Project Riddler's Ride - 1976 Plymouth Duster
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Riddler
Project EH-Body
To be honest, I don't know what he charges now. I got a bit of a deal through another forum I'm on.
Try his site.
http://www.mascolldesigns.com/
Riddler
Try his site.
http://www.mascolldesigns.com/
Riddler
Riddler
Project EH-Body
The name of my project....
Project "Eh" Body.
Riddler
Project "Eh" Body.
Riddler
pettybludart
Well-Known Member
It,s just a phrase Canadians use,like southerners use Y,all.Like you know eh?LOL
Riddler
Project EH-Body
Here's an update from today. I was able to find some time today to get the rear axle built and into the car.
Layed down a nice bead of Permatex Gear Oil RTV Sealant. Specially made for rear axles!
Bolted on the center section. 45 ft/lbs
Installed the brakes and axles. Not a fun task having to take them on and off 3-4 times. But there finally done and I learned a few tricks!
Rotors and Calipers installed. They look great!
What kind of axles are those? That's right, MOSERS!
Assembled ready to go into the car.
Here's one of the wheels on the car. Studs are too long for the style of lug nuts I have. Plan right now is to cut them down.
So how'd I do?
Riddler
Layed down a nice bead of Permatex Gear Oil RTV Sealant. Specially made for rear axles!
Bolted on the center section. 45 ft/lbs
Installed the brakes and axles. Not a fun task having to take them on and off 3-4 times. But there finally done and I learned a few tricks!
Rotors and Calipers installed. They look great!
What kind of axles are those? That's right, MOSERS!
Assembled ready to go into the car.
Here's one of the wheels on the car. Studs are too long for the style of lug nuts I have. Plan right now is to cut them down.
So how'd I do?
Riddler
I'm Drooling
Judge Mills
1971 Plymouth Duster
NICE.. what kind of wheels and what size are you running?
Riddler
Project EH-Body
It's mentioned a few pages back. Boze Pro Touring, 17x8 front and 18x10 rear.
Riddler
Riddler
swisswill
Well-Known Member
Looking good Riddler!
Riddler
Project EH-Body
So today I was able to get over to Inline Tube Inc. in Shelby Township. Let me tell you guys these guys know and understand brakes. I walked in expecting to have to explain everything. They looked at what I had in mind and went above and beyond.
In this picture you can see the green and white coat hangers I bent up for the rear axle. They took those and made CNC copies of them in stainless steel.
I was then explained that since I've gone with Wilwood rear disc brake I should have some sort of flex lines as they tend to move slightly unlike stock drums. So I went ahead and purchased the rear flexline kit. Along with that I also purchased all stainless hardware and three tabs to weld to the axle and body. On top of that they had the Mopar rear axle Tee I wanted.
After Inline Tube I ran over to Mancini Racing to purchase a new vent tube. Lucky for me they also had a Wilwood Proportioning Valve hanging on the wall for $41. I'll take that!
While at Mancini Racing I saw a product called Lizard Skin. I'm going to contact the company and see about getting a small sample of each just to see what it looks like in person.
www.lizardskin.com
Riddler
In this picture you can see the green and white coat hangers I bent up for the rear axle. They took those and made CNC copies of them in stainless steel.
I was then explained that since I've gone with Wilwood rear disc brake I should have some sort of flex lines as they tend to move slightly unlike stock drums. So I went ahead and purchased the rear flexline kit. Along with that I also purchased all stainless hardware and three tabs to weld to the axle and body. On top of that they had the Mopar rear axle Tee I wanted.
After Inline Tube I ran over to Mancini Racing to purchase a new vent tube. Lucky for me they also had a Wilwood Proportioning Valve hanging on the wall for $41. I'll take that!
While at Mancini Racing I saw a product called Lizard Skin. I'm going to contact the company and see about getting a small sample of each just to see what it looks like in person.
www.lizardskin.com
Riddler
76orangewagon
Well-Known Member
If you google Lizardskin alternatives there are several sites I found on how to make your own and save a lot cash, basically you buy micro air beads and add to paint and roll it on. Just thought It might help.
Riddler
Project EH-Body
Hey thanks....I'll take a look into it. Are there any other products that are better? I'd love to do sound and insulation in one spray.
Riddler
varlo
Joe- Long Island, Oakdale
rear looks great joe glad to hear your still making some progress on the duster! Love the brakes and pro touring rims btw.
Riddler
Project EH-Body
Well today I got done with my mock up on some hood struts and it worked, but at the same time didn't work out. To hide the struts inside the fenders you'd need crazy struts with a ton of PSI. I tried to use a pair 90psi struts and while it holds the bare hood open it won't assist bring it up. These struts were nearly impossible to install and the only way I was able to do it was to get them in a 10,000lbs tow strap and tighten them closed. Anyway onto some pictures.
Strut Closed
Strut Open
Anyway my plan now is to just go back to using the stock hinges with springs. I'll have them blasted and painted with the car. Who knows maybe I'll even get some hood struts later on and attach them to the hood and fender like the OEM's do it now.
I've also made a new purchase. A set of 1976 Ontario Vintage Plates. I'm hoping I can use them.
Riddler
Strut Closed
Strut Open
Anyway my plan now is to just go back to using the stock hinges with springs. I'll have them blasted and painted with the car. Who knows maybe I'll even get some hood struts later on and attach them to the hood and fender like the OEM's do it now.
I've also made a new purchase. A set of 1976 Ontario Vintage Plates. I'm hoping I can use them.
Riddler
Looks good. But I noticed the angle of the hood struts were straight up and down. On modern cars they are more angled to get them to open and close easier right?
Riddler
Project EH-Body
Modern cars have them attached from the hood to the fender. Thus the angle is required to fit the strut under the hood when it's closed. I was attempting to have the struts hidden inside the fenders. Just don't think it's going to work.
Riddler
Riddler
What about hydraulics lifts? I have a set under my recliner to lift me up so I can get out of it. Are your lifts on upside down?
Riddler
Project EH-Body
These struts are high pressure gas set at 90psi. I followed the install instructions that say to have the thinner shaft pointing down. Has something to do with keeping oil/gas on the seals in the open position.
Hydraulic lifts just might work but I'd be afraid of them failing or having no battery power and not being able to open the hood.
Riddler
Hydraulic lifts just might work but I'd be afraid of them failing or having no battery power and not being able to open the hood.
Riddler
Would you believe mine has a 9 volt battery back up.
riddler I think your idea is there the geometry is just a little off.
when I put struts on my trunk I had to move them around to get the correct angle.
I think if you move the mount point up a little higher on the hinge and move the lower mount more toward to original lower mount it will work.
True you might see a little bit of the cylinder but I think it will work.
You are so close keep trying and you will get it.
On my trunk a matter of a 1/4 inch meant the trunk lid falling down or popping up on its own.
when I put struts on my trunk I had to move them around to get the correct angle.
I think if you move the mount point up a little higher on the hinge and move the lower mount more toward to original lower mount it will work.
True you might see a little bit of the cylinder but I think it will work.
You are so close keep trying and you will get it.
On my trunk a matter of a 1/4 inch meant the trunk lid falling down or popping up on its own.
Riddler
Project EH-Body
Yeah I had a chat with a few of my engineer friends and they said the same thing. I'm planning to move the attachment points. I'll keep trying as I also feel I'm almost there.
Riddler
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