I Spent $14K on a 1973 Plymouth RoadRunner! Is it FAKE? 800 Mile Drive Home!
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Honestly Randy, the fact that it made it home 800 miles without puking fluids or overheating, with only an alternator swap, I call it a win. 💯
Agreed. That is a total win.
Randy and Mike, you are brave men to buy these classics sight unseen, and try to drive them home.
They would do better if they knew how to fix it instead of complaining about it lol!! All the time Randy spent complaining about no wipers he could of had the thing rigged up to work but he's the only one I know that would buy a 50 year old car out of state and expect everything to be all good and go drive it home with no tools and parts to fix the issues because real car guys would know there will be issues and tools will be needed to fix them.
They have some one like a mechanic driving separately with them to fix things. They don't record them because they want it to appear that they are all alone & taking chances & fixing the cars themselves. Almost all the 'Will it make it home?" videos do the same. Editing.
Another epic journey! Thanks to everyone who joined our lives and made it so fun! So happy Randy asked me to go along!
You’re awake!!
Feel sorry for you mike Ya never get a word in lol
4 minutes in and can tell its a highly optioned (R"H"23G) Satellite with a factory 318 and A/C. I'm definitely liking this one more than the scamp. Scamp sounded meaner for sure! Nice car nonetheless Randy!
You are correct this one on the inside is much more original.
@Dmetsys Just because you Google a nada price doesn't mean anything on classic vehicle prices, what do think an 83 GMC High Sierra is valued at Sir.....I just got 42 grand for mine, granite it was a completely frame off restoration but I'm sure that you will never have any clue about classic vehicle prices nowadays
@Dmetsys I never lose. Even if I lose $10k I win in the end.
Randy the man that lives near me has a jet black car that has a road runner hood on it looks great
The alternator is out for the new alternator and it run great
This should be a how NOT to buy a classic car video.. Over pay for a car that that is a clone with expensive hail damage and lose your ass on it.
Again with this idiot… I make $300k a year from these videos and write off the car losses. Surely a real “investor” understands this concept 😂
It’s a cool old Mopar. Doesn’t matter what you paid for it. Saving it from a bad owner or a crusher is the most important thing.
Agreed !!
It’s a satellite Sebring plus because of options including the rally dash. and imo you paid a little too much by $4-6K Also the side markers have been filled in. The road runner hood that you want are hard to find and usually start $500 and up. A lot better than the scamp. Way over paid on that one.
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I had a 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring back in 1973. The front seat was a bench seat. Actually, it was what they called a 3/4 bench driver side was 3/4 of the bench and the passenger seat was independent with high backs on both sides. Also, mine was the same color!
It is very common for the wiper arms to jump off the motor. Especially if the arms encounter a lot of resistance when they move. This actually SAVES the motor from burning out. The motors seldom go bad.
Wow Randy, that trip went better than I definitely expected. The car sounds great. No fluids leaking or anything and only added antifreeze, amazing old car. MWM seemed rather shocked at how well she did. You may have overpaid a little but with a little work in and out you may have a profit in your future. Good luck with it!!! 👍😁
Awesome car and awesome road trip 🤘🏽I hope you and Mike had fun on this trip! It was a lot of fun to watch! Thanks for putting all your time, effort and money into awesome content Randy 🤘🏽🔥
I’d really love to see this one hang around awhile. It runs so good. If it’s not full of serious body issues, fix the damage, paint it and enjoy! Love seeing you and Mike on these trips!
Rm code is roadrunner
I've owned both
Times have changed, $14,000 for a pig with lipstick. Not to bad of a deal.
Kinda is lol. I bought one running n driving with 30k orig miles, numbers matching 73 road runner with brand new engine and tranny (with paper work) and working factory a.c for 6k
Also that's not a road runner, it's a satellite it has bucket seats but the roadrunner had a center shifter not a column shifter
It's almost like someone started the swap of the dash. Cus it has a ralleye dash but none of it works. And it's all disconnected.
A common problem with the the old Mopars is that the wiper linkage bushings rot out. They are still available from the dealer or the Dorman help section in the part stores and probably restoration web sites too.
Except for the freezing ass cold rain, I'd say this trip was a win, guys. Hope you can get it into good shape and it makes a good Hot Rod car for you.
Next car Randy calls in advance of bidding " Check and see if the wipers work?" "I checked, and they don't, forecast is for rain the next 3 weeks" "GREAT! I will bid on it then!"
I have to agree with others that think you overpaid. With that said. You might be able to make it back if you fix it up more. It is a neat car. I think the color is cool. I think you should keep it that color. If you change it you should do another wild Chrysler color. But I like the purple on it.
Nice car Randy, hopefully we see it on the Power Tour!
Bought a new Roadrunner in 1973. Black with white stripes. It came with a 318 two barrel and floor mounted three speed manual transmission. It had hood pins and all Roadrunner equipment including slotted exhaust tips. I think it cost around $3200. Unlike larger engines, the 318 did not have the engine size on the white hood stripe. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thank you sir!
Shocked at the prices of Plymouth Roadrunners online,40k plus.I would keep it.
My guess is that with the tires being 23 years old, they are disintegrating from the inside out and need to be replaced. The tires on my '71 Buick LeSabre were purchased in 2000. Last summer, after a run in high temps, I started to get a bad vibration from all four corners. The tires only have about 6000 miles on them and from the outside, they look perfect. I couldn't afford to buy new tires last year, so the car has been sitting since last June. Hopefully, I can get tires and have it on the road this year.
Never thought of or seen that before......I have an older trans am with tires that are about the same age, will keep it in mind next time I get it out.
Also, may need to repack/replace inner/outer wheel bearings!
For the wipers get a good rubber band and a piece of thin rope to go inside the car and pull it manually and the rubber band will bring it back. I remember doing that in my 1947 Pontiac when I was a teenager, it works and it's better than nothing.
Yeah me and dad did 72 galaxie 500 ford for 25 miles one rainy laugh the whole way home pulling that rope back and forth lol😄😄😄😄
Thanks Randy and Mike for another great roadtrip video. Randy I'm glad you don't take your own advice on buying auction car's otherwise it would make boring content for you, loved the live chat that was awesome to. If it's not rotten I think you should keep it and do it up a little bit at a time.thanks again
Im loving these road trip videos with you and mike. Great video man! 😁
Mike is too funny! His facial expression’s tell it all😂
Very cool Beep Beep Clone. Much cheaper buying this than the real thing and having to worry about road rash. This can make a very nice daily driver if one chose too with excellent fuel economy. Great score on this one.
Very cool Randy! Really been loving those trips! Keep it up
These trip videos with monkey wrench mike have been amazing! Great work guys and thanks for sharing the adventure with us
Our pleasure!
I really enjoy these videos of you guys working on and driving these cars home. Mike and yourself are a great partners.
Glad you like them!
Just love seeing you two guys together!
I like this Roadrunner/Satellite. Definitely way better than that Scamp. For me I actually liked the Buick way more then the Scamp too. Great video like always Randy. You and Monkey Wrench Mike make a great duo. You guys seem to enjoy these road trips. And that's what it's all about!
Love the car! It does need work but what old car doesn’t? You have a diamond in the rough there! The Scamp was a basket case and looked good but that’s about it. I think this will work out much better. Glad you made it home safe. Great content!
I have owned many Mopars. As I look at your thumbnail, I see right away that it’s not a Road Runner hood. The exhaust tips are incorrect, it should have the “flash suppressor” tips. Im sure you googled the VIN. Since it was originally green, I’m guessing that it’s originally a vinyl roof Satellite Sebring. The rubber strip between the rear bumper and the trunk is unobtanium. You are missing all the brightwork trim obviously so that won’t be cheap to get ahold off for the next owner.Good Luck with that hooptie…
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Maybe the scamp and the roadrunner belonged to the same person 🤣
Randy you have really hit your stride. Video Gold again. Ridiculous, hiliarious and fantastic. And the car is beautiful.
Really enjoyed the content and glad you made it home with little trouble. It would be great to see a video series on this one, where you build it up right. Perhaps for Hot Rod Power Tour??
If you keep doing this make a road trip kit, or list of stuff to get when you get there. Rain X would be good to keep too along with basic fluids and tools.
Nice car Randy. With a little TLC this could be a real fun reliable car. I hope you are happy with your purchase. I would be
Hello Randy and Mike. Let's see if you guys will make it home. The 1973 Plymouth Roadrunner is a decent car.
I just love the plumb crazy purple color... sharp looking car
I bet it’s the same seller from the orange car 😂
I think it's a very nice car, yes needs some work but goodness the age it's a beauty. Randy I think you done great
I wish I would’ve known Randy was in Dyer Indiana I love 45 minutes from there! 😁👍 great video Randy!
The title is easy enough to figure. When I titled my '71 Roadrunner that had been sitting for 29 years recently, the woman at the DMV asked what model the car was, "Road Runner" I told her, and "RDR" she put on the title. No mystery, your car is a Satellite.
I think it is going to be a good car and having Monkey Wrench Mike along makes it better. Everyone help out MWM Like ,Share and Subscribe to his channel as well. That will be a nice car when it is finished. Next time don't forget the Gorilla Tape to fix water leaks. Once I bought a Cessna 172 that was full of Hail Damage all over I used a Hot Air Heater Blower 165 degrees on each dent and a bunch of dry ice for the fun of it and accidentally repaired 97% of the Hail Damage after I bought it from Avemco Insurance Company as a Total Loss. I had the FAA come inspect it with a IA standing by also and to my surprise they Re-certified the aircraft as airworthy. I flew it for five years after that and had 1/10 of what it cost in it. Got Lucky. Zero Paint and Zero Parts. The inspection cost 2g but it was worth it with a fresh Annual included. I got a How did you repair that question from the FAA and a lot of people asking me to repair Hail Damage which I never did again on Aircraft. Everyone signed off on the Airplane but I did have to enter it in the Log Book as to the procedure in detailed explanation. Nice Car ya done good on that one.
Love these road trips 👍
Hi Randy this roadrunner we been waiting for 😃
@7:24 Revs the living Hell out of it before the oil even hits the top end.......Nice.
The first car I bought was a '74 Roadrunner, my VIN started with RM21L4G. Mine was a 360 auto. I had the same bucket seats in my car, which had a console and slap stick shifter. I looked at RR's that had buckets with no console and a column shifter, and some with consoles and the slap stick. You could build them with some odd option and color combos. My car had some seriously warped areas on the roof near where yours had the cracks.
I don't know what a Satellite 6 is, possibly a fleet car? I don't think your car has the original rear end, as I think it was one with a rear cover on it, instead of the 8+3/4 that should have been in most V8 cars, which indicates a fleet car. Mine had the taxi rear end, as it was one of the last '74's made, and it broke soon after the warranty was up. I replaced it with a vastly stronger 8+3/4 3.55 Sure Grip from the local boneyard. My car had a lot of "wrong" parts in it, including the wrong wheel bearings! I had to have one of the spindles replaced soon after I got it when the wrong bearing tore it all up. As far as your car goes, I'm sure I saw it and drove it about 20 years ago in Indiana, a friend was thinking of buying it. Unless there is another purple RR clone with a 318 that used to be green, it's the same car.
I'm from Warner Bros and Chicago, my first was a 1974, RM21U4G ,. 440 silver with the red stripe, blue bench seat, x Illinois State Police undercover car. 3.23 limited slip. 6miles per gallon
This channel is like a cross between Vice Grip Garage, and Hoovies Garage... buy a car sight unseen that isn't as expected (Hoovies) then attempt to drive it home (VGG).
Was just going to say this BUT at least Randy's buying more interesting cars now not the modern day junk that he's been buying as of late
Awesome video. Hitting that thumbs up 👍👍
So, before buying the new alternator you saw that both field wires were detached from the old alternator. Maybe they did that because the old alternator was shorted out to be able to drive it without damaging the wiring. Still, I would have asked O'Reillys to test the old alternator on the bench. You didn't say if you kept the old one or turned it in for a core.
For the record: Anything below 12.7 is NOT charging at all. The ammeter was very good in pointing that out, even though Mopar guys today are wary of the original alternator.
A bit odd that it has painted bumpers like the orange one. It makes me think it was the same seller, but that would be a huge coincidence. No VIN trouble this time, hopefully.
Its real coincidental it has the same type of spoiler on the trunk..
@@thelaidbackguy1922 Exactly, not to mention the same type of inflated price, especially if it's not a real Road Runner.
@@thelaidbackguy1922 Also Randy said this car also came from Virginia.
It's a Road Runner -cloned Satellite. RH is the biggest giveaway. The jacked leaf spring shackles says "Saggy springs," the dash pad is a vinyl wrap over...you should have gotten a spare ballast resistor, spare voltage regulator (on the firewall) and replaced the instrument cluster voltage regulator. Old Mopar super weak spots.
Well, the resistance gauges (engine temp, fuel, and oil pressure) are about right, so I'd leave the last one (the dash voltage limiter) be. They make a solid state replacement for that but I'm not sure if it is really any better.
A spare voltage regulator, ballast resistor and ignition box are fine to have, but the original ones were pretty reliable for me. Maybe not the cheap replacement stuff you buy today, though...
Putting shackles on the springs helps damage the arch. I've faced the saggy spring problem. I'd like to see him have the springs re arched. Some guys say the re arching (cheapest solution) doesn't last. I'm curious to see.
@@auteurfiddler8706 I've never re-arched a set & I'd be interested to see how many places are out there willing & able to do it- swear it's probably like radiator shops. In the Seattle area I knew of 6 separate ones. When I left in 2020? One in Ballard and the other in Marysville...
I usually just buy new springs & put poly bushings in. Old Mopar leafs are semi-elliptical, cool feature is when you turn, the rear axle turns into the corner a few degrees.
Shackles ruin all that engineering
@@auteurfiddler8706 RT Engineering makes a great electronic instrument cluster voltage regulator. I always pitch the original bi-metal strip ones; when they go, the cluster releases "Magic smoke" and can catch 🔥
@@olikat8 Like "Chrome shops..."
Subbed after watching this, it showed up on my recommendation.
Quite the adventure and auction risk. Loved it. It's a cool car. Congrats.
Love the new video
Great video Randy
Love your videos
Hope you and mike made it back safe and sound!
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I love the rake look. just like my mad max 72 satellite getting the 440
I love that look as well man!
The car itself looks badass.
Specially the royal purple exterior.
In 1994 I took a flight from VT to St. Louis and bought a 1971 Continental Mark III for $1300 and drove it 1325 miles back home over 2 days. Other than throwing the belts because someone hadn't tightened the alternator properly, it made the trip without any real problems. o cellphones, no Internet, no co-driver, almost no tools. I must have been crazy to do that.
My feeling is that you payed every penny it was worth, however other than the body work and the leaking windshield it's in good condition. What will the body work cost and it it worth it? I guess that depends on the views and if it's a contender for the Power Tour.
I already see similarities in the scamp and this car missing vins painted bumpers cracks in the roof alternator and wiper issues wrong decals and floor mats welded on frame rails that are painted to match the car non functioning trunk lock wrong keys for the car wrong carb wrong air cleaner engine and Trans are swapped and missing parts for the front and rear lights
I doubt the engine and trans are swapped....
Not a bad car ,fix up the best you can and enjoy.You and Mike are a great pair.enjoyed the video look forward to upcoming videos on this car.
I like these better than walk around but that's just me. Good job guys
What a mess! You have a awesome attitude about it though….it has potential!
Honestly most every car this age has at least as many problems or more. It’s 50 years old!
It's got potential just like people!
Satellite mats
The 1st Impression of the classic car looks good....so sorry to see many problems surrounding the car...MWM is patient enough but must be shivering when there's no heating inside the car...Good buy Randy...you did it again...
That car is a beauty! Can’t wait to see the end result!! Incredible find nontheless
you should have figured out by now that chrysler corp has always made trouble which is why they keep being sold over n over n over. but good luck tho :)
Time for some MOPOWER!
She’s not fast but she’s dang reliable lol
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds stark difference to the Last mopar
Those two wires go to the alternator there's two Fields one on the top and one on the side and they feed the regulator that's how it turns it on and off
You told us it’s a 318 at the very beginning.
It’s a very Cool Car, I would take this over a Mustang.
I like the Purple, with the black stripes, it fits the car.
I'm surprised Jessica isn't getting jealous, with you going on these road trips without her.
My wife hated road trips, but she even hated it more, when I would go places without her.
looks like it had a vinyl top and they did a poor job filling the seam
She’s something man 😂 has potential though! I think!
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I say it does ! Far more than the "scam"p
Why do you always buy such junk? Sell it right now!
It maybe junk but they been catching people’s eyes so it not really junk. 😂😂
Junk 😂 guy obviously has no clue
It might be a hupti to but its better then then the orange one. Would I buy it at that price no but if you want views versus profits it will do
Hey Randy love the videos you put out but just remember it's the memorys I get to share with the ppl you have around u the road trips the things that will or can happen on the trips that's what makes them fun so enjoy and I look forward to the next video
Im digging the new ride. I hope you keep it around for a bit
Not a true rr should be at least 340 or bigger buddy
In 73 roadrunners came with 318, 340, or 360.
Maybe you should start listening to Jessica
Love this Video Randy!!!
I love these videos when you guys buy an old classic, and then drive it home long distance. Reminds me when I did it twice back in 1992 from AZ to Toronto!
You did it again Randy! Why do you buy a vehicle without looking at it? Just saying what you preach!
Another scam,you are doing that for your self
11:15 hilarious how after MWM's comment, Randy immediately concurs by indicating they need to get to a Walmart, LOL!
My silliness aside, Randy, was a pleasure recently meeting you in OK a couple days ago - will follow up via email.
FYI, for anybody who thinks that Randy just "fakes it" or really doesn't really work on cars… I can tell you firsthand that that is complete BS! The dude works his butt off (and certainly earns everything that's coming his way).
Shout out to Santa's Garage as well!!
I like when you and mike do these trips together lol
Clone
Enjoyed the trip with you guys.😎
By the way I'm a Florida resident but I'm a former resident of Orland Park Illinois and my wife is from the Springfield area. I hope your trip went well. I got to watch your live, and despite the car problems, you looked ( and Mike) looked in good spirits.
I can't tell you how awesome it's been to watch your channel absolutely explode. Let's keep the subs explosion going! Swamp vette will forever be my favorite haha
I love your videos good to see you bringing back old cars and trucks
Nice car it would be cool if you could find a road runner console with a slap stick it would make the interior look complete I had a real one back when I was young and it had a 383 in it was very quick car but in really rough shape up here in Canada yours looks really good great job
I'm a watcher from Australia. Don't feel to bad about paying to much for it. Putting it in perspective, that car is worth around the 75k range over here. All those American muscle cars are very expensive here.
Decode on the VIN tag. R=Satellite. This includes Road Runner, Satellite and GTX. H=Dress level. P for Premium, H for High, M for Medium and L for Low. 23= 2 door hardtop. G=Engine G code was 318. 3 or 4 would be the year code. 3 for 73, 4 for 74 etc. 7th digit is for manufacturing plant. The rest of the numbers are sequence. There should be a fender tag screwed to the driver's side inner fender with accessory codes stamped in it. There are online accessory code decoders that will call out Road Runner specific options. Look for call outs of the RR hood, emblems, exhaust tips, stripe packages or other specific options. A small added detail on this car is the "Go Wing" on the trunk. I believe that it was an option last offered in 1971. The cracking in the roof is on a weld seam and is common on that model. The factory supposedly leaded the seam on non-vinyl topped cars and used plastic filler (pink lead) on the vinyl top cars. I have found this to be inconsistent. Also many of the manuals of the time made an error on the engine codes by transposing the M and P codes designating 2 or 4 barrel carbs on the 400 CID engine. Hope this helps answer some questions.
It's alot better than the scamp. Great candidate for the power tour .hey I would drive it .nice job guys
Loved this video! I thought stuff like this only happened to me!! hahahahaha
Randy I think you got a great deal on the roadrunner it's a very rare find I've not seen one of these cars in a long time
Hi from uk randy👍👋 if you you get this car to next level and make it a proper road runner tribute I think you will do well and take this to your event have more fun than you ever thought you could have in her am just please this was mearly eventful and not a life changing experience as you had bad feelings towards the scamp at least this one saved itself kindof 👌 thanks for your time be safe and see you soon👌👍
@@kirkacola7942 it wont be it will be of being transported underneath a burnt car or summit scrap probably/hopefully and fell off car above to this Plymouth underneath lol I hope👍
Another great video of you and Mike on a journey to brilliance and fame 👍❤️🚘💖
$14K is ok, as long as there was $7K in the glove box.
Whoa just startin' the video and the car looks cool so far 🤘🏽👍🏾💜