68427 & Mopars1- Thanks! It was my dream Duster too when I first saw it on ebay. Unmolested #'s matching red 340 4spd 71 Dusters are very hard to find and I knew finding another one like it would be hard to do, if not impossible. The fact I was going to pick it up and pay for it in person really sealed the deal with the seller. Its the last car I'm going to restore for awhile and is truly a keeper in my mind.

It goes to the media blaster sunday morning!!

As far as the motor goes I'm undecided right now. In the garage is the #'s 340, a low mile 360, and a dual quad 512. So I have some options. I've been so busy with work and getting the car ready for paint that I haven't thought too much about what the final goal will be. Other than being able to drive it anywhere.

Scott, yes I've taken lots of pics with my good camera. It clearly was sprayed upward from the bottom, although the latch tray support is a little confusing. My guess would be the core support, fender wells and lower pinch welds were painted at the same time.