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Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055981 02/04/13 08:40 PM 02/04/13 08:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore D dmoore pro stock
dmoore pro stock D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore	Outstanding job Brent I don't think a professional shop could have done any better I, like others, have really enjoyed following your progress...The only thing I wondered about while reading your discrepancy list was the blower motor...shouldn't it be painted black? Again, thanks for all the post & saving another one!! Oh, And I love the look of the "painted" scoops, whether factory or not! https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: dmoore] #1055982 02/05/13 01:11 AM 02/05/13 01:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	While I won't say that they all were, most 71 blower motors I've seen that were proven originals were not painted and looked just like Brents car, my Duster was the same. It could have been a vendor thing or a plant to plant variable. Brents car and my car are both Los Angeles built cars, the photo attached is a 71 Demon survivor, Hamtramk Michigan car. All 3 cars were SPD'd within a month of each other. 7575937-DemonSurvivor340Engine.jpg (301 downloads)

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1055983 02/05/13 01:35 AM 02/05/13 01:35 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Thanks Dave! Ohh sure Scott now you post a pic of a survivor engine compartment..LOL Speaking of how much did it sell for? If nobody wants to post could they PM me, I'd just like to know. My blower motor was as found when I bought the car, I assume its the original. I just brought some luster back into it with fine steel wool and then used satin clear on it. 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055984 02/05/13 07:54 AM 02/05/13 07:54 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio OhioMopar master
OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Nice job, man! Car looks awesome! Especially side you added the scoops! Hope you get a ton of enjoyment out of it. So what's on the radar for your next spectacular feat of automotive excellence? 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: OhioMopar] #1055985 02/05/13 10:28 AM 02/05/13 10:28 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Thanks! I knew if the scoops were painted they would blend in more and give it a stock look. What's next, hmmm good question. I'm gonna enjoy this one for a bit now that its finished. I'd like to get a nice survivor 70 Swinger 340, 4spd next. Although 71/72 Dart 340's keep popping up so I wouldn't mind restoring one of those if I could. We'll see.... 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1055986 02/05/13 11:20 AM 02/05/13 11:20 AM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore D dmoore pro stock
dmoore pro stock D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,324 Virginia's Eastern Shore	Quote: While I won't say that they all were, most 71 blower motors I've seen that were proven originals were not painted and looked just like Brents car, my Duster was the same. It could have been a vendor thing or a plant to plant variable. Brents car and my car are both Los Angeles built cars, the photo attached is a 71 Demon survivor, Hamtramk Michigan car. All 3 cars were SPD'd within a month of each other. Interesting...... https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showcase/1964-sport-fury-convertible-426-s.5390/

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: dmoore] #1055987 02/07/13 12:42 AM 02/07/13 12:42 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	I put about 50 miles on it today, other than the trans and the oil filter adapter leaking it went well. I have got to swap out the 3:91's though. Its definately not the 512 I gave up for it. Paul if you're reading this I still want to buy my 512 back.. It was fun, albeit a bit crowded, to have the 2 kids in the front with me. I picked them up from school in it and they had fun showing it to their friends. I got some good pics of it out in the sun, but this one was cool as I saw a dust devil blowing by. 7578369-Dustedevils.JPG (296 downloads) 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055988 02/23/13 11:33 AM 02/23/13 11:33 AM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA F FJR doc mopar
FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	Brent I have been following your build closely and I have been impressed with your attention to detail. It's been nice to see your pics as I disassemble my car. Your car is a beauty! I am kinda partial to FE5 Dusters. Like your car, I found traces of black paint along the pinch weld area even though it didn't have rocker trim. Does anybody know if the paint was done on all Dusters? Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: FJR doc] #1055989 02/23/13 01:35 PM 02/23/13 01:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Most of them got the pinch weld blackout, but it only extended up over the rockers if the car came with the optional lower rocker molding trim. 7599961-71340DusterBlackout.jpg (225 downloads)

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055990 03/03/13 01:20 AM 03/03/13 01:20 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND 69Cuda340S master
69Cuda340S master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND	Stunningly beautiful car! Very impressive work!

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: 69Cuda340S] #1055991 03/03/13 04:03 AM 03/03/13 04:03 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central RobX4406 I Live Here
RobX4406 I Live Here Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 12,271 Overpriced Housing Central	That's one sweet Duster. BADA$$!!! Nice job!!! I like the scoops regardless of correctness. Dusters look naked up front without them IMO.

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: RobX4406] #1055992 03/06/13 08:46 PM 03/06/13 08:46 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Thanks guys! Haven't done much on it, no extra time these days. I did make a book about it on my mac. It doesn't look like MATS is going to happen working on buying a new house instead. 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055993 03/06/13 11:36 PM 03/06/13 11:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Quote: It doesn't look like MATS is going to happen working on buying a new house instead. That's ok We can both take our cars there in 2014

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1055994 03/07/13 10:10 AM 03/07/13 10:10 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Sounds like a plan Scott! 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055995 04/05/13 08:50 AM 04/05/13 08:50 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Lifes been busy so not much Duster time, other than chasing down an electrical gremlin. I've been talking about selling the Duster recently. So yesterday my son drew me a picture so that after I sell it I'd have something to remember it by. Gotta love kids.. 7655263-Benspic.jpg (181 downloads) 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055996 04/07/13 11:12 AM 04/07/13 11:12 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,495 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC J JDMopar master
JDMopar master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,495 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC	I'll bet it would take more to buy the picture than it would the Duster.

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055997 04/07/13 01:22 PM 04/07/13 01:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,144 New Mexico UCUDANT Troll Hunter
UCUDANT Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,144 New Mexico	I hope you don't sell it, but I know how you feel.

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: UCUDANT] #1055998 04/30/13 10:39 AM 04/30/13 10:39 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Took the car out to a local cruise this past weekend and got some more miles on it, up to 100 on it now! Seems almost everybody over 30 has had a Duster at one point in their life Lots of good stories. Can't make SPring Fling but will make it to a local mopar show here in couple weeks. 7688301-Dsrt4293.jpg (182 downloads) 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1055999 04/30/13 10:40 AM 04/30/13 10:40 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Got a few good pics of it while it cruising around town. 7688309-Dstr4292.jpg (181 downloads) 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: 71 Duster 340 4spd resto, from ruster to duster! [Re: NV69B7RR] #1056000 04/30/13 10:41 AM 04/30/13 10:41 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR OP master
NV69B7RR OP master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Last one.. 7688310-Dstr4294.jpg (206 downloads) 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

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