Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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I see orange bolts on the alt bracket... Mines the same way. What do you plan on doing to it? If it were mine I'd replace the grille, work as much magic as possible into getting it shiney, replace the top and drive it.
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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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?
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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?
yes, same car lol. I talked to the original owner for a while also. nice guy! im very excited for this car. with the exception of a 4 speed, this car is exactly what I wanted, but pickers cant be chosers
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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hey guys, Ive been meaning to get all of your requests followed up on, but due to a farming accident the resulted in my dad gonig blind in one eye, Ive been overly busy trying to pick up the slack of milking and other chorse while maintaining my own job. Ill get some time here possibly soon to take more pics and get some date codes. in the mean time, please say a prayer for my dad as he needs it..
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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hey guys, Ive been meaning to get all of your requests followed up on, but due to a farming accident the resulted in my dad gonig blind in one eye, Ive been overly busy trying to pick up the slack of milking and other chorse while maintaining my own job. Ill get some time here possibly soon to take more pics and get some date codes. in the mean time, please say a prayer for my dad as he needs it..
Wow Kevin, sorry to hear about your Dad!
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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good shot of the fender tag. I adjusted the sharpness on it just so it can be seen easier
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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rust prone areas. paint thin on bottom of rockers and fenders, but no rust!!!
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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passenger side same story
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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drivers rear 1/4. has 1 hole about the size of a quarter maybe? not too shabby
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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passenger side has a little more bubbling. but not bad for a northern car
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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tail light panel. has some punky spots up by the weather strip, but not bad.
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Re: original 1971 340 Duster
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passenger side same thing plus a little rust hole below the tail light (odd place?) and typical trunk lid rust.. thats pretty much all of the rust issues on this car.
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