1976 Plymouth Trailduster

Description

1976 Plymouth TraildusterStablemate of Dodge Ramcharger, contemporary of Chevy Blazer K5 and early Ford Bronco.
Located vehicle in California in 2016 (records from 1980s included) Relocated to Chicago area for summer use.Pulled engine for full rebuild and significant performance upgrades - 440 source aluminum heads, headers, Erson cam, new carb. Photo documents last Dyno results. Full build receipts and specifications available. Brand new exhaust system. Refurbished radiator.Transmission serviced and inspected summer 2018. Suspension / wheel / tire work includes new rims and tires all around Fall 2016 (less than 1000 miles on tires), fresh shocks summer 2018. Interior refresh - new carpet before sealing and insulating driver / passenger area w/ Dynamat. Replaced both driver and passenger seats, new 4pt seat belts.All accessories function as expected with exception of A/C (removed). White steel top is available (stored in my garage).Factory roll bar (not installed but will be included).
Tons more pictures available.
Video of cold start availablehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bSd0zml1KU

On Apr-15-19 at 07:29:09 PDT, seller added the following information:

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