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1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... #603034 02/03/10 09:08 PM 02/03/10 09:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC D DusterKrazy OP master
DusterKrazy OP master D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC	What are the differences between the '1973 and 1974 models? Was the standard engine a 318? I was thinking there was a 318,340(73),360 and a 400. Then you got a GTX package which nabbed you a 440 IIRC. Any production #'s? and how rare is a 4 speed car?

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DusterKrazy] #603035 02/03/10 09:17 PM 02/03/10 09:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	What are the differences between the '1973 and 1974 models? I know the saet belts, hood and windsheild washers due to the hood change in 74 with no cowl vents. Almost forgot, the trunk pan and gas tank differ also Was the standard engine a 318? YES I was thinking there was a 318,340(73),360 and a 400. Then you got a GTX package which nabbed you a 440 IIRC. 318 73/4, 340 73, 360 74, 400 73/4 and GTX package 440 73/4 Any production #'s? and how rare is a 4 speed car? 73 340 is around 250, don't have any other figures, and no 4 spd with the 440 Last edited by rrunner; 02/03/10 09:27 PM.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DusterKrazy] #603036 02/03/10 09:24 PM 02/03/10 09:24 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 22,873 Chicken coop dustergirl340 Chicken Little
dustergirl340 Chicken Little Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 22,873 Chicken coop	Our '73 Satellite is an original 400/4-speed. Someone told me it was one of 12. Frick if I know for sure though, I never cared enough to check.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: dustergirl340] #603037 02/03/10 09:31 PM 02/03/10 09:31 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird mopar
CurYellowBird mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	IMO I would go with the 73 because it is the earlier of the two produced. The further you got into the 70's the worse quality and power became on our cars. That was the reason I went with 71' roadrunner cause it was the last year before emissions and alot of good engines like the hemi and 383 disappeared. I've seen some nice 73' and 74' cars, I just could never get into the body style. My point of view is based on if you plan on sticking with the originality of the car. If you plan on customizing it, then the 73 would be a better choice because of the hood design and they were still a fairly rigid design. To me, the 73-74 don't look a whole lot different. Same goes for the 71-72 roadrunners, the only difference really is the grill and lights. Last edited by CurYellowBird; 02/03/10 09:34 PM. Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: CurYellowBird] #603038 02/03/10 09:49 PM 02/03/10 09:49 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	Quote: IMO I would go with the 73 because it is the earlier of the two produced. The further you got into the 70's the worse quality and power became on our cars. That was the reason I went with 71' roadrunner cause it was the last year before emissions and alot of good engines like the hemi and 383 disappeared. I've seen some nice 73' and 74' cars, I just could never get into the body style. My point of view is based on if you plan on sticking with the originality of the car. If you plan on customizing it, then the 73 would be a better choice because of the hood design and they were still a fairly rigid design. To me, the 73-74 don't look a whole lot different. Same goes for the 71-72 roadrunners, the only difference really is the grill and lights. Only change in a 73 and 74 hood are the cowl vent cutouts. To me the 74 hood is cleaner looking without the cutouts. Power between same C.I. wouldn'd be noticed in a 73 to 74

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: CurYellowBird] #603039 02/03/10 10:57 PM 02/03/10 10:57 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	73 and 74 were basically the same car. Motors/transmissions were the same internally, except the change from 340 to 360. I know the 9 1/4 replaced the 8 3/4 for or during the 74 model year. The other minor things that nobody really cares about have already been mentioned. Gas tank change, hood cowl vents, 3-point seatbelts for 74, all minor stuff not worth mentioning. I get a good laugh when guys on here put down the 73-74 body style, seeing how realitively small of a change it is from 71-72.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #603040 02/03/10 11:24 PM 02/03/10 11:24 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC D DusterKrazy OP master
DusterKrazy OP master D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC	A buddy from middle school had a '73 Roadrunner with a 400 in it. It was black with the white stripes, black interior. I just seemed to really get into that body style. I never did see much difference in the '73/74 but I thought I would ask the people on here that are more familiar these cars. I am wanting to check out a '74 thats fairly priced. I have heard so many times about these people saying that anything past a '71 is not worth fixing I like'em all! and if you like them, then it's worth your time to fix'em! I will admit that I've wanted a '68 RR since I was 10, however a decent '68 RR still brings some loot The parts for the newer cars are a bit cheaper. '68-70' prices still havent came back to earth yet Anyways, back to '73/4 Roadrunners! Tell me more as I really like this body style

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DusterKrazy] #603041 02/03/10 11:30 PM 02/03/10 11:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC D DusterKrazy OP master
DusterKrazy OP master D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC	How is the aftermarket for these cars? Very small? I think they make more for 3rd gen Chargers now but not sure about the RoadRunners

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DusterKrazy] #603042 02/03/10 11:38 PM 02/03/10 11:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird mopar
CurYellowBird mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	Just to clear the air, I wasn't talking down about the 73'-74's. I just remember looking for my 71' and had every guy trying to offload their 73 and 74 RR onto me. The market for the 73-74's is doing quite well right now. Prior to now, the market for 71-74 b bodies was really slow. Now most aftermarket companies are producing reproduction body panels, interiors, etc. Basically, its good right now. Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #603043 02/03/10 11:43 PM 02/03/10 11:43 PM
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In_The_Pink master Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI	Quote: I get a good laugh when guys on here put down the 73-74 body style, seeing how realitively small of a change it is from 71-72. I would say the front end design changes from '71-2 to '73-4 are more than a small changes. Mismatched wheel arches are not an improvement, sorry.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: In_The_Pink] #603044 02/04/10 12:01 AM 02/04/10 12:01 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	Quote: Quote: I get a good laugh when guys on here put down the 73-74 body style, seeing how realitively small of a change it is from 71-72. I would say the front end design changes from '71-2 to '73-4 are more than a small changes. Mismatched wheel arches are not an improvement, sorry. I must be blind, cause I don't see anything mismatched. In the grand scheme of things, the grill change is minor compared to the RR change from 70-71 or 74-75.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #603045 02/04/10 01:13 AM 02/04/10 01:13 AM
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NachoRT74 master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,095 Valencia, España	wiring is also TOTALLY diff between 73 and 74. gas tank straps hooks reversed than earlier models. 3 spokes wheel changed to a full padded horn button. icons to lights and wiper knobs. inner lower quarter panel diff. longer rear bumper guards and go on... With a Charger born in Chrysler assembly plant in Valencia, Venezuela

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #603046 02/04/10 01:16 AM 02/04/10 01:16 AM
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strokin73cuda enthusiast S Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 228 northeast texas	Show my wife a 71-2-3-4 and she would say they are the same car but show her a 68-9 or 70 and then one of the above and she would argue that they are are even different brands but what does she know. I personally love the body lines of the 71 and up with my fav being a 73-4 with a bulge hood it has its own aggressive stance, but then again I may be biased as I used to own one. 496 stroker,Indy srs , new best 6.87 @ 98 1.46 60'

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #603047 02/04/10 01:36 AM 02/04/10 01:36 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: Quote: Quote: I get a good laugh when guys on here put down the 73-74 body style, seeing how realitively small of a change it is from 71-72. I would say the front end design changes from '71-2 to '73-4 are more than a small changes. Mismatched wheel arches are not an improvement, sorry. I must be blind, cause I don't see anything mismatched. In the grand scheme of things, the grill change is minor compared to the RR change from 70-71 or 74-75. What part are you not seeing? 73/74 quarters have the same arch around the wheel opening as a 71/72. In 71/72, the fenders matched the arches the quarters had. In 73/74, the fenders no longer had the arches to match the quarters, so yes, it looks mismatched. It looks like they forgot to redesign the quarters whenever I see a 73/74. I also walk right by them at car shows. Last edited by b5sixpackbee; 02/04/10 01:37 AM.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: ] #603048 02/04/10 02:20 AM 02/04/10 02:20 AM
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BossRide top fuel B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,978 Southaven, MS	Quote: I also walk right by them at car shows. That's funny, cause the boxy, taxicab '68 thru '70s give me the glazed-eye yawns... never could see the attraction other than a big engine in a flat-faced brick. I walk right by those, especially those with grandpa dog dishes. To each his own, I guess. I prefer the grille and taillights of the '73-'74s over the '71 and '72s, obviously... I do wish they didn't have the mushy bushings throughout the chassis though... The Blue Goose My instagram: Bossride

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: DaytonaTurbo] #603049 02/04/10 02:28 AM 02/04/10 02:28 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI In_The_Pink master
In_The_Pink master Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI	Quote: Quote: Mismatched wheel arches are not an improvement, sorry. I must be blind, cause I don't see anything mismatched. Don't get me wrong, I love a '74 Satellite Sundance as much as the next guy or gal, but that's a major design hiccup to put it mildly. Come to think of it, maybe the '73's rear wheel arches were designed that way so they could all wear factory fender skirts.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: In_The_Pink] #603050 02/04/10 02:30 AM 02/04/10 02:30 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,978 Southaven, MS B BossRide top fuel
BossRide top fuel B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,978 Southaven, MS	But when you put the car on a rake, where it should be, they are right where they need to be... and if you were to keep it level and roll the chrome trim up to the top of the recessed lip area, like for NASCAR, it would match the front. The Blue Goose My instagram: Bossride

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: BossRide] #603051 02/04/10 02:31 AM 02/04/10 02:31 AM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI In_The_Pink master
In_The_Pink master Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,065 Milwaukee, WI	Quote: But when you put the car on a rake, where it should be, they are right where they need to be.

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: In_The_Pink] #603052 02/04/10 02:33 AM 02/04/10 02:33 AM
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BossRide top fuel B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,978 Southaven, MS	LOL.. cause ALL successful car designs had matching front and rear openings.. Last edited by BossRide; 02/04/10 02:34 AM. The Blue Goose My instagram: Bossride

Re: 1973/74 Roadrunners..tell me about them.... [Re: In_The_Pink] #603053 02/04/10 02:34 AM 02/04/10 02:34 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	That little body line around the rear wheel well, that's what you're picking at? That's quite sad you guys would even notice or care about something so trivial. The only design change on these cars that's really worth noting to me is the nose, but then they did have new crash standards to meet for 73.

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