73' B3 340 Duster pro touring build

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doen't really matter..to me anyways....when it's done...moreover....is it done right?

trust in yourself,grasshopper
 
Dang, and I was looking forward to another quality pro-touring Duster on the road. There are what two, total? ;-)

Oh well, I will still look forward to you making progress.
 
:notworth:I been following your project since I learned about this site. And I gotta say that is very impresive. You have done a very nice job with the car. I just hope that one day Ill have the time and tools to do mine. Hoping to see this car done and running.:notworth:
 
DUSTER/BORICUA! said:
:notworth:I been following your project since I learned about this site. And I gotta say that is very impresive. You have done a very nice job with the car. I just hope that one day Ill have the time and tools to do mine. Hoping to see this car done and running.:notworth:
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Thanks for the comments, I figure I have another good 8-10 months(at my pace) of metal work, there's plans for a rear spoiler, custom door handles, custom marker lights, smooth bumpers and custom hood. So I figure it will be probally several years before it will be done and driving......
 
please do not attempt to match my foot dragging on a project....

I'm goin' for the record!!!
 
Those tires are massive under there. It is going to look good though. I hate when I find something better it usually means more work..
 
Trust me, I know exactly what your talking about....my wife thinks I'm nuts, my dad and buddies say "ya gotta make them fit" but they didn't do all this forward progress.....1 step forward, 2 steps(or more) back....oh well more garage therapy.
 
okay, I need to hear some opinions here, while working on installing the 2nd the quarter panel today, my dads neighbor brought over a long time mopar guy and after checking out the car told me about how he use to run a Hampton 4-71 polished blower on his 340 street car like 20 years ago...and he still has it sitting in a box on the attic and he would sell me the entire set up for $1600.00, he has 3 drive pulleys, 2-3" belts, polished intake and complete blower. So my question is: Since I'm not a blower guy, It seems like a good deal, but is it ???? I figure I would have to send the blower back to Hampton to get a once over... so there goes some extra coin, plus 2 blower carb's...
 
since your not a blower guy....I think I would leave it "in the attic".....

of course..that's just my opinion...and after all...you asked for it.
 
76orangewagon said:
okay, I need to hear some opinions here, while working on installing the 2nd the quarter panel today, my dads neighbor brought over a long time mopar guy and after checking out the car told me about how he use to run a Hampton 4-71 polished blower on his 340 street car like 20 years ago...and he still has it sitting in a box on the attic and he would sell me the entire set up for $1600.00, he has 3 drive pulleys, 2-3" belts, polished intake and complete blower. So my question is: Since I'm not a blower guy, It seems like a good deal, but is it ???? I figure I would have to send the blower back to Hampton to get a once over... so there goes some extra coin, plus 2 blower carb's...
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Ross, Blower? I love it! but, since you asked, if I were you I wouldnt use it on this build. Pro Touring concept and all......... I think I would buy it for sure, the price is fair (Donny just bought a BB mopar blower set-up for 1500.00) let me know if you pass on it and if he wants to sell it to someone other than you. Post some pics!
 
76orangewagon said:
wouldn't you know it I found what I thought would be the perfect tire, but when I went wheel looking for a 17"x12" nobody make that size except ZO6 corvette wheels (not a deep dish wheel). If anybody knows of one this size please let me know I looked at billet specialties, centerline, weld ,ect.....anyway heres the specs on the M & H Racemaster
Tire Size390/40-17Wheel Diameter17 in.Sidewall Style Blackwall Tire Construction Radial Directional Yes Tire Diameter 29.50 in. Section Width 14.30 in. Tread Width 12.50 in. Minimum Recommended Wheel Width12.00 in.
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Hey 76, check out Weld Wheels in the in RT-S Series. They have a wheel called the S71,,,has tons of width and backspacing options. Pricing in 15" is excellent, 17" $$$ is so so and 18" gets pricey. I bought a set 15x10.25" wih a 29/12.5 for my minitubbed Demon, very happy with them. Section width on my Sportsman pros is 13.5" fills the well up nicely. I had to go with lots of back spacing because of stock axle width. I was also limited in space where the quarter meets the wheel well. My build is in progress but later I plan to buy big wheel/low profile rubber as another cruising option to make more use of my corner carving Bill Reilly Suspension. I love Pro street and Pro Touring looks.

Your build and skills are Awesome!!
 
HemiMark said:
Ross, Blower? I love it! but, since you asked, if I were you I wouldnt use it on this build. Pro Touring concept and all......... I think I would buy it for sure, the price is fair (Donny just bought a BB mopar blower set-up for 1500.00) let me know if you pass on it and if he wants to sell it to someone other than you. Post some pics!
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I think when I started this build and picked a title I should have researched what I really had visioned for the car, It never was intended to have low profile tires as defines the "pro-touring " image but I always wanted brake, suspension, fuel injection and modern improvements through out the entire car with the pro street width and height..recently I was checking out the Lateral-g website and found that I had in mind, they have a forum called "Modern Pro-Street" except there using 18"-20" wheels with all the same before mentioned improvements. If I could change the title of this build, I would. Maybe once the quarters get finished, I will start a new build page like Hemi Denny did. I should have called this one " Body Panel Replacement 101" As for the blower goes, it would definatley turn heads but maybe I'll stick with the original plan and add a F&B fuel injected six pack. Sorry to disappoint all the true "pro-Touring" guys.
 
you can change the title...heck...you can change your mind...just keep YOUR vision of what YOU want...I can tell...your headed there

Mopar to ya'
Denny
 
HemiDenny said:
you can change the title...heck...you can change your mind...just keep YOUR vision of what YOU want...I can tell...your headed there

Mopar to ya'
Denny
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Thanks Denny, I never considered a Blower before the offer yesterday but you know had a couple Rum and cokes after a satisifying days progress and the gears started turning so I thought I'd see what the A body community thought. My vision has remained the same except for the upgrade improvement's........ always adding, never taking away. On a positive note progress might pick up in the near future Since I soon will be transfering Bases from Pittsburgh, Pa to Youngstown, Ohio which means I will be home now on a daily basis instead of only weekends like now..yea !!!! full steam ahead.
 
I guess my buddy HemiMark is interested in that blower....I know for a fact he doesn't have enough induction systems......then again....maybe he was thinkin' of a HP upgrade for his Kobuto
 
76orangewagon said:
I think when I started this build and picked a title I should have researched what I really had visioned for the car, It never was intended to have low profile tires as defines the "pro-touring " image but I always wanted brake, suspension, fuel injection and modern improvements through out the entire car with the pro street width and height..recently I was checking out the Lateral-g website and found that I had in mind, they have a forum called "Modern Pro-Street" except there using 18"-20" wheels with all the same before mentioned improvements. If I could change the title of this build, I would. Maybe once the quarters get finished, I will start a new build page like Hemi Denny did. I should have called this one " Body Panel Replacement 101" As for the blower goes, it would definatley turn heads but maybe I'll stick with the original plan and add a F&B fuel injected six pack. Sorry to disappoint all the true "pro-Touring" guys.
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You have nothing to be sorry about! It's you car and your build. build it like you want it and drive it like you stole it! :thumblef:
 
HemiDenny said:
I guess my buddy HemiMark is interested in that blower....I know for a fact he doesn't have enough induction systems......then again....maybe he was thinkin' of a HP upgrade for his Kobuto
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I won't see the guy again till next weekend, so I'll see if the offer is good to anybody.
 
HemiDenny said:
I guess my buddy HemiMark is interested in that blower....I know for a fact he doesn't have enough induction systems......then again....maybe he was thinkin' of a HP upgrade for his Kobuto
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Lately I have been collecting induction systems! what with the 6x2 intake, the hillborn and the cross ram I'm tracking on e-bag you would think that I had plenty enough. But a blower on a small block is always a good thing!
 
I think your the first "anybody"...the "somebodys" are next...and the "nobodys are last....thats the batting order as we see it.....

hope all had a good Easter
Rejoice,....for He has risen
 
HemiMark said:
Lately I have been collecting induction systems! what with the 6x2 intake, the hillborn and the cross ram I'm tracking on e-bag you would think that I had plenty enough. But a blower on a small block is always a good thing!
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I was checking out that ebay STR-12 myself not the welded one but the one with the orange top plate....dont worry I won't bid against you.
 
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