1973 plymouth duster history book

According to galen goviers white books, there were 248,243 total dusters built in 1973. From then, mopar never looked back until the end of their rear wheel drive cars came in 1989. Mopar dash vent hoses for cars without air conditioning these hoses attach to the vents on the top of the dash on either side. New listing hurst 3838500 promatic 2 shifter chevy gm th 250 350 375 400 fits. Every buyer must check plymouth duster car history before getting a car loan or credit. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to.

The first generation car featured distinctive wraparound back. By 1968, some of the original muscle cars were moving away from their roots as relatively cheap, fast cars as they gained features and increased in price. Production numbers 1973 duster for a bodies only mopar forum. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Chrysler in 1926 and two years later had its very own model, the 1928 model q. Along the way, he has authored and photographed 12 books on automotive history and contributed articles to dozens of automotive publications. New listing 1970 nos plymouth showroom brochure gtx roadrunner fury cuda barracuda duster. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. It is possible to get market price of new or used plymouth duster by vin number. Car life rated the 1970 duster 340 with a 3speed torqueflite automatic in their march 1970 issue. Classic industries offers 1973 plymouth duster assembly manuals, 1973 plymouth duster books, 1973 plymouth duster dealer literature, 1973 plymouth. In 1973, 15,731 people decided that a duster 340 was the car for them, so they werent a particularly rare car when new.

If you are interested in any of my plymouth literatur. Thus, assume that the given weights are for base models with no fuel. At andys auto sport, we carry a huge selection of plymouth duster parts. H code car factory black on black power steering power brakes. They typically show the different paint colors, recommended colors for stripes, interiors and even twotone tops. On september 23, 1969, the new duster went on sale nationwide. They typically show the different paint colors, recommended colors for. Oct 26, 2000 dodge dart and plymouth duster muscle car color history statham, steve on. The plymouth duster and scamp, and the dodge demon cars. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified.

The duster retained much of the valiants parts, including the chassis and floorpan, front end styling, drivetrain, suspension, and more, though it was a completely different car in most respects, with a more. At carid you will find the widest choice of premium 1973 plymouth duster auto repair manuals from worldrenowned brands. Vintage trucks muscle 1973 plymouth duster brought to you by agents of. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their. Used 1973 plymouth values select a 1973 plymouth model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. By 1970, when you asked for police assistance, the officers arrived in a mopar 85% of the time. Welcome to the plymouth duster online automotive parts catalog. Chad schusters 1973 plymouth duster has matching numbers, a 340 engine and a727 heavyduty automatic with floor shifter. For the 1970 model year, plymouth designers were tasked with muscling up the staid valiant.

Offroad vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1973 plymouth duster parts, including 1973 plymouth duster interior parts and soft trim, 1973 plymouth duster exterior sheet metal, 1973 plymouth duster moldings, 1973 plymouth duster emblems, 1973 plymouth duster weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. This 1972 plymouth duster 340 tribute has plenty of great vintagepieces inside and out. This 1973 plymouth duster with a 340 and 4 speed transmission looks like you just removed it from a time capsule. Cragar style chrome steel wheels with bf goodrich 195 60r15 in front and 275 50r15 in the rear. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 plymouth duster and assess the current state of the classic car market. This 1973 plymouth fury, with the 400 engine and automatic, was notable for a few reasons.

The plymouth brand had been known for good quality, but with the new styling in 1957 came also very bad quality, a problem that it took the brand a long time to rectify. Vintage trucks muscle 1973 plymouth duster brought to you by agents of the very popular camrao a favorite for car collectors. The history of chrysler, dodge, and plymouth police cars. Unfollow plymouth duster 74 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The duster retained much of the valiants parts, including the chassis and floorpan, front end styling, drivetrain, suspension, and more, though it was a completely different car in most respects, with a more steeply raked windshield and a twodoor fastback roofline. The weights listed below were taken for the standard catalog of american cars 1945 1975 where they are listed as factory shipping weight. A drive in the hood in my matching numbers motor and tranny. We have an excellent selection of duster custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to. Year by year history and photos of the chryslerplymouth. Sep 15, 20 this is my story of my budget built 73 duster i got the car for 400 bucks in payments and have 2700 bucks total investment in the car including the price of the car. Basically, the duster was nothing more than an altered plymouth. Police cars, like police work, have changed over the years. Critics praised its handling, but people wanted big block engines.

Please check plymouth duster car parts catalog for additional information if youre looking for parts to repair your vehicle. It was featured in the december 1998 issue of mopar muscle. Find 1973 plymouth cars for sale on oodle classifieds. The valiant badge appeared only on the first model year dusters, and continued to be used on all the companion 4door sedan and 2door valiant scamp hardtop models. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In 1973, valiant sales went up again though not to their earlier days to. The very popular camrao a favorite for car collectors. History of the 19701976 plymouth duster for the 1970 model year, plymouth designers were tasked with muscling up the staid valiant. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.

The taillights were changed, and the old sleek bumpers were replaced with bulky bumpers to meet the new federally mandated 5 mph standard. The duster coupe provided the compactsized plymouth valiant with a sporty body style to attract customers. After putting a picture on the web of the duster back in the mid 90s i soon realised that there was very little else about dusters on the internet. Dodge dart and plymouth duster muscle car color history statham, steve on. The original plymouth duster is a semi fastback twodoor coupe version of the compactsized plymouth valiant automobile that was marketed by plymouth in the u. Find 1973 plymouth dusters for sale on oodle classifieds. O fallon, il 62269 1614 miles from you click for phone 1973 plymouth duster. This 1973 plymouth duster is completed with a 340ci and 4 speed transmission looks like you just removed it from a time caps. A redesign came in 1973, with a refreshed front endincluding bulky 5 mph federally mandated bumpers as well as new taillights. These plymouth brochures, nos owners manuals, and postcards are all original niceexcellent condition.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Hemmings find of the day 1973 plymouth gold duster. The original plymouth duster is a semifastback twodoor coupe version of the compactsized plymouth valiant automobile that was marketed by plymouth in the u. If you purchase this part, your order can only be shipped by ground. And as you look closer, there are also allthe best. Order this item and get free delivery and handling on your entire order. Year by year history and photos of the chryslerplymouth valiant. We have everything from affordable duster aftermarket parts to highend plymouth duster performance parts. Gear shifters for 1973 plymouth duster for sale ebay. Mopar a body lower control arm dart duster dodge plymouth 1973 76 rh passenger fits. Plymouth duster classics for sale classics on autotrader. Below is a list of plymouth literature that i have available for sale. Original 1971 plymouth features book cuda road runner.

It was a semifastback twodoor coupe that was offered with numerous trim and option package variants that included the feather duster, gold duster, silver duster, space duster, duster twister, duster 340 and duster 360. The plymouth barracuda is a twodoor pony car manufactured by plymouth from 1964 to 1974. Some sporty variants of the valiant were offered over the years, but none like the duster. Four years after the first valiant, plymouth unveiled a sporty fastback version, the barracuda. Plymouth entered the small car market in 1960 when it introduced the valiant. This 1973 plymouth duster was built for the movie death. Dodge dart and plymouth duster muscle car color history. Fresh 340 cid 4bbl engine 727 automatic transmission factory ac car. Gateway classic cars of philadelphia invites you to travel back to 1973. This 1973 plymouth duster was built for the movie death sentence starring kevin bacon in 2007.

The duster looked like a valiant and used many of its body and mechanical parts, but its fastback design was one of a kind when compared to the more. In the fun field participant judging he received 2nd, 3rd, and 1st prize in the 1998, 1999, and 2000 chryslers at carlisle shows. The lowpriced division would go on to save the chrysler corporation during the great depression offering an alternative to upscale chrysler and dodge models. First video of my new survivor 340 duster purchased from the original owner, full history of car. An earlyday north dakota federal officer, lester eddington, wrote, we did not wear uniforms, just carried customs caps to use while stopping cars. Plymouth duster vin decoder lookup plymouth duster vin. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known as muscle cars. Engine has older rebuild including bore, head work, cam, intake and holley carb. Rps sells classic american car parts to help restore your vintage car to new condition.

Chronology and photos of the valiant, dart, duster, demon, and other dodge plymouth abodies year by year history and photos of the plymouth valiant information is from the standard catalog of chrysler click on that link to buy the book online. If you sat down to order your car new at your local dealership back when our cars were new, you very likely would have paged through one of these books. The plymouth road runner is a midsize car with a focus on performance built by plymouth in the united states between 1968 and 1980. The firstgeneration barracuda, a hardtop fastback, was based on the abody platform shared with the valiant. In the latter years the plymouth brand was diluted, as has been and is the practice of many car manufacturers, by rebadging. You can search plymouth duster parts by vin number. The duster hit the market in late 1969 as a 1970 model, which was kind of late when compared to other muscle cars of the time. In 1968, plymouth became the most sold police vehicle in the world. A new space duster trim joined the lineup alongside the twister as well as the gold duster model, a decal special that first appeared in 1970.