kaharshs
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I painted the rest of the body parts this last weekend.
1973 Duster with make over
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kaharshs
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I got most the drivetrain installed. Just need to have a driveshaft made now.
Looks like you are making progress.
kaharshs
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I bedlined the trunk and interior. Now onto completing the electrical wiring, the fuel system, and running brake lines.
DionR
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Just so I am clear, when you changed directions and went back to the stock firewall I am guessing that means you also dumped the idea of using the Ram Heat/AC box. Correct?
I've been saving one of those boxes to do something similar, but with the hope that I can re-route the AC and heater hose connections out the stock holes so I don't have to cut my firewall. My biggest concern is how close the box gets to the throttle pedal. There are at least 2 other builds here that have use the Ram box, but so far no pictures of how it all interfaces at that location.
Sweet car, keep it up!
I've been saving one of those boxes to do something similar, but with the hope that I can re-route the AC and heater hose connections out the stock holes so I don't have to cut my firewall. My biggest concern is how close the box gets to the throttle pedal. There are at least 2 other builds here that have use the Ram box, but so far no pictures of how it all interfaces at that location.
Sweet car, keep it up!
kaharshs
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Yes sir, I dumped the ram airbox. I don't recommend using one on a stock firewall if your after aesthetics. I have a factory a/c box and wiring, but I couldn't find a replacement a/c firewall. I ended up installing a non a/c firewall. I plan to purchase the Classic Auto Air kit. I will create an adapter that goes from the factory ram a/c compressor to the new lines.
kaharshs
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I started mocking up the exhaust today, but I needed to stop until i acquire some hangers. I decided to ditch the 3 bolt header flanges and use V-bands. I am putting the mufflers at the rear, most likely using borla xs mufflers. I also installed a cheapie ebay radiator. I finished up the rear brakes lines last night.
kaharshs
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Well i got the car started up today. It runs great. I have to bleed the brakes, adjust the rear suspension, and loom the harness wires. then it gets a low speed test drive in parking lot. I was able to modify the stock /6 auto shift linkage to fit the 46rh. I also included photos of the od and lockup sensor being fed fluid by a braided line.
kaharshs
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Working on hooking up the neutral/park lock out and the reverse lights.
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kaharshs
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I brought the duster out to my parking lot and did a nice little burnout. It didn't instantly break, so that is a good sign. Now it’s time to wet sand and add more clear for a deap shine.
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