73 Plymouth duster question

[W J]

Am wondering out loud why they are so fussy about that tail light difference? No wonder car counts are dropping..... WJ

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by W J

Am wondering out loud why they are so fussy about that tail light difference? No wonder car counts are dropping..... WJ

Its the "LOOK" and integrity of the class. Everyone calls the class cars Bracket racing but they dont need to look like bracket cars.

[Joe Janusch]

well its going to be a 73 duster I decidied. all I need is a grill front fenders, so no big deal. now I just need to decide if I want to go 340 or 360

[Myron Piatek]

Originally Posted by Joe Janusch

well its going to be a 73 duster I decidied. all I need is a grill front fenders, so no big deal. now I just need to decide if I want to go 340 or 360

'73 has to be a 340 only
'74 has to be a 360 only

The main difference between the 2 model year bodies is that a '74 has rear shock absorber-type bumper brackets. Not sure how strict NHRA is about that but NHRA regulars may know. They do help with the weight in the back since they are heavier than standard brackets used in previous years.

[Bobby DiDomenico]

Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

'73 has to be a 340 only
'74 has to be a 360 only

The main difference between the 2 model year bodies is that a '74 has rear shock absorber-type bumper brackets. Not sure how strict NHRA is about that but NHRA regulars may know. They do help with the weight in the back since they are heavier than standard brackets used in previous years.

Myron,

Now that would be funny, letting the huge aircraft carrier bumper mount slide but worrying about some plastic tailights!

[Myron Piatek]

Bobby,
Yea, you never know. Some tech guys may pass it and some may not, if they even notice. So it's best to ask.

[Bobby DiDomenico]

It has been a while since I've seen one, when did Mopar go from the small bumpers to the style where you could sit on them like a park bench? I had a Ford and the rear bumper sat 6! A lady I knew had a Purple '70 340 (I think) Duster and it was one where the purple came off. Really liked the Demon version, great looking cars.

[Jim Wahl]

Guys, the difference in the tail lights on a Demon and a Duster is HUGE! It would be like a Camaro running Firebird tail lights! Also the Demon has a one inch longer wheel base than a Duster, 107 to 108. Check the specs. They are both A bodies but there are big differences. Front fenders, hood, grille and bumper (depending on year). I don't think a Firebird would pass tech with Camaro tail lights. Jim

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Guys, the difference in the tail lights on a Demon and a Duster is HUGE! It would be like a Camaro running Firebird tail lights! Also the Demon has a one inch longer wheel base than a Duster, 107 to 108. Check the specs. They are both A bodies but there are big differences. Front fenders, hood, grille and bumper (depending on year). I don't think a Firebird would pass tech with Camaro tail lights. Jim

They BOTH have a 108 wheelbase Jim.