Joe Mopar's 74 Duster Project
So o.k. this will be where I will post about my project , ask lot's of sometimes stupid questions and hopefully get answers and get to know all of you.
First here's my project car...........
With the purchase I was given (2) 360 blocks, a 73 and an 86 which was suppose to be from a truck. So I'm looking at an engine rebuild which I want to get as much out of it with out breaking the bank. :icon_smi:
I was given a 727 and a 4 speed trans, I'm thinking the 4 speed since the 64 is an automatic. The car is set up with the clutch pedal anyways.
I'm not sure what the rear end in it is yet as I really have not gotten under it yet. Did I mention that as of yet I have not found the fender tag, or a build sheet in the car ?
Sheet metal wise the rear quarters have been done, new trunk floor with the extensions. Likewise the floor in the car has also been replaced. So the car itself is solid. The engine bay has been painted along with the door jambs and around the trunk along with the bottom of the trunk lid.
I'm open to all suggestions. I'm looking at trying to get this set up in a 2 year period as I can't be neglecting the 64, and have to go with the flow on funds.
I'm thinking of starting the engine rebuild and also rebuilding the front end first and then going to the rear end.
Also not sure if a rebuild is in order for the 4 spd.
I feel like I'm rambling on so I'll end this for now and ask my first question.
If the previous owner does not find the fender tag ( he is presently in Afganistan ) is there somewhere ( like Chrysler ) that you can obtain one, or a build sheet by using the I.D. number ?
I know what the answer is for the older B-bodies but hoping this might be different for the newer cars.
So o.k. this will be where I will post about my project , ask lot's of sometimes stupid questions and hopefully get answers and get to know all of you.
First here's my project car...........
With the purchase I was given (2) 360 blocks, a 73 and an 86 which was suppose to be from a truck. So I'm looking at an engine rebuild which I want to get as much out of it with out breaking the bank. :icon_smi:
I was given a 727 and a 4 speed trans, I'm thinking the 4 speed since the 64 is an automatic. The car is set up with the clutch pedal anyways.
I'm not sure what the rear end in it is yet as I really have not gotten under it yet. Did I mention that as of yet I have not found the fender tag, or a build sheet in the car ?
Sheet metal wise the rear quarters have been done, new trunk floor with the extensions. Likewise the floor in the car has also been replaced. So the car itself is solid. The engine bay has been painted along with the door jambs and around the trunk along with the bottom of the trunk lid.
I'm open to all suggestions. I'm looking at trying to get this set up in a 2 year period as I can't be neglecting the 64, and have to go with the flow on funds.
I'm thinking of starting the engine rebuild and also rebuilding the front end first and then going to the rear end.
Also not sure if a rebuild is in order for the 4 spd.
I feel like I'm rambling on so I'll end this for now and ask my first question.
If the previous owner does not find the fender tag ( he is presently in Afganistan ) is there somewhere ( like Chrysler ) that you can obtain one, or a build sheet by using the I.D. number ?
I know what the answer is for the older B-bodies but hoping this might be different for the newer cars.