1976 Plymouth Trailduster Original 440
1976 Plymouth Trailduster for sale in Winnetka, Illinois, United States
Item location: | Winnetka, Illinois, United States |
Make: | Plymouth |
Model: | Trailduster |
SubModel: | Trailduster Sport |
Type: | SUV |
Year: | 1976 |
Mileage: | 134200 |
VIN: | AA0BD6X058138 |
Color: | Orange |
Engine size: | 440 V8 |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Power options: | Air Conditioning |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | 4WD |
Interior color: | Black |
Options: | 4-Wheel Drive |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Plymouth Trailduster 1976
1976 Plymouth TraildusterThe vehicle in question is a 1976 Plymouth Trailduster (Ramcharger sibling)
Sold and spent 1976 - 2016 in Northern California high desert
BasicsColor code is SunstoneDT5207White hard top
Numbers matching 440 - full engine out rebuild in 2017 - now pushing 475hp (Dyno results available)
Full time 4x4
Factory air (currently disabled)
Other restoration includes surface rust remediation in cabin, full strip and custom color bedliner installation (cabin only), sound / heat deadening (Cabin only), exhaust, shocks, minor electrical updates (wiring), new driver & passenger seats, new carpet, original 2nd and third row seats
Paint / exterior is survivor / original - Was a working farm / ranch truck
Videos / Slide Show
Video - Cold Start
https://youtu.be/2bSd0zml1KU
Slideshow - Additional Photos
https://youtu.be/7yEnHAiTUwY
1976 Plymouth Trailduster
Purchased 2016 from Sutter Creek CA
VINAA0BD6X058138
AA = W100 Plymouth Trail Duster
0 = sport utility
B = 6001-10000 GVW
D = 440-1
6 = 1976
X = Missouri truck plant
058138 = sequential number (started with 000001)
Spent its life as a farm / ranch truck in Sutter Creek and Jackson, CA until purchased in 2016– have partial records from 70s-1998.
Fundamental repairs / refurbishment 2016
2016
Remove engine from vehicle
Remove all accessories from engine
Disassemble brackets for engine accessories
Clean, bead blast and paint brackets for engine and accessories
Remove radiator
Remove complete exhaust
Remove brake master cylinder and booster
Install headers (customer provided)
Replace brake master cylinder and booster
Spot repair wiring
Remove and replace power steering pulley
Assemble accessories on engine
Install repaired radiator
Fabricate throttle bracket
Plumb in fuel filter and line from pump to carburetor
Bleed brakes
Add gear lube to transfer case
Lube chassis
Mount new passenger seat with supplied bracket
Fabricate mounts for driver’s seat and mount
New Parts (sample)
Alternator
Wheels
Erson Cam – E 410322
Edelbrock intake manifold RPM
Denso mini starter
Reman power steering pump
Forged pistons
Rings / bearings
All gaskets
Lifters
Melling oil pump
Push rod set
Thermostat
Plugs
Fuel pump
Water pump
Axle shims
Axle cover gasket
Gear lube
Fuel lines
Sway bar bushings
440 Source Stealth Aluminum Cylinder Head
Aluminum roller rockers
Cast aluminum valve covers
Repaired gas gauge
` Instrument cluster lights
New transfer case mounts, washers
Adjustments to motor mounts
New mufflers, exhaust system
Window regulator (right)
Replaced heater core
Repaired turn signal
Replaced window wiper motor / linkage
New Rims (4)
New Tires (5)
2017
Install secondary gauge cluster
Oil change / filter
Body work / surface rust remediation and undercoat
2018
Oil Change
Replace front and rear shocks
Lube all suspension components
Replace starter solenoid
Transmission:
Install aftermarket aluminum pan and filter
Seal boot
Service 4x4 shifter
Adjusted shift throttle pressure
Original White steel top is available (it is unrestored and does have some rust repair needs) - has been a fair weather / weekend car for the last 3 years.
Top has not been used in that time.
Vehicle and top have been garage stored since moving to Midwest - never driven in rain / snow
Original Ramcharger / Trailduster roll bar included in the sale (not installed)
Vehicle is sold as is and buyer will be responsible for pickup from my location