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    Adding remote rallye mirrors

    Just got my new reproduction rallye mirrors in. My car never was drilled for the control stick. Anyone have the dimensions and locations for where to drill? Its a 1970 if it matters. Also, what all holds the stick in? It came with a bezel, but looks like there should be a backer plate or...
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    Rallye mirrors

    Just to be clear, i don't currently have rallye mirrors or remote adjustment. Part of this is also upgrading to rallye mirrors cause a really want a set....
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    Rallye mirrors

    So, im sick of my mirrors flopping around, moving when i put the cover on, etc. Currently running standard reproduction round mirrors on both sides, and yes the passengers side is all but useless. Looking at the new chrome housing reproduction mirrors, it seems that the drivers side is remote...
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    Need feedback

    I'm trying to strike a balance between looks and functionality on my 70 duster. One area I'm working on is lighting. I'm night blind. The sealed beam silver stars are the best bulbs I've tried in the car, but I want better. 55 watt hid is better. Bi-xenon projector is better. So I...
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    installing torque boxes to a finished car

    do you have a pic of the penetration through the pinch weld? those pics and descritption help. definately on the list for when it comes back to my shop.
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    70 duster rally style mirrors

    the bigger rectabgular.oval style like the 71-72 340 cars. or the one in the pic....
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    70 duster rally style mirrors

    i know that there has to be something close enough for guys like me. im looking for the chrome version, fixed head, adjustable glass. the repops are like 300 each, and have the cables and controls tp the inside of the car. i dont need that. i just want a set of look-close mirrors that dont flop...
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    installing torque boxes to a finished car

    havent bought them yet. so no progress. and that looks like a pretty good price right there. ill actually be starting to buy all my parts after i finish the 442 thats clogging up my bay.
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    installing torque boxes to a finished car

    I'm actually changing the direction of the car. Already installed subframe connectors before the painht and body. Now I'm looking for more torsional rigidity without going for a cage. Also cuttting up the t-bar crossmember for a 5 speed, and torque boxes reinforce that area.
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    installing torque boxes to a finished car

    can i? i know ill need to grind and clean the indercoating, etc off. but what can i do to minimize damage to the exterior finish at the pinch weld? id rather not have to have my rockers re-painted if i dont have to.... any ideas?
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    window hardware

    i guarentree that its in better shape than the one i just sweeped and vacuumed up. i was adjusting my door glass last night. closed the shop door with a great piece of glass. opened the shop door after work today, and was greeted by a bunch of little pieces. you can check my build thread in...
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    window hardware

    well, since i had to order a reproduction drivers side door glass for my 70 duster this evening, i figure id take a look at why it wasnt ever working well in the first place. the nylon rollers(?) that come off the window regulator arms, and go into the "C" channel that bolts to the glass, are...
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    need clarification/confirmation on my work. please check it out!

    a question: car is a 70 dister, wetherstripping is soffseal. on the roofrails, how is the weatherstripping supposed to look? up on the leading edge at the a-pillar, inside of the car, the weatherstripping wraps around the moulding like the picture shows. further back along the roofrail it...
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    potentially stupid weatherstrip questions. need pointers and clarification.

    nothing? im really suprised. figured someone would have broken out the factpry diagrams or literature by now. so, can anyone help? ill even take complete guesses. i got caught in the rain tonight..... michael
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    potentially stupid weatherstrip questions. need pointers and clarification.

    ok, 70 duster. all new weatherstrip during restoration. ive got some problems at all 4 panels of side glass. on the wing windows: the front seals to the weatherstripping (up near the doors) but the back has a 1/16 or so gap (back by the latch). similar on both sides. is there an...
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    Opinions on Duster Front Clip/Frame R&R

    if it were me, and i was doing this with a couple of complete cars at my disposal, what i would do is drill out all the spoit welds fro the front inner fenders, frame rails, and t-bar corssmember. measure about 4,963 times before removing the front clip from the wrecked car (340 car). transfer...
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    wind whistle

    so, im starting to go a little buggy. car is a 70 duster. full resto, new weatherstripping, etc. on the passengers side, im getting a horrendus whistle from the window at anything above 45. i cannot seem to find where its coming from, other than the window. anyone have any methods for...
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    hood hinges and splash shields

    i got frustrated and quit on my 70 duster tonight. figured id ask, someone has to know... i cant find my hardware for my inner fender splast shields. i remember that they were something like a #10 sheetmetal screw with a really big washer. anyone know for sure, and what i can use to attach...
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    Anyone ever take apart a Duster quarter window?

    and i found some rivits at lowes that after shorteneng worked great. not really riits, but kind if an aluminum screw and threaded headed collar anrrangemnet. also, laysons sells the rubbers. i used them in my resto. work great.
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