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    correct throttle cable length ?

    Hello FABO, can someone tell me the correct throttle cable length for my 73 Duster with a 340, much appreciated....Rich
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    tail panel stripes

    Good morning im looking for recommendations for a quality tail panel stripes for my 71 Duster, they must be quality and good fit...please dont recommend phoenix, i tried them last night and after installing them i peeled them off and threw them away, they were poorly fitting around the tail...
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    rust protection on new bumpers

    Hello FABO, Im getting ready to mount new AMD bumpers on my freshly painted Duster, i would like to paint the backsides of the bumpers before i mount them to keep them looking good on the backside. So far i scuffed them with 80 grit and then i was going to spray some 2K epoxy primer and then top...
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    headlight recommendation for my Duster

    Good morning FABO, Can someone recommend headlights for my Duster, Im thinking about stock run of the mill ordinary plain ol headlights from your local auto part store, im interested in what brand and what watt you guys like. Im sure a lot of guys went the LED route, im not there yet...thanks...
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    duster grille blackout

    I did a search and read and read, i understand the process and why it was done. I just got my car back from the body shop and want to black out that area, not sloppy like the factory did it, my question is what sheen, and brand of paint do you FABO experts use for this. I would like to hear from...
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    speedometer cable question

    Hey guys, i bought a new OER brand speedo cable for my Duster, its brand new... my question is since its new does it need to be lubricated before I install it? If so what product and how do i lube it... maybe its already lubed from the factory ? thanks.. Rich
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    installing wiper linkage 73 Duster

    Good morning, I rebuilt the bushings and did the zerk upgrade and now time to re-install it under the dash. I know this is a straight forward job to do but i cant seem to orientate the arms to make sense.. What i was hoping for is a under dash picture that would help me get this job done. Can...
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    emergency brake cables

    Good morning, this might be a dumb question... Im restoring my Duster and want to use the original parking brake cables but before i do i want them operate smooth and clean. is there anyway to get a lube into the cable, as you know the cable is encased in the metal protection sleeve, not sure...
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    wiper pivot lube

    Hello FABO, With the help from @davescuda the zerk fittings and nylon bushings are installed on my wiper pivots, my question is whats the best lube to shoot into the pivots? synthetic? or regular grease that you would use on a ball joint? any help or suggestions are appreciated..Rich By the...
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    lower control arm bushing removal

    Ive been watching all the videos, i like the 1/38 tap method. My question is what tap do i buy ? 1. taper? 2. plug? 3. bottom? any advice will be appreciated...rich
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    loud hood springs

    i just got my Duster back from the painter, the hood closes very nice but the hood springs are loud, i know they are dry cuz they were blasted ,primed and painter. before i put my inner fender shields on can someone recommend a product to lube the spring? also if someone recommends a particular...
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    black out behind Duster grill

    Good morning FABO, I will be getting my Duster back from the body shop very soon, i was hopeing that you guys could post up some pics of the black out area behind the grill. I am fully aware of how the factory did this but im looking for an over restored look compared to the sloppy factory look...
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    hood safety latch finish/color

    Good Morning, does anyone know what the original finish should be on this latch? im refering to the safety latch that bolts to the under side of the hood. i was thinking that it might be zinc plated, does anyone know for sure..Thanks Rich
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    Leaf spring paint

    Hello FABO, I have a new set of espo springs ready to go into my Duster, i cleaned them and sprayed them with 2K epoxy. I need a recommendation on the paint, I want to paint them black. Can someone recommend a durable off the shelf paint, it must be durable and the correct sheen, not too shiny...
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    71 Duster ladder stripe ...HELP

    Hi FABO, my Duster is getting ready to be painted real soon and i decided that i would like to add the Twister style graphic on the hood, also known as the ladder stripe. Applying the decal is pretty straight forward, (i think) My question is does anyone have a real Twister hood that could take...
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    Duster exterior door handles

    hey guys, im looking for new aftermarket door handles for my 73 Duster, I like the Trim Parts handles, they are authentic restoration product, whatever that means. Everywhere im looking says they are out of stock. Does anyone know of a Trim Parts dealer that might have these in stock....Thanks...
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    Duster decal

    Hi everyone, quick question... Dodge has the scat pack decals for the windows from the factory or dealer or maybe after joining the club but what about the Duster? Did the dust cloud decals i see on ebay come on new Dusters? if anyone has any info or original pics of these decals I would like to...
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    73 Duster wipers

    Good morning FABO...Does any one have any tips or tricks to restore my wiper arms to look OEM fresh? They are dull and look kinda sad, im putting them on a freshly painted car so id like them looking good ... Thanks Rich
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    70-71 Duster rear side marker light resto

    I would like to make these super nice, obviously the exterior gets painted body color but im interested in the area that you see in the trunk. Mine are kinda crusty and would like them to look factory correct. To me the steel retainer looks to be zinc plated, what about the body of the light ...
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    seat belt compatibility

    Hi, i have a 73 Duster that originally came with a bench seat, im changing that to buckets. My question is if i change the 73 retractible seat belts and replace them with say 68.69,70,or 71 retractible belts will they work with the original 73 belts? the 73 retractible unit is very large and now...
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    Re-grinding a cam, educate me please

    Good morning FABO.. I want to build my 340 to 1968 4-speed specs, Rusty has me very interested to call Oregon cam and order that very cam. Here is where im confused on re-grinding an old cam to new specs, how do they do that? AM i better off ordering a new cam from Oregon or can they re-grind my...
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    fastback or hard top

    Hello, here's my dumb question of the day.. i have a 73 Duster that I'm adding a rear gull wing to ,before I order they want to know if i have a fast back or a hard top Duster. my car has the rear push out wing windows... so is my car a fastback or a hard top?...thanks Rich
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    Duster deck lid wing

    Good morning FABO, i have a 73 Duster that im turning into a 71 Duster, I wanted to add the rear spoiler wing.I need to cut the underside of the deck lid because there isnt any provisions for a wing there. My question is who sells a quality reproduction Duster rear wing? I was looking at First...
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    E-Coat on new fenders

    Hey guys, I have 2 new AMD fenders, they are e-coated from AMD... I would like to spray the fenders in epoxy primer. What is the process to prep the fenders? how much of the e-coat do i have to remove? I have heard that i can just "scuff" the e-coat with a red scotchbrite and ive heard that i...
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    1973 Duster fuel fill tube

    Good morning, im turning my 73 into a 70-71 Duster, my original tube is not vented. I would like to mimic the 70-71 tube that has the vent that terminates into the rear frame thru the trunk rubber piece. My question what tubes will be a direct bolt in for my 73? There is one on ebay now but the...
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    rust vs molasses

    Good morning FABO, I almost ready to try submersing some rusty parts in a 10:1 mixture of molasses and water, this will be my first experience doing this. My question is after the parts come out of the molasses bath how do i clean the residue that im assuming will be covering the parts, soap and...
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    fan clutch

    Good morning, im putting together a 71 340 and have the 18" fan 2863216 and would like a OEM style clutch for it, can someone recommend a clutch for my fan. I like Tonys repro clutch 070 but dont want to spend that kind of money. Can i get one from Napa or Rockauto ? part number? it has to be...
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    8.75 rear paint details

    im putting the finishing touches on my 8.75 rear and want to add the factory paint daubs and numbers.. i looked at my build sheet under the heading AXL and there is a 3 digit number, is that the number that goes on the axle tube? Also can some one tell me the meaning of the paint stripes under...
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    wiper motor ballast resistor clean up

    Good morning, im doing a cosmetic restoration on a friends wiper motor. I would like to make the ballast look new again. Does anyone have suggestions on how to clean it up? any home remedies?........Thanks for any suggestions.. Rich
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    Tube Rivets

    Hello, i am restoring my 73 Duster rear pop out windows, i drilled out the tube rivets and now its time to replace them, does anyone know the exact size i need? Any help would be appreciated on size, length and vendor...Thanks everyone...Rich
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