Rapom's Rocket - just another Duster build thread

I try to let ya all know when I fail along with the successes. Well I discovered a major fail when I test fit the front spindles, rotor and rim. No way in hell are my brake cooling ducts going to work. The inlet tube of the ducts are aimed right at the lower control arm bumper stops and the tire/rim aren't going to let anything get between them and the frame. Good thing I hadn't cut the holes in the chin spoiler for the ducts!

The steering shaft has been shortened 3/4" and drilled for the coupler cross pin.

The radiator fan housing has been clearanced for the water pump pulley bolt heads by removing a couple of fins and narrowing a couple of others. Probably wouldn't have been an issue but it certainly won't be now.

Discovered the 1-2 shift rod binds up against the top of the trans mounting bracket when shifting into 2nd. A little round file action solved that problem.

I added an extension onto the hood release lever so it would be easier to reach.

Filled the tranny up with oil a couple of months ago. No leaks!! That is encouraging as I kind of buggered up the tail housing gasket when putting it back together during the rebuild. Was very concerned I'd have to tear it down again to replace the gasket.

Cut the starter cable to length and soldered on the cable end. Ditto for the alternator cable.

Welded up and finished the remaining unused holes in the driver's inner fender and the old mount holes for the remote clutch master cylinder reservoir.

That's it for tonight, more tomorrow.