dave ellis
Well-Known Member
I'm confused as to a body body styles. we're the square bodies like the 66 too early '70s replaced by the fastback dusters in etc. Or were they separate models?
69 to 72 square bodies?
I meant quality....though the '71 and especially '72 Duster bucket interiors were nice....sorry for the tangentAre you speaking of quality, or, the premium price line designation in the VIN?
I agree. I think that's a good assessment. I said ***. lolI would argue that there were several series of U.S. A-bodies. The '60-1, '62 (kind of a transition year....early body style with the later chassis changes), '63-6, '67-72, and '73-6. Naturally, there were changes from year to year, but, the differences in these groups were fairly major.
Now I see where my confusion came in. Thanks for the help guys, I've always been a b-body guy but I a considering putting together in a body mileage car for out of state trips.
Good info to have. Thanks, Dave67-76 usually has a common parts listing, but keep in mind when the Duster came out they also had that body style .Think "Dart Sport" in 73 even though they still had the Swinger as a two door traditional dart. and also the 4 door. i think wagons ended with the 66 model year. as far as parts alot of things are wheel base designated. there are alot of differences from year to year and things that youd think would interchange dont. The inside door lock position on the 67 ,68 is different than 69-72 and so on... it is a common thing that you wouldnt think would matter but it does.
Curious what all suspension changes most likely happened from 61 to 62 on Lancer / Valiant ?I would argue that there were several series of U.S. A-bodies. The '60-1, '62 (kind of a transition year....early body style with the later chassis changes), '63-6, '67-72, and '73-6. Naturally, there were changes from year to year, but, the differences in these groups were fairly major.
Between those two years, just the lower control arm when it comes to suspension. The K-member also changed along with all the steering components.Curious what all suspension changes most likely happened from 61 to 62 on Lancer / Valiant ?
Looks like the 73-76 Dart Sport (formerly the Demon) didn't make the list.this should get you started but "A body" refers to the platform and it was shared by many models. The fast back styles like dusters and demons were made at the same time as some of "normal" sedan/couple body styles of the same year
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