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Did you PM OLDMANMOPAR ??? He is that area and a pro ... You might need to transport the car to him but you will be happy you did that.

The V21 code --- means -- that the flat black hood --- WITHOUT - 340 callout decal - was available for both the VL29 VIN coded (either a /6 or 318 V8 equipped Duster) and VS29 VIN reserved for 340 Duster models. The VL29 VIN was the basis for the 1971 Duster Twister model which was not...

The V21 code on the fender tag is the flat black hood treatment WITHOUT the 340 callout decal, according to the official salesman pocket guide from 1971 (See the Hamtramck library website for more details). Here is the link at that website to the 1971 salesman pocket guide showing codes with...

The question was about 1970 - 1971 A bodies. The picture shown with the text embedded " H Code Duster" is from a 1972 Duster interior.

These folks have a great reputation and Brian is a Mopar guy .... http://www.immengines.com/

Reach out to Billy Hughes at C + C Garage in Vienna VA. Billy had connections with a retired machinist located out near Winchester or Gainesville VA. Billy runs the Roadrunner titled "Foolish Pleasure". Post up what you learn ....

What is going on with the rear lower drivers side quarter panel and drop off on the car for sale ? Is that an extra lip added to the bottom of that rear quarter near the wrap around segment of the rear bumper ? The stripe at that junction looks way off ....

This concept car was a small blurb in several magazines back in that time frame. I was 17 at the time and had subscriptions to Hot Rod, Car Craft, and Popular Hot Rodding. Keep in mind car manufacturers always released concept cars back in that time frame to gauge public reaction. There...

I agree with OTTMUNDR --- don't junk up your car with those gawdy looking large letters .... it's better to remain stealth except to those who know what you have ....

That one has a 1964 front grill installed so it might be a 1964 instead of a 1965. Either way, these are not Malibus; they are a two year run of what was known as the Chevelle 300. A neighbor of mine from back in the day had a 1965 2 door wagon with the Chevelle 300 insignias still...

Buyer beware --- another example to always do a pre purchase inspection with potentially consultation before buying with a Mopar knowledgeable person. This car is a basic 1967 Plymouth Barracuda born with a base 273 2 barrel and noting more - NOT a Formula S --- just some elephant eared -...

As I recall Chrysler went to the US federal govt in 1979? to beg for loans to keep Chrysler afloat. The Carter Adminsitration set conditions for the loans - part of the condiitions required Chrysler to show it's strategic long range plans which were all centered on the K car, the Caravan /...

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The 8 3/4 Axle Guide to the Chrysler 8-3/4″ rear axle Moparts on the Web - Main Index https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/mopar-8-3-4-inch-rear-ends Mopar 8.75 rear axle info An accurate 8 3/4" rear axle width list 8 3/4" Rear End Dimensions -...

All the tacked on adornments like fake dual hood scoops on the Twister or spoilers on the trunk really do nothing for me but that's me. Stripe packages are OK but they don't enhance performance. That's why I liked the 1970 Plymouth (Valiant) Duster 340 - a no nonsense, understated bare...

It's all there but how long has it been in that spot since it has now sunk into the ground. The floors, and in fact the entire underside of the car, could be rotted. Someone with skills, time and money may be willing to take it on ---- potentially a massive effort depending on the rot.

The front seat on this 69 Dart has the optional headrests and the seat covers are original. My 1969 Dart Swinger 340 had the exact same seats and I purchased car from the original owner in 1997. Mine had not been tampered with whatsoever. The Hamtramck website with original dealer...

First --- sorry to hear you have MS --- follow doctors orders - my sister had MS and lived a long productive life. Looking at the fender tag - car does look like a low option car - and a little more rare in 318 / 4 speed form. I had a 1969 R4 Dart Swinger 340 --- it is a great color and will...

I thought of another person who might be able to steer you to a good shop in your general area. Member RVA is a retired body and paint man living in PA, central PA. He is NOT taking any work but he has restored many classics and may have some ideas on who could do the work for a reasonable...

Oldmanmopar is a well regarded member on this board that lives north of Philly. He has a wealth of knowledge and possible ideas / contacts regarding the restoration process. You could wait to see if he responds to your thread or you could PM him.

Thats quite the transformation and great job sticking it out to this point - 14 years since the start.

413 and autoxcuda provided great advice. Think about what 413 told you about tags --- That said --- if you want to learn about the 1971 Duster 340 equipment - including options ---- take a look at the following link ---- see the Salesman pocket guide for product info. including...

And a 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 with lots more standard factory equipment including rallye road wheels, larger rear wheel wells for easy upgrade to larger wheels / tires, and with shorter wheelbase / lighter weight than the 1970 Dodge Dart Swinger 340, had an MSRP of $2,547. I wish I still...

This post is exactly right ....see post #50 Hersbird for a good summary.... Ronnie Sox in a factory equipped totally stock 1970 Duster 340 with a factory 4 speed and equipped with a 3.91 Sure Grip did a best of 13.98 ET at around 100 MPH in a Rapid Transit System test that was reported back in...

Building a car like this one is a really bad idea ---- just drop a SB Mopar in and be done with it ....

The trunk appears to be shot with splatter paint - GM process for painting the trunk compartment. Someone said that the car might be original paint - take a look at the door jam drivers side - the striker pin appears to have paint over spray. The seats appear to be recovered with some type...

Incredible collection and journey Old Man! No one will even come close to that picture show! My short list: 1959 Plymouth Savoy - Flathead 6, 3 on the tree - 50K on the odo - $175 in the summer of 1969 ... Factory ordered - spring of 1970 - 1970 Duster 340, 727, 3.55 Sure Grip - B7 Jamaica...

At the following link you will find all the factory sales literature for Plymouth and Dodge for 1971, Take a look at the salesman pocket guide and dealership data books - the other items shown for 1971 are also useful. The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Library Page (1970 - 1974)

All those "Day 2" add ons, including a Rhino liner painted trunk compartment, painted bumpers, wrong cover on the front bench (and does not match the rear seat cover) and no fender tag shot --- all that for $39,999.... Notice how he never said --- this is an authentic factory born, factory...

First off - good to hear you are getting around! Eat well, drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest too....and do the breathing exercises....I know you will. On the assembly photo - is that a Subaru block in the background? Stay strong and stay well !

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