Recent content by Mattwood440

@OneOfMany my 636 has the cooler line fittings, too

That's the controversy. I think 3574636 is the standard 340 radiator for both auto and manual. There is a 636 in an auto that's a documented survivor, with "36" on the broadcast sheet. @OneOfMany above has "36" on his b sheet. All the A body b sheets I've found online with E55 R34, without A/C...

I'm not that worried, I'm just trying to document what is still original as I disassemble. What book?

@Alaskan_TA Barry, I tagged you since you are one of the best number gurus I know of and probably have access to more Hamtramck broadcast sheets than anyone. This also goes out to anyone with a 72 340 A body with an original broadcast sheet. The issue I'm having is finding the "correct"...

I'm familiar with the park. I might have to do that!

TL;DR blasting is half the cost of dipping. I spoke with PJ, the owner of Strip Technologies in Knoxville at length. His business does all kinds of stripping, including classic cars. His dad, Larry Burchett, owns B Rod or Custom restorations which specializes in Corvettes and hot rods and has...

Quick update: I'm leaning towards media blasting. I'm supposed to talk to the business owner this week. @ESP47 I didn't even know what trunk extensions were until just now, lol. Thanks!

Will the soda remove body filler or is it too soft? I know it has filler in the 1/4s but who knows what's under the rest of that primer.

I'm actually looking into a dry ice blaster in Knoxville. I will report when I hear back. I think dipping is out of the question. 4-5 grand to strip a 72 Duster is a bit rich for me and there is no one local. If it had the broadcast sheet, was more original, or had sentimental value I would...

Let's talk media blasting. Is soda the way to go? Something else? What about the leftover media that I keep hearing is a mess? What about dustless blasting? If I'm not mistaken the water contains the media so it still leaves residue. Since I'm not doing the bodywork, I assume the bare metal...

They can leave their hat on :p

I looked at that as well but I read that the car should be e coated afterwards. That sounds expensive.

I am finishing disassembly soon and will be approaching the 2nd step in my first restoration: dropping it off at a body shop. I have the skills, time, and most of the tools to do everything myself, except the body. Vehicle: all numbers matching 72 Duster 340, fender tag, no broadcast sheet, TX9...

Ditto. 72 Duster with the hard board headliner. I'm trying to decide if this is something I want to tackle myself or farm out. The one YouTube video I watched made the new repo one seem like a total pain, with lots of trimming and modification necessary (I forgot the brand). I do not have the...

:thankyou: Thank you, my friends! I ordered a kit with all the bells and whistles from Mike's Carburetor Parts. This should be fun! For years I was a dealership tech well AFTER carbs were phased out so I've never rebuilt one. Unless you count the motorcycle carb I tried to rebuild 20 years ago...