Brent I know that feeling when that motor fires up and no scary sounds come out. I've really been enjoying your thread and also several good tips you share. Thanks David

Thanks guys! It was a huge relief to get it running to say the least. Not having any leaks or odd noises will help me sleep well tonight too. It sounds really good, not loud, just like it should. Very happy with the cam choice. I got a bad/leaking caliper, so until that gets fixed I won't be tempted drive it before its ready. I should get a lot done on wed. My "to do" lists are getting a lot shorter!

Forgot to add that the best part of the break in was having my two kids come tearing out of the house jumping and screaming that the Duster was running shortly after I fired it up.

Congrats Brent

I got the side windows and all the door stuff installed today. Worked on getting the swaybar bushings to fit too. Glass company got the wrong windshield so that will get done next week now.. So alignment will now be getting done in 2 weeks. I'm on track to meet my expected completion date though...

She's a beauty! You should be proud.


Dave

I put 5 troublefree miles on it yesterday!! Goes to the alignment shop on wed. Expect a write and pics on sunday. I made my deadline!!

Congrats Brent! Make sure they afford you an alignment print out before you leave!

Just one word..SEXY , Most like B and E bodies but to me they don't hold a candle to a well done Duster/Demon!

Sweet

Thanks guys! It runs good at 2k and above, likes to load up easily below that. I'll work on the tuning and getting a better brake pedal next. Hope to get some more miles on it this weekend. I'll write more and have lots of good pics on sunday.

Awesome! Good job! I know you are ecstatic! How about sending some good luck and talent out this way!?

Thanks! I'll gladly help with that beautiful black Bee.. I can even bring a completely rebuilt 71 383 Magnum for it..

[quoteIt runs good at 2k and above, likes to load up easily below that.

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That's easy..drive faster!

I've been following this for a while...congratulations man....it's just beautiful.

2 years ago to the day I brought this tired, worn out, Duster home with me to Nevada. I don't know what made this particular Duster so appealing in the Ebay auction, but I knew this was "the one" in terms of doing a ground up restoration the right car. I wanted to 70 Swinger 340 more than a Duster actually, but finding an A body with matching #'s and all of the cool options in a good color doesn't happen often. Its been alot of hard work but I never wanted to "bail out" of this project. After seeing the results it was all worth it, especially when looking back at what i started with. Thanks go my understanding wife Liz and my kids for all their help. My friend and painter Dave Raber really gets a lot of credit for making this car look stunning, thanks man!! I'd also really like to thank Scott Smith for all his help and guidance along the way. Sorry the scoops are staying though. There are so many members on here who I bought parts from, got answers to questions I had, and just provided much needed encouragement along the way, THANK YOU ALL!! Theres still some little things do and buy (seat hinge covers, washer hose, etc) so its not 100% finished, as almost any car never is. I will continue to post updates now and then. My original goal was 1 year which I could have done if I lived in a perfect world, but you can't control things like your painters house burning down. I tried to use as many board sponsors for parts and supplies as I could because they truly support our hobby. My next goal is MATS or Spring Fling and some magazine coverage. In the meantime it will be time to get some miles on it and hit some local shows.
It drives very nice and smooth, albeit slower than my 512 Road Runner I sold. No squeaks or rattles so far, just a tranny that likes to leak

Mean looking...Thought the plate looked better on there than hanging on the wall.

Interior shot. Compare that to the pic on page 1.. It does need to be vacuumed though..