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    1974 Duster 318 Factory Air

    I think the contacts are fine: I can distinctly hear the compressor clutch engage and load the engine when on AC or Max AC setting. I think this is pointing to the resistor QK mentioned?
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    1974 Duster 318 Factory Air

    my controls look like this if that helps. Id love to not have to get behind the dash 1973 1974 1975 1976 Dart Sport Demon Duster A C Heater Control Plymouth Dodge | eBay
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    1974 Duster 318 Factory Air

    Hey guys, finally took the plunge and switched to R134A...New receiver/drier, new expansion valve. All the goodies. I'm having a problem with the blower motor. I can apply +12V to it, and it works fine. Other than that, no power. I have a factory manual with wiring diagrams at home, but I...
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    [FOR SALE] 1970 Plymouth Valiant 4 door sedan slant 6 225 /6

    Hi guys, I have decided to list our 1970 Valiant for sale. Asking $2,500 OBO. Since purchase, I have dialed in the timing, and installed a brand new gas tank, fully coated in Rustoleum undercoating (two cans), with all replacement items (straps, antisqueak strips, new tank foam sheet, J...
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    Rapom's Rocket - just another Duster build thread

    Not sure if you found this yet, but SMS Auto Fabrics seems to be only guys with repro snakeskin - I am about ready to drop the $500~ on the material to get our Gold Duster back to correct look - its in Members Restoration too. Good luck - looking good.
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    Inside rear deck of duster

    Im currently fighting with mine as well. Here are a few pictures on my Members Restoration picture link. https://plus.google.com/photos/103610739631795757387/albums/5984189745400238865?authkey=COS3-cDT9aT0fw Towards the end, youll see the rear deck. My late father in law purchased a...
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    yet ynother VR, Alternator, idle voltage thread...

    On the 74 Duster with 318, I have been steadily increasing my idle voltage troubleshooting steps... #1 - Sanded and filed down fender holes and Voltage Regulator holes. #2 - Dielectric grease on terminals of Voltage Regulator #3 - Switched between three voltage regulators I have kept on...
  8. 1974PlymouthDuster

    Junkyard Alert!

    thanks for posting this. I usually dont go that far south (valley kid) but good info.
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    [SOLD] 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Motorcycle with 24k miles

    2006 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Motorcycle with 24k miles For Sale Shipping from Van Nuys, CA - For Pickup or Local Delivery only Price: $3,000 OBO Payment Methods Accepted: Cash , Money Order I am selling my Kawasaki Ninja 650 650R street motorcycle. This bike has been an extremely reliable...
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    Ammo where you are???

    i use gunbot.net - the 22 scene isnt pretty right now in terms of price-per-round, like it used to be, but just go in with your buddies and buy in bulk. 0.14~ per round currently, plus shipping. http://www.ammosupplywarehouse.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=R220
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    Rear shelf 6x9 Question

    Our 74 Gold Duster has these cutouts, I have some pictures if that helps your question on my Members Restoration page. I dont know about the code for the option, this weeks project is finally fully decoding my VIN and Fender Tag for Duster & Valiant. Just found build sheet on Duster, under rear...
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    Effin' Fed Ex.............

    UPS doesnt hit my house until 7pm at the earliest. I used to have everything sent to my job for that reason. When talking to that driver and some of my high school buddies that work at UPS now, the wait list to "become a driver" is about 10 years, and my driver at work told me he is given 3...
  13. 1974PlymouthDuster

    Just got screwed out of a car!!

    just keep an eye on FABO For Sale, eBay Motors and your local Craigslist. Something will turn up. Good to hear this won't mess with your friendship, I hear about alot of these situations that do.
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    So how about that, front wheel flew off!

    29 now, but when I was 18/19, I was daily driving a 2000 civic (i know...) and for some reason I removed the front spindles/control arms. When reassembling, the large castle nut holding the assembly to the lower ball joint gave me some trouble beginning threading. I decided it would be a good...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    new Infinity 3way 6x9's installed, repro jute laid, and fabbed burlap-wrapped panel installed. Google Album updated. Time to put rear seats back together.
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    Anyone into firearms?

    Bushmaster XT15, Windham Carbon ORC, Glock 17, 23c, 19, Eddystone Model 1917 in 300 Win Mag,
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    Update on the rear option panel. The car has had 2x 6x9's on the rear deck since I have started messing with it. One of the first projects I remember on this was switching to some decent Infinity 3way speakers. At some point when it was living in North Hollywood (first mistake), those speakers...
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    How much power/go-go did I leave on the table?

    I replaced the log type exhaust manifolds, and they are still on there. I read something about new/rebuilt engines ruining header finishes during break-in and tuning I am running the Ebrock 2176 dual plane, stated power band idle to 5500 Carb is the Ebrock 1404 550 cfm manual choke...
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    How much power/go-go did I leave on the table?

    Hello all - I have finally completed my first engine rebuild with the machine work done by two shops locally (one for the block, one shop for the cylinder heads) The heads are casting #4027163 http://www.mymopar.com/headcastnumb.htm 1977-86 1.78 1.50 Nothing done to them, except...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    https://plus.google.com/photos/103610739631795757387/albums/5984189745400238865?authkey=COS3-cDT9aT0fw#photos/103610739631795757387/albums/5984189745400238865?authkey=COS3-cDT9aT0fw
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    Morning Keith - More pics are posted. I didnt do any captions, as many of them are self-explanatory, but let me know if you have any questions. This has all been the typical "backyard engine swap" except for machine work on block and heads. I went with the Hemi Orange Engine Enamel, as I read...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    Hi Keith - I had some other more topical postings about the engine recently. I got a rebuild core for $100 on craigslist (so I could drive/move car during rebuild) This was my first engine rebuild / engine swap. I learned A LOT. I took the block to CarQuest in Northridge, and couldn't...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    Hi Keith - I had some other more topical postings about the engine recently. I got a rebuild core for $100 on craigslist (so I could drive/move car during rebuild) This was my first engine rebuild / engine swap. I learned A LOT. I took the block to CarQuest in Northridge, and couldn't give...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    Hi Shanson30 - In between my timeline, my wife's brother was driving the car up until through the time it had the ORIGINAL snakeskin top. It began to tear and got a hole right in the middle of the roof, so he decided to rip whole thing off, and shove a bunch of bondo in the A-pillar crease. I...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1970 Black Valiant Sedan Project

    Hello all - Our 2nd A-body at the house is the 70 Valiant Sedan with Slant 6 225. I came across this car on Craigslist and eBay in late 2013 for and picked up for $1,000. Trailered it home The previous owner stated that it runs, but needs timing adjusted ASAP. Prior to purchasing, we did...
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    I made a Google Picture album for this Restoration Page https://plus.google.com/photos/103610739631795757387/albums/5984189745400238865?authkey=COS3-cDT9aT0fw
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    Ryan & Dione's 1974 Gold Duster 318

    Hello all - I finally got around to beginning the Gold Duster Restoration Page. Here's the oldest picture I could find. Project by project updates to follow. Background: My wife's dad purchased this car for her, while she was in high school, as her first car. This was around year...
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    Seat Belt Mechanism Repair?

    anyone have any tips on this?
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    Seat Belt Mechanism Repair?

    Hello all, I did a quick search on here, but couldn't find any instructions or assistance on seat belt repair. On the 74 Gold Duster, The front seat belts are both "finnicky" - The original driver's side box/gears was the worst: It would often lockup when you try to pull out the belt to...
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