SEEKING RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT PROPER SHEET METAL PARTS - 1971 PLYMOUTH DUSTER FROM PERU
Hey guys, new member here, greetings from South America (Peru),
I bought this 1971 Plymouth Duster a year ago, originally equipped with a 198 Slant Six under the hood and automatic transmission and 7.25 rear end, the previous owners made a strange change swapping the automatic for a 3 speed manual on the floor, but just adding a hole instead of transmission tunnel. I have some plans to replace the slant for a 318 (possibly stroker), an A833 A body unit and 8.75 rear end.
But at this moment my primary concerns are the old panels full of rust and bondo, and not to mention the possibility of been out of square. I would like to consult about the accurate body metal work for this vehicle, if you have any suggestions or advises with this project, considering that in these areas there a no proper body shops for this type of work without a chance to find new replacement panels, but with the opportunity to import the correct parts from the US, Would you suggest me some companies that I can find new panels for my project (currently available for this model)?
Perhaps you can suggest any additional work that I must assume in the rear end interchange, I found an 8.75 unit from another A body, possibly with a Sure Grip unit.
And also, Can I transform the K member so that it will able to carry a 318 small block? Is there any kit available for this purpose that you know about it?
Thanks a lot!
Cesar
PSD: I would love to repaint it to its original GY8 color.
Hey guys, new member here, greetings from South America (Peru),
I bought this 1971 Plymouth Duster a year ago, originally equipped with a 198 Slant Six under the hood and automatic transmission and 7.25 rear end, the previous owners made a strange change swapping the automatic for a 3 speed manual on the floor, but just adding a hole instead of transmission tunnel. I have some plans to replace the slant for a 318 (possibly stroker), an A833 A body unit and 8.75 rear end.
But at this moment my primary concerns are the old panels full of rust and bondo, and not to mention the possibility of been out of square. I would like to consult about the accurate body metal work for this vehicle, if you have any suggestions or advises with this project, considering that in these areas there a no proper body shops for this type of work without a chance to find new replacement panels, but with the opportunity to import the correct parts from the US, Would you suggest me some companies that I can find new panels for my project (currently available for this model)?
Perhaps you can suggest any additional work that I must assume in the rear end interchange, I found an 8.75 unit from another A body, possibly with a Sure Grip unit.
And also, Can I transform the K member so that it will able to carry a 318 small block? Is there any kit available for this purpose that you know about it?
Thanks a lot!
Cesar
PSD: I would love to repaint it to its original GY8 color.
