Demon and Dart Sport Scoop Location

7Demon2:

I'm not going to put a lot of credence in Mr. Norm's recollection at this point; as documented by Mopar Collector's Guide in this month's issue, he couldn't even recall that Grand Spaulding advertised a 73 Dart Sport 340 GSS in 1973. Besides, his dealership offered a Demon GSS with a special fresh air package they installed on their own. I think his records from the 71-73 period will be conflicting at best.

Also, I'd be very surprised if a current Dodge dealership has any definitive records on 72-73 special order options. These guys usually hire kids who think the automotive industry began in 2000 or so!

Don't misunderstand my interest in this matter: I'd be very happy if you or someone else could come up with proof (i.e., solid factory documentation only) that the fresh air holes were factory installed in 72-73. It would just add to the desirability of the my own year and model of vehicle.

When I installed my factory hood scoop in the mid-70s, I asked the dealer about the fresh option I knew existed on the 71 models. His response: the snorkel scoop is a cosmetic option only. In over 30s years, I've found no evidence otherwise (and believe me, as the owner of multiple A-body 340 cars, I've looked!)

Good luck with your search. I hope you come up with something.