My Duster Adventures
Well, update time! I finally got our 1 car garage cleaned out enough to get the Duster inside, and now it’s time for a tear down/thrash. But first, the reason behind the kick in the ***... lol
So my oldest brother is turning 40 toward the end of February, and as part of the party, they’re telling people to bring any cool cars, trucks, bikes, etc for a small car show as well. No big deal right?? Well, here’s the kicker... my brother lives in Colorado. And I live in Kentucky. Soooo... I have just under 40 days to get a bunch of upgrades done to my car in time to DRIVE it 1100+ miles one way! That’s right, my dream of taking my Duster on a western roadtrip will become reality, as long as I can get the car done in time!
So here’s an over view of what all I’m planning on doing to the car in that time.
1. Install HDK suspension w/ 13” cobra brakes
2. Install subframe connectors and patch rear passenger floor
3. Remove the entire interior (minus dash) and add sound deadener, insulation, leather Sebring convertible bucket seats and a 15+ Challenger center console.
4. Swap v-belt setup for magnum serpentine setup, install electric fuel pump and repaint engine.
5. Fix leaking axle seal and install new brake shoes in rear.
there’s a few more things I plan on doing as well but this are the “big” items. If I have time, I’d like to set up a 2.76SG center section to swap out with my 2.76 open carrier but I kinda doubt that’ll happen. I’ll keep y’all all posted on my progress over the next couple weeks! Here’s pretty well where I’m at right now. I hope to drop the engine/trans/suspension out either tomorrow or Wednesday.
Well, update time! I finally got our 1 car garage cleaned out enough to get the Duster inside, and now it’s time for a tear down/thrash. But first, the reason behind the kick in the ***... lol
So my oldest brother is turning 40 toward the end of February, and as part of the party, they’re telling people to bring any cool cars, trucks, bikes, etc for a small car show as well. No big deal right?? Well, here’s the kicker... my brother lives in Colorado. And I live in Kentucky. Soooo... I have just under 40 days to get a bunch of upgrades done to my car in time to DRIVE it 1100+ miles one way! That’s right, my dream of taking my Duster on a western roadtrip will become reality, as long as I can get the car done in time!
So here’s an over view of what all I’m planning on doing to the car in that time.
1. Install HDK suspension w/ 13” cobra brakes
2. Install subframe connectors and patch rear passenger floor
3. Remove the entire interior (minus dash) and add sound deadener, insulation, leather Sebring convertible bucket seats and a 15+ Challenger center console.
4. Swap v-belt setup for magnum serpentine setup, install electric fuel pump and repaint engine.
5. Fix leaking axle seal and install new brake shoes in rear.
there’s a few more things I plan on doing as well but this are the “big” items. If I have time, I’d like to set up a 2.76SG center section to swap out with my 2.76 open carrier but I kinda doubt that’ll happen. I’ll keep y’all all posted on my progress over the next couple weeks! Here’s pretty well where I’m at right now. I hope to drop the engine/trans/suspension out either tomorrow or Wednesday.
