1972 duster 340 value / worth ?

barbee6043 said
Real estate is all about location and old Mopars is all about condition!!
Perfection can be hard to find and is usually expensive.
A Heinz 57 usually does not appeal to the $ buyer so much.
Check out ALL the numbers to see whats what.
To be really nice, you are talking some body/paint. Can you do it or do you have to pay it done?

i would leave the patina the way it sites for now, maybe try to buff it out a bit just to make it look a tad nicer. I know it won't come out great but i like the look it currently has and i want something i can drive and not have to worry about it getting dented or scratched up.

clementine said
Pictures and rust extent . I have the most respect for those that work on those rusty cars. Brutal frustration. I picked up a 72 duster totally stock /6. Nice patina, no frills, needed seat upholstery. Paid 7K after tax n title.

i'll try to upload some pics of it this evening

Wvbuzzmaster said
Here is my warning to you. I did a similar thing you are thinking. Back in November I bought a 1972 Duster that had been 340/727 swapped with 8-3/4 rear as a run and drive. Only caveat was it had had a dash fire. Not a big deal I thought, it runs and drives, that’s half the battle and wiring harness is available. I bought the harness and 80% of the parts back in November and December, and January, etc. Now some of those parts aren’t available. By the way, I had to rebuild rear axle, top of engine, brakes, suspension, and still have whole interior to replace. I’m already in this for more than a legit done car would have cost and I am still working on putting it together.

this particular car has a new painless wiring harness installed professionally. it has pro comp gauges that are all functional as well. it also comes with a new classic repro radio and a few other random parts. I'm not an expert by any means but the car does seem fairly solid in running condition, body and interior wise. It's not perfect and will need some work done. the only thing interior wise i would change is taking out the rear roll cage possibly and having the rear seat reupholstered.

barbee6043 said
Any time you buy a "done" car, it is a gamble. Seller's receipts, a truthful seller, good dialogue between buyer and seller. A must really for most.
When YOU build a car, YOU know what work and parts have been used. But how many hours/years will it take for you to get it done? There are reasons you will always find half done projects for sale.

i would say engine wise and transmission its done enough for me. I would work on little things myself and years down the road get a new paint job when I could come up with that much free cash. I know the market has been all over for these cars. Idk if being a 340 H code car improves the value that much over just a 360 swapped duster. But then again would it matter much if the 340 wasn't original to begin with? also how do i go about checking to see if its #'s matching?

Thank you guys for your responses as well, I know this is sort of a vague post. but any and all info from guys with more knowledge then myself is appreciated