1971 Duster Restoration underway!!!

[scott2683]

Every since I was a little kid my uncle has always promised me he would do the body work and paint my car when I got older. Now that I'm 28 and finally have a mopar, I'm holding him to it. I just picked this car up about a month ago, its a Tennessee car with very little rust. Its had an amateur paint job about 15 years ago and was starting to get a little rust around the quarters and up by the windshield. He's painting the car back yellow with a matte black hood, and I think I've decided on the twister stripes down the side! Here are a few pics of my progress so far!

 

[340plot]

i see that driver side quarter has had previous body work. do not sand down too much!!!!!.. good luck with the resto

 

[73_Dart]

Good luck with it. Its gonna look awesome when you get it finished.

 

[813Demon340]

Very cool, looks like a good starting point. Keep up the progress.

 

[smalblokmopar]

I like a yellowduster

 

[Demon416]

Looks like you're on your way to a nice project. Don't forget, post more photos after paint.

 

[scott2683]

The new patches have been welded in and most of the larger dings have been beat out of it. I would say we're about a week away from getting it painted. My new twister stripes should be in early next week!

 

[scott2683]

I thought I would post a few more pics, Its been almost a month now, and I'm about a week away from getting it back. I am definitely liking the way the lemon twist is looking on her!!

 

[Johnny Dart]

Duster is looking great. Can't wait to see the final paint.

 

[scott2683]

Thanks, me either...and I don't have patience, so this is killing me!

 

[340john]

Looks really good...what paint are you useing, single stage or two stage? what brand ?

 

[scott2683]

Thanks, Using Limco Base coat clear coat. It seems to be covering really well. I can't remember the brand of the clear.

 

[Divenut]

Looking Good!....I'm partial to Lemon Twist myself.

Nice Job,
Pat

 

[scott2683]

Thanks Pat, I'm going with pretty much the same paint set that you have. I love black and yellow together.

 

[Divenut]

Thanks Pat, I'm going with pretty much the same paint set that you have. I love black and yellow together.

Cool...Look forward to seeing the final product. What are your plans for the powerplant/drivetrain?

 

[scott2683]

I am going to keep the 318, I have a new set of heads from aerohead racing, 268h comp cam, double roller timing set, 600 edelbrock carb and performer intake, and headers ready to go. Also going to put new rings and crank bearings in. Next year I hope to swap my single pull to a 3.55 sure grip. It doesn't have to be the fastest car around, just quick and fun to drive. Any suggestions on things I may have overlooked?

 

[Divenut]

I am going to keep the 318, I have a new set of heads from aerohead racing, 268h comp cam, double roller timing set, 600 edelbrock carb and performer intake, and headers ready to go. Also going to put new rings and crank bearings in. Next year I hope to swap my single pull to a 3.55 sure grip. It doesn't have to be the fastest car around, just quick and fun to drive. Any suggestions on things I may have overlooked?

That set-up will get it done quite nicely.

 

[Demon416]

Looks like your project is coming along nicely. Can't wait to see it painted.

 

[scott2683]

Thanks guys, I'm hoping by next wednesday....my fingers are crossed!

 

[Scamper]

gonna be sweet

 

[Kegan B]

Nice Progress! Where in Indiana are you ?

 

[scott2683]

I live in Muncie. Where is Norman IN?

 

[scott2683]

Well we got the basecoat put on today, the stripes and the clear will go on in the morning, here's the progress so far.

 

[scott2683]

right before paint

 

[scott2683]

I'll post more pics tomorrow when she's been cleared