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    73+ Duster Tail light bezel shave questions

    I've seen some pics out there of 73 and up Dusters with the tail light bezels removed / shaved, and am thinking about doing this myself. What's involved and does anyone have pics of the process? One main reason is that mine always seem to leak, even with new gaskets it seems to trap water...
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    Sheetmetal work - compound curve

    I've decided to tackle the rust around the rear window on my Duster. It's a pretty common problem and I've found that the rear seal was pulling away from the lower corners causing water wick between the seams and rust out the ledge almost all the way down to the tail lights ( under the seam...
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    Pre 73 hood on with 73 up front end.

    I had one of those late night, sleep deprived ideas while passing through the garage last night so bear with me: Has anyone added a point to a 70-72 duster hood to make the front profile match the 73-76 grill? Now this may seem a little "wack" but if you added some sheet metal to the smooth...
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    Pivot seals

    I replaced my wiper pivot seals almost 2 years ago and they are leaking again. Took a road trip to WPB and during the drive in the torrential downpour on the way down got a drip per second while the wipers were on. How long should the pivot seals last on a daily driver? The car is not garage...
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    73-76 repro tail light bezels

    holy fook http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories___1972-73-74-Mopar-Duster-Taillight-Bezel_W0QQitemZ140258446005QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140258446005&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 hey anyone want to buy a kidney...
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    Duster AAR stripe installed

    Well, Here she is with a new set of stripes...I told Gary I would post some pics..
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    Duster spoiler pics wanted not go-wing

    Ok I'm looking for a few pictures of the direct connection spoiler (not go-wing) that was made for the duster/dart sport. Similar to the one from the DustAAR. I know someone has a few ;) I'm putting in the one from the DustAAR, I know that the original ones have the mounting holes on the...
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    Heads up! Repro tail sections!

    Hey, I saw these on Ebag: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-1971-Duster-Tail-Light-Panel-Mopar_W0QQitemZ160233498158QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-1972-MOPAR-PLYMOUTH-DUSTER-A-TAILLIGHT-PANEL-METAL_W0QQitemZ270231756440QQcmdZViewItem sweet for those 72's with rotted...
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    Door hinge rebuild

    I'm looking to rebuild the driver door hinges on my 73 duster and had planned on picking the stuff up in the "Help" section at the local auto parts place. The plan goes like this: 1. Rebuild a spare set of hinges that I have from a 72 duster. 2. Support the door with a floor jack (foam or...
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    Buffing polishing advise needed

    Ok so after many mistakes up to this point I'm trying to determine the best "stuff to use. I don't have a buffer yet and was wanting advise on a good buffer and what compound to use. The paint is enamel (single stage) with hardener and it was painted the weekend before Thanksgiving so it should...
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    exterior door handles

    does anyone know if the ext door handles are the same from the a-bodies to the late 80's dodge vans? I believe they are but not sure just yet.. the reason is mopar a-body ext door handles are like $100 for the pair and the ones for the dodge van are $15 each...
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    sport mirror question

    are the sport mirrors for abodies EXACTLY the same or is the passenger one a little more pointed?
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    metallic paint technique ?

    Ok so this weekend I laid some paint on the ol' duster and what do you know it is all stripy, like can see the strokes. I did the whole "overlapping" paint swipes but still too dark in some places (although shiny). not to mention I ran out of paint.... oooppss. oh well, now my dilemma is do I...
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    side stripe picks wanted.

    alright guys/gals the duster should be painted in a couple of days and I'm going to put a side stripe on it but I want some picks of side stripes to help me decide. here are a couple of options..I'm leaning toward the thick stripe going on a 73 duster Blue with silver stripe.. Thanks
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    spare hood?

    There is a local yard that has a 74ish valiant that has a decent hood. price $50... should I pick it up? It is in better shape than the one I have. I was thinking about picking it up just to have a spare to possible put a scoop on. not to mention no metal repros that I know of. Thanks...
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    Door alignment Q

    Ok so I have a problem with the passenger door on my duster. The top edge of the door is aligned with the body, however the bottom of the door (at the back) is further out from the car than the top (like it's not closing all the way). How do I get the door to close more at the bottom...
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    Mirror Options

    I've been looking for door mirrors for the duster and not having any luck for anything less than $400. Does anyone know what these mirrors are from? ebay Item Number 130130212693 or what is everyone doing..(and don't tell me "$500 from year-one):angry7: I just want to find some cool...
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    Rust investigation.

    I, like a lot of us around here have been dealing with alot of rust on our abodies. In cutting out some old sheet metal I found that the quarter panels on my duster have been patched twice before at the rocker and once before behind the rear wheel. In my mind it's not enough just to patch...
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    duplicolor paint shop - anyone use it?

    http://www.duplicolor.com/products/paintshop.html I've been thinking about it for a while but wanted to get opinions. what got me to thinking is that I saw a furd explorer that my uncle painted in his driveway and it looked T!TS, couple of specs here and there but WAY nicer than the macco...
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    Color Scheme

    Guys/Gals I'm looking for pics of a two tone paint job for a duster where the line runs along the top of the fenders to the doors up around the window openings back down the a pillar. basically the hood, top edge of fender and around the window openings is one color and the rest is another...
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    pot metal repair

    I ran across this and thought it was worth a look. maybe to repair broken studs on tail light moldings..but if you are sending to have re-chromed might just send it out and let them do the whole job or whatever. http://www.muggyweld.com/pitting.html
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    Found a good site with some bodywork info

    not a mopar site, but practices and procedures seem sound. http://www.theautoist.com/body_repairs.htm Titled bodywork 101. I found it good reading.
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    quarter going on soon..

    Does anyone have measurements for where the quarter meets the panel behind the bumper? see pic the new quarter has too much metal and the passenger side has been bondo'd too death.. also this is for a 73 duster with the steel mount bumpers. not sure if it makes a difference but the bumpers...
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    quarter panel question

    Ok so I finally got up the nerve to cut the quarter off the car :puker: I'm have recreated the inside rocker (not welded in yet) and have yet to make some of the inner fender, Does anyone have pics of what the front of the wheel opening at the bottom "should" look like with the outer...
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    quarter window seals for duster

    Where would I find theese and how much would they cost. or can they be adjusted untill I get new ones? found out last night that the seals aren't touching the car and letting water get inside the quarters......wicked rust from the inside out...
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    windshield gasket lock strip diameter?

    anyone know the diameter of the round lock strip for the windshield gasket for a 73 duster.. I submitted a support email to yearone and the guy said nope the am97 does not come with one. ordered the gasket today but need the lock strip as it was damaged durring removal:angry4: oops
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    wiper cowl vent delete

    now this might be a little out there..... :wack: has anyone covered the slotted vents in the wiper cowl? I know If I'm running A/C that I would have to get clean air from somewhere to be able to use the vent setting (maybe where it drains into the fender, run a tube from there to the front...
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    remote trunk release

    I believe there was an option for interior hood release, but is there a factory option for remote trunk release? if so where might one find one. if not, has anyone out there done it? I know I'm going to need the lever and a loooonnng cable (probably custom made) to run back to the latch...
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    Amber Duster Grill signals?

    Does anyone know what color the factory grill signal lights were? for a 73 Amber or clear with orange bulbs. I have 2 sets one clear and one orange. personally like the clear ones but when I saw the amber ones (nice!!) out at the junk yard, I picked them up. now I'm wondering if they are...
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    Windshield dilema

    I was wondering what anyone has paid for a front windshield for a 70's duster. I removed mine without braking it :) (we'll see how long it stays that way sitting in the workbench) but the factory tint stripe is cloudy and it has some scratches so was thinkning about replacing but at $325 (some...
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