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Example VIN Decode and Fender Tag Details for a '73 Plymouth Duster

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Here is what the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, for RB's 1973 Duster tells about his 1973 Plymouth Duster. It is followed by a breakdown of the codes on the metal fender tag. These two pieces of information validate the integrity of his car as being a real, from-the-factory muscle car. This is must-know information for a muscle car buyer.

1973 Duster at 75-80 Raceway in Maryland



VIN decode

  • VIN: VS29H3B3XXXXX
  • YEAR: 1973
  • MODEL: Duster 340
  • BODY: 2 door sports hardtop
  • PLANT: Hamtramck
  • ENGINE: 340 4bbl (LA Series)

To Read About Ray's 1973 Plymouth Duster Restoration, CLICK HERE.

Fender Tag Break Down

Code Description
E55 340-4 Barrel 69-73
D21 Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission
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
------ Sequence Number '------'
C6XW Trim Grade/Style/Color, C = Charger, 6 = Vinyl Bucket Seats, X = Black
000 Upper Door Frame: Full Door Panel
208 Date Built: 2 / 08 / 1973
326133 Order Number: 326133
L25 Roof Type OR Color: Trunk Compartment Light
GK6 Dark Bronze Metallic
N76 Coolant Recovery System
GK6 Dark Bronze Metallic
U Built to Specifications for USA Order
B41 Front Disc Brakes Some Yrs. Power
C56 Bucket Seats 1972 up
G37 Left Hand Remote, Right Hand Manual Chrome Mirrors
L31 Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M25 Wide Sill Molding
N41 Dual Exhaust w/o Tips
N42 Chrome Dual Exhaust Tips
R11 Music Master Radio AM
V6W White Longitude Sports Stripe
V8W Transverse Stripe - White
26 26 in. Radiator
EN2 End of Codes Assembly Line 2


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