Need help documenting my grandfather’s 1969 Satellite wagon (RH46H, 383 4-speed)

[That1Guy608]

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping the experts here can help me learn more about my grandfather’s wagon and possibly confirm some of the details we’ve decoded so far.

VIN: RH46H9G260595

From the VIN it is a 1969 Plymouth Satellite station wagon built at the St. Louis (G) plant.

From the fender tag and Chrysler production books we were able to identify the following:

Engine: E63 – 383 4-barrel big block
Transmission: D21 – A833 4-speed manual
Exterior color: F8 Dark Green Metallic
Interior: H2T Tan bench seat interior
Options identified so far:

• B51 – Power brakes
• J25 – 3-speed windshield wipers
• M21 – Drip rail moldings
• M33 – Body side moldings
• P35 – Power tailgate window

From the Plymouth production tables we found that about 4,730 RH46 V8 wagons were built in 1969, but we have not been able to find a breakdown for:

• 383 cars
• 4-speed wagons
• specific option combinations

The car still has the original 4-speed floor shifter and manual transmission tunnel which is also confirmed with the fender tag.

1. Are there any wagon registries or Mopar historians tracking these?

I’m also planning to order a Galen’s Registry report but wanted to see if anyone here has additional insight or experience with these cars.

I’ve attached photos of:

• the VIN plate
• the fender tag
• interior showing the shifter
• engine bay

Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. This car belonged to my grandfather and we’re trying to document as much of its history as possible.

Thanks in advance

 

[Cop car wagon]

That is one unique and rare wagon.
The project is going to require some serious work, but as a wagon lover, I hope you dive in.
I have done a couple wagon restorations, and they are easy till you need the rear (wagon only) parts.

 

[That1Guy608]

That is one unique and rare wagon.
The project is going to require some serious work, but as a wagon lover, I hope you dive in.
I have done a couple wagon restorations, and they are easy till you need the rear (wagon only) parts.

Thanks! We plan on restoring it. It’s also unique that it has the rear facing third row seat. We’ve been trying to research everything we can about it.

 

[Mopar Hunter]

 

[polywideblock]

G, day from Australia

 

[BSB67]

What a cool car. Welcome.

 

[The Rebel]

Welcome aboard!

Others will chime in but as far as galen is concerned no matter how many times you contact him, you'll never get a response.

 

[Curiousyellow71]

Very rare cool car!
It would be a fun one to drive!
You can go to 1970 hamtramck historical for info.
The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1969 Dodge Dealership Data Book - Station Wagons

 

[Dutchrebuild]

Welcome! The Galen book lists RH46H9 3 seat wagon as only 16 made with a automatic...no listing for 4-speed. Could your's be a 1of 1? Gotta be close. Crazy rare. Crazy cool. Definitely deserves full resto!

 

[ckessel]

Welcome from the central coast of Ca. Great score there and awesome to have another SUV in the mix. I have a 67.

 

[YY1]

Can't help, but that's a cool *** car.

I think sometimes, Galen's "white books" listed 4 door cars engine combo figures.

Not sure if they last wagons.

 

[Dennis H]

Wow!

 

[Dave6T4]

As I learned recently on here, all 1969 B-bodies equipped with a 383 and 4-speed got the HP orange 335/383, normally found in RoadRunners, rather than the turquoise 330-horse engine that the automatic cars got. By the looks of the Bendix brake booster, I would think your wagon also has 4-piston Bendix disc brakes.

 

[YY1]

There you go.

 

[matthon]

E63 = 383
D21 = 4 speed

The book I'm looking at shows of the 16 383-4 (383 4 barrel) wagons, all 16 were auto.

No standard trans breakdown, 3sp or 4sp.

Guessing 1 of 16 383-4 wagons, auto and 'unknown' 4 speed.

 

[toolmanmike]

E63 = 383
D21 = 4 speed

The book I'm looking at shows of the 16 383-4 (383 4 barrel) wagons, all 16 were auto.

No standard trans breakdown, 3sp or 4sp.

Guessing 1 of 16 383-4 wagons, auto and 'unknown' 4 speed.

What book?

 

[Dutchrebuild]

My white book also only shows 16 auto cars, no sticks listed. But of course it seems one definitely made it out

 

[toolmanmike]

My white book also only shows 16 auto cars, no sticks listed. But of course it seems one definitely made it out

My bad. I was looking at the 2 seater listing. There is a breakdown there. (10 4 speeds)Then, according to the White Book, this car was never produced.

Dang, the print is small and I really do need my glasses changed.

 

[RemCharger]

Welcome! Interesting spot for the reverse indicator..

 

[Dutchrebuild]

I'd love for the OP to post many more pics and information in are wagons section