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    Need guidance, timing

    73 225 duster auto. I can only get 5 degrees initial timing before the distributor maxes out on adjustment, but have plenty of retard available. I think the distributor needs to be rotated one tooth but not sure. And if so which way should I rotate it.
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    Shaved tail light trim

    Decided to give this a go. turned out pretty good, not perfect but I've never welded a day in my life until I started the body work on this car. Almost ready for epoxy primer.
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    Repop 73+ tail light lenses?

    Does anybody make new lenses for tail lights for 73+ duster? I see laysons says coming soon but hope there not $400 for something that should cost $20
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    [Found!] Slant six drool tube

    Looking for one slant drool tube, maybe two so I have a spare.
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    Bent pushrod

    Was changing spark plugs and noticed chafing on the drool tube for number 1. Turns out got a bent pushrod. Car ran fine, got compression, no noises, no overly adjusted rockers. Guess I'll just hammer it back straight and continue on with life. Planning to swap in a v8 anyways,, it's just odd. To...
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    Oil pan gasket tips?

    Going to change my oil pan gasket, 73 duster 225. I hear it's a load of fun in the car. Any tips or tricks?
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    Electric fuel pump from coil?

    Can I run the switched source for my fuel pump relay off the coil +, or does the ballast resistor not allow that?
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    Wiring a windshield washer pump

    I was thinking, would it be possible to wire a momentary button that will power an electric washer pump and run the wipers on low at the same time until the button is let go? I have a two speed wiper and want to add electric washer to my car.
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    Carter bbs comversion

    73 duster 225 with Holley 1920. Is the bbs a bolt on conversion or will I have to change any linkages etc?
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    Flip top gas cap, right components?

    1973 duster, will the following parts be what I need? Mopar A-Body Dart Valiant Duster A-body flip top gas cap adapter | eBay eClassics 1969 Plymouth Barracuda Fuel Cap Quick-Fill Flip-Top Chrome With Lettering
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    Summit single stage?

    Has anybody used the summit single stage acrylic urethane paints lately? I was going to go with tcp global restoration shop but the summit is over $100 cheaper per gallon. Looking for driver quality but still want a decent product.
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    Preventing rust becore paint

    I've spent days stripping my duster down to bare metal and would like to protect it before paint as I have alot more to do. I've read ospho can be applied and wiped, and later applied again and wiped off but can I do the same with evaporust? I already have a gallon of it here.
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    not sure how to fix this

    mirror mounts on both doors are bout non existant. I could cut out the metal and replace it but personally I won't be able to get the front hump reformed in my patch. Doors are perfect otherwise. Thinking I can replace with sheetmetal, drill holes, and seal it up well I should be OK without the...
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    Try to match ractory rally red or not?

    73 duster rallye red, plan on respraying exterior after epoxy primer but not jambs trunk etc.. for now atleast. Car is summer weekend driver. Was going with tcp restoration shop as thats the epoxy primer I have. Is there an "off the shelf" color that matches the factory color? The custom mix is...
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    Room for ac?

    starting to think about engine swapping my 73 /6 duster, my rational mind says go small block but... Anyways I have to have ac in this car, was just going to put in a knee knocker. Is there room for a 440 and the needed ac accesories?
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    Flat sheet metal or quarter patches?

    never welded a day in my life, but dammit I'm going to learn! Question is I can afford the cheap goodmark lower quarters or I can just use sheet. Both rear lower quarters and in front of rear tire needs fixing. I'm going to use sheet at front of rear tires and backside of holes, but will it be...
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    Addicted to paint

    I think I have a problem, I love sem trim black paint! This stuff is amazing, best spray paint I ever used. In fact I'm sad I don't have more to paint with it.
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    duster windshield install

    whats the proper procedure for installing a 73 duster windshield with the locking strip? Gasket on car first or on glass first? 3m 08509 between body/gasket and gasket/glass? Tips or tricks?
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    1973 lug nut size?

    73 duster bbp disk car. I believe they are 1/2-20?
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    Weld prostars for street use?

    I'm looking at the weld prostars for my 73 duster, but have read that they are prone to bending and leaking. Anybody run these rims? I could use the knock off brands but they don't have the offset or sizes im looking at.
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    Bad carb?

    73 duster. Holley 1920. Looks like the bowl cover is bent at all 4 mounting locations and I'm not sure about the hole, is a barb busted off or what? And the metal blade at base of carb has a gouge in it? See screwdriver pointing to issues. What do I do if I need a new carb?
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    Vacuum lines?

    what do the vacuum lines im pointing at do? I removed the hockey puck manifold and ran the distributor and egr? under the carb together and then to carb vacuum. Is this right, it sure does run better. I also unhooked the vacuum lines going to the air filter housing.
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    7" wide wheels 4" bs? 6" with 4"bs?

    anybody running 7" wide wheels with 4" bs on the front of their 73+ disc cars? I'm looking for pictures to see how close to the fender this setup might be. Also interested in 6" wide with 4".
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    Primer questions

    I'm currently working on the body of my duster but don't plan on painting the whole car for a while. The metal around the windshield and under the old vinyl top have some rust that I am treating and fixing but what primer can I use that will allow me to repair spots around the car and paint...
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    How to prep roof for paint?

    I'm removing whats left of the vinyl top and plan on painting this area black until I repaint the whole car, which is probably years down the road. There is some surface rust but not horrible at all. What steps and products should I use to achieve this? Rust converter, proper primer, single...
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    New 73 bench seat covers?

    what brands are the best to replace my seat cover?
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    Original 1973 duster untouched!

    brought this car home yesterday. Slant 6 disk brakes. 91000 original miles, last oil change at 88000 miles in 1999. Original bill of sale and a ton of maintenance records up until 1999. Found a little trash bin in it from New and in brochure. Car is what i consider unobtainium these days. Dash...
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    1973 duster 17"s?

    just brought home a 73 duster disc bbp 7 1/4 rear car yesterday and am wondering what widths and offsets for front and rear rims will work? Car is bone stock slant 6. I would like to go as wide as possible in the back,or atleast pushed out to the fender, the front doesn't need to be super...
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    72-73 plymouth scamp

    73 scamp with older front end(hence 72-73) slant 6, auto, power steering, sbp 14" slots, brand new XHD rear springs, auto meter oil,fuel, water, volt guages, cd player, grant "challenger" wheel, 2 1/4" flowmaster 40, tan interior, no cancer. spare front fenders and stock front end included...
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    cam for 318?

    i have a bone stock 318/2 barrel with 2" dual exhaust, and i have this cam just sitting in my garage- http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRN-693942?part=CRN-693942&autoview=sku can i use this cam in my engine and get any extra power now untill i can afford a new intake/carb or 360?
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