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72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles

Posted By: dmoore

72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 01:39 AM































Posted By: basketcase

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 01:59 AM

Beautiful!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 02:07 AM

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Beautiful!

Thanks Basketcase....everyone can appreciate an original...Dave
Posted By: Kidsixpack

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 02:35 AM

Truely an awesome example! Thanks for posting
KID
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 03:19 AM

Thanks! 2009 and their still out there! D
Posted By: scatpacktom

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 12:30 PM

That is just sweet
Posted By: jrwoodjoe

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 12:58 PM

In a word...INCREDIBLE! That car is awesome!!

Joe
Posted By: 70shaker6pk

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 06:44 PM

Thats one very nice abody!!
Posted By: Ryan_340

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 10:58 PM

That is one very nice Duster!!! I love it
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/14/09 11:03 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys! I want to show this car soon and I am looking for someone to make up a show board....any thoughts? Dave
Posted By: pettyblue440

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/15/09 12:38 AM

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Thanks for all the comments guys! I want to show this car soon and I am looking for someone to make up a show board....any thoughts? Dave



https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...e=2&fpart=1
Posted By: CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/15/09 01:02 AM

WOW.
Impressive car fore sure!
Posted By: 79machocharger

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/15/09 06:50 PM

WOW, real nice!!!!
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/15/09 09:47 PM

Looking good Dave.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/15/09 11:50 PM

Thanks Bill, Looks like its raining down in Daytona, congrats to Matt Kenseth. D
Posted By: DusterKrazy

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/16/09 03:55 AM

Gorgeous '72!!!
Posted By: 79machocharger

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/16/09 09:14 PM

I thought that was a twister hood only decal? And they never made any 340 duster twisters? Did they use that decal on 340 dusters in 72, I didn't think they did?
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/16/09 11:11 PM

Pretty car
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/17/09 12:39 AM

There were a few 340 twisters sent to Canada in 72 and the performance hood treatment (V21) was available in 72 also. The original owner of this car tells me that the "ladder stripe" was rolled up and in the glove compartment when it came in! The selling dealer,Swartzwalds in Alexandria Mn. was supposed to apply the decal during prep but when the owner came to pick up the car,flustered over it, he told them he would do it himself. This car was special ordered which did not include power front disks. It showed up that way and the owner was not charged for it! Oh and since it was destined for Mn. it also showed up with a block heater! I didn't know this until a month after I purchased the car. A testament to how this car was cared for is evident in that it spent most of its life in snowy, salty Mn. Just inside for the most part! Dave
Posted By: 340wedge

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/18/09 04:23 AM

That's a beauty!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/18/09 11:10 PM

Thanks Sassy Grass! Not many left
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/21/09 08:40 PM

And now those nice bullet centers off of that survivor Duster are on my car. Thanks Dave,

Attached picture 5042181-MyCarWithNewCenters3.JPG
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/21/09 10:32 PM

How about some good close ups of the engine with the air cleaner removed?

Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/22/09 10:45 PM

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/dmoore05/100_1346.jpg











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Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/22/09 10:47 PM

There ya go Scott, let me know if you want any more...Dave
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/22/09 11:59 PM

More would be great, thank you! Nice clear ones in natural light, (flash over exposes some detail) both sides, front and rear, maybe from a few inches further away to cpture more of the engine in the pics.

In the one shot of the rear of the alternator there weems to be some blue paint on the wire harness, was the engine touched up with blue paint at some point?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/23/09 12:38 AM

Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/23/09 12:43 AM

The water pump was replaced by a Chrysler dealer in Belvidere Ill. in 2006. The tech was trying to touch up that area....I'll take more pics in natural light soon...check back...Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/23/09 01:29 AM

Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/24/09 03:25 AM

Looks nice under there. Ever consider putting it in the survivors tent at Carlisle?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/24/09 04:24 AM

Hey Bill! You know I hadn't thought about it but now that you mention it...I'll have to check the dates..which show did you have in mind? D
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/24/09 04:40 AM

Missed a couple........




Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/24/09 04:41 AM

Posted By: AdamR

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/24/09 12:02 PM

Looking much better with the new wheels and tires on it.
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/24/09 04:46 PM

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Hey Bill! You know I hadn't thought about it but now that you mention it...I'll have to check the dates..which show did you have in mind? D



Dave, I was referring to the Chrysler at Carlisle show:

http://store.carlisleevents.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CE&Category_Code=CANU

They always have unrestored survivors on display in a tent. I have seen a lot of nice muscle cars on display but I don't recall ever seeing a 340 4 spd Duster there.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/01/09 03:10 AM

Well maybe its about time......
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/01/09 04:17 AM

Dave, any pics with the original wheels back on there?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/01/09 03:16 PM

Got to snap some Bill...maybe this week,,,,,Dave
Posted By: scatpacktom

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 03:05 AM

I keep coming back to this thread.I can't keep my eyes off it.I bought a 72 340 Duster a couple weeks ago.Any chances you could give some hood stripe measurments? I think my new car needs the V21 treatment
Posted By: chrisf

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 03:37 AM


awesome car!!!

there is a 72 H code/auto FY1 twister here locally. its a 2 owner car and the 2nd owner bought it when it was about 6 months old. i did decode the tag for him a long time ago and it was a super low production number at about 100040 or so if i remember rightly.
its in a bodyshop here, i think the bodyguys said 2 weeks, that was about 4 or 5 years ago. heated storage i suppose.

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There were a few 340 twisters sent to Canada in 72 and the performance hood treatment (V21) was available in 72 also. The original owner of this car tells me that the "ladder stripe" was rolled up and in the glove compartment when it came in! The selling dealer,Swartzwalds in Alexandria Mn. was supposed to apply the decal during prep but when the owner came to pick up the car,flustered over it, he told them he would do it himself. This car was special ordered which did not include power front disks. It showed up that way and the owner was not charged for it! Oh and since it was destined for Mn. it also showed up with a block heater! I didn't know this until a month after I purchased the car. A testament to how this car was cared for is evident in that it spent most of its life in snowy, salty Mn. Just inside for the most part! Dave

Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 04:27 AM

Thanks Chris! Most guys think that Ma Mopar never installed a 340 in a twister back in the day, but we know they did! From what I know the few that were produced were never sold here....a sheep in wolves clothing if you will.........Mine will be under the "Survivor" tent at The all Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle Pa. July 10,11,12 do you plan on attending? Dave
Posted By: 9 Sec Phill

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 04:28 AM

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I thought that was a twister hood only decal? And they never made any 340 duster twisters? Did they use that decal on 340 dusters in 72, I didn't think they did?


..The 340 stripe didnt have the twister guy in it on the 340 cars. Also the 340 numbers, arnt they suppose to be connected to the 1/4" stripe and not under them? Looks like someone added the 340 under the twister stripe. The 340 looks to be lower then the center feature line also. Just my
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 04:40 AM

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Remember, back then you could order and they would sell you just about any option available, in this case V21, performance hood treatment...Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 04:52 AM

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I thought that was a twister hood only decal? And they never made any 340 duster twisters? Did they use that decal on 340 dusters in 72, I didn't think they did?


..The 340 stripe didnt have the twister guy in it on the 340 cars. Also the 340 numbers, arnt they suppose to be connected to the 1/4" stripe and not under them? Looks like someone added the 340 under the twister stripe. The 340 looks to be lower then the center feature line also. Just my



For 72,71 the 340 decal did not touch the stripe above it.....I believe 70 did however.....and the 340 decal did in fact go below the body line that you mention...for reference look at any vendors stripe/decal, Year one would be a good reference....
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/12/09 05:00 AM

Here is a 71.........


http://www.stencilsandstripes.com/pymouth%20duster%202.gif
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/13/09 12:01 AM


This might help too, very informative..Dave

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=14339
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/13/09 11:30 PM

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Mine will be under the "Survivor" tent at The all Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle Pa. July 10,11,12 do you plan on attending? Dave



Dave, you made arrangements to have it in the survivor tent at Carlisle? You usually have to send in pics etc ahead of time to be accepted. The cars that are excepted are all listed in the Chryslers at Carlisle literature with a brief descriptions of each car. Quite an honor to have a car be put in that tent because each applicant is reviewed and only true survivors are excepted. Its always a great display every year. And like I said before I don't ever recall seeing a 340 4 spd Duster in the survivor tent.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/14/09 01:10 AM

Hey Bill! Yeah sent Mel Major some pics & info, filled out the applicant form and mailed it off last week. Haven't heard back yet. Whatcha been up to? Hope you got that Cuda out last weekend, it was great while it lasted! Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/14/09 01:20 PM

Just got an email from Carlisle, looks like I'll be sweatin under the tent come July!
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/14/09 06:55 PM

Dave, congrats on getting excepted!! Its really cool because your car will be featured in the literature with a picture and description for all to see! That will be something you'll want to hold on to. If you have never seen the survivor tent before you will be amazed at the cars on display. Bill
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/14/09 09:46 PM

Thanks Bill! Lookin forward to it for sure. Hey, got any pics from last years display? Dave
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 01:47 AM

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Thanks Bill! Lookin forward to it for sure. Hey, got any pics from last years display? Dave



Dave, I only have a few pictures of some '69 340 Barracudas. I emailed them to you.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 01:55 AM

Sounds a lil bias to me there Bill
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 01:57 AM

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Sounds a lil bias to me there Bill



Very biased; me bad. I had camera problems and could only take a few pics. I have new camera hardware now though so I'll be in better shape going forward.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 02:56 AM

Bill, I very much look forward to attending and meeting you and others here on Moparts & FABO sounds like a great time! Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 04:39 AM

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I thought that was a twister hood only decal? And they never made any 340 duster twisters? Did they use that decal on 340 dusters in 72, I didn't think they did?


..The 340 stripe didnt have the twister guy in it on the 340 cars. Also the 340 numbers, arnt they suppose to be connected to the 1/4" stripe and not under them? Looks like someone added the 340 under the twister stripe. The 340 looks to be lower then the center feature line also.
For 72,71 the 340 decal did not touch the stripe above it.....I believe 70 did however.....and the 340 decal did in fact go below the body line that you mention...for reference look at any vendors stripe/decal, Year one would be a good reference....



http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/imag...nt_Duster_2.jpg

Looks like there is a dust trail on this 1972 Plymouth Duster
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 05:06 AM

http://mapleleafmopars.homestead.com/72duster3a.jpg


Look! another real nice 72 with the dust trail & 340 numbers just a lil below that body line........go figure!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 05:09 AM

http://mapleleafmopars.homestead.com/72dustera.jpg

I was a little late getting this one....it sold weeks before I could contact the owner
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 07:06 PM

Here's another original paint & decals of a 72 340 Duster.....and would you look at that 340 decal? Looks like its just past the body line too!! And ain't it strange that the 340 decal isn't even touching the stripe decal at the top? Wow!

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/6671653/0607_x+1972_plymouth_duster+author_and_steed.jpg

Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/15/09 07:10 PM

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/6698622/0607_x+1972_plymouth_duster+valet_parking.jpg
Posted By: Airgrabber

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/16/09 01:16 PM

Very nice! Very Nice!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/16/09 09:59 PM

Why thank you Phil! Is that your 70 Roadrunner? I sure miss my EK2, auto, airgrabber car
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/17/09 02:31 AM

Ok last one I promise...this is an original 72 340 Duster with original paint up for auction on Ebay, checkout the dust trail and 340 decal position...ok I'm done now

http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/3a/5d/01dc_12.JPG

http://i5.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/3a/5d/04bb_12.JPG

Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/18/09 02:03 AM

Looking forward to seeing pics with the original steel wheels back on there.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/18/09 02:18 AM

I knew you wouldn't leave this one alone! But I did say I would snap a few didn't I? Its supposed to be decent tomorrow I'll see what I can do Bill.......But I gotta tell ya, I'm not so sure I like the look Dave
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/19/09 05:02 PM

Dave, you running black wheels? Might look better with wheels painted yellow?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/19/09 09:28 PM

Yes, I have the original black steelies w/poverty caps on right now. I had a friend restore the wheels so I installed the rally's I had purchased late last year for the time being. Regrettably (now) I sold the rally's on FABO about 3 weeks ago Probably should have kept them, they were original SBP 5.5. Now I'm thinking of buying another set new if I can't find'em good used. The things I do sometime! But anyway, yeah I know black is original but I just can't bring myself to mount those new poly's on the original rims Ive been trying to pull the car out and snap some pics but its rained almost everyday except for today and now its starting to rain again! I think Sunday should be a good day for that though. Any comments on the "new" centers yet? Dave
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/21/09 08:36 PM

Probably look better with the steel wheels painted yellow to match the car. Might not be original but it would look sharp.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/23/09 12:13 AM

Here ya go Bill....too much contrast? Dave







Posted By: scatpacktom

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/24/09 09:28 PM

Car needs the correct tires
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/24/09 10:15 PM

Looks better then I thought it would. While I know black is correct I think it would look better with the wheels painted yellow to match the body.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/26/09 12:52 PM

Thanks for the input fellas but Im gonna go back with this setup....with exception of using the correct centers of course........Dave

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o232/dmoore05/100_1300.jpg
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/27/09 12:22 PM

For whatever reason the rally wheels really work on that car.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/28/09 10:56 PM

Yeah, I think so too, gonna order 4 new ones soon.....Ive got the correct 72 centers new ready to go! Dave
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/29/09 12:43 AM

Lets see some pics of those center.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/30/09 02:22 AM

Soon as I get the new rims I'll post a few....Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/03/09 08:06 PM

Got to meet the original owner of the Duster yesterday morning. He was in the area and came by for a few pics with the car. It was fantastic to hear stories about the car, how things got mixed up when it was ordered and watching Les's facial expressions as he looked her over. He was able to tell me how every little nick in the paint happened! Amazing! How often does this happen 37 years later? Dave


Posted By: fc7freak

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/03/09 08:22 PM

Cool, I bet he is glad it is in someones hands who will care for it like he did!
Posted By: BIGHOOK

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/04/09 04:00 AM

Now that is just way cool!
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/05/09 05:56 AM

Beautiful a body. Figured I'd give it my compliments in my first post on moparts.

Ryan
Posted By: 79machocharger

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/05/09 12:26 PM

I think the thing that is killing the black steel rims right now are the bfg's. I love the looks of it with the black steel rims on it, and I'd leave them on it. The wheels will look totally different with the polyglass tires on them and will make it look really correct.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/05/09 11:56 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/25/09 09:24 PM

Removed the Mopar Performance springs(too high)and installed a set of ESPO 1" over stock, installed the correct 72 centers & added the correct battery..........Dave














Posted By: 340wedge

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/26/09 02:22 AM

That new stance looks much better..I just got the battery too, at first I thought it was too tall to close the hood... , but It worked, I guess they were alot taller than today's Sears diehard,,
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/26/09 04:32 AM

The correct springs really help it. Thats a great looking car.

Sheldon
Posted By: 4speeds4me

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/26/09 06:25 AM

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The correct springs really help it. Thats a great looking car.

Sheldon



The Rallyes/Polyglas comboo isn't hurting it either!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/27/09 01:03 AM

Thanks for the nice comments guys! Dave
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/27/09 02:16 AM

Nice job Dave. Looks like it is ready for the survivor tent now!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/27/09 05:11 PM

Man I hope so!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:22 AM



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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:23 AM

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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:28 AM

Posted By: 340wedge

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:34 AM

looks really good with the new wheels too!
Can I ask a stupid question..the door emblem that says "Duster" . Is the two pinstripe borders silver or white in color? I know the word Duster is white..I haven't seen one yet that still has the paint on it..Thanks
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:34 AM

Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:36 AM

hmmmmm, I'll get back to ya on that one
Posted By: 340wedge

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:42 AM

Okay.I painted mine white so they better be white...
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:42 AM

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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/29/09 03:58 AM

Posted By: AdamR

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 05/31/09 10:27 PM

Car looks better every time I see it. I have family in Va. I may have to come see it in person.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/01/09 01:39 AM

Anytime swnger340 The car is really lookin good. Thanks! Dave
Posted By: fc7freak

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/01/09 01:48 AM

Thanks for sharing the photo's Dave. Now I know what springs I am going to get for my Duster.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/01/09 02:01 AM

Glad I could help FC7
Posted By: 71ChallengerSE

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/29/09 01:04 AM

Thanks for coming out to the TMC & Hall Dodge Summer Show. I thought that I had seen your car before and now I know where. You have a very nice car, much better looking in person.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/30/09 03:43 AM

Thanks! It was a nice ride over that morning...I had'nt seen or talked to Ed Miller in over 20 years! He helped me with a lot of original parts for a 70 Vitamin C Roadrunner I restored back in 88-89. I sold it in 96 (gave away). Got back into the hobby last November with the purchase of this unbelievable 340 Duster. Are you going to Carlisle? Dave
Posted By: 71ChallengerSE

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/30/09 05:15 AM

Not this year but I plan on going next year with a bunch of the guys from Cuda-Challenger.com. Hopefully my Challenger will be done by then. If you ever go to another TMC event I will be the one with the blue 75 Dart Swinger or the blue/purple 71 Challenger.

Chris
Posted By: RobX4406

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 06/30/09 07:52 PM

Great looking car.

Strange that it appears on both the Broadcast and fender tag, it's coded for black vinyl side mouldings and not for the stripe.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 07/01/09 02:22 AM

Sharp eye there Rob....the second owner removed the side molding trim in 2000 in favor of the 340 stripe which in my opinion looks 100% improved. I have the moldings the original owner ordered when new. Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 07/01/09 02:24 AM

I'll keep an eye out for ya Chris
Posted By: TBTA

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 07/23/09 12:30 AM

How did you fare in Carlsile? Any awards?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 07/24/09 01:54 AM

Hi John, Lots of ooooss & ahhhhs under the survivor tent...they don't do awards just invitational display. Geoff Stunkard snappped a bunch of pics That Thursday in York P.A. for Muscle Car Review. We had a very nice time in Carlisle...the weather was great(not too hot). How's Mn? Enjoying the summer? Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 08/08/09 08:03 PM

Oh I forgot, Hemmings is doing an article on the car next month also....Dave
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 08/23/09 12:56 AM

Look for the Lemon Twist Duster in the Musclecar Profile spot October Hemmings.....Dave
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 10/01/09 11:59 PM

Musclecar Review magazine photo shoot York PA. July 2009

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Posted By: TBTA

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 10/02/09 12:22 AM

This is the first time I noticed. It looks like it has manual steering.
Darn! That's too bad.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 10/02/09 12:28 AM

Ha! Ha! John it drives like its got P/S...firm feel setup, I love it! manual trans + manual steering = no red fluid all over your garage floor & underbody............ Never liked that touchy Chrysler steering anyway...leave it for the big imperials & furys...Dave............
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 10/02/09 12:33 AM

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This is the first time I noticed. It looks like it has manual steering.
Darn! That's too bad.




And that detracts from THIS car how?? : )
Posted By: 340wedge

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 10/04/09 01:23 AM

I have manual Brakes and steering, I love the road feel with the manual steering, more room in the engine compartment and no power robbing!
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 10/04/09 06:42 PM

I never thought an A-body needed power steering anyway.....I have owned 5 now & only one of them with pwr steering....I'm telling you mine almost feels like pwr steering! And I can sure do without the messy red fluid all under the car and on the garage floor! Wait...did I already say that?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 11/14/09 03:17 PM

This should clear up any questions..........


Posted By: kb73rr

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 11/16/09 02:17 PM

Remarkable car, great pics and info. Thank you for sharing.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 11/18/09 12:50 AM

Thanks Rocketman!
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 11/18/09 04:10 PM

Great pictures! Do you know what issue of Muscle Car Review it will be featured in?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 11/19/09 10:50 PM

Hey Bill! I believe it will be in January or Febuary edition of Musclecar Review....the editor didn't want to run it on the heels of the Hemmings article. Dave
Posted By: Three40

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/01/09 01:59 AM

Awesome car. Love the Lemon Twist paint and the new leaf springs made the stance perfect:) Two thumbs up on a truly awesome car
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/02/09 12:05 AM

Thanks Three40!
Posted By: DusterKrazy

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/02/09 03:16 AM

Of all the survivor cars that I have seen, I could count the number of 340 Dusters on my hand.
They are just that hard to come by.

This is just an amazing machine. It needs nothing and I'm glad that you actually drive it

I have a 1971 Duster Twister in the GA4 Winchester Grey/Black stripes. Just a 318 car with the 3 speed.
It's the only Twister I have ever seen in that color combo. No options either except for the am radio, twister package, and drip rail moldings.
Yes it's manual steering to. As we say in the south, "aint nothing like manual steering"
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/02/09 03:33 AM

Thanks! DusterKrazy I agree, you have a better chance of stumbling across a Hemi car then to stumble upon an original low mileage 340 4-speed Duster....They were dirt cheap! And people beat the crap out of em! If you could see the original REAR tires from this car you could get an idea of how this car was treated.....Dave
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/05/09 03:25 PM

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Posted By: MrNormsTA

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/05/09 03:53 PM

A lot of great pics and info here, thanks for sharing.

Might have missed, but what is the story on finding the car, and how it ended up this way?

Rick.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/05/09 04:09 PM

This Duster is in amazing original condition with the factory applied Lemon Twist (FY1) paint, upgraded black interior & original 340 engine & A833 Heavy Duty 4- speed transmission. The car has 46,000 documented miles and I have two of the original E-70 14 polyglas tires. The drive train is untouched and has never been out of the car. This car was special ordered by the original owner,(of whom I am in contact with) from Swartzwalds Chrysler Plymouth in Alexandria Mn. The options he chose were, 340 h.p. package,HD cast iron A833 transmission(Chrysler went to aluminum in 73)with a Hurst shifter,interior upgrade package,tinted windows,power front disk brakes,undercoat w/hood insulation pad(still there) rear mounted speaker with fader control and the high impact,extra cost option paint, Lemon Twist Yellow. Instead of the 340 graphics package he decided to go with the beltline molding to protect his baby from door dings and such. The second owner,a dentist located in Rockford Ill and the person I purchased the car from, had the 340 stripes and callouts applied & the moldings professionally removed in 1999. I have the original 6 side moldings and they are in like new condition. The car was sold in 1999 to the dentist with 36,000 miles on the odometer as shown on a copy of his title. He had put approx 9,000 miles on the car before my purchase Nov 2008. This car was featured in the Muscle car Profile section (pg50)in the October issue of Hemmings Motor News. It was photographed July 9th of this year by Geoff Stunkard of Muscle Car Review magazine for an upcoming issue. To find one of these vehicles today in this condition is almost impossible.
Posted By: moopa

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/05/09 05:36 PM

Amazing car...mine is not in that league at all!
Mark
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/06/09 02:23 AM

Quote:

A lot of great pics and info here, thanks for sharing.

Might have missed, but what is the story on finding the car, and how it ended up this way?

Rick.



Rick, I found it in Hemmings Sept 2008...the second owner had it listed..after talking to the original owner I purchased the car sight unseen and had it enclosed shipped to my location....Dave
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/18/09 12:20 AM

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY!






Posted By: 68Barracuda

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/18/09 02:29 AM

Very cool, congrats
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/18/09 03:20 AM

Thanks! 68
Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/22/09 01:47 AM

Looks great! I have to go out and pick up a copy.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/24/09 10:19 PM

Merry Christmas to you and your's Bill!
Posted By: formula_s

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/25/09 06:43 PM

Is this never-ending thread in anticipation of this car's impending sale?
Posted By: pettyblue440

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/25/09 06:55 PM

I just skimmed the article, but I think it said the hood treatment was added? yet it shows on your window sticker. Was there a different hood treatment in 72 for 340 vs twister?

Beautiful car
Posted By: Screamin340

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/25/09 09:20 PM

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Is this never-ending thread in anticipation of this car's impending sale?



Very thinly veiled for sale add.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 12/26/09 04:08 PM

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I just skimmed the article, but I think it said the hood treatment was added? yet it shows on your window sticker. Was there a different hood treatment in 72 for 340 vs twister?

Beautiful car



Yes it is a V21 car....MCR got that part wrong but that's ok...I didn't mind
Posted By: Steve340

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 02/28/10 12:14 AM

It looks like someone took off the idle solenoid. Does this use the 71 style solenoid or the one that goes on the carb itself on the front passenger side?
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/03/10 01:21 AM

Steve I had removed the idle stop solenoid in the picture you are referring to in order to free up the brass plunger which always stuck even when these cars were new....It now functions as new. As you can see in 72 they were mounted to the intake via one bolt & a dowel. I believe 71 & 73 were of a slightly different configuration. Dave


Posted By: Captain Flapjack

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/20/10 12:17 AM

excellent car

love those original hoses
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/20/10 01:36 AM

Thanks beast.....I got a wild hair the other day..... I ordered and installed a set of Crager S/S rims from Newstalgia Wheels (best price)and threw a set of B.F. Goodrich rubber on em..... Now I got a set for show & go errr..go and show
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/25/10 12:26 AM

Anyone else gettin spring fever??


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Posted By: 69Cuda340S

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/26/10 01:29 AM

Man that car looks hot!!!
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/29/10 12:20 AM

Don't touch Bill...you will get burned! Ha!
Posted By: 340wedge

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/29/10 12:59 AM

I like it, Hmmm I'm gonna say if your going to go Cragar day 2 look, Maybe go bigger on the back tires, 15x7 or 14 x7 and jacked a bit..
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 03/29/10 04:03 AM

I had the tires laying around so I decided to put them to use....the stance is perfect with the rallies and polyglas so I'm about as far as I am willing to go on this particular car.........
Posted By: 340plot

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/21/10 02:01 AM

i know it is always a hard subject, but do you mind filling us in the cost of that beauty?????????????
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/22/10 02:05 AM

What do you mean by cost?
Posted By: 1A1A1A1A1

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/28/10 05:39 PM

Hi Dave,

Is it possible for you to post a close-up picture of the drivers side valve cover high stand off wire loom? I noticed that there is a hole in the center of the wire loom stem, and that you have a plastic piece inserted in it, but I can't quite make it out. I want to know what that piece is, and what purpose it serves. It looks like it is holding a wire maybe? Any assistance would be appreciated.
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/29/10 01:43 AM

Email sent but I will post here as well...the hole in the wire loom you are asking about is for anchoring of the idle stop solenoid wire(blue). A white plastic push-in type fastener is taped to the wire and just pushed into the hole thus securing it. 1972 was the year Chrysler Plymouth started using the idle stop solenoid to help prevent run-on or dieseling of the engine after it was shut off during hot weather. I remember the plunger would always stick and have to be sprayed with a little WD-40 or a few drops of light oil. Do you have one on your car? I will post a close up pic tomorrow.........Dave
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/29/10 01:46 AM

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i know it is always a hard subject, but do you mind filling us in the cost of that beauty?????????????




$3,333
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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/29/10 01:51 AM

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Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 04/29/10 03:35 AM

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i know it is always a hard subject, but do you mind filling us in the cost of that beauty?????????????




$3,333



Right on!
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 01/24/14 08:54 PM

Bump
Posted By: dmoore

Re: 72 340 4-speed Survivor 45,000 miles - 01/27/14 02:46 AM

Scott that yellow car has been sold twice since I posted here last...pics are deleted cause I needed room in my photo bucket account.....however, the black one is safe & sound....
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