Inferno Red 74 Duster!

Well, it looks like 2018 Mopar season is rapidly coming to a close for me. A super crappy September stopped me from getting to the track again, but I did get the car running better than it ever has. It's not perfect, but getting there. My biggest victory came in the form of identifying and fixing a major vacuum leak at the intake manifold. Once I fixed that, I really started making headway. I have to revisit my choke settings etc. cause it is hard to start cold now. I have been forced to daily drive it for the last bit because my work car is totaled off and my truck broke too. I should quit with the newer vehicles all together.

I have lots of projects to complete over the winter. I want to get my 8 3/4 rear with the 4.10 or 4.30 gears installed. I think I have everything I need except the axles so that should be a go. I also want to clean up the wiring and hoses under the hood. I want to redo all my relays terminals and wiring looms. It looks kinda shitty under there and every time I go to a cruise, someone asks to see under the hood. I also have to seal the air cleaner to the hood scoop but I got a plan for that now.

My interior hasn’t changed since I started driving the car and it’s starting to bug me. The crummy brown carpet, the home covered door panels and the dirty grey seats need to be addressed. Also my new electric speedo crapped out so I need to fix that.

Anything else I get done will be bonus, but If I could get some side/tail stripes on and clean up my wheels nice, that would be great too. I have a 360 short block I want to freshen up and get ready to install, but that won’t likely get installed this winter. It’s more of a long term project but I want the short block ready in case something goes wrong with the one I am using now. I really know nothing about it except oil pressure seems good and the compression test read right around 100 psi on every hole, so at least it’s consistent.

The goal for next summer is no wrenching, just enjoying!
Cley