68GSS440
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are you gonna try auto-crossing with it? that's always a good time...
73' B3 340 Duster pro touring build
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dukeboy440
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Hey ross, the trans/shifter set up, what's that called again?
76orangewagon
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Probably not....it looks fun and very challenging but with 29.5" tall tires on the back I am not really set up for that. And going to a shorter stiffer sidewall isn't the look I really wanted.
76orangewagon
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Ok.... for those still interested, here are a few more pics of something that somewhat is starting to look like a car. Hood is on, fenders are starting to get aligned and the grill is installed. Unfortunately I installed the grill the wrong way...as in, under the hood latch support not over it, so it will need to be corrected before I get to the Nationals and get told 1000 times the error of my ways. I attached a before and after picture of the hood modification so it would clear the air cleaner. I also managed to get some 1,750 degree heat shield material on the sides of the gas tank to help keep it cool. The last picture is to show one of the interesting details I covered a few years ago in this thread.. "look ma' no fender bolts". I haven't started to count all the major and minor subtle modifications but I'm sure there are several hundred..... Enjoy
dukeboy440
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Looks killer.
Moparone
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Can't wait to see this in person.
76orangewagon
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Hopefully it won't disappoint.
Moparone
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Not possible to dissapoint. Will you be on the judged side during the show?
76orangewagon
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No judging this year. I still have a few thing that wont be finished. I will be parked under the HDK (HemiDenny) tent opposite side of the show cars next to the Viper's .
HemiMark
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Man, she looks pretty! That shot from the rear really gives you a feel for how low she sits. great work my friend. see you in a few weeks!
76orangewagon
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You should see it from the side...oh wait, never mind.
That's the shot I'm waiting on! Can't wait to see what that big wheel/big tire combo in the back looks like!
I'm guessing no side shot to keep from revealing the wheels just yet?
76orangewagon
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You sir are 100% correct. No full reveal until the debut at the Nationals. The new wheels are on and really change the look ....you could almost say it looks "SINISTER". Hmmm....I like that maybe I should haves license plate made with that on it, oh wait, I did that already too.
Always a pleasure seeing your progress.
Norwalk is this weekend.....I (and maybe John) are gonna go Sat morning till about 1pm....you coming ?
I still need a $100 73' and up steel hood...and hoping I can pick one up. Lots of em out there, but shipping kills the deal.
Norwalk is this weekend.....I (and maybe John) are gonna go Sat morning till about 1pm....you coming ?
I still need a $100 73' and up steel hood...and hoping I can pick one up. Lots of em out there, but shipping kills the deal.
76orangewagon
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I wish I had time.... but I have lots of things to do on the car to make it tent worthy. Having a military commitment through next weekend really zaps the free time to get it done.
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HemiMark
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If you get bored at base I could use 2 replacements of these saying hemi demon? :>)
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76orangewagon
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Unfortunately I am busy making some stuff for our planes right now but if you give me the dimensions again or bring me a sample I'll make them for you on the CNC when I train the new guy how to use it.
HemiMark
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Sounds like a deal!
What happened to Ross?..... letting his job get in the way of a hot rod project?......please bring him back.
76orangewagon
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WARNING: Once you start making custom parts it becomes an addiction and before you know it there are more custom parts than you can count !!!!
76orangewagon
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You know ..sometimes you have to do a little work to pay the bills.
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Old Man Mopar
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It's really looking fantastic! Can't wait to see it in the tent at the Nat's!
76orangewagon
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Tom(my Painter)spent the day making sure the Duster will be as shiny as possible for it's initial showing. Here's a few more detail shots.
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