71 duster finally after waiting 34 years

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BARRY71

BARRY71

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Well I finally did it. My family thinks I'm crazy so I joined this forum to grab some support from people who just might understand. My dad had a 71 Duster and my earliest memory was that car and getting our CRAGARS. It was a sad day to see it go. Never understood why. Now, 34 years later, I have my own and I was able to surprise my dad when I brought it home. The look on his face when he sat in mine was one I will never forget and it was clear that the memories were coming back.

I hope to use this site to learn and exchange info so that I can make my Duster the best can be. Other than a recent respray, it is all original and 51K miles garage kept with full documentation. The only thing I can complain about is the lack of displacement which I hope this forum will help me correct. Can't wait to finally have something to take to a MOPAR meet. Hello everybody!

Barry
 
Welcome From Texas Barry! Cool story. Just got my high school car pictured below on the road again-71 340 Duster we refer to as Mr Duster...ironing out the bugs! Can't wait to take it over to my dad's place...he's 81 now, but I know he'll light up like your dad did. Lot's of knowledgeable folks here to help you. Please post pictures!
 

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cool deal, hopefully you and your dad can spend some time together with the car. good luck.
 
Some pics from the retrieval Saturday and getting it home.
 

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First order of business was 14" to 15" and 205 to 255 60 15 rear 225 60 14 front. Fronts go on tomorrow.
 

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Nice looking car ! Those new wheels15" are small bolt pattern or???
 
crj1968 said:
Nice looking car ! Those new wheels15" are small bolt pattern or???
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Came with 14" Cragar SS 4" small pattern. Also only had 205 60 14 all around. I ordered 15" Cragar SS 4" small pattern for the back with 255 60 15's and kept the 14" fronts but moved to a 225 60 14. This gives a 1.5" lift in the back. Ordered rims and tires from "Newstalgia Wheels".
 
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