new project

[class67]

I picked this thing up over the weekend....It's a 70 Duster, slant six but the guy gave a 360 with the car. I've never been a MOPAR guy so this will be a fun learning experience. The body needs very little work and is rust free. My wife had one of these in HS so I figured that I would build it for her. It will be a very low budget build, just body/paint basic suspension upgrades / lowering, 17" wheels, engine swap and interior (I say this now...lol). The best part is the guy just wanted rid of it so I got it for the low, low, low price of $0!

Anyway, what do you think:

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[Kenova]

....The best part is the guy just wanted rid of it so I got it for the low, low, low price of $0!

Anyway, what do you think:

I'll give you $50.00, a case of Canadian beer, and I'll come and get it. lol
Looks like a good score. How is the undercarriage?

Ken

[blown9746]

you got that for free? you lucky sob

[class67]

I'll give you $50.00, a case of Canadian beer, and I'll come and get it. lol
Looks like a good score. How is the undercarriage?

Ken

Actually, the whole car is pretty solid.

[CruizinKev]

nice find! looks sweet! :twothumbs

[craigs73]

why cant i ever find a sweet deal like that:confused: anyways nice score :1st:

[class67]

quick update....i've been going kind of slow but I have the old /6 six pulled and am starting to tear the front suspension apart for rebuild and disc brake swap, next is the rear end which I will picking up shortly as well.

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[class67]

The 360 is torn down and ready for the machine shop and 727 is going in for work as well.

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[1971CHEVELLE]

Car looks solid

[dropit69]

sweet score..my neighbor had one of them growing up..fun times ..

[larknut]

I want one!

[wickedred]

To think I was looking for one when I found my 70 Camaro and you get one free. Rock out with the build. Its all an investment when the car is free.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

I don't know you, but I hate you . I will think of a valid reason later.(LOL joke) :machine: Great score. My dad had a 72' 340 Duster 4speed. When I was growing up. I totally loved that car.

[1badchevelle]

some guys just have all the luck. next thing you know you will find a efi hemi for pennies. Let me know when you get bored with it I will take off your hands and give $100 and some beer.


Nice score. keep up the updates. I am looking for one for my nephew. He will love to see this post over the weekend.

[class67]

Thanks for all the positive comments everybody.

This car is a learning experience for me as I am Chevy guy...lol

I will keep updates coming though right now I am mostly collecting parts.

[jackbird13]

It only takes time and a lot of money

[craigs73]

glad to see progress on this project i have been wondering about it what kind of power are you looking at making

[Bjkadron]

Sweet deal! And to think I had to pay $200 for mine and pull it out of the junk yard!

BTW.. If your gonna be shaving those turn signal indicators(on top of the fender) when you paint it, I'd be interested in them as I have been looking for some for my duster.

Awesome project! Keep the updates coming.

[class67]

Sweet deal! And to think I had to pay $200 for mine and pull it out of the junk yard!

BTW.. If your gonna be shaving those turn signal indicators(on top of the fender) when you paint it, I'd be interested in them as I have been looking for some for my duster.

Awesome project! Keep the updates coming.

As a matter of fact....the turn signals are coming off, send me a PM if you are serious!

[shortrack]

ok your off the hook for getting it for free but you gotta keep the Moroso sticker.....!!!

[class67]

ok your off the hook for getting it for free but you gotta keep the Moroso sticker.....!!!

lol...

[class67]

Alright, it has been awhile since I have updated, so it is:

I have not had time lateley to work on the car but dug in a little this week and pulled the k-frame, suspension and steering. I ordered all new bushings ball joints, control arm bumpers, inner / outer tie rods. idler arm....everything new for the front end and should have it all next week.

The motor has been at the machine shop for about two weeks now but I have not checked on it, I probably will today but I told the guy that I was not in that big of a hurry right now as I am focusing on the suspension anyway.


Getting ready


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Disconnected from uppers


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It's out


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Breaking it down


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[class67]

I spent a few hours yesterday sandblasting and priming the k-frame...


Ready for paint...


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[chevybuldr]

You should never tell a machine shop you are not in a hurry. What shop did you take it to?

[class67]

You should never tell a machine shop you are not in a hurry. What shop did you take it to?

LOL...I'm really not in a hurry, I actually went by there yesterday and he is working on the heads, has the crank polished already and the block is on the honer, so it looks like it will be done soon.

[andrewb70]

I vote for a new Hemi swap. Dare I suggest LSx swap? LOL

Andrew

[Damn True]

That is SO cool!

I'd love to find a 68-ish dart put a modern AOD trans and the 2.0l I-6 out of a Jeep XJ in it and make a bitchin commuter that'd probably knock down 25mpg.

[chevybuldr]

So whats on tap for the Dart this weekend?

[The Stickman]

I can't believe how clean that car looks. Great deal, keep us updated.

[hechtrod]

wicked find! I love Dusters. Great progress. That's one lucky wife! ha ha

[class67]

Here is how I spent my Saturday.

I re-installed the K-memeber with all new bushings, ball joints, tie rods, idler arm, torsion bars....everything basically and finished the disc swap.

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[class67]

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Next weekend, the rear is getting swapped out as well.

[chevybuldr]

looking very good

[chevybuldr]

ok 2 weeks gone whats the progress? Get the motor back yet?

[Motown 454]

Nice work on the K member and brakes. Any more updates?

[class67]

No updates right now other than I did pick up the motor from the machine shop and will be assembling that in the next week or so.

I am hoping to maybe change out the rear end tomorrow, I picked up a 9 1/4 rear with 3:23's which I think will work just fine.

It's been so damn hot though lately I have not been very motivated to get into it but I guess I will just have to bite the bullet and get it over with...lol

I'll post update pics after I get the rear in place and on the ground with all four new shoes.

[Bjkadron]

9 1/4 is a pretty heavy rearend! You might want to look at an 8 1/4... they aren't the most fancy rearends.. but they are pretty stout and have great parts availability. I got mine out of a Volare and all I'll have to do is move the spring perches in. its about 2 or 3 inches wider too.. Not exactly sure.

[chevybuldr]

c,mon Steve it was only 104 here in Livermore today. Couldnt be hotter in Tracy. HAHAHA okok your off the hook

[class67]

c,mon Steve it was only 104 here in Livermore today. Couldnt be hotter in Tracy. HAHAHA okok your off the hook


LOL....108 out here today but I did yank the rear out anyway, I'll put the new rear in sometime in the next few days.

[class67]

Not to much new but I did set the new rear end in the car and figured that it is a little wider than I had hoped (2 1/2"s), so I have decided to have it narrowed about an inch on both sides so ensure that I can drop the body down over the rear wheels without any rubbing issues.

Hopefully I will get the rear end back in the next week or so. Then I can get it back on the ground, finish stripping the car (interior, glass etc...) and then it is off to the body shop.

[class67]

Update....I have not had any time to work on the car much lately but I did figure out that the 9 1/4 rear just will not work out so I am having an 8 3/4 built as we speak and should have it by the end of the week. I should be able to get it installed this weekend, so I will post pics then.

[class67]

Ok, been a loooong time since last post on this car. It is a very slow build, due to time and motivation lol. I have the motor back from the machine shop and am putting that back together this week and the 727 trans is completely rebuilt too. All of the suspension is and brakes are on the car after I finally got the 8 3/4 at the right width, it is in as well and now the car is at the body shop. This is a pic of the car right before we loaded it up. I'll post progress pics of the bodywork as we go.


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[DRJDVM's '69]

Hey Steve
So assume Troys is doing the paint on this one too ?

[class67]

Hey Steve
So assume Troys is doing the paint on this one too ?

Hey, Ned.....Your assumption is correct, Troy's my buddy.

[Moabdude]

This is my 1970 duster. Bought it the way it is.
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Saw this Demon at the Sema.
Bas ass!

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[class67]

^^^that is a good looking duster, just out of curiosity, what size wheels and tires are you running???

[Moabdude]

Mine has 18's.

The Demon had 19-20 inch

[class67]

It's been a long time since I have posted anything about this project, mostly becasue I have not been doing anything with it until lately. I am finally back on track with this build and hope to have it done by next spring. Here it is last weekend home from paint...finally!

The indoor pics do not do the color justice.

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[class67]

And the rebuilt 360 / 727 combo going in a couple of days ago...I still need to get the valve covers, lol


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[craigs73]

sweet forgot all about this one the cars looking good

[class67]

Thanks, the updates should be more often now. I sold the Foose wheels and am going with 18" and 19" Intro's now to give it a little more aggressive look, we'll see how low I can get it too!

[ModedCB2]

LOVE the LIme green Leaf spring treatment!... LOL... I truly appreciate when people take a path less traveled in the car world. Need more Dusters, Scamps, Swingers, and Darts on the road.

Heck If I could find one un-rusted I'd even vote for a Volare' R/t... LOL

Rob

[Bjkadron]

looks Great!

[class67]

a couple new pics, been collecting some parts but now seeing a little progress. Threw the wiring harness in today and started seperating the different sections and thinking about what routes I want.

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[class67]

Been a while, but the car is just about there. It's alive and running now, just getting to the final assembly and tune, wheels and interior. Here it is with the new wheels. Now I can work on the stance as well...nice and low.



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