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Need suggestions vs enlarged holes in door panel sheet metal which won’t hold the arm rest. I ordered the clips in the picture but, with panel removed, I don’t see any way to keep clips in place on the back side of the metal. Back side of door’s sheet metal is very difficult to reach. Would...

I screwed up and stripped the threads on the door light switch. Didn’t realize ‘till it happened but the metal in the door post isn’t very thick where this threaded switch screws in. Can’t get to the back side and it looks too thin for traditional stripped thread repairs. Other than sticking...

I have a leak in my 1971 Duster - I’ve had it for many years and it is coming from the windshield on the left and right edges. I had a new windshield installed over 10 years ago by a local glass shop and it leaked after a year or two. I’m assuming they didn’t use the correct “stuff” around the...

My Plymouth emblem is broken in one place. I'm looking for way to repair without adding thickness on the bottom side. It has three mounting tabs that probably won't be long enough if I repair by gluing emblem to a solid base. Ideas?

My pop out windows seem to be loose. Anyone have pictures that would help me remove the vertical chrome strip that covers the leading edge of the side pop out windows? I think there are a couple of screws under the chrome but I don't want to destroy the chrome strip trying to get to them...

I will soon be installing the decals on my 71 Twister and - aside from looking at pictures - I'm wondering how to be sure my decals are located correctly. I'd hate to get them on the car and decide any of the decals were too high or too low. Looking at pictures, the door handle and gas cap...

I'm looking for a 2-year "fix" to chrome that is peeling on my front bumper due to repeated contact with the jack. I saw a thread below for spray paint. I'm wondering about the utility of a stick on chrome tape that I found online. I'm thinking that I could cut two rectangular patches (maybe 6...

I'm looking for a 2-year "fix" to chrome that is peeling on my front bumper due to repeated contact with the jack. I saw a thread below for spray paint. I'm wondering about the utility of a stick on chrome tape that I found online. I'm thinking that I could cut two rectangular patches (maybe 6...

I've seen chrome bumpers for sale and I'm wondering if anyone has a ballpark estimate for the cost to have front and rear Duster bumpers re-chromed. I'd also be interested in any recommendations for a good place to have the bumpers replated or any warnings on what not to do. tx, Ken

I'm sending my 71 Twister ( 340 wanna be) off tomorrow to be painted. I'm going back to Tor Red with a black hood. I have a couple of pictures of the car that I will give the painter to illustrate how the hood should look - but I'd like to have a copy of the brochue that Plymouth put out in...

The springs in both of my quarter glass latches seem to be broken and the windows don't stay open. I'm guessing that it would be possible to make replacement springs. They are flat springs. Can anyone share tips on making a spring like this or point me to a good link with this info. I also...

I've been planning to take my Duster back to it's original color which I think is called Hemi Red. I just purchased a new car this week which is a dark blue and it gave me the idea of asking if any of the '71 Twisters or 340s were originally blue. I think the answer is no - I recall shades of...

I just ordered some stainless steel mesh that I intend to install on the underside of the grill that is in front of the windshield. The purpose is to prevent leaves and debris from passing thru the grill and building up in the cavity under the grill. My plan is to temporarily tie the screen to...

The 71 Duster has a very effective air vent system - but the vents in front of the windshield let leaves and trash thru that collect, hold water, and eventually rust the heck out of the duct system. With water leaking thru from the rusted vent area, I'm in the process of butchering the upper...

1971 Duster: I removed my gas tank last weekend and discovered that the portion of the trunk deck supporting the back of the gas tank is about ready to fall off of the car (rusted under the spare tire). I have an estimate to have a new deck installed (16 hours labor) and I'd like to order the...

My 71 Twister came from the factory with a flat black hood. I forget the name of paint on the rest of the car - but I think it was close to what is called Hemi Orange. The car in now black with a grey hood. I'm ready to go back to the original paint color but I'm trying to rationalize that...

I bought a hindge repair kit for my 71 Duster and hope to repair the hindges and replace driver's side door tomorrow. It isn't obvious how to install the new spring (old one broke years ago). I'm assuming I want to install the hindges on the door first and then try to attach to the car. Top...

I plan to clean up my floor pans and the floor of my trunk which have suffered from water leaks and I don't have access to the tools necessary to remove and replace the metal. I'm looking for a fix that will last a few years - at which time I'll find a way to put in new metal. I'd like to remove...

My 71 Duster's lower door hindge needs to be replaced (broken spring and door sags a small amount). My initial question is: how hard it is to install the new hindge in a manner that has the door properly aligned? It looks like I'll need to remove some inside trim (driver's side) to remove a...