1972 Duster Project

Dartn440 · Aug 21, 2017

challengergary said:
Good looking start to a project for sure. Love the wheels - have a soft spot for the old slots. My first car, a 1971 Challenger 318, came with a set of those on it...

Going to need your help with some stripes to dress it up! Tail panel and hood insert at a minimum.

Dartn440 · Aug 28, 2017

Wonder what it would look like with this sticking out of the hood?

challengergary · Aug 29, 2017

SICK!

bkd · Aug 29, 2017

OO OO I know BADASS!!

Dartn440 · Aug 29, 2017

Well I will have to see how well it would work with a 408. I wonder if I could build a scoop that I could take on and off?

bkd · Aug 29, 2017

There is Velcro! LOL kidding...waiting to see what you come up with!

Dartn440 · Aug 29, 2017

Well I was thinking more along the line of pins and clips, slide locks....lol

bkd · Aug 29, 2017

Just kidding....That would be cool idea clips or pins

Dartn440 · Sep 2, 2017

No progress. Carpet and rear interior trim still not here. Interior didn't show up. Pain in my ***!

Dartn440 · Sep 4, 2017

So there seems to be a trend. Initially I found it on eBay so I left there and headed to Profit for what the interior needs, but this is like the fifth time I have tried to buy something for my builds, pay, and THEN get told it's not in stock. Grrrrrr

Dartn440 · Sep 4, 2017

Started some work on the instrument bezel for the car. Have a little more work to go to get it prepped for paint. Needs one repair on top where the screw mounts are. Gold and black on this one...it is a Gold Duster

HemiMark · Sep 5, 2017

Looks clean to me. Very nice starting point!

Dartn440 · Sep 5, 2017

Very clean compared to the Demon's start point for sure.

Dartn440 · Sep 7, 2017

Since I picked up the 73 there is good chance I will put the original drivetrain back in the car and drive it. The 73 is a solid car that needs less metalwork and I can get to it nice and slow.

DusterDaddy · Sep 7, 2017

You are a busy boy. Keep going Dude!

Dartn440 · Sep 8, 2017

Yeah...I'll stop moving when I die.

Dartn440 · Sep 20, 2017

Ok. Interior was supposed to be here this weekend, but alas, another delay. Silly me, I thought shaking a hand and making a deal was an actual thing. Apparently I am mistaken. All is not lost, **** happens and set backs are no issue. Now I did decide the original slant six is going back in the car, metal work will be done, and I will start driving it while it looks like a patchwork quilt, stick a for sale sign in the window and drive the piss out of it. Then turn my attention to either the 73 Duster or the 72 Swinger again. I am STILL waiting for the 512 assembly to come back on that car!! Don't they know I want my stuff??

Dartn440 · Sep 23, 2017

Apparently 512 has moved to the front of the line at the machine shop, 440 and 360 moving to assembly. Wifey bought me a few man cave items! Painted interior trim pieces. A little assembly line work. Pulled the K frame from the parts car, power washed, wire brushed, painted and sold today. That funded a tank of gas and dinner with the family...lol I have people wanting to buy this car as it sits....got my eye on a 41 Coupe....hmmmm

Dartn440 · Oct 1, 2017

Ok, actual work moved on this one. Head back from the machine shop all new. Tearing into the power plant to put back in the car. Going to keep the original slant six in the car. Interior due back this weekend.

Dartn440 · Nov 4, 2017

Ok. Accidentally posted update on 73 thread. Spent the day tearing down motors and cleaning. This one is officially in line for metal work.

Dartn440 · Nov 13, 2017

**** ton of work on this today....first, motor for it is running.

Dartn440 · Nov 13, 2017

Got inside and prepped floor and trunk for metal patches. Removed all the seam sealer in my way. Once patch panels in I will reseal and soundproof. Ordered pivot seals for wipers. How bout that stereo wiring pile?