Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
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Thanks JDMopar! Its coming along nicely. Unfortunately I can't finish it unless my 69 Rebel wagon sells. Exhaust, wheels tires, wing, and dash bezels add up really fast.. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eeek.gif) One of the biggest pains in the rear was the painted bypass hose and the spring clamps... ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.gif) .. I found that the hose Autozone sells is slightly smaller in diameter than Napas and that the clamps would fit over it easier. I was really close to painting some regular hose clamps and calling it done. A quick resto tip to pass on: If you need a phosphate coated look on a bolt, lightly blast it in the beadblaster and then use some gun bluing and oil on it. It gives the appearance of a newly plated bolt and can be done in a couple of minutes. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beer.gif)
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
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07/07/12 11:09 PM
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Thanks for the gun blue tip. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bow.gif) That will come in handy. Last time I painted a bypass hose so it would look correct, the dang thing leaked like a sieve! The next car I do a correct resto on (A66 70 Challenger)I am going to build a run in stand to put the motor on and fire it up before I paint it up all purty. That way, if it leaks, I can fix it out in the floor instead of trying to do it in the car. Hang in there, and keep up the good work. You'll get it done. ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbs.gif)
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
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07/16/12 05:56 PM
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My wife made them with her Cricut machine. The pentastar I did with an xacto knife.
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
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Quote:
My wifes Cricut machine made them. The pentastar I did with an xacto knife.
Just showed this to the wife. Hint, hint! ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif)
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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster!
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07/17/12 01:41 AM
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Thanks Scott ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beer.gif) Any updates on your Duster? ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whistling.gif) The upper hose turned out pretty good, the bottom, not so good. I let it sit too long after painting/ dyeing it (Daughter wanted to swing). I'll redo the bottom one tomorrow. I also started back on the grille. All the cracks are fixed (again ![](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rant.gif) ) and I'm down to spot putty. Primer and paint should happen this week. Tonights project....
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