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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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07/31/13 08:56 AM
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places to look for rust are everywhere. 340s came with 4 barrel carbs 318s came with 2 barrel. Might even say 340 on the air filter lid. look on the shifter knob and see what it shows,123R or 1234R? duel exaust or single ? was it hotroded or stock? just look around and you can figure out a lot about the car its not rocket science.
71 challenger convertable, 64 sport fury 383 ci with factory air
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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07/31/13 02:46 PM
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In addition 8.75 rears were not exclusive to 340 cars, many 318 cars and even some slant cars got them as well.
Well, I guess I should have been clearer. The slanty and 318 cars with the 8 3/4" are so equipped as part of a towing package. Not sure of the tag code for that though.
Dual exhaust is part of the 340 package, too.
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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07/31/13 02:53 PM
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if it has scoops that actually came on it then its a 318 or slant 6 car and has the Twister option.
Uh-huh...
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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07/31/13 09:31 PM
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Okay, here is what I have noticed from parting out CALIFORNIA based a body cars:
*The spare tire well is often a collection point for water in any model, whether or not it had a vinyl top. The weatherstrip vendor must have been that absolute, LOWEST bidder on the planet, because at least 50% of the 67-76 A body cars I see have at least some peeling paint and rust scale forming.
* The drains in the lower quarter/trunk extensions clog easily, dirt/debris collects and traps water, you know what follows.
* Leaves like to collect in the cowl grate, then fall inside and block the drains.
*Leaves like to collect just above the lower section of the fenders where they bolt to the rocker panels.
*In some cases of cars driven hard,(Probably not an issue with a grandma driver) there may be some small cracks in the frame rails where the K members attach, as well as the upper control arm mounts.
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: Kern Dog]
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07/31/13 09:46 PM
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Okay, here is what I have noticed from parting out CALIFORNIA based a body cars:
*The spare tire well is often a collection point for water in any model, whether or not it had a vinyl top. The weatherstrip vendor must have been that absolute, LOWEST bidder on the planet, because at least 50% of the 67-76 A body cars I see have at least some peeling paint and rust scale forming.
* The drains in the lower quarter/trunk extensions clog easily, dirt/debris collects and traps water, you know what follows.
* Leaves like to collect in the cowl grate, then fall inside and block the drains.
*Leaves like to collect just above the lower section of the fenders where they bolt to the rocker panels.
*In some cases of cars driven hard,(Probably not an issue with a grandma driver) there may be some small cracks in the frame rails where the K members attach, as well as the upper control arm mounts.
hmmm, sounds alot like b-body stuff. i guess i'm over-thinking/stressing about this. lack of sleep will do that 
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: Kern Dog]
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08/01/13 10:07 AM
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In addition 8.75 rears were not exclusive to 340 cars, many 318 cars and even some slant cars got them as well.
Well, I guess I should have been clearer. The slanty and 318 cars with the 8 3/4" are so equipped as part of a towing package. Not sure of the tag code for that though.
Dual exhaust is part of the 340 package, too.
I think stick shift 318's came with a 8 3/4.
And the most notorious place for rust I have noticed are the lower quarters for sure with dusters.
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mopar_man]
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08/01/13 12:31 PM
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AND DON'T FORGET THE CAMERA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i've thought about that and i think i'll leave it at home. if i were selling my car and some dude i've never met came over and started taking pics of my car i don't think i'd be too comfortable with that.  i'll bring it just in case.....
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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08/01/13 01:12 PM
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GOOD LUCK!! Hope all goes great!! Try not to 'overpick' the car, If it is a 'grama car',it will show all those issues as quick as you can see it! Just remember all body issue are easily overcome , Title issues,complete frame wrecks can be very hard to overcome!
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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08/01/13 03:43 PM
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Sorry for your dissapointment!!
Would not have been surprised over the blackout engine compartment,
Or the dash deal, or quarters,
The twisted package was not just a 340 option, and could have been on any duster then! Just as the sharktooth grille,!
I tend to look beyond what I know will be changed , and look for and at the stuff I should not have to change, frame rail dammage! Title work!
As 1/4s, fenders, doors, motor, trans, electrical, fuel, brake,wheels are all items that I know that I will get into when I buy one, so When I go look I all ready know how far , and how much money in the investment Am I willing to go .
You have to have a line at what point you are willing to throw the white flag , and decide to move to the next car / project.
Trust me there are far better cars out there than the one you have seen,, Just sad that this one was not the one, !!!!!
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: dennismopar73]
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08/01/13 05:27 PM
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The twisted package was not just a 340 option, and could have been on any duster then! Just as the sharktooth grille!
No, not true. The Twister package was a stand alone package that was not offered with a 340 engine. Like the 71 340 Duster, the 71 Twister came standard with a shark tooth grille, this grille was not available on its own on any other Duster, and unlike the 340 Duster, the Twister could be optioned with hood scoops as well as a special Twister only hood stripe design package.
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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08/02/13 08:46 PM
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Some people have buyers remorse afterwards. You denied yourself the car. I SAY you have deniers remorse. 
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: Kern Dog]
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08/02/13 09:10 PM
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Some people have buyers remorse afterwards. You denied yourself the car. I SAY you have deniers remorse.
 that and an overpowering urge to save it/change it! 
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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08/02/13 10:33 PM
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: mikemee1331]
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08/03/13 01:07 AM
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Well ,If it will help you out any at all,, Go back ,make the little trip, go see the car again if it still around,? Look it over again!! If you are then convinced that you made a fair offer, and you satified that you did,,, and they have still refused your offer then move ahead Just sayin!!!
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: Kern Dog]
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08/03/13 01:10 AM
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I hated the idea of seeing it cut up and lost forever, so I have tried to sell it for over a month. Numerous ads on craigslist and its on ebay now.
Man looking for daily driver, neat one!! Just you are to far away,!!LOL
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: dennismopar73]
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08/03/13 07:58 AM
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Well ,If it will help you out any at all,, Go back ,make the little trip, go see the car again if it still around,? Look it over again!!
If you are then convinced that you made a fair offer, and you satified that you did,,, and they have still refused your offer then move ahead
Just sayin!!!
they haven't said anything yet. they didn't know what they wanted, couldn't get a price out of them. i was told a couple of other guys were coming to look but they were all chebbie people. i just keep thinking of what a disaster that could be!
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Re: A body/Duster help please!
[Re: bigblock340power]
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08/03/13 06:05 PM
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Don't know if this will be a deal breaker or not, adding to all the other stuff that's been mentioned. But "A" bodies have a nasty habit of leaking water onto the fuse box area just above your left foot (subsequently your left foot is going to get wet too). Take a good look at the carpet under that area. I've heard of many ways to go about fixing this, but the one sure way is to just not take it out in the rain! Just something else to think about.
Good luck.
that would explain what looked like a moldy/whiteish stain in that area while the windshield area looked good. is that from the vent?
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