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Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2485402
04/20/18 01:27 AM
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I think I used 11/16" bit to drill my drums, fit right on. just set it on the drill press and drilled , no special set up.


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Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2488362
04/26/18 05:27 PM
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Hey guys: Before I get this chassis in paint- should i ad the Caltrac sliders to this thing or just run the shackles with poly bushings?

The sliders make sense to me, just don't know if they make a difference on 60ft times.
Some guys down here say they make the car more unstable on the big end when letting off ( more swing/sway.

Anyone have any data?

Thanks.

Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2488462
04/26/18 09:46 PM
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No sway on the big end when letting off.
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Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2490893
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Fiberglass six pack hood for Duster- who to use today?
Race weight
would you use bumpers from them as well?

Thanks

Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2490921
05/02/18 03:15 PM
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Unlimited Fibreglas on both up 877-735-7772
They changed ownership several years back, 10+ yrs., and moved out of the L.A. basin to the high desert in Hesperia ,CA . Those changes have made it a lot better company on product development, products and delivery up scope
I've bought hoods and bumpers for my old Duster and my current Cuda, all where great fit and finish up


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Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2490924
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Glasstek All the Way.
Best quality - just bought 6 pack hood for my Demon.

Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2491436
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thanks guys

Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2590499
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Hi Folks: Race season over and back to working on the Duster.

Update: Engine/trans/rear-end/caltracs /Gerst front-end are all in the car after painting underneath/engine bay/trunk/interior/
If someone could try "one more time" to instruct me on putting up pics, I would post a few. Warning, I'm an Apple/Mac/Iphone guy and not too bright- grin.

Questions:
1. with the 28x15 rear slicks, what front runner would you use ?
So far i have had to use the bottom hole of the front spring hanger so the car id a little higher than i want in the rear, sliders will lower it a tad.
So, I'm considering a 1" lowering block in the back and either a 26 or 25 front tire- thoughts?

2. Drivers fender is pretty rough so, glass or steel fenders?
i'm a fan of steel but, glass is light and less money generally.
Car will be tagged but see very, very little street time.

3. We used the Mezier electric pump with a drivers side dump water pump housing and the 4 core aluminum radiator for a duster- any decent looking/reliable way to make the trip across the lower radiator with radiator hose?

4. If anyone needs a = 2000cfm extremely low profile "puller" fan- look at "The Fan Man- sidewinder"- little expensive but a very nice piece and min. weight penalty.
https://the-fan-man.com/product-category/sidewinder/

5. Anyone know where to get a duster "blank" gauge panel- the whole bolt in piece?

6. Anyone have any pointers on getting the trans blanket in on a bb duster? grin.

Lastly for now:
I want to thank Moparts family for being here and specifically all the guys that helped me/us this season.
The 65 Satellite many of you helped us with did in general meet the goals set, we moved it from 6.72 to 6.41 , it was capable of running 6.58-6.60 with high 1.40 60 fts >
Our best time was a 6.37 ( could have have done one more carb change and gotten a .35 but no more time left) and 60's of 1.40, 1.41, 1.40, 1.42, 1.41, we had one .43 60ft in the other lane.

All the chassis advice really helped a lot, carb tuning advice helped a great deal .
We will put new double adjustable front shocks on the front and hopefully new torsion bars , a tad more carb work and .56 gear in it which should have him at 6.33 in good air and thus be able to stay on his .41 in Texas summer heat/humidity.
I can honestly say a great deal of the seasons success in reaching his goals is directly attributed to you good folks.

Thanks again and , wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Rusty+

Re: 72 duster [Re: RustyM] #2590695
12/12/18 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted By RustyM


6. Anyone have any pointers on getting the trans blanket in on a bb duster? grin.

I moved my motor back about one inch on my old 1971 street Duster using elephant ears on the front and longating the tranny mount holes, I pounded the firewall, floor board pinch weld seam flat and use a full coverage blanket on it. that was with a 400 block, 727 tranny and fender well headers up I'm drawing a blank on which brand name though blush


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