1974 Plymouth duster 360 fender tag decode.

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I recently acquired my 1974 Plymouth duster, I used a few websites to decode it but a lot is so wishy washy. Figured I’d leave it to the pro’s on here to decode it!

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It’s a very late build 1974 model year with a production build date of July 17 (717). They generally switched over to making the next model year in August.
 
crackedback said:
Why is that odd?

1974 model year cars were in showrooms in September 1973

Post what you have from the decoders...
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so far I gathered black interior, kb5 blue paint, 360 engine, 727 trans, interior hood release, power steering, disc brakes, and that’s about it. I’m not sure on stripes etc
 
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MyMopar.com has a bunch of decoding information, and it's free. Offhand, N41 is dual exhaust, but no N42 for the chrome tips. R11 is the music master AM radio. Experts will chime in shortly. Cool color, too.
 
Duster45 said:
I recently acquired my 1974 Plymouth duster, I used a few websites to decode it but a lot is so wishy washy. Figured I’d leave it to the pro’s on here to decode it!

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Just wanted to let you know, I owned one of these cars that was well taken care of & in very original condition with a 4 speed. (Wish I didn't sell it, pretty rare car) Anyway, it was an AWESOME car & faster than people think, because it was a "74", so good luck with it.
 
Some of what I found, hard to determine what that is before B41 3rd line down after KB5 on your fender tag.
Code Description
E58 340-4 Barrel
D34 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
VS29
V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
L4B
L = 360 245HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL HP
4 = 1974
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
513260 Sequence Number '513260'
KB5 Paint Code: Unknown At This Time
C4X9
Trim Grade/Style/Color
C = Charger
4 = Vinyl Split Bench w/ Center Armrest
X9 = Black
000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
717 Date Built: 7 / 17 / 1974
880184 Order Number: 880184
KB5 Roof Type OR Color: Unknown At This Time
B41 Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
G52 Unknown At This Time- see below
J25 3 Speed Variable Wipers
J52 Inside Hood Release
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
N41 Dual Exhaust w/o Tips
N76 Coolant Recovery System
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V6X Black Longitude Sports Stripe
V8X Transverse Stripe - Black
26 26 in. Radiator

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G52 A&B Body 2.94:1 Rear Axle (1969-1974), 2.93:1 Rear Axle (1975-)
 
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niceolddart said:
Just wanted to let you know, I owned one of these cars that was well taken care of & in very original condition with a 4 speed. (Wish I didn't sell it, pretty rare car) Anyway, it was an AWESOME car & faster than people think, because it was a "74", so good luck with it.
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Thats awesome, thanks for sharing that. I 100% agree this car goes really strong down the road!
 
A56 said:
Some of what I found, hard to determine what that is before B41 3rd line down after KB5 on your fender tag.
Code Description
E58 340-4 Barrel
D34 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
VS29
V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
L4B
L = 360 245HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL HP
4 = 1974
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
513260 Sequence Number '513260'
KB5 Paint Code: Unknown At This Time
C4X9
Trim Grade/Style/Color
C = Charger
4 = Vinyl Split Bench w/ Center Armrest
X9 = Black
000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
717 Date Built: 7 / 17 / 1974
880184 Order Number: 880184
KB5 Roof Type OR Color: Unknown At This Time
B41 Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
G52 Unknown At This Time- see below
J25 3 Speed Variable Wipers
J52 Inside Hood Release
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
N41 Dual Exhaust w/o Tips
N76 Coolant Recovery System
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V6X Black Longitude Sports Stripe
V8X Transverse Stripe - Black
26 26 in. Radiator

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G52 A&B Body 2.94:1 Rear Axle (1969-1974), 2.93:1 Rear Axle (1975-)
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That’s big!! Thank you man. Much appreciated. I’ll go take a close look at the missing code, everything so far on this list is correct on the car! Very happy about that (with exception on the stripes. The car has no stripes on it at all currently)
 
A56 said:
Some of what I found, hard to determine what that is before B41 3rd line down after KB5 on your fender tag.
Code Description
E58 340-4 Barrel
D34 TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission
VS29
V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
L4B
L = 360 245HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL HP
4 = 1974
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
513260 Sequence Number '513260'
KB5 Paint Code: Unknown At This Time
C4X9
Trim Grade/Style/Color
C = Charger
4 = Vinyl Split Bench w/ Center Armrest
X9 = Black
000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
717 Date Built: 7 / 17 / 1974
880184 Order Number: 880184
KB5 Roof Type OR Color: Unknown At This Time
B41 Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
G52 Unknown At This Time- see below
J25 3 Speed Variable Wipers
J52 Inside Hood Release
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
N41 Dual Exhaust w/o Tips
N76 Coolant Recovery System
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V6X Black Longitude Sports Stripe
V8X Transverse Stripe - Black
26 26 in. Radiator

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G52 A&B Body 2.94:1 Rear Axle (1969-1974), 2.93:1 Rear Axle (1975-)
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I think E58 is 360HP engine, not 340. Maybe just a typo?
 
A56 said:
Yep, copy and pasted
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Yeah that’s what I’m saying, some decoders are just wishy washy and throw a curve ball like that. That’s why I’m here inquiring a little bit more confirming every option & running down a checklist. So far everything’s correct on the car. Wich I’m very happy about
 
3rd row KB5 is Roof color. Car is solid color B5 If it was a full black vinyl roof car it would have V1X there instead.

G52 is left outside non racing remote mirror

Car isn't a Chrager so the "C" in the seat code is not Charger. nothing but a coding level like f or H prior.
 
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crackedback said:
3rd row KB5 is Roof color. Car is solid color B5

G52 is left outside non racing remote mirror

Car isn't a Chrager so the "C" in the seat code is not Charger. nothing but a coding level like f or H prior.
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ok thank you, do you know what stripes the V8x & v6x stripes are?
 
crackedback said:
side and tail stripe between tail lights
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Perfect thank you, well guys that’s really it! Everything’s accounted for on this car. Once it’s cleaned up & the paint buffed/corrected in a few spots I’ll post up some pictures.
 
I can't make out the last number by the rusted screw, but I do know that V88 is a stripe delete code.
 
H22A4 said:
It’s a very late build 1974 model year with a production build date of July 17 (717). They generally switched over to making the next model year in August.
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The very high sequence number (513,000+) supports this. One of the last 74s.
 
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