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Subject of Parsons : Gram or Gene

And the Welsh celebration Nos Calen Gæaf / Calen Gæaf (31-10 to 01-11)

I looked over my go-to resource ( The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Library Page (1970 - 1974) (hamtramck-historical.com) ) ) and I couldn't find anything definitive insofar as TSB's / recalls. I only have anecdotal evidence ; early "smooth" lid (1970 model pictured , dated 09/1969 , likely a finalised prototype) , and the 'later' "ridged" lid (file photo) .

Hopefully the decals are better this time around. Besides, their Sizzler offering was incomplete ; that centre blackout is a PITA to accomplish with paint ! Certainly a 1970 would be sweet ! The '71 is close, but there are more ,and less obvious differences between a '70 and a '71 : different upholstery pattern / door cards ; different stripes for the 340 model ; different trunk lid (smooth vs. the 'recall' lid -- oddly, the c.1998 ad seq. AMT '71 Duster kits have the 1970 trunk lid) ; AVS carburetor; different right-side exhaust manifold; NO chrome/bright exhaust tips. As far as a '73 is concerned ; @Can-Con exhibited his (sweet) build of the original MPC annual. I'd be keen on a new '73-'76 Duster, but, as the saying goes : "Wish in one hand, and..."

I keep missing it... I've got a grip of the 1971 & 1972 Demon grilles, and the 1970 & 1971 Duster grilles, but I can't seem to catch the '73-'74 Dart grilles.

Be California girls them all - maybe only in appearance , certainly not in personality

Now... how's about a resin conversion for this iteration ? Y'know , 1973-1974 grille , and a filler panel for the rear (only '75-'76 received that tail lamp panel embellishment).

"Nuts ! Enn-vee-tee-es !" , proclaimed Mel Brooks's character in the Roman vignette of History of the World Part 1

Bird Song by the Grateful Dead - esp. in this live footage from August 1972 - is one of their finest

Until you walk a mile in another man's shoes, you can't lead a horse to water.

Media is the Massage [sic] by Marshall McLuhan is a fun, quick read which includes photos of one of my favourite bands , The Velvet Underground

It started life as the 1971 Duster 340 annual ; the following annual updates were borne out of that original release : 1.) 1971 Demon 340 , a mid-1971 release ; 2.) 1972 Duster 340 ; 3. ) 1973 Duster 340 ; 4. ) 1974 Duster 360 ; 5. ) 1975 Duster 360 ; 6.) 1975 Dart Sport 360 (mid-year tooling change ) ; 7.) 1976 Dart Sport 360 . These are only the stock/annual versions I've listed. Offshoots I can recall : 1.) Smokey Chaser (1977) ; 2.) c.1983 "Dodge Duster" ; 3.) c.2003 "1975 Duster Hardtop" ; 4.) c.2013 reissue of the 1975 Dart Sport annual, box art and all ; decals upgraded ; 5.) c.2019 reissue of the 1976 Dart Sport annual ; moulded in gold metallic ; box art almost 100% resembles the original's ; decals upgraded. The latter two issues also upgraded the figure to being able to build both the standing figure as well as the sitting figure.

I bought a few resin 1972 grilles from an eBay seller (who also offers 1971 grilles) . The upholstery pattern is shared between the Duster and Demon, at least insofar as the bucket seats are concerned.

1972 Duster 340 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It appears that they even got the 1972 upholstery pattern ; that's shared with the '72 Demon ! Even the 1972-only air cleaner is included !! Well, now I can build a correct '72 Demon without tracking down the interior from an MPC '72 annual ! Other stuff looks sweet, too - the '72 Chevelle SS-454 and the '76 Nova especially.

Study @StevenGuthmiller's outrageously detailed 1968 Coronet R/T Hardtop build.

Country & Western , when 'embellished' with the Moog synthesiser and / or other 'unconventional' instruments, can sound even better (unless you're Ralph Emery and dismiss "longhairs" as "usurpers" of traditional music - and end up with a song written about you call Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man)

100% true. Our feline superiors sense our malaise / illnesses , and they act accordingly. Oliver Sabastian (2004-2020) slept with me when I had my appendix removed (January 2020), leaving only to eat , drink, and fulfill the Almond Rocher factory orders. Tao , who's definitely not a lap cat by any means , cuddled with me when I had the flu three times in 2022 ! He otherwise sleeps by the foot of my bed , but he knew I was ill and cold, so he snuggled up right next to me.

"See a broad to get tha' boody yack - lay'er down an' smack 'em yack 'em."

AWESOME ! I'm going to have to get the '66 Beaumont conversion for sure. Any plans for a 1967 & 1968-1969 Beaumont ?

I feel your pain, @Hard_2_Handle_454. All that I can say is, Thank you for being a guardian to Dippy for all of these years. Although physically no longer in this realm, Dippy will always be with you.

AMEN to that ! I still recall how Oliver hugged Molly when I had to take her to be put to sleep (great... now I'm crying). Animals are much more attuned to life and energies than we bipeds realise - animals' minds are clear, unburdened by the trivialities of this world.

"Pointless" is how Charles Kettering described hand cranks for starting an engine

This seller on eBay : Items for sale by bestmodelcarparts | eBay I've purchased quite a few 'decals' from Best , all top notch. Custom orders accepted ; he printed some instrument clusters from the 1970-1974 Duster (et alia) , and 1975-1976 Duster (et alia) - yes, there are subtle differences . Same with licence plates - I have plates for the Challengers in the original (and, IMO, only) Gone in 60 Seconds ; the plates on the Valiant in Duel , and ; plates from vehicles I've owned over the years. You won't be disappointed.

Two disc (double album) of the original Nuggets has been expanded and built upon since its original 1972 release

While I can't speak to the workings of this swap/bash, I do know that - for whatever reason - the Revell 1968-1969 Chargers are unique from their 1970 offerings.