'70 Duster Revival: Drag Racing Heart | Pro Touring Soul

With the column and instrument panel back, I was now able to get them installed. The glove box, radio bezel and instrument panel went in first. Followed by the original AM radio behind the radio bezel. I polished the original chrome and used clear plastic cleaner (headlight polish) on the heater control buttons.

The instrument panel was the last piece to installed in the dash. An interior screw kit from Dante's Mopar Parts really made things simple. With the dash now complete the steering column was then mounted.

This Duster was originally a power steering car, but I wanted to free up as much power as possible so I opted for Mancini Racing's Power to Manual Steering Adapter. (PN# MRE8770) Install was relatively simple. At first I thought the column was short because it wouldn't reach the manual steering box, but it turns out these old columns actually slide a couple of inches in and out. After a phone call to Jeff, I was able to get everything connected as it should be.

*Note I do have the power steering pump from the March Performance Pulley setup for when my arms finally do grow tired - but after 1 summer I have to say it really wasn't that bad!