Hello everyone!!

BigBlockHead · Post by **BigBlockHead** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 5:13 pm

Hi!

Been reading this website for a while now and decided to join.
I've got my eyes on 1973 Plymouth RR, equipped with factory 4-speed manual,console, bucket seats, and 340(engine is missing now). Haven't got it yet 'cause car is still in California and I live faaaaaaar away... but I hope to have it here til next summer. It was originally colored as jy3-gold, so if anobody has a RR (or any that era mopar) colored with that same color I would like to see what it looks like

Oh, I got two Imperials also

Happy Holidays to all of you!

Markku

oldyeller73 · Post by **oldyeller73** » Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:50 pm

Hello and welcome!! Sounds like a cool car indeed!!

BigBlockHead · Post by **BigBlockHead** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 9:42 pm

Thanks! Here's the pic of the car.

Do you know what size are the rear brakes, are there two different sizes with front discs?

Markku

71383bee · Post by **71383bee** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:55 am

Brakes. There are 2 sizes. 10 3/4" and 11 3/4". I think the road runners automatically came with the larger 11 3/4" brakes, but don't quote me on that. If you can take a drum off and measure it to find out. Rear drum brake parts are still very easy to find. Front drum parts are getting a bit more difficult. Especially for manual brakes.

BigBlockHead · Post by **BigBlockHead** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 3:48 pm

I haven't got the car yet, so it's difficult to check

. Thought that I would order some brake parts before it gets here. This car has power brakes...and manual steering.

71383bee · Post by **71383bee** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:39 pm

Most decent parts houses carry the parts for the rears still. If not they are usually only a day away so I wouldn't worry about getting the parts early. Besides those old draums were pretty tough. They probably just need to be turned down a bit with new pads.

Power brakes w/ manual steering...boy I sure would rather have it the other way around!

BigBlockHead · Post by **BigBlockHead** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:39 pm

71383bee wrote: Power brakes w/ manual steering...boy I sure would rather have it the other way around!

So would have I!

Title should arrive here any day now...can't wait!
Seller told me that Plymouth manufactured only 900 4-speed RoadRunners that year...I wonder if that's true.

Markku

71383bee · Post by **71383bee** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 5:25 pm

I would not be surprised. After 71 the idea of a big block 4 speed car was definately not popular. If it is so I would say that it is a very desireable car you have. Definately not common on 73-74 roadrunners.

BigBlockHead · Post by **BigBlockHead** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 6:43 pm

Here's a list of some of the options

G35-Chrome outside left racing mirror
L31- Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
H41-Heater with upper vent
R11-AM Radio-music master 2-watt
V88-Roof Strobe and Body stripes - delete
JY3-Honey Gold
C56-Bucket Seats
G11-Tinted Glass - All Windows
E55-340 CID 8 cyl 1-4bbl 240 hp
D21-Floor shift 4-spd Manual Transmission - A833

I've always liked the 4-speed with pistol grip, but I have never driven one. I have never even owned a manual car (if you don't count the 56 Desoto that had the original manual in the trunk).

Markku

71383bee · Post by **71383bee** » Thu Jan 20, 2005 7:19 pm

Cool...wow a stripe delete car. I am a fan of the stripes, but hey to each their own.

The 340 is a kick ass motor. 73 was the last year for them. The only downside to the late 72 and up 340's is that they are a cast crank with lower compression. I am guessing by the pictures though that you are going to rebuild it or put something else in. The 4 speed is a lot of fun. I have a 5 speed 2003 stratus and I love it. I heard the old 4 speeds have a very stiff clutch which can make city driving a real work out, but heh it's an old muscle car!