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I'll definitely have to look into doing that at some point.

yeah it would have been better to go 255. The 275s do fit on my car with the correct back spacing though but it is close.

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Been a while since my last update. In January I decided to tackle the worst lower quarter. Got part way through then ended up selling and buying a new (to me)house so I have been pretty busy. I finally got the quarter in epoxy so I am able to safely drive it. I am not sure if I am going to wait...

Oh ok sorry about that I was thinking you were wanting advice and just didn't want to steer you in the wrong direction, not new to cars but fairly green to modifying them beyond simple bolt on mods. So for now I'm running 4.5" bs with a .25" spacer. Eventually I'll get the correct bs wheels. It...

I did a lot of research on here and elsewhere on the internet. I got it a tad wrong though ended up using .25" spacer for now. The tires are 275t60r15s. On most duster style bodies with 8" wide rims they will fit snuggly with 4.5" backspace if you have an 8.75" axel and 4.25" backspace for a...

Well I was able to finally get some more work done on the car. All that is left to do is take it for a test drive. And make sure everything stays clear.

Well life has gotten pretty busy, but finally got a little time to work on the axle swap. I was able to get the old one out and the new partially in. Just before wrapping up for the night I threw a tire on and jacked it up by the pumkin to put weight on the suspension. I really like how its...

So sounds like spacer are the way to go then. For those that have used them is there any you recommend?

Ok I'll see what I can come up with to avoid using them

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So it looks like I messed up on the backspacing then. I bought 4.5 instead of 4.25. I'll probably throw some .25" spacers as suggested in a previous reply until I can get a need set of rims. Thanks for the help guys!

Thanks for all of the replies. I guess I didn't realize that the 8.25 was a different length than the 8.75. So I guess I'll get it in the car and see if I have room for a small spacer until I get around to getting the correct rims. If not I guess I'll have to relocate the springs or go with a...

Ok thanks that's what I was wondering. I guess I got my numbers wrong on the rim

So I had done a lot of research and kept coming up that a p275/60R15s fit on a stock Duster on 15x8 rims with 4.5 backspace. So I bit the bullet and purchased a set for a rear end I'm swapping into my Duster. This rear came out of a 74 factory 318 Duster. When I mounted the Wheels to the rear...

I was able to finish up the brakes on the diver's side and installed the brake lines and nee shackle bushings. Took the tires in for mount and balance. Went and put them on and they hit the shackles... I guess my car is one that will not fit 275/60r15s stock. So I guess I'm going to have to...

I was able to get the rest of the studs in today and replaced the shoes and all the hardware on the passenger side so it's done except for the leaf spring bushings . Had to modify the hole for the parking brake plate because for some reason the new shoes didn't have the right shaped holes.

Got to spend about an hour today working on the car. Definitely didn't get as much done as I was hoping. Installing whee studs take a lot mor effort when the axle is out and without an impact. Got one side done and verified they sent me the correct wheels.

It's been a busy week so I haven't accomplished much. But today my tires arrived. They look a little big but lots of guys on here are running this size. 275/60R15

Yeah every once in a while you'll find a good deal. I missed a running driving 360 duster for 600 a few months ago. It was gone a couple hours after the ad posted

That stinks on having to get rid of the barracuda. I get the whole not wanting to watch it rot though. Yeah the market has gone crazy the last few years, I'm glad I was able to get my duster when I did even decent a bodies are getting up there in price!

Yeah the 318 and slant are both built proof. I think the low hp probably helps with that though. I'm not sure as well as to why they made them with so low power from the factory other than probably to help convince people to go with the 340/360 models. Ideally I'd like a second project car and...

Thanks! Yeah me too on typically being traditional but the car wasn't numbers matching and I came across that color and just fell in love with it. I feel like its kind of a play on the orange Chrysler used. On the v8 swap, I'm very torn on it. In highschool I had a couple half tons with the 318...

Thanks! Finally I feel like I'm getting somewhere on it. Still definitely a project though.

Factory 8.25 mopar

I am now working on the rear axle to swap in. Changed the axle seals, cover seal and all new fluid. Cleaned it up and then sprayed with rust converter and painted it. Still have more to do before its ready to go in though.

A little over a month ago I polled you guys on a rebuild of that rear end out of my parts car and I took the majority's advice and ordered parts. Then I found out that my radiator went bad. It broke the seal on the nipple for the upper hose so it wouldn't hold pressure and leaked. So I mocked up...

Ended up having to put in a new alternator the old one finally went out. Right before our clubs car show of course.

Decided to finally replace my broken and worn marker lights

Finaly here we are at 2018. I ended up joining a car club and met a fellow a body lover. This is a replica of the car he had in highschool. It's the white valiant below.