Opinions on 71 Demon Clone for sale
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Your almost totally correct.
The AAR Cuda and the Challenger TA came out with the six pack setup. However Mr Norm put the six pack on the demons prior to his going with the Paxton superchargers for the GSS. Now what would be neat is if they said this was a Mr Norm tribute car. But I don't know if they could get away with the 360 instead of a 340 on that.
MyDadsADemon
2nd gen Mopar addict
They sorta tried with the Mr Norms sticker in the quarter window
Dan the man
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A Mr. Norms shouldn't count as they were never a production vehicle, they were a modified aftermarket car. 340 6 pak was not available in the demons.
For it to be a Mr Norm clone 340 6pack demon it would have to have the twin hood scoops and Mr Norm's air cleaner assembly on it.
Check the first three pictures of this thread. For that matter read the whole thread.
9,815 mile 71 Demon 340 6-Pak Mr. Norm Survivor
Seen this on FB, thought I’d share the pictures....don’t know anything more about it but it’s an awesome car
www.forabodiesonly.com
MyDadsADemon
2nd gen Mopar addict
This is good news for my 72 numbers roadrunner 340, learning as I go here... September 71 date casting, and a -2 suffix means an early cast in the mold? Long story for why/how I have this car... that's for sale
Correct. -2 would mean the 2nd mold run of that particular year. Pretty early for sure and I bet it has a steel crank. Can you get a look at the balancer? If it does not have an external weight, it's a steel crank. If you can get us a good picture, we might can confirm it.
MyDadsADemon
2nd gen Mopar addict
Well, that's no doubt a forged crank balancer!
Just so you know the difference, here is the cast crank 340 balancer. There can be no confusion.
pishta
I know I'm right....
Yup, the 2 is the core 'cavity number', up to 6 or 12 were cast at once and that one was sitting in #2 position.
MyDadsADemon
2nd gen Mopar addict
As an update on the original theme, the (consignment) dealer messaged me "good news!" that their expert confirmed it's a 72 340 motor... So I dug into how that could be the case.
It was because "he ran the numbers" ...perplexed, I showed him all the block identifiers on what just happens to be my 72 #s 340 Roadrunner, fender tag, etc. I told him his guy's not an expert and that I'm out. I'm just not into dealing with folks who will parrot information without research. Appreciate all the insight on this thread.
It was because "he ran the numbers" ...perplexed, I showed him all the block identifiers on what just happens to be my 72 #s 340 Roadrunner, fender tag, etc. I told him his guy's not an expert and that I'm out. I'm just not into dealing with folks who will parrot information without research. Appreciate all the insight on this thread.
Isn't it the second rebuild of that particular mold?
You know, I'm not 100% sure. You may well be right.
Show us a picture of the RR.
I would find out what nice 340 cars go for and knock $10k off minimum for a /6 car. When you go to sell buyers will be thinking that way too. If you're willing to spend $40k I would see if you can get a nice 340 car as mentioned. Otherwise low $30s for a nice clone IMHO. You're going to pay more via a dealer or auction versus private sale.
MyDadsADemon
2nd gen Mopar addict
Doesn't have the right grill for 72, it has the mesh and brackets installed, the headlight bezels are available repop so tracking down a center section is the challenge. Original color was petty blue...not sure why the PO went with Limelight. It's a head turner though. Got it from a Mecum auction this summer, so I know all too well the ills of buying at auction. Wasn't advertised as a #s car, found that out after I got it, bonus. Early cast block & steel crank, bonus. Google the VIN there are some pre-resto pics. RM23H2R213143
Walk-around video
Gorgeous car. Like the green.
All when it has "360" cast right into the side of the block. lol
MyDadsADemon
2nd gen Mopar addict
The expert said "that doesn't mean anything"
LMAO
340sFastback
Well-Known Member
That red Demon super nice looking car and those detailed pics of inside trunk and underside obviously well done high end restoration. Would I pay 40k? Probably not. But if someone loves the car and can snag it for 35k that not great price but probably reasonable given level of restoration.
If that were a real 340 car done to that level at that price we would not even being having this conversation because it would already be sold and off to its new home.
I think for 40k you can get a super nice original 340 demon, maybe not restored to that high a level, but definitely a sold rust free excellent running car. Not easy to find though but with patience I definitely think it could be done.
I hate these crazy high prices but that is the market. We live in a world where '68 '69 Charger RTs, real nice ones, sell for over 100k on a regular basis. And the crazy E and B body prices are pushing the A bodies up. And we are in a world now where A bodies are finally getting the respect they deserve which is good and bad. Days of bargain A bodies nope those are long gone.
If that were a real 340 car done to that level at that price we would not even being having this conversation because it would already be sold and off to its new home.
I think for 40k you can get a super nice original 340 demon, maybe not restored to that high a level, but definitely a sold rust free excellent running car. Not easy to find though but with patience I definitely think it could be done.
I hate these crazy high prices but that is the market. We live in a world where '68 '69 Charger RTs, real nice ones, sell for over 100k on a regular basis. And the crazy E and B body prices are pushing the A bodies up. And we are in a world now where A bodies are finally getting the respect they deserve which is good and bad. Days of bargain A bodies nope those are long gone.
I'd pay 40K if I had it for a numbers 71 Road Runner. Course that'd be a deal too.
340sFastback
Well-Known Member
They should just admit its a 360 why lie about it? A 360 can be an excellent engine when built right. There is no reason to incorrectly represent the car. I don't blame you for moving on thats complete crap. And your '72 RR sweet car!!
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