73 bumperettes will clean up the look.
Yes, the wheel openings are completely different and the lower body line is different.
I think even the curvature is different.
The ISO K frame affects how and where the bumper brackets are positioned.
I've not tried a Plymouth, but on a Charger, the brackets don't really interchange without cutting and welding.
Lots of people eliminate the gap on 73/74, but it's way easier to simply slot the 73/74 bracket than to try to get a 71/72 bracket to work. That ISO mount puts the bracket about 3/4" lower.
It's pretty easy to remove the front guards, and it really does clean up the look.
I've never had an issue with the way 73/74 Satellite front ends look, and I agree they look more "traditional" than the somewhat polarizing 71/72 "lipstick" loop.
I think even the curvature is different.
The ISO K frame affects how and where the bumper brackets are positioned.
I've not tried a Plymouth, but on a Charger, the brackets don't really interchange without cutting and welding.
Lots of people eliminate the gap on 73/74, but it's way easier to simply slot the 73/74 bracket than to try to get a 71/72 bracket to work. That ISO mount puts the bracket about 3/4" lower.
It's pretty easy to remove the front guards, and it really does clean up the look.
I've never had an issue with the way 73/74 Satellite front ends look, and I agree they look more "traditional" than the somewhat polarizing 71/72 "lipstick" loop.
No bumper guards-
In fact, I think the 73/74 Satellite/Road Runner front end, with the snarly RR hood is one of the meanest looking Moapr front ends of all time. IMO, second only to the 69 Dodge Coronet R/T-Super Bee N96 front end and hood.
In fact, I think the 73/74 Satellite/Road Runner front end, with the snarly RR hood is one of the meanest looking Moapr front ends of all time. IMO, second only to the 69 Dodge Coronet R/T-Super Bee N96 front end and hood.
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