WIW Complete 1973 A Body Drivetrain
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12/23/23 07:44 AM
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BrianT
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I bought my Duster last spring and am swapping the drive train out completely. This car was built by someone else, but they appear to have done a nice job. I have no reason to doubt what the previous told me about the car.
The engine is a "rebuilt" 1969 steel crank 318 with a 340 cam and an Edelbrock Performer intake (air cleaner not included). No ticks, knocks or problems. Runs like you think it would. A230 three speed manual that leaks like a sieve but shifts and performs well. And an 8 1/4" rear with 3.55 gears and a Sure Grip.
I want to pull it all out and sell it. I don't have room nor reason to store it. What do you think would be a fair price for these items? Thanks
Last edited by BrianT; 12/23/23 09:19 AM. Reason: more info
1970 Duster 340 clone
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Re: WIW Complete 1973 A Body Drivetrain
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12/24/23 07:58 AM
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BrianT
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I have no problem selling it separately, just looking for a fair price to seller AND buyer.
I have no receipts for anything, but you can tell that it's not a rattle can rebuild. The guy who built it had it all apart. I think I can sell a decent "rebuilt" 318 complete carb to pan and a working A body 8.25". If I can't find a buyer for the three speed I'll probably scrap it.
The rear end and transmission should be coming out next week while I'm on vacation.
1970 Duster 340 clone
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Re: WIW Complete 1973 A Body Drivetrain
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12/24/23 12:34 PM
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If I can't find a buyer for the three speed I'll probably scrap it. What is the partial VIN on the passenger side of the case? I see it has the reverse / 1st arm for the 1970 column lockout.
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Re: WIW Complete 1973 A Body Drivetrain
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12/24/23 12:58 PM
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The rear end and transmission should be coming out next week while I'm on vacation. It might be a good idea to leave it operating configuration until it sells so that the buyer can be taken for a ride/hear it run.
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Re: WIW Complete 1973 A Body Drivetrain
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12/25/23 08:02 AM
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I'm going to video a cold start and walk around. I sold a 340 a few years back and that really helped. Might do a round the block video also.
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Re: WIW Complete 1973 A Body Drivetrain
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12/25/23 08:06 AM
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What is the partial VIN on the passenger side of the case?
I see it has the reverse / 1st arm for the 1970 column lockout.
I'll have that info hopefully by next weekend. I've noticed that arm on the transmission but didn't know what it is for? Now I have to research it. Thanks
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