1971 Duster?

What do you think of this? Hmmm Had to get my deposit back such a shame buyer beware! https://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/magnolia-rare-duster-fj6/7657030135.html

You put down a deposit on that for $34,900??

It was the sellers terms I really dodged a bullet when I discovered the FAKE I got my deposit back.

35k for driver quality work?

What makes this A body a fake? Why not post the full vin if there is an issue?

Sounds like you were lucky to get money back.... Is this crook talk for I can con you and I think I can get away with it?

FINE PRINT: This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made to account for any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid solely based upon that judgment. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyers request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

If its too good to be true.....................................

vintag

The ad brags about matching vin stamps on the engine and trans, but doesn't show them, or any body stampings.
Is that a '72 hood?

btw, good call on showing the vin tag

I think you dodged a major bullet with or without the fake information, in my opinion anyway.

Appreciate all the input I just want a REAL 1971 340 matching number car! This is a drag but I am 0 for 5 so far the fight continues on.

Some Google research…

Seller: topshelfmopars, Ed White

Seen on forabodiesonly as topshelfmopars, Facebook

Some others cars fore sale past and present:

70 GTX U-code, rust repaired primered roller that seller did (at least: floors, trunk, one 1/4)… $38K
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/ctd/d/magnolia-rare-1970-gtx-lemon-twist/7654865788.html

69 383 Dart primered roller
https://www.classicdartclassifieds.com/1969-gts-in-magnolia-tx/

Aaahh, THAT guy - those backgrounds are familiar from previous CL ads on other Mopars.
Seems to do a few basically partial repairs, gets them in primer, and flips them.
I can't recall any of the cars being complete, but at least some look sketchy...

IMHO that car looks like a total mess for the money being asked. I think you dodged a major bullet on that deal.

You got lucky for sure.

I love this statement!

This is a rust free car with all its original panels including trunk and floors. The drivers quarter was replaced at some point

I just want to find a REAL 1971 340 Duster uggggggh

I really liked this project but its probably overpriced for the missing drivetrain and needing the work it needs. I love the color combo though


https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/1971-fj6-v24-duster.545557/

Appreciate but need a complete car.

too bad it needs to be a 71', My friend just completed this car after 4 year build.

Were you able to look at the car in person? Or is this all based on the seller's closing comments? Nice codes on that fender tag!

Have some real good fellow mopar buddies who pointed out the obvious and also educated me so I never get in this position again.

Miggs I am a numbers guy need matching motor and transmission beautiful ride for sure.

That's another flag to really look deeply into a car. What we consider desirable options today were not that desirable back in the day.

When you see a car with a perfect combination of options, it's usually too good to be true. A car really needs to make a strong case to back those up. Not just tags, vins, stampings... start looking at body grafts, weld joints, deep hidden OE paint that doesn't match throughout the car.

I bring an endoscope and a selfie stick when looking at cars nowdays. Take a buddy to just shut up and take pictures. Then review pics at home at your own pace.

What are the issues with this car?? Fake tag? rebody?? anyone willing to share?

My guess is fake tag, but people in the know don't always want to share the how and why they know, because it will help the counterfeiters.
From my limited experience, I see some problems.

Regardless, the car probably didn't come from the factory with all those options.
With a fake tag, any buyer would want to verify the stampings too.

It appears that the seller is attempting to pass the car off as original to jack the price.

If numbers don't bother you, and all you want is a cool car, have at it!
But keep these issues in mind and disclose them when you go to sell.

My first thought was rustbucket and rebody.
Bragging about matching numbers, but no pics is always a potential warning.

From what I have seen here so far;

The fender tag has the VIN obscured, but it is a fake. NEVER trust a seller that obscures a VIN!

The dash VIN with VS29H1B449532 on it is a counterfeit which is a felony, so the car could be confiscated & impounded at any time. As such, it is a rolling crime scene that no one should buy.

Bad fake fender tag. Code V24 should be Before V6X and V8x. It also has the upper door frames as TX9 it should be 5X8.
Also END2 should be EN2 (end second shift).

Wedgemaster sell me yours???

Original 340 71 Dusters with matching numbers are not an easy find anymore. I looked for several years for a 4 speed car never did find one for a reasonable price. Those cars were abused and hacked up to make into race cars and then junked. Good luck with your search automatics are an easier find than 4 speeds.

A friend of mine had a light blue #s matching 71 340 Duster 4 Speed back in the day. He modified the original 340 heavily with 11-1 pistons and a roller cam. He painted it In Violet FC7. Six pack fiberglass Hood and centerline Wheels. He didn't abuse the car (too much) but it looked nothing like it did originally after he got done, he sold it sometime in the mid-90s.. it's still around I believe.

On the big hunt