How Rare? Asking for additional information

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GAMoparMan

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Hey Guys, I picked up another 73 Duster 340 and trying to figure out how rare it is. Its painted JF1 Mist Green. I've done some searching myself... The Color is hard to find information on.. Its a 1 year only color and 1 source says 250 were built in that color. Which equals out to like 1.7% as Mopar likes to use the % format.......And then researching the V21 option only turned up quotes of it being rare for the year also. Any additional information that other members can provide would be much appreciated.

Here's a Run down of the Fender Tag:


Code
Description
E55
340-4 Barrel 69-73
D13
3-Speed Manual Transmission Floor
VS29
V = Plymouth Valiant / Duster
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
H3B
H = 340 240HP(net) 1-4BBL 8 CYL
3 = 1973
B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
142144
Sequence Number '142144'
JF1
Paint Code: Mist Green
D2F6
Trim Grade/Style/Color
D = Deluxe
2 = Vinyl Bench
F6 = Green
000
Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
914
Date Built: 9 / 14 / 1972
099802
Order Number: 099802
JF1
Roof Type OR Color: Mist Green
U
Built to Specifications for USA Order
B41
Front Disc Brakes
G37
Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Mirrors
J52
Inside Hood Release
M21
Roof Drip Rail Moldings
N76
Coolant Recovery System
R11
Music Master Radio AM
V21
Performance Hood Treatment
V6X
Black Longitude Sports Stripe
V8X
Transverse Stripe - Black
26
26 in. Radiator
EN2
End of Codes Assembly Line 2


I also found the Build Sheet for the car...Its alittle rough, I'm in the process of recording the codes over onto a user-created blank for my personal records/showing.

Thanks
Daniel
 
That's about all you will find in color and option from Chrysler. They didn't keep good records and what records they had got destroyed in a fire. The color I think was a standard color, and not a option the v6x was optional.
 
JF1 is pale green in Dodge lingo.

Did you get this car from FL?

I was talking to a guy selling one that almost matches that description.

I've seen a few that color. Google- 73 duster F1, and a few come up.
 
No, got it locally(GA) from a older guy that bought it new in Michigan. It had been parked out behind his house for 20 years and I happened to ask at the right time when his old lady wanted it gone to extend the garden...deal was if I could get it running, I could have it....15 minutes with a battery and a can of gas had it up on the trailer. 68,000 original miles.
 
I didn't think color breakdowns were available for 1973. I've seen them listed for 70 and 71 but nothing newer then that. Even then, it was just a % of total cars built...not an actual number.

I think I've seen 1 Duster, 2 Dart Sports and 1 or 2 Cudas that color...that's it. I like the color when it's fresh. Good luck with it.
 
I think I am right when I say hat F1mist green was a 1973 only color. Seems I remember seeing it somewhere and it was a pretty reputable source. I cannot remember where for the life of me. I love that color though.
 
I'll snap some pictures of it tonight. The Original owner had it shot a dark green shortly after buying it new..I was alittle confused over his logic in that...But the dark green paint is flaking off showing the JF1 paint. I've starting pulling the interior out and you can see the JF1 paint clearly on the package tray, etc.
 
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This is Code JF1 'Mist Green', in complete form.

A very rare exterior color, primarily found in the Plymouth 'North-Central' Region Zone.
{Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa}

Why 'primarily' in that Region, I have no idea.

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GAMoparMan said:
The original owner of mine bought it in Michigan while he was stationed there.
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Most of the Duster 340's in this 'Mist Green' color came thru
with 'Bench Seats'.

It must have been a 'North-Central' thing, for 'cold-winters' and
'summer nights' at the Drive-In.

:cheers:
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
Most of the Duster 340's in this 'Mist Green' color came thru
with 'Bench Seats'.

It must have been a 'North-Central' thing, for 'cold-winters' and
'summer nights' at the Drive-In.

:cheers:
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yep yep...got the bench seat pulled out and stored inside the house...it looks great.i love the marble look the seats have....what else you know about these cars with this color?
 
I'll have to dig a bit.

It is a 'nice color', but was not a 'popular color' or much ordered option.

Most of the 1973 340 Dusters with this color were 'Dealer Stocking Cars',
targeted for the 'Sporty Female'.

Sorry about that.........
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
I'll have to dig a bit.

It is a 'nice color', but was not a 'popular color' or ordered option.

Most of the 1973 340 Dusters with this color were 'Dealer Stocking Cars',
targeted for the 'Sporty Female'.

Sorry about that.........
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Any information you can provide I will greatly appreciate, Cuda
 
1973 Duster 340

Production Numbers.......... 15,761

Color JF1 'Mist Green'.............337 {2.1%}

Most in the 'Mist Green' Color came thru with the A-727, and column shifted
with a Bench Seat, 8.25" Rear with 3.21 Gears, P/S, P/B and A/C.

Included was the 'Longitude Stripe w/340'

* The 'Sure-Grip' was 'optional'
* 3.55 Gears were also 'optional.

* Very few were ordered with the 'Performance Hood Treatment' and the #V8X 'Transverse Stripe' {between the rear tail-lights}, with the 'Mist Green' exterior color.
 
69 Cuda 440 said:
1973 Duster 340

Production Numbers.......... 15,761

Color JF1 'Mist Green'.............337 {2.1%}

Most in the 'Mist Green' Color came thru with the A-727, and column shifted
with a Bench Seat, 8.25" Rear with 3.21 Gears, P/S, P/B and A/C.

Included was the 'Longitude Stripe w/340'

* The 'Sure-Grip' was 'optional'
* 3.55 Gears were also 'optional.

* Very few were ordered with the 'Performance Hood Treatment' and the #V8X 'Transverse Stripe' {between the rear tail-lights}, with the 'Mist Green' exterior color.
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Awesome Cuda, This definitely adds more reasons to me for restoring it.

Mines a 3-speed manual, doesn't have AC, I know its a Sure-grip...not sure about the gears yet.....Have both the Transverse stripe and the hood treatment.


Very very interesting stuff you've added to the knowledgebase on these JF1 Dusters.

Thanks
 
Dad had a Satellite in that color new. I think it was around a 73






I tend to like it being you dont see it much.
 
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