Hi I am trying to start finding some information on my 1972 Plymouth Satellite. I think the right place to start would be trying to break down the VIN number. Does anyone have any info on how I can do that? Thanks

 

The vin has some info that will verify the motor and where the car was built. For any real info, you need to decode the fender tag on the inside of the drivers fender. And yes, some folks here can tell you everything about it. I can help you with the first 7 digits of the vin, but I dont have the codes for all the options.

 

OK thanks the VIN is RH23M2G107847. I'll look up the fender tag first thing tomorrow.

 

R = Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite
H = High
23 = 2 Door Hardtop
M = 400 190HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
2 = 1972
G = St. Louis, MO, USA
107847 = 7846th Vehicle
Post up a pic of the fender tag and it can also be decoded for you.

 

Exactly

 

I think this is it. Hard to tell because it has been painted.

R11 V5X END
GY8 U G35 J52 M21 M33
GY8 F1Y3 GY8 812 135091
E63 D34 RH23 M2G 107847

 

Here ya go...

RH23:
Plymouth Belvedere,Satellite
High
2 Door Hardtop

M2G: 400 190HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1972
St. Louis, MO, USA

107847: Sequence number

E63: 383 cid 4 barrel V8 H.P. 335hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
GY8: Gold Poly Exterior Color
F1Y3: Trim - Luxury, Unknown, Gold
GY8: Gold Poly Int. Door Frames
812: Build Date: August 12
135091: Order number

GY8: Gold Poly Top Color
U: USA Specifications
G35: Delete Standard Outside Mirror
J52: Inside Hood Release
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
M33: Body Side Moldings

R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V5X: Body Side Stripes, Black
END: End of Sales Codes

 

Thank you very much!!!

 

dude, thats sounds like a very nice car. and a big block too. man you can put a 440 right down onto that bad boy, with noe mods. awsome. or build the 400 very nicely.

 

Yes it is a very nice car but as you can see the previous owner repainted it and tried to make it into a roadrunner. It also has a 4 barrel instead of a 2 on it. Needs a little work to be a daily driver and can't wait to take it to school.

 

Needs a rear wing! Then again, everything needs a rear wing! I'm stuck in the 70's.

 

And maybe some roadrunner emblems also a beep beep horn.

 

Might as well put some big ol' meats out back, that would complete the Scotty look.

 

lol

 

Dont forget the air-shocks for the improved mileage cause you're always going downhill! Nothin wrong with the "period correct" look. Some aluminum slots and Mickey Thompson 50's stickin out the sides would tie it together! My current bike project is a 53 custom rigid harley frame, raked with 6+ inches in the front forks and 18" apes and a 73 Shovelhead with a kick-only tranny. The goal is no flash and no billet, only what was available in 73 for a chopper. Like I said, period-correct.

 

that was the look I had, 50s out back on keystone classics. shocks all the way up for that kidney rattle ride. beat the crap out of fenders and few gashes on tires. still love the look but opted for update.

 

yer rite! I left that out, you MUST have fender damage to the tires cause they are too big!