72 duster Build progress

70440 said
Whew! Just read this thread through the first 900 posts to just after the stripes were added. I've been building cars for 30 years and had a number of shops, but watching you build that in a little garage on a budget was realy refreshing to me. I'm actually looking forward to building the 73 we just picked up for the Mrs. I was so burned out on on building I didn't even want another car due to the expense and BS of having dealt with customers cars, I could care less if I never saw another old car again! Your approach to solving problems and repairing an old car with limited resources, is what made the car hobby in the first place. Long before TV crews and "7 day builds" on "reality" TV. Good job Jarrod, and thanks for reminding us what hot rodding is really all about, making the most of what you have and breathing new life into old metal.

-signed, a former "pro" builder.

Thank you very much for the kind words!. Makes me feel good that even after all of this time people are getting good use from my build thread and that it might inspire others to tackle the jobs ahead of them themselves.

More and more these days it seems to cost a lot more money for a lot less quality. People just don't take pride in what they are getting paid to do or lack the skill and knowledge to do it correctly.

When I built the duster it was a long (painful at times) process but I stuck with it and seen it through to completion. It took 4 years as I had to buy parts 1 piece at a time. And it was ALOT of work. But looking back it was a lot of fun and I learned a lot!. Back then I told myself I didn't want to do another project of that extent again. But I would totally do it again if given the chance to do so!.

We are still making strides towards purchasing a house so I can have my own garage again. But once I do...... I WILL be getting another project or 2!. Hopefully within the next year or so we can be in the spot we would like to be in to be able to purchase a house. It's a long slow road getting there building credit/saving up and not havin anyone to help co sign or anything. But one day soon hopefully we will make it happen. And then I'll be getting back into the game and when I do I will for sure be posting progress here on the forum.

Thank you again for the comments and I am glad you enjoyed the read!.