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    1974 Duster questions

    Wow, immediate responses! Cool thanks to all..I dont get ressponses this quick over on the Charger board (Ive got a 68 r/t too) Yea, we put the 318 in from a wrecked 74 Valiant Brougham. Lots of good ideas here...Thanks!
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    1974 Duster questions

    Hi, Its been awhile since I've been here, but I have a few questions. My son & I are about to fix up a 74 Duster. Its got a 318 (used to have the stock slant 6) I know it needs a new carb. What would work best for this setup? Also, any ideas on where to get some retro style slot mags? What...
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    1974 Fender tags and rear ends

    Ok, thanks for the advice. Not a scary price, but I still have to find one. Is there any list of vehicle rear ends that will change over? I know the obvious A bodies stuff, but I dont want to do major mods or have other problems to get one under the Duster, anything I should be especially...
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    1974 Fender tags and rear ends

    Well, crap! I ckd under my 74 Valiant Brougham and was hoping it might be at least the 81/4 because it did come stock with the 318, but it sure looks (by the rear end spotters guide) more like a 71/4. Is there anywhere on the fender tag I can see what originally came under there? Any advice...
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    New life for the Duster

    So, my 74 (former slant 6) Duster is in the shop getting the 318/727 from my 74 Valiant Brougham. I am wanting to do some minor upgrades before putting it all back together. My ideas are a shift kit for the 727, and a sure grip rear for the 81/4. I need advice, what gear ratio would you all...
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    74 Duster upgrades

    Well, I've started tearing into the Duster. I need to know if there are sure grip units available new for the 81/4 rear end and also if I keep the auto 727 Torqueflite, where would I be able to find a shift kit that would give it a little bit of guts? Any help greatly appreciated...
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    74 Duster trans swap

    Hi, Im new here, I was referred from the Charger board. Ive got a 74 Duster with the stock slant 6 & 3 on the tree. In another 74 Valiant I have a 318 with a collumn automatic. I want to put the 318 into the Duster and then sell the valiant, but while we are doing this, Id really like to find a...
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