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  1. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    Wow, just wow. Get the tin foil hats and bite guards out, there is no talking sense here.
  2. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    Actually, there are many reasons to home school. I was never glossing over the reasons, just addressing the broad generalizations made regarding teaching and the public school system. As I may not have stated clearly enough, only parents can make decisions for their own children. My singular...
  3. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    I find it disconcerting that you state the easiness of surpassing what a qualified teacher is able to accomplish. Also, many marginal children are the sole focus of teachers such as myself. Sad.
  4. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    No, I am not elitist. I am a realist. I do have the degrees to teach my subject matter, and that makes me qualified. I also have over 2 and a half decades of experience which gives me the right to comment on the topic. I am a parent as well of a 9 year old and a 12 year old. I work at night...
  5. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    Of course I take the 26 week pay schedule. In today's economy, it would be difficult to save the wages necessary to make it through 1/4 of the year. I have seen the test before and would like to note the difference between administrators and teachers. Two very separate things. LOL
  6. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    Some of these responses are rather interesting, but I do have a few responses of my own. First, to say that teachers are paid through the summer is ABSOLUTELY incorrect, and uninformed. We select to be paid either 21 pays (through the school year) or 26 pays (through the summer). If we select...
  7. plum70crazy

    Home schoolers...

    Normally, I would never reply to a thread such as this, but it seems that the vast majority of responses are either misguided, or flat out incorrect. The perception that home schooling can keep pace with public, or private, formal education is absurd. As a teacher with 26 years in public...
  8. plum70crazy

    Ok, What gives?

    I had considered something along these lines. The engine was fully torn down and rebuilt at a reputable shop, receipts in hand, so I am not concerned about shortcuts damnimcooltom is referring to. The engine runs as smooth as any I have ever heard around town and, on hard acceleration, pulls...
  9. plum70crazy

    Ok, What gives?

    PCV valve and vacuum line were fine. The Breather is the push in type that goes in the passenger side valve cover. That is what was full of oil. Problem solved. I just never knew that they would either fill up, or fill so quickly. I just never heard of it, but for 6 bucks the problem was...
  10. plum70crazy

    Ok, What gives?

    Last year, I picked up a sweet 74 Duster. This summer, I started getting an exhaust smell in the cabin, and the RIGHT exhaust pipe started smoking blue smoke. I did some poking around and found the Breather Cap was pretty dirty and had oil residue in and around it. Now this motor was a new...
  11. plum70crazy

    Thinking about a Duster

    You are in the same place as I was. I have a 2009 Challenger R/T and I bought my 74 Duster with a 318 last year. The car is pretty clean and I got it for 4,000 with a spare 360 block the guy was going to put in later. I had NO intention of putting the 360 in so I sold it for 650 bucks on...
  12. plum70crazy

    we have an issue !

    I did what you are considering. Sold my Challenger, a 71 sebring, and a 72 sebring plus. Paid off all credit cards and used the balance to buy a 2009 R/T new with 14 miles on it. I had enough left over to buy my duster and the rest is history. Buy the Yellow Jacket if you can. Easy to mod...
  13. plum70crazy

    Cordoba superbird

    I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. *gag*
  14. plum70crazy

    Car Accident = car gone

    Amen to Haggerty. They are the best. I have had two claims over the years with them and there was NO hassle what so ever. Find some comps. and start a paper trail if your insurance is being difficult. 2 cents
  15. plum70crazy

    A Little Help With NOS

    Thanks, This is great info. I understand that the power adders will work until the weakest link in the system takes a dump. My original curiosity stemmed from the concept that it would be fun to add a little nudge to the Duster without being a time bomb that I would have to worry about all the...
  16. plum70crazy

    i have had it with these F- members.............................

    I am a relative newbie to A-bodies, and this site. This is serious, but cue the music.:) Last year, I had to sell my 1970 Challenger convert. due to "Michigan Debt" troubles. I am a teacher. After the debt was paid off, I had enough to pick up my Duster. I just want to say, compared to...
  17. plum70crazy

    A Little Help With NOS

    Thanks, From what I originally understood, the "fogger plate" that sits where the Pie Pan rests mixes the fuel and NOS as it progresses through the venturi. I may be way off, but from what I read in a earlier post, a new fuel pump, lines and solenoid would run in line with the original fuel line...
  18. plum70crazy

    A Little Help With NOS

    Thank you for the reply, I had considered the fact that the kit should be purchased as a whole unit. I was also aware of the fact that balancing the entire package was the key. Now the question is, would a 50 shot even really be worth it? In other words, is starting small and then jetting it...
  19. plum70crazy

    A Little Help With NOS

    This is JUST a curiosity. I have been thinking about toying around a bit. I have a 318 in my duster. The motor runs well and drives nicely down the road, but I have a question. What would the impact of a small 50-75 shot of Nitrous be on the motor over all? The guy before me said the motor...
  20. plum70crazy

    Woodward Dream Cruise this weekend

    I have been going all week. Numbers already look like the cruise in the past few years. Last night, I blew out my torque converter. Car sits at the trans shop as we speak. My guy says that the car should be done tomorrow. Wish me luck. I was out last night at the Hunter House Burger Joint...
  21. plum70crazy

    Can anyone use these wheels??

    PM sent. Just let me know. Thanks
  22. plum70crazy

    Other non A' body mopars you own. lets see pics!

    Here is my other Mopar. Missed the Muscle Car Era the First time around. Bucket List Item-- Buy a 6 speed Muscle Car off the lot, CHECK. :thumblef:
  23. plum70crazy

    Bought my Feather Duster... from a biker gang

    X2 -- dump the bird **** and keep the Vectors. I just got my first Duster too. They are fun. This FORUM rocks.
  24. plum70crazy

    Hi, Just picked up a '74 Duster

    I just said that the previous owner got it from ohio. I don't know where it spent its whole life. No offense taken, it's a solid car.
  25. plum70crazy

    Hi, Just picked up a '74 Duster

    The car came from Ohio. The guy I bought it from was on the east side of Mi. A really nice guy.
  26. plum70crazy

    Attempt at a home made dash cluster..

    Impressive work!!!
  27. plum70crazy

    Hi, Just picked up a '74 Duster

    I checked him out. I like the 71/2 Demon stripes with a 73/4 tail panel. Any other suggestions?
  28. plum70crazy

    I would like to know ! whats youre Gaz price !!!

    $4.05 a gallon for 87 octane $4.15 for 93
  29. plum70crazy

    Hi, Just picked up a '74 Duster

    I was thinking of doing that. The 73 stripe is the one that goes along the belt line right? Otherwise it would be the one that goes along the top of the body line with a call out and there isn't one for a 318 (besides, who would really be that impressed?:) Any way, is phoenix graphics the best...
  30. plum70crazy

    Hi, Just picked up a '74 Duster

    According to the fender tag, 318 c.i. 2BBL I think originally a yellow car with some funky transverse stripes. I am going to try to find something close to an original pic. I am not going to change it back but would like to know, just curious.
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