How to tell the difference

[Wimpykidz21]

hey folks! Haven’t posted in awhile but I need some help identifying this car. The owner has had it for the past 15 years says is a ‘72 roadrunner. But I think it’s a satellite. I could be wrong, I only have a few pictures will get more soon.

 

[Runner 68]

Can you find an original looking VIN on it anywhere?
If it's a Bird the first two letters will be RM.

 

[gdrill]

I would lean with you. I don't think too many road runners came with a sweep dash. Like said above, RMxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[SoCal440GTX]

Satellite grill.

 

[Ironbuilt]

Whatever it is, I hope that you get it at a bargain price. Looks like a lot of missing pieces and a lot of work to restore.

 

[FrnkNsteen]

Satellite grill.

Agreed that the car has a Satellite grille. 1972 Roadrunner grill looks like picture below.

 

[YY1]

Sat grill, Sat hood, no rallye dash

all point to Satellite

Satellite VIN begins with RL, RH or RP

Still could be 400 4 barrel car if 5th digit is P

 

[PurpleBeeper]

See YY1's post above....that's what you need!

 

[moparmarks]

Sat grill, Sat hood, no rallye dash

all point to Satellite

Satellite VIN begins with RL, RH or RP

Still could be 400 4 barrel car if 5th digit is P

Yup.

 

[Slap Stick]

The tri color logo on the grille is a dead giveaway even if you don't know the grilles are different.

 

[Wimpykidz21]

Okay I was right it was a satellite. I got pictures of the vin. If anyone is able to decode it or able to tell me where to look it up I’d appreciate it!!!

 

[Runner 68]

Okay I was right it was a satellite. I got pictures of the vin. If anyone is able to decode it or able to tell me where to look it up I’d appreciate it!!!

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This is what I get from a basic VIN Decode. Surf the web, there are several sites.
Body Type: R = Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite
Price Class: H = High
Body Type: 23 = 2 Door Hardtop
Engine: C = 225 110HP(net) 1-1BBL 6 CYL
Year: 2 = 1972
Sequence Number: 177334 = 77334th Vehical Built

 

[Wimpykidz21]

This is what I get from a basic VIN Decode. Surf the web, there are several sites.
Body Type: R = Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite
Price Class: H = High
Body Type: 23 = 2 Door Hardtop
Engine: C = 225 110HP(net) 1-1BBL 6 CYL
Year: 2 = 1972
Sequence Number: 177334 = 77334th Vehical Built

Thank you!!

 

[YY1]

That's a "G"

not a "C"

318 car


...and the second "G" is St. Louis plant

 

[YY1]

RL= Satellite
RM= Road Runner
RH= Satellite Sebring
RP= Satellite Sebring Plus

Not sure if there was an RE in 72

 

[kiwigtx]

Okay I was right it was a satellite. I got pictures of the vin. If anyone is able to decode it or able to tell me where to look it up I’d appreciate it!!!

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Looks like you screwed up posting the wrong picture on your other thread about A-Bodies....

1972 Plymouth Belvedere or Satellite

 

[Wimpykidz21]

Looks like you screwed up posting the wrong picture on your other thread about A-Bodies....
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1972 Plymouth Belvedere or Satellite

Ughhhhh yes I did thank you for catching that

 

[Runner 68]

That's a "G"

not a "C"

318 car


...and the second "G" is St. Louis plant

Good catch. God, my damned eyes. I still see "C"s but will trust yours.