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1974 Plymouth Satellite, Roadrunner, Gtx on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:100000
Location:

Wirtz, Virginia, United States

Wirtz, Virginia, United States

This is a 1974 Plymouth. I believe it is a Satellite from the vin code, however a previous owner has rebadged it as a GTX. I bought the car for a project about a year ago. The previous owner told me that it used to have a 440 in it, but there was no engine/transmission that came with the car. I purchased a low mileage 440 and transmission that came from an RV and it goes with the car. The body is relatively straight with one dent near the hood release (see photo). There is rust in the rear quarters and the driver's front floor board is rusted from an apparent leaking windshield. There is some rust spots near the bottom of the back windshield, but it has not rusted thru. The rest of the floor pans look good, as does the trunk pan. The grill is in the trunk of the car, along with a driveshaft, new dash pad, and other parts. It does have dual exhaust all the way back. The front seat is not bolted in and there is no headliner. The speedometer is labeled "certified" and the previous owner told me that the car started life in police service in NC. I have not heard the engine run, as it was already out of the RV before I bought it. However it does turn over freely. It does have a Holley 4bbl, and comes with the pulleys, alternator, and starter. I pulled the timing chain cover to look inside the motor and see that it has a double roller chain, and a windage tray. The transmission has a truck-style tail shaft that should be replaced with the tail shaft from a car (so the splined drive shaft will slide into it). I have the title signed by the previous owner, and have not registered the car in my name. The DMV incorrectly keyed two digits of the vin number on the title. They placed a 'O' in the spot that denotes the engine size and in the spot denoting the assembly plant. I don't think this is a big deal, but I want to be up front with anyone interested.

I don't have the time or money to fix this car, and I don't want to tear into it only to come up short on funds and have an unfinished project taking up space in my shop. It is a good platform for building a muscle car or even a street/strip car. This car is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to cancel the auction if it sells. If you would like more information or pictures, please contact me. Persons with less than 5 positive feedbacks need to contact me before bidding, or I will cancel those bids. Thanks for looking.

 

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