74 Duster
This is my "Pull-a-part" 74 Duster. Arizona rust free body - and trashed just about everything else. Sooooo, started by tackling the drive train and suspension. Engine ( 225 Slant / 904 ) starts and runs ok ( #4 hole is about 25 lbs down on the comp check ) after going through the ignition and rebuilding the carb. Trans shifts ok - has a leak from the shifter shaft. Went through the entire front suspension. Had to go with offset upper A arm bushings to get the camber in spec. Interior was completely trashed ( lovely Az heat ), so it is now completely stripped out. All the glass is out save for the rear window, which will be out tomorrow - as will the dash. This car will need ALL new soft parts - seals / moldings /head liner / rug / etc. I'm getting close to tackling the body work. I will do all the body parts that can be removed ( hood, frt fenders, doors, trunk lid ) on horses. Although the plan right now is to stay with the slant motor, I'm toying with welding in some subframe connectors while everything is out of the car? This car was only days from the crusher in the Pull-a-part yard. I think I had a weak moment. :lol:
This is my "Pull-a-part" 74 Duster. Arizona rust free body - and trashed just about everything else. Sooooo, started by tackling the drive train and suspension. Engine ( 225 Slant / 904 ) starts and runs ok ( #4 hole is about 25 lbs down on the comp check ) after going through the ignition and rebuilding the carb. Trans shifts ok - has a leak from the shifter shaft. Went through the entire front suspension. Had to go with offset upper A arm bushings to get the camber in spec. Interior was completely trashed ( lovely Az heat ), so it is now completely stripped out. All the glass is out save for the rear window, which will be out tomorrow - as will the dash. This car will need ALL new soft parts - seals / moldings /head liner / rug / etc. I'm getting close to tackling the body work. I will do all the body parts that can be removed ( hood, frt fenders, doors, trunk lid ) on horses. Although the plan right now is to stay with the slant motor, I'm toying with welding in some subframe connectors while everything is out of the car? This car was only days from the crusher in the Pull-a-part yard. I think I had a weak moment. :lol:
