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90% of a good paint job is the prep work underneath. You did awesome.

Love the design/build process and the satisfaction of doing it all myself. Can't complain if your not satisfied with the work!

Didn't mean to sound so negative in my post yesterday. I was trying to show you an example or two of what I mean by ins and outs. You started out with SS springs, a 360 swap and 727 trans which made me throw my hands up and say "WHOO slow down there fella". There is a lot that can be done...

Geezzz... I almost didn't reply because your digging into a can of worms here without a true vision of what you want to end up with. My #1 recommendation is to decide what the end use will be and tailor your mods accordingly. You can go broke and end up with an unsatisfying project without a...

This is my 440 tunnel rammed '72 Demon I sold back in 2009. The bottom one is the starting point for my Duster project. I gathered parts for several years and then began the transformation. Making steady progress, but slowed by everyday life. Every car in this thread is gorgeous. Was...

Tough one to call. Although I hate to see a viable car get parted out money becomes a real issue especially for someone on a budget. What is a realistic resale price for the Duster? Are the floor pans solid? If so the rust spots you showed are relatively easy to repair. If the rust goes into...

His words: "major rust pockets from WI salt" in all the structural components of the car. Everything would have to be replaced or repaired. He stated he wanted to save the car on a limited budget. No other info given. My thoughts: does he have the skills, materials, equipment or a work space...

I was going to post a reasoned reply to your questions, but I'm old(er) thus useless, so why bother...

Been years since I've been but used to go regularly. You do have to walk through a lot of Shovey and Ferd parts but there is always ample generic hot rod parts available. Moparts are gold plated but I've found that true at just about any swap meet. Sharpens your negotiating skills! Let us...

I wasn't going to respond to this cuz I hate opinion polls. It's like a political question, your going to get responses from the far left (resto/traditionalists) all the way to the far right ("modifiers"). Personally I like green, especially the new shades that have come out the last decade...

Mother Nature takes no prisoners...

Statement was not directed at your post TB. Are you positive there are NO pinholes in your "sealed tube"? I was trying to make the point that trapped water, without a way to dry out fairly quickly, + bare steel = corrosion. Think seams in lower quarter panels, front/rear windshield corners...

I've built and installed probably 7 sets of sub frame connectors over the years (2x3 .120 wall). The last two sets I drilled 5/8" drain holes, one front, one rear as I have always been concerned about water getting trapped inside the uncoated interior of the tube and rusting away. I figure at...

My old 440 Demon.

So will the paint! LOL. If its just residue mineral spirits or wax and grease remover on a rag cleans it right off. For thicker stuff, chip away with your favorite tool, wire wheel, heat gun all work. And yes it sucks.

Circling back to the topic.... so what do you want to update on it?

I like everything about that car. Nice color combo and wheel package. Very well done sir.

I've always liked your current hood, its a look not seen much these days. Definitely don't like the hemi scoop, out of proportion with the car. The dual scoop looks good in combo with the black fenders but agree with most others... use a different hood. That way you could have 3 different...

Mike those are some old CalCustom covers I picked up years ago.

Here is my '74 right after being unloaded and washed plus a few teaser shots of progress (build thread is in the works).

Thanks its a work in progress. Yes on the air cleaner, it's definitely Ford. Picked up two single snorkel housings from the Ford row at the local pull-a-part. Seemed like every car had them. Removed a snorkel from one and put it on the other. Removed the air doors and actuators then...

Yeah they're a pain to clean so I try not to get them dirty!

My project... Mechanicals are all done now it's time for the interior and then on to paint & body.

Some things to consider from a long time attendee: 1. The climate is very dry so be sure to drink lots of water not just beer and cocktails! 2. Chap stick or other lip balm. 3. Large brim hat, if it's hot you'll fry without one. 4. Warm and cold wx clothing. Last year we were walking around in...

Man that would make a cool street sled. Hope somebody saves it.

OOOHHHH that is nice! Well done.

Good price to someone who wants to upgrade to spool mounts and disk brakes. Power steering may not help as most guys want manual. Maybe go a bit higher seeing it's a sway bar set up. This is how I would break it down if selling separate: Disk brakes $250, K member $100, Power steering $100...

Hid it in the glove box along with the buzz filter for radio. Coil is on the inner fender next to the distributor (440). MSD box is supposed to have airflow for cooling but mine never got hot and was in there for 8+ years.

Best size for an adequate home shop compressor is a 60 gallon, 80 if budget is bigger, cast iron, 2 cylinder, oil lubed unit. Had a new oil-less for a couple of years and flat wore the cylinders out of it with moderate shop use. Well worth it to step up to 220v to get a durable unit. Keep...

Yeah I remember that topic and yes I did forget about the torque boxes. Was just curious, as this car appears to be a stone stock survivor, whether it had the washer or not. My H code Demon had the washer. How about the torque boxes, does "pig pen" (Ref: "Peanuts") have them?