It's Alive

[Divenut]

Well after months of work...the moment of truth. I don't know about other folks, but I get really anxious during that first attempt to fire her up after pulling things apart and putting it back together. Didn't do any major work, but I was still jacked when she fired right up.

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Cleaned up some of the F'd up wiring
Replaced the steering gear box
Rebuilt the coupler
Pulled the Headers and hit w/POR-15.
Pulled & Cleaned up the starter and replace the toasted wiring with a new Mopar piece
Replaced the Oil pan and Pick-up tube
plus a bunch of misc stuff....

My daughters and I are happy to have a few big to-do's off our list.

Pat

[bernieca]

Sounds great. That first start up is an exciting moment!

[SpikeWills69]

Sounds AND looks good. Congrats!

[73AbodEE]

Excellent Pat ! its a good feeling isnt it !

[Divenut]

Thanks fellas...Yes, it does feel great. I was concerned, especially with the wiring (which still need slot's of work ) I let out a BIG sigh of relief when that baby fired up!


Be well,
Pat

[70408dart]

Hey Divenut,
You going to the Mopar event at Greatlakes Dragaway on the 28th and
29th of this month? I'm going to try and go. Not sure if I'm taking my car or not though.

[72Plymouth]

Sounds nice!

[TrailBeast]

Yep that's a real anxious moment on the first turn of the key.
You did it though, and she sounds and looks good.
Watch out for those Daughters, cus they are SO going to try to TO on that car.

[74DartSwinger360]

Sounds great. What are you running for exhaust?

[Divenut]

Originally Posted by 70408dart

Hey Divenut,
You going to the Mopar event at Greatlakes Dragaway on the 28th and
29th of this month? I'm going to try and go. Not sure if I'm taking my car or not though.

Hey 70408dart, unfortunately I can't make it. My folks are coming in from Michigan for a visit. Post up some picks if you make it so I can see what I'm missing lol.

[Divenut]

Originally Posted by TrailBeast

You did it though, and she sounds and looks good.Watch out for those Daughters, cus they are SO going to try to TO on that car.

LOL I hear you Beast, they're 11 now and if you ask them, the Duster's THEIR car!

Originally Posted by 74DartSwinger360

Sounds great. What are you running for exhaust?

Thanks. Nothing fancy, old set of Hooker Comps, 2 1/2 pipes into a set of Flowmasters.

Originally Posted by 72Plymouth

Sounds nice!

Thanks man. That thumping brings a smile to my face every time.

You all have a good one,
Pat