Duster VS Dart

Al Bundy said
I have to agree with you about the "beak" era design,I can't stand that front end and hood. I don't understand why the sidemarkers changed in 72 either,they were nice when they were flush with the body,was there a reason for the change?

It may have been a budget move because many different models began using the same style and they were all plastic.

Don't know if it was a factor, but the newer style may be more visible than the flush mounted ones - safety reasons.