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LeesGarage

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Hey everyone,

I'm a car guy that's recently discovered the charm of old Mopars.

Long story short, my 15 year old son decided he wanted a Duster and here we are. I don't want to give away all the details as I'd like to document it in a build thread, but here's his 1973 Duster. It's a 318 car that had a slant six installed at some point. He purchased it from the second owner (owned since 1975, parked sometime around 2010).

We've owned the car since April, and recently took our first drive in it. I'm looking forward to sharing stories and learning from all of you.

Dead in the driveway (Second owner featured here)
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The new owner
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Test fitting some Torq Thrust
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Current form (Police car wheels and hubcaps)
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The Duster hanging with some of our other old junk (I try to keep the status of these vehicles current on Youtube and Instagram @LeesGarage)
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Welcome to FABO, looks to be in great shape, it's going to be a very nice project car.
 
Nice looking Duster, I personally like it with the Torq Thrust wheels on it. It's also refreshing to see a young gun interested in old Mopars.
 
Very Cool! Whereabouts in SoCal are you? I'm in SD.

@5_points_racing on Instagram.
 
Welcome from So cal. Nice little Duster. Can I have the slotted mags you took off?
:lol: Seriously if you like to get rid of them let me know.
 
Welcome from Simi Valley

please put Fall Fling all mopar show on your calendar. October 22, 2022 at Woodley Park Van Nuys. 300+ mopar and 150+ mopar swap meet. www.cpwclub.com

Best place to find mopar parts in the western US and it right here in SoCal.

see you there !
 

Thank you!

Welcome to FABO, looks to be in great shape, it's going to be a very nice project car.

Thank you! It a really solid foundation to start with.

Nice looking Duster, I personally like it with the Torq Thrust wheels on it. It's also refreshing to see a young gun interested in old Mopars.

Thank you. I’m a big steelies/hubcaps guy myself, but I agree, it does look good on the Torq Thrust as well. It is interesting to me that he was drawn to Mopar as we’ve never had one in the family. Although, I do have some Mopar buddies, and I think the Roadkill Crop Duster had some influence in him. Lol

Very Cool! Whereabouts in SoCal are you? I'm in SD.

@5_points_racing on Instagram.

We’re in the Inland Empire area. I’ll give you a follow over on Instagram.

Welcome from So cal. Nice little Duster. Can I have the slotted mags you took off?
:lol: Seriously if you like to get rid of them let me know.

I actually have them listed on Craigslist and OfferUp and was planning to post them on here. I’ll send you a DM with the specs.

Welcome from Simi Valley

please put Fall Fling all mopar show on your calendar. October 22, 2022 at Woodley Park Van Nuys. 300+ mopar and 150+ mopar swap meet. www.cpwclub.com

Best place to find mopar parts in the western US and it right here in SoCal.

see you there !

Thank you. We’ll definitely do our best to make it out!
 
“I actually have them listed on Craigslist and OfferUp and was planning to post them on here. I’ll send you a DM with the specs”

Yea send one. I’m am interested. Where in the IE are you? I’m in norco.
 
“I actually have them listed on Craigslist and OfferUp and was planning to post them on here. I’ll send you a DM with the specs”

Yea send one. I’m am interested. Where in the IE are you? I’m in norco.

Rialto.
 
welcome and love the duster. I really love the 65 nova, I see it is a hardtop, is it a SS. I had a Maroon 65 SS for years, it was passed down from my dad he bought it in 1967.
 
welcome and love the duster. I really love the 65 nova, I see it is a hardtop, is it a SS. I had a Maroon 65 SS for years, it was passed down from my dad he bought it in 1967.
Thanks for the welcome! The Nova isn't an SS, but it's had a 327 since 2000-2001.

Welcome to FABO!
You just missed our Inland Mopars Car Club annual "Mopars In May" car show in Ontario on May 15th. There are currently four videos from our show on You Tube. Take a look.

Thanks for the welcome! I'll be sure to check it out.
 
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