Father-Son 1974 Duster Project
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I got my column shift linkage back in the car. Man it's tight but it's in there and it does not hit the exhaust at all.
Also got the Lokar kickdown setup on the trans while I'm under here
And moving to the back of the car, I finally got my shiny new Monroe Matics bolted on.
I couldn't find one of those fuel sender ground straps long enough for my application, so I used a small hose clamp and a piece of 14 gauge wire to ground...
I couldn't find one of those fuel sender ground straps long enough for my application, so I used a small hose clamp and a piece of 14 gauge wire to ground...
JDMopar
Well-Known Member
I've made the same kind of ground strap more than once, and it works just fine. 
Today I got my trans wiring harness connector soldered and heat shrink done. Also relocated the oil pressure line to the dash gauge. I had it run to a gauge under the hood for initial start up. And most exciting to me, I got the late seventies (high school era, very much like the one in my Barracuda back then) Panasonic AM/FM Cassette stereo in the dash.
I tapped the spindle nut covers in place tonight and finished painting the passenger side fenderwell with black Rustoleum.
While on the passenger side I thought this would be a good time to install the antenna. I painted the base Matt Black because it was badly pitted. Considered painting the mast too but I'm going to leave it as is for now.
FedEx is bringing my tires tomorrow and I have a fellow member, @Rd2Scamp sending me this seat. It's correct for a 74 and it's in nice shape, only needs a few small repairs and a dye job. The seat I have is from a 71 and it's in bad shape.
Also found and scrubbed down the inner fender splash gaurds. Haven't seen those babies in like six years.....
While on the passenger side I thought this would be a good time to install the antenna. I painted the base Matt Black because it was badly pitted. Considered painting the mast too but I'm going to leave it as is for now.
FedEx is bringing my tires tomorrow and I have a fellow member, @Rd2Scamp sending me this seat. It's correct for a 74 and it's in nice shape, only needs a few small repairs and a dye job. The seat I have is from a 71 and it's in bad shape.
Also found and scrubbed down the inner fender splash gaurds. Haven't seen those babies in like six years.....
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zkx14
Duster De-ruster
Good to see you will putting that seat to use. It is in really nice shape. Almost ended up in mine till I realized it was slightly different than what I have. Did you find a good way to ship it? I am waiting for my cover. Should have it in the next week or so. Being made by a local upholstery shop.
I sent him boxes that each back will fit in. The bottom will be wrapped in moving blankets and stretch wrap I sent him then boxes slipped over that and more stretch wrap. UPS ground will be the shipper. My company gets great rates from them....
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Tires and wheels on!
Mopar Police wheels all the way around
Rear. 245/60r15
Front. 215/65r15
Stock suspension
Monroe Gasmatic shocks
Mopar Police wheels all the way around
Rear. 245/60r15
Front. 215/65r15
Stock suspension
Monroe Gasmatic shocks
I love the wheel and tire combo. Looks clean and mean to me.
I just put the tires and wheels on a little bit ago. My first reaction was I like how the car sits. Need to let it be while I do the interior and we'll see. Looking at it now the front could come down a hair.
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That looks awesome! Congratulations! You'll be cruising soon.
Cley
Cley
Looks great.
I seen in another thread that you were going to put the ac back in the car.
I have all the ac brackets, compressor, pulleys etc still bolted on a motor if you need them.
I seen in another thread that you were going to put the ac back in the car.
I have all the ac brackets, compressor, pulleys etc still bolted on a motor if you need them.
Thanks Shawn. I'll need all that stuff. If you can hang onto for a bit I'll take it. I have been spending money on the car like a crazy person lately and I need to to curtail that for a while.
No problem it's on a motor the guy gave me when I bought my challenger.
Parts will be super cheap.
Parts will be super cheap.
Are you going to carlisle?
If so I am going to be there Saturday, I can bring the parts.
I do need the PS pump, I would consider the compressor and alternator cores.
If so I am going to be there Saturday, I can bring the parts.
I do need the PS pump, I would consider the compressor and alternator cores.
Alex5280
74' Duster
Looking Good!!!
Thanks Alex, it's turning out as I had intended. Didn't plan early on for the black cop wheels, but they fit the bill for accepting a good size tire and I owned two of them already so that was budget friendly.
Interior and lots of tweaks left to go...
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I didn't touch the torsion bars. I just drove it around the neighborhood a few times and she settled down quite a bit up front. Maybe now the front needs to come up a bit?
I am not feeling it for the black wheels right now.I was much more comfortable with the cop wheels when they were silver. I'll need to think on it..
Any opinions welcome. Just don't mention poverty caps or I'll puke
bkd
No more Scoops
FANTASTIC!!! on the Drive around and getting it settled down...Silver or Body color...not mentioning caps...just Silver or Body Color. Think silver looks kinda cool
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