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    Mirrors

    I tried a search and didn’t turn up much. has anyone tried aftermarket mirrors on their duster ? Know of a good brand that actually work as far as being able to adjust and see better ? I have some pretty heavy traffic in my area and I would feel better being able to keep my wits about me...
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    [FOR SALE] Garage sale ! 318 and spare ignition parts

    I have a LA 318 that came in my duster allegedly gone through by xyz builder never heard of him so no idea if it’s even true or if he does good work. It ran when I pulled it to swap in a 360 I built. It does have a torquer 2 intake and didn’t sound like an aggressive cam and the accessories were...
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    [FOR SALE] Ac and power steering parts

    First up For sale: ac compressor and lines they were in the trunk of the 74 duster when I got it and I never had a desire for them, I don’t know if it works and would assume it will need rebuilt. Located in the va beach area and willing to ship. 50$ second up : power steering pump and box...
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    [FOR SALE] Front bench seat

    Front bench seat from a 74 duster Color is forest green It has minor rips but at some point in its life someone spilled red paint on it as you can see in the pictures. From what I recall the springs were still good. It would need refurbished to its former glory. Located in the Virginia Beach...
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    Signal issues

    I’ve been searching for turn signal issues like mine and I haven’t seen one. has anyone who’s swapped their stock instrument cluster out for a year one set up with new auto meter gauges had their signals stop working? I swapped mine and since then my signals only go solid, the same for the...
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    [FOR SALE] 727 and 8 1/4

    Selling off parts from my 74 duster: Most of these parts I doubt started life in my car so their history is unknown.My best guess it was a slant six car and I purchased it with 318/727 combo. 727 came with the car went through it and put in new sprag and clutch packs and manual valve body. I...
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    Dash cluster Signal indicators

    I recently replaced the dash cluster in my 74 duster with the classic industries blank cluster and gauges I picked out. I got it all in and realized I had overlooked signal indicators. I’m curious what has anyone done for their dash when replacing the stock cluster? I’m thinking a couple LEDs...
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    Wheels for a duster offset and backspace

    Okay guys I have been reading and I don’t think I’m fully comprehending how back spacing and offset work. I’m working with a 74 duster with a 8.25 rear with disc brakes that I took off a Jeep. The car is BBP. I’ve put on tubular upper control arms stock steering rods. In the back Hotchkis...
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    First time engine build won't fire

    I have a 360 i rebuilt it is my first time and I took my time doing it to avoid mistakes but I am beginning to feel like I've missed something. I have the motor in the car now a 74 duster, and for the life of me it will not fire. I found that i had the distributer drive gear clocked in wrong i...
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    360 rpm air gap temp sensor

    I've been pulling what I can from my 318 and transferring to my 360 or labeling and setting aside in preparation of dropping in my 360. The 360 has an rpm air gap intake and my temp sensor from my 318 with a torker 2 will not fit at all. Does anyone know a sensor thread count that fits the air...
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    First project

    I have been a silent member for a while just searching threads and learning. I picked up my 74 duster about four years ago. It has always been on my bucket list to build an American muscle car. Found it a mile from my house. The car was advertised as a 340 which I soon learned was not true, it...
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    Header leak

    I've got a 74 duster 318 /727 that I put a set of dougs 453 headers on and summit exhaust system. Had no issues until recently it developed a leak on the passenger side that I cannot seem to get rid of now. I've tried new Doug's gaskets, aluminum gaskets and recently remflex and its still there...
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    engine forward working harness alternator.

    I've been scratching my head at getting my alternator into my 74 duster , it was an original slant six with a 318 swap done prior to when I got the car. it only had the motor no accesories and trans in the car and I found the original wiring harness in the trunk got it put back into place and...
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    New Member

    Hello! I've been a member for a few months now just never got around to introductions. I picked up my first project this past fall a 74 duster original slant six that had been converted to a naked 318 with a 727 and 8 1/4 rear. That's about all that came in the car. Since then I've gotten the...
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