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    Rotisserie mounting, 71 Duster?

    Hey gents getting ready to make brackets to mount the Duster to a rotisserie. Is it okay to just use the reinforced bumper mounts on the body. Or is there some other place I should be mounting this thing. Thanks
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    Supplier kudos, and raspberries!

    So in the last 2 weeks I have been dumping money into my Duster, going to put it on the road finally. I have made a few sizable purchases, and let me tell you there are some interesting vendors. From the guy insisting your application requires one of only two parts, GM or Ford, and that is the...
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    Which is better 4wheeler/jeeps

    I know I know this isn't directly Mopar, and certainly not Abody, but you guys are my home, don't want to join some new strange forum. Surely there are guys and gals here with some knowledge about the subject. I am looking at building a "get me damn near anywhere vehicle." My options are...
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    71 Duster vs. 72 up Challenger fuel tank

    Hey everybody, anybody have access to both of these model year cars? I was comparing published dimensions from Tanks inc. I need a tank for my Duster, but want more capacity than a 16 gallon Duster tank. The nuts and bolts works out to the Challenger being narrower, longer and a touch deeper. My...
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    Decode my 340, please?

    Can someone please decode my 340. I am not keeping it, changed direction, but like to know what it is. Thanks. Left front pad: HM340R 37000187 Right side pad: 2A119682 Casting: 2780930-340-8 I understand this one. Stamping near mount boss: 6-17-71 Clock like stamp: points to 2
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    What is a bare 340 block worth?

    I just landed a complete 5.9 and OD trans for my Duster. So now I do not need my 340. The block has been hot tanked and mag'd, will need a .030bore, what is it worth to sell?
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    Painting Milodon oil pan?

    How would you prep a Milodon oil pan for paint? Sure that gold color is pretty, but I want my engine to be all red. Call me old, but I think the headers are the only thing that should be a different color. Thanks
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    Trailer towing with a Duster

    I am looking for guidance, info, suggestions etc. I am looking to buy a tear drop RV trailer next spring. I want to eventually be able to tow it behind my Duster. 340, 833od, 3:55's, late b discs, big Lincoln rear discs. I want to see the country from my Duster. How do I go about making a...
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    Woo hoo followed by an immediate Boooooo!

    Schumacher has released a body a engine tri y headers! I got all excited, was going to order 1st thing this morning then looked at the magazine again.... A body a engine torqueflite! I would kill for these headers in my 4spd equipped Duster! Anybody have any ideas? Hydraulic throughout bearing?????
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    Dick at Firm Feel... Stand up guy!

    Just spent about half an hour on the phone with Dick from Firm Feel, wearing him out with questions. Asked him about parts i have, parts i need, screw ups i have made! He was very patient, extremely helpful, and more than forgiving. After our conversation, I felt I needed to buy something for...
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    5.9magnum questions

    First off I can't find a used 5.9 anywhere in my area for love or money. However one is sure to pop up sooner or later. What vehicle should I be Chasing for a donor? I would like to use the entire front accessory drive. A/c, alternator.... Serpentine etc. Will that stuff fit under my...
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    Morality of my wheel bolt pattern? :)

    So I have this 9 inch Ford rearend out of a mid 70's Lincoln Mark5, it comes with really nice large ventilated rotors and is wide enough to be cut down to fit any available wheel width into my Duster wheelwell. Does anyone have any compelling, and or moral reason why I should have this rearend...
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    any deals on AMD replacement panels???

    Hey everybody are there any sponsors on this board or any other company that will give some discount on the amd body panels??? I need both quarters and the tailpanel for my Duster? My budget is rapidly shrinking and I am looking to stretch it as far as I can!
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    If I only knew then, what I know now!!!!

    This is the year boys, after letting my 71 Duster sit for 3 years after my Harley purchase. This is the year I light a fire under my rear again. I have parts everywhere getting things done. The doors are at the bodyshop, they were straightened and primed, sealed and then trimmed in the new body...
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    Woo Hoo thank you Mr. Norms, Machesney Park, Il!!!!

    Just a shout out, letting everyone know how stand-up Mr. Norms Garage has been. $ years ago, the place that is now Mr. Norms, used to be Nostalgia Lane, a restoration shop. A well regarded and well known resto shop, I might add! So years ago they were putting together a Mr. Norms Dart for a...
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    Show me your custom gauge mounting!

    Hello everyone, I know I said I was gonna use what I've got...but my gauges are shot! I have a complete set of VDO's but just saw another members American made gauges from speedhut.com. I've always wanted to install custom gauges in my car, just at a loss *** to how to do it. I need something...
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