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first car. Red, black stripe, tan interior, original slant six. currently building a 1972 360, planning the big drop this spring :thumbup:
It is not a real Duster. It's an french export car called Valiant Sport Coupé. Originally, the car was equiped 170ci with A/T and console, power brakes and power steering. The original paint was F4 with vinyl top.
ENGINE: Original 273 c.i.; 273 Commando valve covers; 340 Six Pack; MSD distributor & 6AL box; Hedman shorty hedders; March Performance pulleys and mountng brackets; Carter electric fuel pump system; engine is all silver, with chrome oil pan, chrome alternator & power steering pump & brake...
Started work on it about 5 years ago, finally got to the drag strip in September 2007. Still had so much sand in it from sand blasting they sent us home after I sanded down the track. A few weeks later we made some 12 sec. passes and then a 11.9 needless to say we are very happy. All I need now...
rusted normal areas every where. it was abused and left to the weather for many years by previos owners. Im repairing rust every where.
Some new photos added 8-28-07
72 H- code Duster. Originaly 340 4 spd. Now 318 4 spd. 8 3/4 rear.