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  1. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Adam's emailed me a few times in the last week, but I hadn't thought to check the thread. Awesome seeing this underway again. Better him than me. I go through the same ups and downs. Difference is that I get a LOT less accomplished between swings. Yes, I miss the car (especially since I was...
  2. blackbomber

    Paint job help

    Do NOT even think about it! It WILL look worse, I promise. The TCP global choice sounds good. I've also worked with stuff from here. With rolling Rustoleum, there will be a bunch of sanding involved to get it smooth (or so I hear). You can SPRAY rustoleum oil base, though. I did the wheels on...
  3. blackbomber

    Took it in the shorts three times in a month?

    Stiffing someone stems from a lack of personal pride. It's obvious pride is becoming a thing of the past. Just look at how some people dress in public. I wouldn't be caught dead in my pajama pants even going out to the mailbox in my own yard.
  4. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Rory told me he disconnected the cable because it was making noise. He had it connected when he first picked up the car. Maybe it was bad to assume, but I was under the impression that the speedo / odo worked when he got the car. I do have a new cable somewhere, just never got to looking into...
  5. blackbomber

    Lets see those 73-76 Dusters

    Oh, and a few wayback pics of Krusty back in LA. I'll take all of my photos, and put them on my Photobucket account, and make it available soon. Maybe this weekend.
  6. blackbomber

    Lets see those 73-76 Dusters

    Adam, if you ever get the notion to do a painted grill, hold off on that one. I have the original from the car hanging in my mom's garage. I'm going there on Friday, I'll try to remember to grab it.
  7. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    That was my plan. And flat black '73 340 stripe with no callout.
  8. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Yeah, I've heard great things. I'll probably put one on the Ram when I get around to it. Or maybe a used Pypes street pro? BTW, those mufflers are welded on, if you didn't already notice. Sorry about that..... It was either weld, or get those expensive band type clamps (forget what they are...
  9. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Yeah, really nice! As far as the exhaust, those are two chamber mufflers, so I'm not sure if the Thrush will buy you much in terms of sound. I'd ditch that stupid X pipe before changing the mufflers. But in addition to the better sound of headers, you will be replacing those home made 1 7/8...
  10. blackbomber

    Do you feel YOUNGER than the man in the mirror?

    37, and I have to say I feel about 37. I definitely could be doing better in terms of excersize, but I'm healthy.
  11. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Soda blasting doesn't touch rust. I've got a pressurized sandblaster, if you want to try it. I bought it for the car, then decided I didn't want to deal with the mess. Oh, and I don't know what the deal with Evaporust is. I have seen the results on this and other forums. But for me, with tools...
  12. blackbomber

    got to love stupid people

    If I wanted to watch TV where they got the major points all wrong, I'd watch the news.
  13. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    I thought he used Sikkens.
  14. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    I was thinking about a backwards go-wing. But two stacked would be even better.
  15. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    I don't have the numbers handy for the one I'm including with the car. But when I researched it, it was an 850 CFM small primary from an auto trans '78 Dodge truck, California emissions. Obviously if there is a better choice, go with it.
  16. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    It's really weird, but I'm more excited about this project now, than I was when the car was mine. I think at this point in my life, the burden the car presented (financially and time-wise) overwhelmed the potential enjoyment. This really was a good decision, both for the welfare of the car, and...
  17. blackbomber

    memike get's spoilt rotten!!

    It sure does in my world.
  18. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Hey, I wouldn't mind cracking one open with you guys. Are you going to yank the motor before spraying? If so, and we can get a tow bar or dolly, I'll tow it there and back for you. Edit: Now that I think about it, you bartering the labor on the paint job makes perfect sense. Last couple of...
  19. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    Oh, Adam, I forgot to mention that was a condition of the deal.... Just kidding, no conditions. I'm just glad it's in good hands.
  20. blackbomber

    Im a Dad again !

    That's pretty funny.
  21. blackbomber

    Old Car Smell

    As long as it's not musty, I do like the old car smell. And each brand, and sometimes model tends to have it's own flavor.
  22. blackbomber

    My Sons Free Range Rover

    Series LRs and Range/Disco/LRx are totally different animals. The series run a Buick V8, don't forget.
  23. blackbomber

    Im a Dad again !

    Very nice!
  24. blackbomber

    73 Duster Restoration

    This car was originally a locking gas cap car (still have it). The chrome is rusty, and I really don't like the look anyhow. Rory got the cap that's on there at Spring Fling '10. I'm not sure what it's from, but he may know.
  25. blackbomber

    1974 plymouth scamp WHAT IS THIS GUY SMOKING??

    Maybe it was previously owned by Jon Voight?
  26. blackbomber

    Any Jazz/Funk/Soul fans?

    Eddie Kendricks, Maynard Ferguson, Chuck Mangione, Al Greene, The Commodores, Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, (early) Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Kool & the Gang, Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin, Dr John, and the list goes on and on.
  27. blackbomber

    muffler selection

    Sound is so subjective. I think it's best to go to a few cruises, and listen to the cars there and talk with the owners. I've found the sound clips online pretty useless, but it may be a good starting point to rule out ones you don't like. I wouldn't use a sound clip to select the one I wanted...
  28. blackbomber

    What engine for my dart?

    Given all your criteria, I'd start with a small block. In this day and age, a 360 (probably magnum) makes the most sense. I'll let others lay out what you need to do to get into the 12s.
  29. blackbomber

    Shop recommendation in CT?

    For the Converter, I'd recommend Custom Conversions, in New Milford. Jason, the owner, is a friend of mine, so I am biased. But I can tell you he's a real lifetime car guy who has worked on many a Mopar, and also owns one. Also, I've never heard a single bad word spoken of American Dry...
  30. blackbomber

    To Pee Or Not to Pee

    I agree, but I believe the reason the government does not require this is to keep crime down. Take away the checks, and these people will find other ways to get money. And it probably won't be by working. It's not such an easy situation. I don't know what the solution should be, but the way it...
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