1972 Road Runner Grille: What did Plymouth say?

[Dibbons]

Most everyone I see is a big fan of the '72 Road Runner grille. I was wondering what Chrysler/Plymouth had to say about it back then? Is anyone privy to literature, announcements, advertisements, promotions, commercials, or posters from back then that specifically promote/explain/praise the new style grille? Thank you.

 

[71gtx471]

I never cared for it,just dosn't seem too fit the cars attitude.

 

[QuickBpBp]

It was definitely an excellent change from '71 with the basic Satellite grille with a different emblem or paint scheme. One of the best looking grilles Mopar ever made.

 

[440 PHIXX]

I like the ‘72 grill. The corporate side marker lights... yuck.

 

[QuickBpBp]

I like the ‘72 grill. The corporate side marker lights... yuck.

If only they would have left it run with the '71 markers..

 

[Dibbons]

I agree, I converted my '72 Satellite back to the '71 side markers (and matching '71 rear bumper) but slapped on the '72 RR grille. I lot of work involved, but made me a happy camper.

 

[QuickBpBp]

I agree, I converted my '72 Satellite back to the '71 side markers (and matching '71 rear bumper) but slapped on the '72 RR grille. I lot of work involved, but made me a happy camper.

I think I sold you the grille brackets..

 

[4406pack]

It was definitely an excellent change from '71 with the basic Satellite grille with a different emblem or paint scheme. One of the best looking grilles Mopar ever made.
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Will this work in my 71 GTX?

 

[4406pack]

Will this work for my GTX 71

 

[kiwigtx]

Well, actually... I have grown to like that look up front. It's the back end that throws me off still.

'70 rear end is much more to my favourite style and appeal.....

unlike later renderings . . . .

 

[QuickBpBp]

Will this work in my 71 GTX?

Yes you need the entire grille and the center 3 brackets the other brackets you have already are the same..

 

[DeltaV]

Interesting stuff here

Post in thread 'Difference between a 71 and 72 Roadrunner?' Difference between a 71 and 72 Roadrunner?

 

[YY1]

Sure looks odd not in the car.

I like it.

...and I don't mind the "corporate" side markers.

 

[Coelacanth]

I kinda like both, for different reasons. I like the smoothness of the '72, but I don't like the vertical center fin, just like I don't like the similar grille separation of the '69 Charger compared to the '70 Charger. I think both RR grilles look mean when painted black.

The '72+ sidemarkers are butt-ugly IMO, on any car Ma Mopar put them on. They look cheap & lazy to me.

 

[Runcharger]

72 grille, 71 markers and back end. Not seeing a problem here.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

Believe or not, I like a bit more the 73/74 rear.

72s and even more 71s look like they got kicked in their *** LOL.

ABOUT THE GRILL… 72 RR is the best looking once installed on car BUT somehow NOT the best assembly built I think. Dunno if you get what I mean.

 

[YY1]

I do.

I took apart a 71 and couldn't believe the oddly shaped brackets and hard to get at/very small/easy to rust solid fasteners involved.

 

[72 Satellite]

I never cared for it,just dosn't seem too fit the cars attitude.

I'm definitely with you on that one, I much prefer the traditional grill on the 72 Satellite. Don't care for the honeycomb, and definitely don't like the center piece, as it looks like a Cuda grill. I do prefer the traditional grill to be black instead of the silver as well. Just my 2 cents, to each their own I guess.