I'm new to the site, and wanted to start out with a THANKS for hosting a great site for early 70's B - Bodies.
I recently purchased a 72 Roadrunner here in Canada, and it seems to me that this car is optioned in an odd way. I was wondering if you had any production figures on the 72 model year.
It is a GY9 Tawny Gold body with a partial white vinyl, and reflective roof strobe. (All paint, vinyl and stripes still original but badly weathered) The interior is gold and tan, with a bench seat column shift. It was imported to Canada from the US with a 400 big block with A/C, 14" magnum 500 wheels, front disc brakes, AM dual speaker radio, Ralleye guages, and light group options, rear window defrost, and no chrome exhaust tips
Here in Canada, nobody I talk to has ever seen a restored 71-2 GY9 Runner, let alone one that had vinyl and a roof strobe. (That said, I hvae seen quite a few Tawny Gold 71's on US sites such as your's)
Was this a rare option selection? Also, I'm wondering was it unusual for the Road Runner/Gtx line to have bench seats with column shift? Every one I have ever seen has had buckets with console shift. My other question was seatbelts. Was it normal in 72 to have black seatbelts(excluding the gold plastic that covers the belt at the floor), and coat hooks in a car with tan seats/headliner, and gold carpet? I think it looks horrible but if it is correct I will leave it alone.
The car was complete, and appeared unmolested in every way, except for the air cleaner, which I have since purchased. I am currently in the stripping and rust removal phase, and will be doing all work myself. The plan is to do the car as originally optioned, but not nessecarilly to exact specs.
Thanks lots in advance for any info you can provide, and keep up the great work. Oh, and we need some project updates!
Dave
