dukeboy440
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Looking good
Resurrecting Mom's Duster
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MomsDuster
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Instrument cluster done.
(Except for wiring) My first attempt at a “custom” cluster. It’s by no means perfect, but I am more than satisfied with the outcome.
(Except for wiring) My first attempt at a “custom” cluster. It’s by no means perfect, but I am more than satisfied with the outcome.
I like it a lot!
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
Nice! Looks clean and organized. Like the gauge sizes - yet not too crowded/crammed in like some I have seen.
I like the cluster way better without the tach. So much more room. That's how I did mine too.
Cley
Cley
I did something similar with my instrument cluster. The Mopar “M” is my high beam indicator. I need to put another bulb in there though as the LED in there is currently too bright
mygasser
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you could add some window tint film over the lens to dim it a bit. build up the layers 'til it's how you want it.
neil.
neil.
MomsDuster
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Got the front all wired up, lights and that beat up old grill back in!
Have you got to take it out for a drive yet?
MomsDuster
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Just around the block a couple of times. There still is no glass installed and the front end is out of alignment. But definitely a hoot to drive. The neighborhood has mixed feelings I’m sure.
12” glass packs certainly will turn some heads and create either smiles or scowls.
cawcislo
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Lookin good. Looking forward to when you can put the car through the paces and tell us what you think of the fuel injection and how much fun a 440 is in a duster.
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
MomsDuster
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Took a little spin around the block.
Loving it Strong! The butterscotch really does it for me on that car, it's very inspiring to see builds like this. I have been looking into the QA1 set-up myself, what type/diameter torsion bars did you use?
MomsDuster
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Thanks, I believe they were .920 from Mancini’s. Couldn’t tell you my reasoning behind that choice. Guess I was wanting heavier than the stock slant 6 bars but not super heavy either.
That's the same thing I was thinking of going with after reading AR Engineering site. I am wanting to get rid of the chassis flex to alleviate the outright spooky handling at speed, really like your subframe connectors. Heavier bars than stock would enable me drop the front end height with the small block but still have enough spring rate for a decent ride.
MomsDuster
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Just adding a few pics. Put a few turns on the torsion bars to get some ground clearance for the oil pan. Getting used to the higher stance.
MomsDuster
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Couldn’t find a local glass shop that wanted to install the windshield so I installed it myself. With some searching on FABO and YouTube got it done!
MomsDuster
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Took the Duster to work yesterday. Ran great! Still a long way to go but it’s a driver. Exhaust and alignment are next on the list.
MomsDuster
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Exhaust done. Much more pleasant to drive.
MomsDuster
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MomsDuster
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I’ve got a new oil pump ready for install. I’ve been in contact with Mike over at B3 Racing Engines, B3 Racing Engines LLC - Performance Engine Building and Mopar Valvetrains
he’s setting me up with a new set of roller tip rockers and his geometry correcting kit. Looking forward to getting her back on the road. Will post pictures as the work progresses.
he’s setting me up with a new set of roller tip rockers and his geometry correcting kit. Looking forward to getting her back on the road. Will post pictures as the work progresses.
txstang84
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Tuned in-first time I've read this particular thread-looks cool man! Looking forward to hear more about your fixes
MomsDuster
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Thanks, hopefully make some progress in the next couple of weeks.
R4Sedan
Larry
Sorry about your set back. Car looks amazing.
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