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| 1973 Plymouth Duster V8 Series VL | ||
| Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,463.00 | |
| No. Produced | 249,243 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Plymouth | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | VL29 | |
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 108 inches | |
| Length | 195.8 inches | |
| Width | 71.8 inches | |
| Height | 53.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59.1 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 55.6 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 317.58 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 29/32 & 3 5/16 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 8.6 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 150@3600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 48.83 | |
| Torque | 265@2000 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on front of block just below left cylinder head. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | 3.08 | |
| 2nd | 1.7 | |
| 3rd | 1 to 1 | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10.5 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.21 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Recirculating ball | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums | ||
| Front Size | 10 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 10 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 10 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Electronic | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and spacer | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.95 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 19 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 4.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 16 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.4 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | Starting VL29G3a100001 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-4: Body style | |||
| Digits 5: Engine | |||
| Digits 6: Model year | |||
| Digits 7: Assembly plant | |||
| Digits 8-13: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| No. produced includes 6 & 8 cyl models. | |||
| References | |
| 1973 Plymouth Data Book & Car Selector | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Automotive Industries April 1 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Ward's Automotive Yearbook for 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Motor Age April 1973 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Silver Frost Metallic | ||
| Blue Sky | ||
| True Blue Metallic | ||
| Mist Green | ||
| Amber Sherwood Metallic | ||
| Forest Green Metallic | ||
| Sahara Beige | ||
| Coral Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Chestnut Metallic | ||
| Spinnaker White | ||
| Formal Black | ||
| Sun Fire Yellow | ||
| Honey Gold | ||
| Golden Haze Metallic | ||
| Tahitian Gold Metallic | ||
| Basin Street Blue | ||
| Rallye Red | ||
| Autumn Bronze Metallic | ||
| Tor-Red | ||
| Lemon Twist | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power brakes | Std | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |