I know it's a longshot to find a correct 1971 slant six engine, but I was hoping someone could post some reference photos for a project. I've looked at 150 slant six engines for sale around the country, but for some reason, have yet to find one from a 1971 car.
Looking for pictures of a correct 1971 225.
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A56
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Only one I could find. Maybe find a 1971 Plymouth or Dodge brochure?
This Duster supposedly has the Twister trim package, new for 1971. It lands between the base Duster and the Duster 340 and essentially was a Duster with more standard features, such as Rallye wheels, racing mirrors, side and lower deck stripes, a flat black hood with hood scoops, bucket seats, and a unique grille all as standard equipment. The appearance package was topped off by a little cartoon tornado with an eyes logo on the back panel near the taillights. With that said, I don’t think this is actually a Duster Twister, because most of those items are not present. Can any of you Mopar fans confirm?
Even so, the body is in pretty good shape. The seller mentions that the floor and door jambs have been repainted, but the rest of the paint is original. There is some rust forming in a couple of places around the rear wheel wells, however. The seller says he installed a new windshield right before listing the car, and even though you’ll notice in the photos that the windshield wiper arms and some window trim aren’t installed, they are fortunately included with the car.
The interior has recently been completely replaced, including headliner, seat covers, door panels, package tray, dash cover, and carpet. There was also a new floor pan put in, which was professionally painted afterward. The interior looks great with the only exception being some chipped wood applique around the gauge cluster.
The drivetrain is Mopar’s venerable 225 cubic-inch slant-six paired to a 3-speed floor-mounted manual transmission, which puts out around 145 hp. The seller says the engine was rebuilt around 2006 before it was parked and stored in a garage. It now has a new gas tank and a rebuilt single-barrel Holley carburetor, and we are told it “purrs like a kitten” with no smoking or leaks anywhere. This car is a solid turn-key opportunity for someone. Would you continue to drive it as-is, or begin upgrades to make it feel more like a muscle car?
timk225
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You need 1971 225 photos to get details right for a restoration, like power wires and vacuum lines? Before 1973, there wasn't much in the way of emission controls, so I would guess that any good 1970-1972 photos would be at least mostly correct.
Then take the car to shows and wait for someone to point out the details that need adjusted. Maybe even put up a sign by the car saying you're looking for information for it.
Then take the car to shows and wait for someone to point out the details that need adjusted. Maybe even put up a sign by the car saying you're looking for information for it.
How about looking in the 'Member's Restorations' Forum,.......????? Lol..........I was just there and read one for a '71 Duster w/a Slanty.......
Yes, I was looking for hose/wire routing, hose clamp type for '71, info of the minimal emissions equipment, air cleaner type/color, engine block color (was the intake manifold for '71 blue or silver? Don't know.). The car has power steering with manual brakes and no A/C, so was looking for similar info.
If you look at each thread in this slant 6 forum and also in the resto forum, 90% of people are trying to mod their sixes for more, more, more power... That's why here and also on the internet in general, CORRECT engine pictures for a '71 are near impossible to find...
I wish I would have seen this sooner.
I saw an extremely low mileage 1971 Dart 225 (less than 25K) survivor at the Blue Suede Cruise at Norwalk a couple weeks ago. Everything about the car was perfect.
I'll keep my eyes open and take some pics if I see it again.
I saw an extremely low mileage 1971 Dart 225 (less than 25K) survivor at the Blue Suede Cruise at Norwalk a couple weeks ago. Everything about the car was perfect.
I'll keep my eyes open and take some pics if I see it again.
Thanks very much, correct info on these engines is actually becoming pretty hard to find.
Cuda Al
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For the most part if you look at a well restored V-8 engine compartment everything should be the same.
The part may look a little different like an alternator bracket but the finishes should be the same.
All your firewall details and harnesses should be the same.
Yes there may be some quirks.
These are both 67 Barracudas
Alan
The part may look a little different like an alternator bracket but the finishes should be the same.
All your firewall details and harnesses should be the same.
Yes there may be some quirks.
These are both 67 Barracudas
Alan
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