1971 Plymouth Duster 408ci
1971 Plymouth Duster
1971 Plymouth Duster
Specifications
1971 Plymouth Duster
Vin - VL29C1B311926
GY3 - Curious Yellow
4550 miles since build (76,xxx when build started)
Pros
1. 1971 was one of the best years for Mopar
2. Vehicle has spent its entire life in Arizona
3. Original GY3 for the vehicle (paint is stage 1 respray)
4. Car weighs 2,997lb wet (without driver)
5. One of a kind vehicle
6. Performance goodies
Car has the following Upgrades
1. 5.9L magnum motor stroked to 408ci
-Cast Crank 4" stroke
-Comp Cams 20-228-4 Xtreme Hi-lift Hydraulic Flat Tappet Camshaft
-Ross Racing Pistons W99787
-Edlebrock RPM Aluminum Heads and Intake manifold
-Stock 5.9L magnum rods - magnefluxed
-ARP Rod Bolts
-New push rods and adjustable rocker assembly
-Holley 4160 750 cfm 4 Barrel Carb
-MSD Pro-Billet Magnetic Pickup Distributor
-Protorque mini starter
-Magnecor KV85 8.5mm Spark Plug wires
-Magnum valve covers
-8 quart oil pan
-High volume oil pump
-Windage tray
-New freeze plugs and bearings
-Custom thermostat riser and hosing to help cool rear cylinders
-Schumacher Poly Spool engine mounts
2. 727 manual valve body automatic transmission
3. Turbo Action Cheetah Shifter (reverse pattern)
4. Original 1971 Shark tooth grill
5. Super Stock Leaf springs moved inboard 3â€
6. Frame connectors
7. Rocky Mountain aluminum dash with Autometer gauges
8. Fuel cut-off inertia switch
9. Holley Gerotor fuel pump
10. B&M Trans Cooler
11. Aluminum Radiator
-Dual electric fans 4,000 cfm
12. Wilwood 4 Piston Disc brakes (front)
-Proportioning valve
-Brake master cylinder
-10" front spindles
-Larger rebuilt rear drums
13. 8 . Rear end with posi - narrowed
-3.91 gear ratio
14. New brake lines (hard and rubber)
15. 4-point Roll bar
16. Sparco Milano 2 Seats
17. Schroth 4-point harness
18. Yukon Heavy Duty Axles
19. New gas tank
-new fuel sending unit
20. New windshield - was replaced to modify dash and paint vehicle
-All other glass is original
21. New door and trunk weather-stripping
22. TTI headers
23. X-pipe exhaust with turn down tips
24. AAR 6-pak Fiberglass (liftoff) hood
-Hood pins
-Custom intake shield seals to hood
25. Front suspension completely rebuilt
26. EZ wiring vehicle harness
-Fuses and relays located in glove box
27. New dash pad
28. ARP 3in wheel studs
29. 100 Amp Alternator
30. Electrical Cut-off for track use
31. Battery relocated to trunk
32. New Driveshaft
-Driveshaft hoop for track use
33. New torque convertor
34. RAAMmat BXT sound deadening
35. Custom AAR stripe with Duster and engine size incorporated
36. New stereo components and amp
37. Custom door panels
-cord to release door
38. New headlights
39. Slant 6 torsion bars for weight transfer during acceleration
Cons
1. No horn
2. Passenger side dent from me falling into body
3. Rear panel had dents due to original owner backing into light pole
4. Only rust on vehicle was spare tire well
-Replaced spare tire well
5. No Heater or A/C
6. Wipers are not hooked up
7. Some rock chips from driving and enjoying the car here in the desert
8. Some of the interior fabric has faded
9. Passenger side of sharktooth grill has a section missing - this is how I received the grill
10. Fiberglass hood rubs on driver side fender near firewall
Detailed Maintenance History
2007 - bought vehicle
2010 - Finish building vehicle
2011 - Oil change, oil filter, and coolant changed
2012 - Oil change, oil filter, and coolant changed
10-19-2013 2079 miles - Oil change, oil filter and coolant changed. Installed new comp cam
magnum lifters due to faulty retaining clips
7-6-2014 3141 miles - Bleed brakes with fresh fluid
9-5-2015 3678 miles - Oil change, oil filter, found right rear wheel cylinder leaking
9-12-2015 - Replace right rear wheel cylinder components (rebuild kit)
10-3-2015 4104 miles - Change speedo gear and transmission fluid
10-7-2017 4586 miles - Oil change, oil filter, and coolant changed. Replace belt and spark plugs.
Ownership History
1. Robert H Gibbens - Original owner bought the vehicle in Tucson, Arizona 1971 Until 1994
2. Jerry D Livingston - Second owner living in Tucson, Arizona 1994-2007
3. Jonathan Madonia - Phoenix, Arizona Fall 2007 thru Present
Additional items Included
1. Second set of wheels and tires for drag strip
-Cragar wheels
-15x4.5 and 15x10
-specific lug nuts
2. Original Operator's Manual
3. USB of the build photos, receipts, etc
4. Log book from Original owner, insurance cards
5. Log Book from when build finished
6. Copy of transfer title in 1996
Conclusion
The purpose of the build was to create a one off unique street/strip vehicle. No other Plymouth
Duster or its sister Dodge Demon looks or acts like it. The car throws you into the seat off the
line, pulling like a freight train through the all gears. Yet, still manageable around town to cruise
and enjoy the scenery. The car was designed to be driven and enjoyed partly because it started
life off as a slant 6, automatic, bench seat base vehicle. Today, the vehicle is a good
representation of a Mopar Classic combining the best of modern technology and classic styling.
Why am I selling this car?
I have many memories with this vehicle and have enjoyed a decade of smiles, laughs, and
burning rubber. But I am looking for more excitement, particularly from road circuit courses. I
am in search of an Italian vehicle to road race and complete my Italian bike collection. The
history of my youth working with Ferraris has led me to pursue one.
Pricing
It is hard to price a vehicle modified in a way to enhance the performance and reliability yet
compete with a fully restored 1971 Plymouth Duster 340. On the other hand, it is one of the
most desirable years for Mopar with the sharktooth grill, curious yellow paint only offered in
1971, and favorable performance parts.
I would categorize this car as a quality driver that can still be shown at car shows.
I have priced this car at $25,000 - which all things considered should be in a sweet spot for
buyers based on what has been done and is included.
Jonathan Madonia
- Condition: Used
- Make: Plymouth
- Model: Duster
- Type: Coupe
- Year: 1971
- Mileage: 4,550
- VIN: VL29C1B311926
- Color: CURIOUS YELLOW
- Engine size: 408
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Interior color: Black
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
