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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055761
05/31/12 09:20 PM
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Bad interior picture. Headliner turned out good.

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055762
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Quote:

Had one set back..My grille was sitting out in the sun drying the last spot filler application before painting and a freak wind gust came up and tossed it off the stool into the garage door and the ground. all of the cracks I repaired broke again... The only good side was that it stayed in mostly one piece and didn't break in 2.




ouch! thats a bummer!!


1971 Plymouth Duster 340 auto
1937 Plymouth PT50
1969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 4 speed
2013 Ram laramie 2500 hemi
2008 Harley FLSTSB springer
Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: mopars_1] #1055763
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Yeah I was pretty mad about that. I had about 5 hrs into it at that point. It was well supported on both sides by the stool. It was still with no wind outside, until the dustdevil came through. It knocked my neighbors trash can over too. Ohh well... Heres a front view

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055764
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When I got the Duster home I noticed some faint remnants of decals on the side windows. After a few beers and a lot staring I made out the Hijacker one, but the Edelbrock Tarantula took awhile. I had just the body of the spider to go off of. I finally found a single original decal on Ebay that was a match. A conversation with the original owner later on confirmed this Thanks to Randy (1WildRT) for getting the Tarantula decals made for me. I got them put on this morning.

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055765
06/01/12 03:22 PM
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This car is really looking great. Sucks about the grill. If that's the only major set back you have you're doing good.

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: burdar] #1055766
06/01/12 08:04 PM
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Brent, you are doing a fantastic job there buddy Love those retro decals too!

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: dmoore] #1055767
06/01/12 09:14 PM
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Thank you guys! It really helps the motivation.

After seeing the stickers in place I'm back to thinking about reusing the slots. If I can polish them on the cheap then they're probably staying.

But the downside to the slots is the lack of girth on the tires that are available. 26" is about the biggest you can get, which leaves A LOT of room in the wheel wells....something that I can't stand....

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055768
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Guess they are staying!


56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d
Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055769
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Looks killer Brent. Sorry to here about the grille but at least you can fix it. I'll be out there in July

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: UCUDANT] #1055770
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You going to be in Vegas or Reno? If you're going to be up this way, then you might even get a ride in it. I got one month till my deadline to drive it....

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055771
06/02/12 01:18 AM
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Looking great Brent, keep up the good work!

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055772
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: UCUDANT] #1055773
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Today I got the vinyl top done, with help from my wife!

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055774
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Here's a firewall shot. Forgive the dirty carpet, haven't had time to vacuum yet.

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055775
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Dude... you are certainly the man. Find a distributor yet? PM me if ya need

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: UCUDANT] #1055776
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Thanks Bob! I did find one recently, almost new.If you wind up near Reno let me know.
You should plan on going to MATS or Spring Fling next year with the Cuda, cause ours cars would look good side by side. Especially going down the track in Vegas, loser buys....whadya say???

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055777
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Always open to some fun...

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: UCUDANT] #1055778
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Time for an update. Obviously I'm not going to be driving it soon. Kinda bummed about that but life comes before cars. Last week I got the trans and rear end pumpkin detailed. I didn't rebuild them because they worked fine before the resto and they will get replaced at some point. The color was a little brighter than I wanted but once the paint flew it was staying that color.

Here is the driveline ready to install. It should be detailed as found.

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055779
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Driveline detail other side. The carb and wires are on for pics, not hooked up. I know the wires are not 100% correct, but they are Mopar stamped and half the price.

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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055780
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I was able to get the driveline installed today. Lots work by yourself but its done! This is a crappy pic. I had the cover on to prevent any scratches and dust. The wind will not stop around here.

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