Okay I did a search and I think this Link will help you.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=195392
Please post back your findings when you get the Cover off. Some Pictures would Be great. If it's a Clutch type 7 1/4, then you have a nice rare rear. Not as tough as 8.25/8.75 but still better than a plain old 7 1/4.
If you jack up the rear end and spin one wheel the other side will probably spin the opposite direction. This indicates that it's not a Sure Grip. If it spins the same direction, It's a Sure Grip.
Here's your Tag Decoded. I don't see anything about the Rear. It's Cool that Both wheels turn same direction. I'd still look close for any Tags on the rear. Some people used to weld inside the rear and "Mod" it into a sure Grip for lack of a better explanation. BTW....If you mark your Driveshaft, You can Spin a tire one full revolution and count the number of turns the driveshaft makes. That will give you your Ratio. ie; If the drive shaft spins 3.55 turns with one turn of the Wheel that would be a 3.55:1 Ratio.
VL41:
Plymouth Valiant,Duster
Low
4 Door Sedan
C1B: 225 145HP 1-1BBL 6 CYL
1971
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
436956: Sequence number
E24: 225 cid 1 barrel 6 Cylinder 145hp
D31: A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
09D: Unknown Exterior Color
L2T7: Trim - Low, Vinyl Bench Seat, Chestnut
GT8: Dark Tan Poly Int. Door Frames
704: Build Date: July 04
M14460: Order number
U: Unknown Top Color
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror
EN1: End of Sales Codes
Thanks so much! I appreciate the effort. I also bookmarked that site.
I should have mentioned. The tag on it says 2:76 on the cover.
This car has 68k on it, and nothing has been touched. It sat for 15 years, and before that, was not ever altered at all.
I will take some nice photos to put on here, just for reference for sure! I wished I had 3:55's, but I don't...
I was glad to do it. It's a beautiful Car. The 2:76 should be better for highway cruising.
Enjoy it
I like the 3:23 gears for my use.. 3:55 should be in most trucks.
I believe that your Sure Grip can handle more abuse. Those 2 extra doors don't hurt the Looks. It's a Sweet Valiant.
I was bummed out to find out that my 7 1/4 was not Sure Grip. I'll have to check the Ratio today.
U R Welcome. Honestly, There's just something about your car that works perfectly as a 4 door.Thanks very much!!
I was honestly shocked when I went to a local car cruise that people were stopping and asking questions and liked my car. I wasn't ready for that. I figured being a more door i would get blown off.
Also got to meet some guys from the forum here too!
Okay I did a search and I think this Link will help you.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=195392
Please post back your findings when you get the Cover off. Some Pictures would Be great. If it's a Clutch type 7 1/4, then you have a nice rare rear. Not as tough as 8.25/8.75 but still better than a plain old 7 1/4.
If you jack up the rear end and spin one wheel the other side will probably spin the opposite direction. This indicates that it's not a Sure Grip. If it spins the same direction, It's a Sure Grip.
The only thing I can say is that out of gear when I turn the drivers side wheel forward the passenger side goes the same way. I dunno....I'm going from memory but I believe that's a Clutch type Sure Grip. I'm not an expert on this so hopefully others will Chime in.