So which is it??

[jeff Mentzer]

Ok folks, I recenlty purchased what I thought was a 1966 Plymouth Satellite that someone was making into a '67 GTX clone. My vin states its a 1966 Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite convertible with a factory 361 big block.

I wanted to remove all of the belvedere/gtx emblems and put the sorrect Satellite emblems on, but the '66 Satellite front fender emblems I purchased have three tabs and my fender only has 2 holes.

So the question is, is this convertible actually a Belvedere? And what other emblem would go beneath the belvedere tag?

 

[R/T Boy 67]

If the second digit of your VIN is a P then it is a Satellite. If it is an H then it is a Belvedere 2.

 

[jeff Mentzer]

well its a P but the there is only 2 holes for the emblem and both of those holes dont line up with any on the satellite emblem...its weird

 

[copper67sat]

Are you sure it's the original fender? Even if it is the original, someone may have filled the original holes if the car has been repainted. Just a couple of thoughts...

 

[yella71]

drill another hole

 

[Dako]

Sounds like Belvedere fenders on a Satellite.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

On a completly different note, they made less than 400 Satellite convertibles with a 361, in 1966.

 

[YY1]

and Satellite emblems were from 65 until 70 (later really but the script changed).

So they could be 65, 66/67, or 68-70

 

[YY1]

A 361 car would also have "Commando v8" fender emblems.

 

[jeff Mentzer]

yeah, I was thinking someone swapped fenders as they were originally trying to make a '67 gtx clone...

 

[YY1]

67 fenders- 2 headlights

66- single headlight and turn signal

buckets are different.

 

[jeff Mentzer]

well it turns out that someone sometime in the past has swapped the front fenders on this satellite for a set of '67 belvedere front fenders. I found a spot of flaking paint that has a metallic blue paint. I know this car is a satellite, but looks like I'll have to keep the belvedere emblems on it...

 

[YY1]

I wouldn't use the term "common" but more than a few times I've seen a 66 shell used to make a 67 GTX clone.

 

[YY1]

Oops, already posted above.

Can you have the holes welded closed?

10 minute job for a decent welder.

 

[SassyPants]

On a completly different note, they made less than 400 Satellite convertibles with a 361, in 1966.

Just curious, do you by chance have the production numbers for 66 Dodge Coronet 500, Convert, 361, 4 Spd, Red (I think PP1), black interior? Thanks in advance, B.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

The only number I have for your car is 62 for U.S. production, with no breakdown for colour or interior.

 

[SassyPants]

The only number I have for your car is 62 for U.S. production, with no breakdown for colour or interior.

So, only 62 were made as 66 Coronet 500, 361, 4 speed? Am I understanding that correctly? B.

 

[WP29440SE]

well it turns out that someone sometime in the past has swapped the front fenders on this satellite for a set of '67 belvedere front fenders. I found a spot of flaking paint that has a metallic blue paint. I know this car is a satellite, but looks like I'll have to keep the belvedere emblems on it...

for a minute there, I thought you had a big ole nasty satellite 4 wheel drive looking at your avatar

 

[R/T Boy 67]

Yes. Those are the numbers I have for 1966, 361,4 speed coronet 500 convert. They might not be 100% accurate, but they should be close. It was not a common combination. The were a few more 383 4 speed in that body.

 

[SassyPants]

It has been in my wife's family since near new. It will stay in the family. That said, it is a pretty rare car. But, you know what they day about some rare cars, "Some are rare for a reason, no one wanted that combo". But, I still think it is exciting to have a rather rare car. Don't you think? Best B.