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original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:07 AM
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I just picked this car up a week ago and wanted to share it. it was listed here on moparts and also ebay for a while. its pretty much all original with the #'s matching drive train. most of the body is original with exception of the grill, drivers fender, bumper and hood paint due to the original owner hitting a pig with it in the late 70's. my plan is to correct a few issues with it and just drive it. I dont really think Im going to full on restore this one. it actually drives suprisingly nice. original options include hemi orange paint, blk vinal top, blk bench with center arm rest, side and tail stripe, duel exhaust with tips, tach, ralley wheels, light package and am radio. everthing works with the exception of the temp gauge. Ill post a few pictures. if anyone wants any specific shots, let me know. thanks!
-kevin
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:09 AM
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rear.. the original exhaust tips were taken off some time ago when a new system was put on. just some cheap generic tips now..
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:12 AM
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interior is exceptionaly clean. a few small tears in the headliner is pretty much the extent of it. aftermarket radio under the dash and an extra temp gauge.
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:19 AM
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engine bay. some things have been changed, but I have the original parts such as the 4973 thermoquad, radiator, cap+ rotor. one thing missing is the fast idle solenoid.. lucky me
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:26 AM
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original radiator. I probably will recore it and put it back in. also plan on rebuilding the thermoquad and putting that back in place
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:30 AM
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drivers side firewall/ inner fender. notice the yellow 'x' opposed to the blob. there is also another yellow 'x' between the washer bottle and firewall for some reason?
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:33 AM
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drivers side top of motor.
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 01:56 AM
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The most delicate details are the first to get lost in an engine clean up effort, stuff like chalk marks and ink stamps usually die first. It looks like you have a good opportunity to get some great details from your engine. The throttle cable had an ink date code stamping on the shiney silver ferral portion, IT'S VERY delicate and easy to wipe off, does yours still have it? Can you see any signs of a soft green paint daub there? Some other questions: What color is your throttle return spring? Coil ink stamp date code? Plug wire date codes Heater hose part#'s/dates Radiator hoses part#'s/Dates Distributor date code? Alternator casting dates/part#s/Date codes Starter casting dates/part#s/Date codes Carb Date code? Fuel pump date code? Temp sender date code? Oil sender date code? Power steering pressure hose date Exhaust manifolds casting dates Engine mount rubber casting dates (yes they have them!) Any signs of paint on the negative battery cable? What color is the dip stick handle? That's just a start, please list all of the parts date codes as you can, many seemingly obscure engine componants have them, see my "Totally Anal 340 thread" for details if you aren't sure of of what to look for. 
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 03:12 PM
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That's a neat Duster. If I ever do another car, it will be a 340 Duster or Demon.
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 06:14 PM
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Quote:
The most delicate details are the first to get lost in an engine clean up effort, stuff like chalk marks and ink stamps usually die first. It looks like you have a good opportunity to get some great details from your engine. The throttle cable had an ink date code stamping on the shiney silver ferral portion, IT'S VERY delicate and easy to wipe off, does yours still have it? Can you see any signs of a soft green paint daub there?
Some other questions:
What color is your throttle return spring?
Coil ink stamp date code?
Plug wire date codes
Heater hose part#'s/dates
Radiator hoses part#'s/Dates
Distributor date code?
Alternator casting dates/part#s/Date codes
Starter casting dates/part#s/Date codes
Carb Date code?
Fuel pump date code?
Temp sender date code?
Oil sender date code?
Power steering pressure hose date
Exhaust manifolds casting dates
Engine mount rubber casting dates (yes they have them!)
Any signs of paint on the negative battery cable?
What color is the dip stick handle?
That's just a start, please list all of the parts date codes as you can, many seemingly obscure engine componants have them, see my "Totally Anal 340 thread" for details if you aren't sure of of what to look for.
dont worry, Ive been on that thread probably a hundred times lol. I plan on getting all of the dates codes off the car. I want to take it to my nieghbor who has a car hoist. I hope to get around to it this weekend. also, I didn't plan on cleaning it up for that particular reason some of the stuff mentioned in your questions have been changed like motor mounts, fuel pump and radiator hoses. thanks!
-kevin
1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 06:24 PM
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Nice Car what a find. Great car to restore
There is one for sale by me on craiglist I believe its a red car too and a 340
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1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior)
1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist)
1972 Corvette
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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11/15/11 08:28 PM
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Quote:
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The most delicate details are the first to get lost in an engine clean up effort, stuff like chalk marks and ink stamps usually die first. It looks like you have a good opportunity to get some great details from your engine. The throttle cable had an ink date code stamping on the shiney silver ferral portion, IT'S VERY delicate and easy to wipe off, does yours still have it? Can you see any signs of a soft green paint daub there?
Some other questions:
What color is your throttle return spring?
Coil ink stamp date code?
Plug wire date codes
Heater hose part#'s/dates
Radiator hoses part#'s/Dates
Distributor date code?
Alternator casting dates/part#s/Date codes
Starter casting dates/part#s/Date codes
Carb Date code?
Fuel pump date code?
Temp sender date code?
Oil sender date code?
Power steering pressure hose date
Exhaust manifolds casting dates
Engine mount rubber casting dates (yes they have them!)
Any signs of paint on the negative battery cable?
What color is the dip stick handle?
That's just a start, please list all of the parts date codes as you can, many seemingly obscure engine componants have them, see my "Totally Anal 340 thread" for details if you aren't sure of of what to look for.
dont worry, Ive been on that thread probably a hundred times lol. I plan on getting all of the dates codes off the car. I want to take it to my nieghbor who has a car hoist. I hope to get around to it this weekend. also, I didn't plan on cleaning it up for that particular reason some of the stuff mentioned in your questions have been changed like motor mounts, fuel pump and radiator hoses. thanks!
-kevin
This car looks like the car that was pulled out of a barn in Iowa earlier this year, by a guy who was more of a B body guy, and did some cleanup, drove it some, then put it up for sale on forabodiesonly.
Same car?
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