The Unlimited Fiberglass hood and scoop are waiting their turn. I need to mold the hood scoop on and then paint, the cowl and tops of the fenders black.
Got the dash pretty much buttoned up and gauges mounted, still need to install the tach, NOS AMFM cassette and hook up the line lock and fog lights. I found an NOS grill in the box locally on Facebook Marketplace. I tucked the front bumper about an inch and installed the grill with amber fog...
In sticking my late 70's/early 80's look, I installed NOS white KYB shocks and buttoned up the rear suspension and brakes. And yes I know that slapper bars and shock extension are not the best options but it's what was done back then.
This is going to be a street cruiser.
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Installed the clutch pedals/linkage and the shifter. I found that the TTI z bar hit the mini starter and a header tube so I had to fish it back out and modify it and the header tube to clear. There's not a lot of room in there. Also had to "modify the Milodon pan because the idler arm hit it...
Alot has happened since March both on the Duster and life in general. I retired, my son got married and we've been taking care of my MIL that is ill. Posting updates and taking a lot of pics took a back seat to using free time to work on the Duster. That being said, this will be a big photo dump...
Before I retired in April, I worked many years (28) directly with the multiple owners of the Raybestos brand - Dana, Affinia, BPI and finally First Brands Group. IMO from personal experience dealing with the First Brands Group, this is the result of poor senior leadership and greed...
I thought I would list this here first. Autometer dash panel with gauges and Painless wiring harness, complete with oil & temp senders, speedometer cable, LED turn and high beam indicators, extra red LED not installed. Fuel gauge is 10-70 ohms for use with OE sending unit. All new with the...