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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: NV69B7RR]
#1055481
08/21/11 03:54 PM
08/21/11 03:54 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 11,881
Fallon, Nv
SeventyGTX
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Fallon, Nv
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Try not be jealous of my lightweight race seat! Boy did that make for an interesting drive around the neighborhood yesterday. Shouldn't take too long to pull the rest of the int parts out. No more joyrides till after its painted.. 
Just curious, who's going to paint it for you? Somebody in Reno?
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: NV69B7RR]
#1055484
08/22/11 07:00 PM
08/22/11 07:00 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,442
Texas
Daty Rogers
World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn
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World's Greatest Husband. I love you Robyn
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,442
Texas
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Heres my son beating out Kyle Busch during a race. He's got the 3rd gear powershift down pat!!
SeventyGTX, my friend who paints cars on the side is going to paint it. Hes one of the main lab tech at Sherwin Williams and does really nice work. 
Love the seats, my sub was a milkcrate, stunk driving around.
-Daty
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: NV69B7RR]
#1055495
08/30/11 07:36 AM
08/30/11 07:36 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,130
New Mexico
UCUDANT
Troll Hunter
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Troll Hunter
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,130
New Mexico
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I didn't get any progress done this weekend, as I was fighting with my wifes Expedition over a power steering pump swap. 
Just a tip... the line attached with the banjo bolt at the p/s pump (obscured by the pulley) can be left on with the line.... I disconnect the line near the master cylinder at the other end. You can tie a long wire on the disconnected end tied near the Macter cyl to help reroute the hose too.
I have heard some folks pull the radiator to make room to pull the pulley for access
Thanks for the pics, I missed those before the install. I had 3 staples on each side originally too. Cant wait to see your car done.
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: UCUDANT]
#1055496
09/01/11 10:55 PM
09/01/11 10:55 PM
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 251
USA
ramairthree
enthusiast
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enthusiast
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USA
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
#1055498
09/07/11 11:28 PM
09/07/11 11:28 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,005
Reno, Nevada
NV69B7RR
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Reno, Nevada
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I got the gas tank pulled, the door glass out, and the rusted window trim screws removed today. Under the tank if definately black. The undercoating was sprayed with the tank installed. I will get pics I can post shortly. Scott: I'll post those pics for you, but they'll be from my Iphone. Seems like the front blackout was done from the bottom front with the grille support bolted on. I have lots of really good pics on my digital camera's memory card, but I can't post them on here. I also spent a good portion of the day figuring out how to get the rotisserie I borrowed to work, and to troubleshoot why my welder wasn't working. Turns out its more for a Chevy body/ frame than a Mopar. No worries I will fabricate the correct arms tomorrow. Its going to set me back day to get it all straightened out but I don't want to rush it. 
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: NV69B7RR]
#1055499
09/07/11 11:41 PM
09/07/11 11:41 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 42,714
Spokane Washington
ScottSmith_Harms
Mr Wizzard
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Mr Wizzard
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 42,714
Spokane Washington
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Thanks!
Yes the scoops were available on twisters, but should have been on 340's IMO. I know some people may not like the fact I'm putting the scoops on it, but its my car.
Yes the seat stays, its already recovered and ready to go back in after paint.
First of all you are right, I think the scoops are a bad move but as you said, it's your car  One suggestion....Buy another hood (they are not expensive) and add the scoops to the spare rather than the chopping on the original to add the scoops and have both hoods painted at the same time so it's easy to go back later. I'm doing the same with my (2) trunk lids to add a rear spoiler to the spare.
You have a very important car there, it's details are rare and hard to come by and they'll all be gone once you paint and restore it, PLEASE wear out your digital camera getting a zillion greasey little mundane looking nut,bolt, and paint over spray, etc. detail photos, I'll gladly pay you for them on a disc!
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
#1055500
09/08/11 12:10 AM
09/08/11 12:10 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,005
Reno, Nevada
NV69B7RR
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Reno, Nevada
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No worries Scott got it handled. I have taken lots of pics and will be more than happy to make a copy of them when done. I have one memory card just for the car. Its interesting how the flash can bring out somewhat unseen details...like the big sideways "A" on my 8 3/4 it caught today. I'm still a little baffled about the under side color. Its black under the gas tank and on a few drips I found so far, but the inner fender area is dark grey, and the inside of the fenders are a lighter gray?  Will WD40 help bring out some of the colors on the surface rusted areas? If not whats good to use? Unfortunately the Dusters time in Utah and Kansas helped erase some of the underside details with surface rust.
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