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Wayneman

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Hello all! I just got my hands on a 1972 Plymouth Gold Duster in Gold, with a running 318 2 bbl automatic. It was a CA desert car, so it has minimal rust in lower rear quarters and wheel hole in trunk. That's it! I got it from a gentleman who got it from another that had parked it at 36000 miles. I believe this milage to be accurate, due to good pedal pads, door seals and door hinges. Even came with the original build sheet. She is complete and unmolested (all original glass) except for deteriorating paint, seat upholstery, dash and landau vinyl top. I am a Mopar man from the 70s and early 80s. Started with a 70 roadrunner, then a 69 Dart and then a 69 notch back Barracuda formula S. Man I wish I knew what I had back then, I woulda kept them all! I bought this Duster for a project while I winter in AZ. Thought I'd join up so I can gain some insight on what upgrades I can do to this car to make it more admirable. doing a compression test soon, then we will add some upgrades to the engine...starting with headers and stainless exhaust which it came with. Going to convert to floor shifter and buckets. Looking for a healthier rear end though.

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Wayneman said:
Hello all! I just got my hands on a 1972 Plymouth Gold Duster in Gold, with a running 318 2 bbl automatic. It was a CA desert car, so it has minimal rust in lower rear quarters and wheel hole in trunk. That's it! I got it from a gentleman who got it from another that had parked it at 36000 miles. I believe this milage to be accurate, due to good pedal pads, door seals and door hinges. Even came with the original build sheet. She is complete and unmolested (all original glass) except for deteriorating paint, seat upholstery, dash and landau vinyl top. I am a Mopar man from the 70s and early 80s. Started with a 70 roadrunner, then a 69 Dart and then a 69 notch back Barracuda formula S. Man I wish I knew what I had back then, I woulda kept them all! I bought this Duster for a project while I winter in AZ. Thought I'd join up so I can gain some insight on what upgrades I can do to this car to make it more admirable. doing a compression test soon, then we will add some upgrades to the engine...starting with headers and stainless exhaust which it came with. Going to convert to floor shifter and buckets. Looking for a healthier rear end though.

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Welcome from the Sierra Vista area. Nice score, just enough work needed to make it an interesting project, I like your plan.

The rust you have is pretty normal for out here. The areas you mentioned are where dust collects and then during monsoon season hits it gets moist and it's like holding a wet sponge next to the metal. The higher up the rust is usually indicates how deep the dust accumulated over the years.

Good luck with the project.
 
I found the website classic industries, considering buying new dash board and black door panels. Any comments on price quality, or better resources for interior parts, including period correct front bucket seats?
 
The split bench is pretty much wasted, so I'll need complete replacement, so buckets it'll be! I'll check the interior threads
 
Wayneman said:
The split bench is pretty much wasted, so I'll need complete replacement, so buckets it'll be! I'll check the interior threads
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Get yourself a wanted ad as well ... There's probably some salvageable frames and tracks available. Research first... Watch for scams.

Good luck
 
Welcome and that’s a great starting point you have there!
 
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