An old A-Body guy - back in action.... anyone near Boston?

[1967GTX440]

Hi Guys - I've been away from the old Mopar action for a while. Last week I stumbled across a 71 340 Duster last week that I just HAD TO BUY. Many of you guys will remember the article in Hemmings Muscle Machines showing the Bahama Yellow 71 on the cover doing a nice smokey burnout - well she came up for sale last week and I jumped on her. Can't wait to see it in my garage! Any one close to the Wakefield area in greater Boston?

 

[DemonK9]

Nice! Love the functional hood scoop. That is probably all customized work, eh?

 

[1967GTX440]

Nice! Love the functional hood scoop. That is probably all customized work, eh?

I believe it is, Mike Allan, the car's builder is a very talented guy!

 

[stroked340]

Right here in Watertown I remember that car..Dave

 

[Dartnut]

Welcome to FABO, and a very nice car i may add!

 

[67/6barracuda]

Watertown no kidding, a good buddy of mine lives there. Anyhow I’m originally from Lowell, ma. Living in GA now. Nice ride!

 

[7dart0]

Very nice!! I'm up the road in Peabody.

 

[1967GTX440]

Very nice!! I'm up the road in Peabody.

Perfect! Maybe we'll run into each other at "the tree"...

Dave

 

[Pshas192]

Nice Duster Dave! I had a 1971 Bahama Yellow Duster 340 4 speed. I sold it and regretted it as soon as I cashed the check.
I now have a 1972 Duster 340 4 speed. I’m happy again.
Question; I’m looking for a shifter mounting bracket before Saturday. Can anyone help me?

 

[1967GTX440]

Nice Duster Dave! I had a 1971 Bahama Yellow Duster 340 4 speed. I sold it and regretted it as soon as I cashed the check.
I now have a 1972 Duster 340 4 speed. I’m happy again.
Question; I’m looking for a shifter mounting bracket before Saturday. Can anyone help me?

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Nice to meet you - great looking car! I'm actually toying with the idea of converting mine over to a stick car - I feel it would be easier to drive with this engine.

 

[QuickDart360]

Hi Guys - I've been away from the old Mopar action for a while. Last week I stumbled across a 71 340 Duster last week that I just HAD TO BUY. Many of you guys will remember the article in Hemmings Muscle Machines showing the Bahama Yellow 71 on the cover doing a nice smokey burnout - well she came up for sale last week and I jumped on her. Can't wait to see it in my garage! Any one close to the Wakefield area in greater Boston?

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Any engine specs on that road ripper!?

 

[1967GTX440]

It's the #'s matching 340 block with a Scat 416 stroker rotating assembly with Keith Black pistons, 11.5:1 compression, 8qt milodon pan, 308 Swirl-port heads with 2.02/1.60 valves cut into them, Edelbrock single plane alum intake, 850 cfm Quick Fuel Tech carb, ceramic coated Hooker headers (w/electric cutouts), runs on 93 octane pump gas but LOVES the 110 octane race fuel, which I run most of the time. The trans is a built 727 with a manual valve body and 3,500 stall. 3:55 SureGrip (8-3/4") out back. I'm actually thinking of swapping out the automatic in favor of a 4 or 5-spd manual.

 

[QuickDart360]

Hydraulic ir solid cam? Any specs on cam?

 

[dicksmidlac]

Nice Duster Dave! I had a 1971 Bahama Yellow Duster 340 4 speed. I sold it and regretted it as soon as I cashed the check.
I now have a 1972 Duster 340 4 speed. I’m happy again.
Question; I’m looking for a shifter mounting bracket before Saturday. Can anyone help me?

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What size are the tires on your Duster.I like the look.Thanks

 

[1967GTX440]

Hydraulic ir solid cam? Any specs on cam?

I'd have to go thru the paperwork - it's a roller setup, but I'll need to get back to you.

 

[QuickDart360]

I'd have to go thru the paperwork - it's a roller setup, but I'll need to get back to you.

No worries if it's a matter of digging thru alot of stuff you can leave it be. Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.

 

[DustyDuster]

Acton, MA here, out in the woods.

 

[1967GTX440]

Acton, MA here, out in the woods.

Back in the 80's I used to work nights at Donolan's Super Market - behind the deli counter. Acton is a great town! Nice meeting you!

 

[1967GTX440]

Nice Duster Dave! I had a 1971 Bahama Yellow Duster 340 4 speed. I sold it and regretted it as soon as I cashed the check.
I now have a 1972 Duster 340 4 speed. I’m happy again.
Question; I’m looking for a shifter mounting bracket before Saturday. Can anyone help me?

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Thanks for reaching out! Love that car!! I'd love to know your rear tire and wheels specs!!

 

[Swingn’71]

“Further in the woods” Westminster mass.....nice car.!.. Swingn’.....

 

[383Scampman]

Welcome , used to live in Randolph Mass . Moved to Tilton NH a decade ago . I'm actually not that far away from Wakefield . Have a Scamp . Nice ride BTW . Later , Tom

 

[1967GTX440]

Welcome , used to live in Randolph Mass . Moved to Tilton NH a decade ago . I'm actually not that far away from Wakefield . Have a Scamp . Nice ride BTW . Later , Tom

I'm in Wakefield, MA Tom

 

[Kendog 170]

Hey is this the Dave I knew from Reading ? If so it's Ken Crupi. Just moved from Tewksbury to Lowell. Still have a couple of Darts.

 

[67/6barracuda]

Hey is this the Dave I knew from Reading ? If so it's Ken Crupi. Just moved from Tewksbury to Lowell. Still have a couple of Darts.

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I grew up in Lowell MA, went to greater Lowell tech.

 

[Soulflyr69]

Hi Guys - I've been away from the old Mopar action for a while. Last week I stumbled across a 71 340 Duster last week that I just HAD TO BUY. Many of you guys will remember the article in Hemmings Muscle Machines showing the Bahama Yellow 71 on the cover doing a nice smokey burnout - well she came up for sale last week and I jumped on her. Can't wait to see it in my garage! Any one close to the Wakefield area in greater Boston?

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I’m in Lawrence