Demon Clone Project

Thanks for the positive feedback. One thing that lurks in the back of my mind is reading stuff about how the A bodies bend and sag up front. I hope things still line up with the powertrain in place.

The gap will get filled in along with capping the front of the frame members. Not sure I'll stitch weld everything, but the frame will certainly be welded in better than factory. I think I've seen some other type of structural enhancements up front with gussets or whatever but not sure on that yet. I think I'll post a question in a new thread. I don't really want to get elaborate with the tubing type reinforcements.

Doing this project draws my attention to the structural nature of the inner fenders in support of the front frame. I'm not sure how the cars cut for headers stay straight.

One thing I forgot to mention, the Duster being a 340 car has the torque boxes. I had to remove the front ones for the install. Mostly done with a sawzall. They will be repaired and welded back in.