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  1. Richard McLaughlin

    14" or 15" in front?

    Hey guys, I am getting American racing outlaw I rims, the smallest width they come in is 7". You can get 14" by 7 which has 4" backspace. Or a 15" by 7 that has a 3.76 backspace. I was planning on getting 205/70r15 or 205/70r14. Some people seem to think 7" may be to wide on my 74 duster...
  2. Richard McLaughlin

    Front tire and rim size, Help.

    I have decided to go with American Outlaw i 15"x8 (with 4" BS) on the rear, with MT sportsman ST 275/60r15. On the front will be American outlaw i 15"x6, but unsure about Backspacing and tire size. The most narrow Sportsman ST is 215/70r15, would that work? Right now I have 205/75r14. I kinda...
  3. Richard McLaughlin

    Found this rim on the road. Mopar spare? Vintage?

    Rim is a mopar. Not sure if vintage. It is a spare tire for sure. Size 125 70 D 15 Marking on inside or rim: 56479
  4. Richard McLaughlin

    How to remove gears from 489 case?

    Hello I have a complete 3rd member with 3.23 gears, 489 case, open diff (that was welded to posi and broke off) Someone wants to buy just the case off me. The case and gears are still good. How do I remove the gears and other components from the case so I can sell the good case? Thanks!
  5. Richard McLaughlin

    Speedometer

    hey guy. Just changed my gears from 3.23 to 3.91. Speedometer way off. Was off in the first place I think. Anyway of hooking up a digital one? Nothin fancy. Just to stick over the original. Anyway of powering such a thing off battery? My cigorette lighter does work I don't think Thanks!
  6. Richard McLaughlin

    MSD ignition recomendation...

    Hello, I have a duster with a 73 340.. Someone suggested I put a msd ignition in it... There are many on there site... Which one would best suit a 340? Looks like the digital 6al is a good one.. Thanks! Richard
  7. Richard McLaughlin

    Best throttle cable.

    I broke my old throttle cable last year (carb had a strong spring on it just to drive car home after I bought it and it snapped). I ordered a throttle cable from pgclassics but that one mal-functioned tonight. Anyone know any good brands of throttle cables for the a body 74 Duster? Guy...
  8. Richard McLaughlin

    Duster mirrors - what kind are these?

    I would like to replace my stock 74 Duster mirrors with black ones like these: what kind are they? Anyone know where I can buy? Or buy ones like it? Can you adjust the mirror by pressing on it? I should mention I don't want to drill new holes... or make any interior changes, just take old ones...
  9. Richard McLaughlin

    Gear Fluid Recomendations...

    Hello, I will be installing a new 489 case with 3.91 sure grip. I already picked up "Ford friction modifier" 4 oz tube (as recommended by Dr. Diff) I need "conventional" (ie: non-synthetic) he said as well. What brand of gear lube do you guys recommend? He recomended "Wal-Mart Super-Tech...
  10. Richard McLaughlin

    Jegs Wheel and Tire Kit...

    Hey guys, JEGS Performance Products 66151K: Sport Star Black Spokes w Polished Lip 15" x 4" / 15" x 8" Wheel and Tire Kit | JEGS I just came across wheel and tire kit from JEGs, looks pretty cool to me. Anyone have any experience with these rims and/or tires? (Rims/Tires will be my next...
  11. Richard McLaughlin

    Steering column leaking fluid/oil?

    Hello, I noticed some oil on my rubber floor mats. Looked closer, looks like a oil is leaking from my sterring column close to where it meets the carpet (the leak is right above where the carpet is stained a lighter green) This cause for concern? I dont have power steering. Thanks, Richard
  12. Richard McLaughlin

    74 Duster - I want new gears! 3.91

    Hey guys, I think I will "upgrade" my gears this summer. I have a 74 Duster with a 340. I was thinking 3.91 (was recommended from rumblefish). What do I need to buy to do the gear swap? The whole center component? Or just the gears? Thanks! Richard
  13. Richard McLaughlin

    Remove windshield wipers..

    I was thinking of removing the wiper arms and painting them black. I think they would look much better. Any ideas? Input? How do it remove them?
  14. Richard McLaughlin

    Removed bumperettes - Need to fill holes

    Hello. I removed my front 2 bumperettes. Now what do I use to cover those holes? The hole are on the left in the pic. Thanks!
  15. Richard McLaughlin

    Battery recommendation - 74 Duster

    The battery I have is old. Don't trust it. What kind should I get? 1974 Duster. With a 340 Sorry if this is a silly question Thanks!
  16. Richard McLaughlin

    New 650 holly - hard to start

    My car takes many pumps to start after sitting for a month or so in the cold. Like 10-15 pumps. Is this normal? My friends elsebroke seems to start easier. He thinks my holly needs to be "adjusted"? Any advice? Thanks
  17. Richard McLaughlin

    Trunk rubber seal - 74 Duster

    Hello! I ordered a rubber seal for my trunk. How to I get the seal to stick? Do it need to use some kind of adhesive? I thought it would just stick on. But it doesn't not. I was talking to someone today that said the trunk seals usually come with some glue of some kind. Also he said the...
  18. Richard McLaughlin

    Rallye Rims - Plasti Dip update!

    Got my first rim done. Wanted to see what it looked like. I am really happy with the result! What do you guys think?
  19. Richard McLaughlin

    How to snap of center of rallye rim?

    Do these center parts come off? I thought the bolts that hold the rim on were holding them on but I guess not. Gona leave the centres chrome and black out rest. Thanks!
  20. Richard McLaughlin

    2016 Mustang rims? For 74 Duster

    What do you guys think of this? 4 Rims and Tires off a 2016 Mustang Like new no marks on rims 235/55R17 $1200.00 OBO For sale in my area.
  21. Richard McLaughlin

    Rim width and backspace

    Hey guys. I am looking into getting these rims for my 1974 Duster. I am getting 17" which I assume fits. What width should I go with? Same on all four corners? Or wider in rear?Comes in 7", 8", or 9" width. What about backspacing? And bolt pattern? All the specs for this rim are here...
  22. Richard McLaughlin

    Paint. My rallye rims gloss black?

    Hey guys, I was thinking to save money and stay old school. I could keep my rims as is and paint them gloss black. Any options? Advice? Thanks!
  23. Richard McLaughlin

    Post pics of your black rims!

    Pls! Thinking of getting some weld dark stars or something like that. Thanks!
  24. Richard McLaughlin

    Good deal on a 440 and trans???

    I have a 73 340 in my duster. This 440 and 727 just popped up in my area. Seem like a good deal? I am new to all of this. 1973 440 and 727 transmission-NEW PRICE NEEDS TO GO | classic cars | Fredericton | Kijiji
  25. Richard McLaughlin

    How to prepare for winter storage?

    First year with my duster. I will be parking it in my attached insulated garage. What do I need to do to get it ready? Fuel stabilizer etc... Should I start it every few weeks and let idle? Or is that bad? Thanks! Richard
  26. Richard McLaughlin

    Remove front bumperettes question...

    Is it a simple task to take these off? Will I be left with holes in my bumper I will need to cover up? 1974 duster. The bumper and parts are re chromed.
  27. Richard McLaughlin

    Rear tire size needed for 340 stroker?

    Hello, So I have a 73 340 in my Duster. I plan on upgrading the power within a few years (stroker etc) I would like to get new rims and tires sooner than that. If I was to upgrade with a 416 stroker in the future, what rear tire size would I need to acomadate that power? Would 275 60 15 be big...
  28. Richard McLaughlin

    I smell like gas after driving!

    Ok, 1973 340 with headers. If I drive with my windows down you can smell gas pretty bad, you even smell like gas after driving. If the windows are up, there is no issue. Thanks! Richard
  29. Richard McLaughlin

    1973 340, want more power.

    Hello! I am new to the vintage car game. I have a 73 340 in my 74 duster. I am looking to get upwards of 450 hp with it. What do you recommend? Stroker pretty much the only option? 416 seems like a reasonable choice but not sure. Thanks!
  30. Richard McLaughlin

    B&m Ratchet shifter question.

    My 74 duster has a B&m star shifter in it. However the ratcheting doesn't work (banging from 1 too 2 to 3rd) What is my best option? Replace it with a better shifter? Hurst? Or a higher quality B&m?? Thanks
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