Thanks!!! I cant say I'm not relieved even thought I was pretty sure it would. You just never really know, especially when they sit so long. I will probably be doing the "as suggested" ebay route just for speed and simplicity on the manual, although if I can make it happen there is a pretty good Mopar show in Ocala FL this coming week. I'm thinking about trailering the car up there and scrounging around the swap meet section looking for a few things, manual included. I was really hoping to atleast have the torsion bar in 1st before showing it but I haven't located one yet. I'll see how the nexr day or two go.
1973 B5 blue w/red stripes Road Runner GTX sunroof car with 59k mile original paint original survivor
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I don't usually dabble in your model year, but below is my best shot at it. Other members are welcome to chime in and correct and/or clarify (e.g., like what is included in the A88 decor group?).
RM21:
R: Plymouth Satellite
M: Medium, Road Runner
21: 2 Door Coupe
U3G:
U: 440-4V 280HP (net)
3: 1973
G: St. Louis, MO, USA
123456: Sequence number
E86: 440 cid 4 barrel V8
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
GB5: Bright Blue Metallic Exterior Color
D6B5: Trim - Luxury, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Blue
BB5: Upper Door Frames, Blue
223: Scheduled Build Date: February 23
178836: Order number
GB5: Bright Blue Metallic
U: USA Specifications
A88: Interior Decor Group
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in rear drums
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56: Bucket Seats
G11: Tinted Glass (all)
G36: Outside Dual Racing Mirrors
H51: Air Conditioning with Heater
J52: Inside Hood Release
L31: Hood/Fender Mounted Turn Signals
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M26: Wheel Lip Moldings
M52: Sun Roof, Manual
N41: Dual Exhaust
N42: Chrome Exhaust Tips
N85: Tachometer
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V8R: Tranverse Stripes, Red
V9R: Hood Stripes, Red
28: 28" radiator
END: End of Sales Codes
One thing I'm curious about is the R11 radio, I have a rear speaker and a RR Speaker knob which I'm assuming is a fader. In my mind, an AM radio wouldn't have been ordered to have both of these. This might make sense if the ordering dealer checked the wrong box and miss ordered the R11 and they had to install the AM FM before delivery. Any thoughts on this?
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Dealer installed AM/FM. Or sometime after purchase to now.
Is there a speaker grille(s) on the package tray?
The rear package shelf has perforations on both the right and the left side, I assume that's what you would call the grills. The driver's side has the factory rear speaker harness running thru the rocker and up under the back seat into the trunk. Any thoughts on the knob I pictured?
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The knob is the rear speaker balance adjuster. Came with dealer installed kits.
Some of the dealer installed kits had metal speaker grates.
This car was delivered to the dealer with AM radio and one dash speaker.
The Broadcast sheet shows a rear speaker, I can only think they dealer mis coded the order sheet with the R11. This was a customer ordered car and not for inventory. Edited... I did just find a 73 RR and copy of it's broadcast sheet showing it ordered with a R11 that also has a rear speaker and a fader knob.
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New for 1973 Satellite, the AM/FM Monaural Radio is a moderately priced, but powerful receiver for the enjoyment of static-free FM stations. It is fully transistorized for instant sound, rugged durability and minimum use of battery current. It includes five push buttons for favorite station selection and a tone control. A rear speaker with balance control is optional.
AM Solid-State Radio. This transistorized radio requires only a trickle of battery current. A rear speaker with balance con-trol is optional.
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Radios are on page 64 of dealer brochure
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1973/73_Satellite15.jpg
Nice find as always!!!! Was this a coded factory option or a dealer installed part, any idea?? This is what I have
INTERIOR DECOR PACKAGE
Code A88
(Road Runner Only)
• Deluxe Steering Wheel w/Road Runner Medallion†*
• Custom-Styled Vinyl Trim and Door Trim Panels (Must Code C2 Trims)†*
• Carpets*
• Cigarette Lighter
†Vinyl bucket seats (Code D6 Trims), and "Tuff" Steering Wheel may be ordered at Differential Price.
* Available in package only
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A88 interior decor package is on page 58
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1973/73_Satellite9.jpg
Another question.... "road runner only, deluxe steering wheel (tuff wheel)" says road runner medallion. I've never seen a tuff wheel with a medallion on it including mine, any thoughts? The only "medallion" I can think of inside the car is the character Road Runner on the dash above the glove box, but I would believe this would be on all RR's and not just A88 equipped cars
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Deluxe steering wheel and Tuff wheel are TWO different parts. Deluxe wheel is a spoke wheel. Tuff wheel is a padded wheel.
Thanks for the clarification, would the deluxe wheel have a medallion then? I will have to look for a picture of one as I don't think I've ever seen one
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Your fender tag and broadcast sheet have R11 which is the AM radio.
Also, your broadcast sheet has a numeral "1" under the "3-" box for the rear speaker. You only mentioned finding rear speaker wiring on one side of the car.
My best guess/speculation:
1) the AM radio was swapped out for the AM-FM radio after the car was built. Swapped out by the dealership or a car owner.
2) the car was built with a rear speaker.
3) I do not see another code on the broadcast sheet showing the car was built with the optional "balance control". The fader (balance control) was added by the dealership or car owner when they swapped out the AM radio with the AM-FM unit.
All of the above to say I agree with @autoxcuda
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Page 55 shows all radios are Extra Cost
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1973/73_Satellite6.jpg
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Page 62 from sales brochure shows all of the steering wheels:
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1973/73_Satellite13.jpg
Line 3 Build Code on your broadcast sheet should address the steering wheel type and steering wheel color.
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There you can see the difference between the skinny standard wheel, and the deluxe wheel which I posted in #95.
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Looks like it's got the ( black ) Tuff wheel in one of his pics.
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RADIO - ANT - SPKS
Your fender tag and broadcast sheet have R11 which is the AM radio.
Also, your broadcast sheet has a numeral "1" under the "3-" box for the rear speaker. You only mentioned finding rear speaker wiring on one side of the car.
My best guess/speculation:
1) the AM radio was swapped out for the AM-FM radio after the car was built. Swapped out by the dealership or a car owner.
2) the car was built with a rear speaker.
3) I do not see another code on the broadcast sheet showing the car was built with the optional "balance control". The fader (balance control) was added by the dealership or car owner when they swapped out the AM radio with the AM-FM unit.
All of the above to say I agree with @autoxcuda
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Page 55 shows all radios are Extra Cost
https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1973/73_Satellite6.jpg
Cool it was ordered with rear speaker.
maybe someone added the rear fader when they upgraded to AM/FM.
To me it’s a fairly uniquely and deliberately optioned car. Expensive RR/GTX, but then RM21 coupe with fixed 1/4 window (cheaper), and then sunroof, A/C, etc.
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