72 demon 340... again

has washer on front of k member to verify real 340 car.

:read2:Once again I see some reference to a washer on the 340 K member.

I bought a 1971 340 Duster after checking the VIN, fender tag, and door post sticker. All of them matched and the fender tag had the VS and H codes. No Broadcast Sheet (no seats). Rallye Dash. Shark Tooth grille with one broken horizontal vane. The tail panel still had the original striping with the Duster and 340 stickers on the fenders. Front sway bar. There is NO washer welded to the front of the K member. Is the washer on the 340 K member a myth or truth?

If true, that would mean that my K member was replaced at some time. This might explain the missing original motor and tranny which were replaced with a 1976 318 and 904 trans. The rear is a 741 case 3.23 one legger. I paid $2800 (passenger fender & door dents, rust on the driver's lower rear quarter), towed it home and fired it up after a couple of hours work on the fuel system. It still had the performance exhaust manifolds and chrome tips. I drive it around every weekend for fun until I can buy a 340 for it.

BTW: 7demon2, I also have an H code 1969 Dodge Polara 500 Convertible with numbers matching 383 HP and 727 trans. Gotta love the old Whales.