71 duster finally after waiting 34 years

[BARRY71]

Well I finally did it. My family thinks I'm crazy so I joined this forum to grab some support from people who just might understand. My dad had a 71 Duster and my earliest memory was that car and getting our CRAGARS. It was a sad day to see it go. Never understood why. Now, 34 years later, I have my own and I was able to surprise my dad when I brought it home. The look on his face when he sat in mine was one I will never forget and it was clear that the memories were coming back.

I hope to use this site to learn and exchange info so that I can make my Duster the best can be. Other than a recent respray, it is all original and 51K miles garage kept with full documentation. The only thing I can complain about is the lack of displacement which I hope this forum will help me correct. Can't wait to finally have something to take to a MOPAR meet. Hello everybody!

Barry

 

[crj1968]

Sounds cool...Pictures!

 

[MrDuster]

Welcome From Texas Barry! Cool story. Just got my high school car pictured below on the road again-71 340 Duster we refer to as Mr Duster...ironing out the bugs! Can't wait to take it over to my dad's place...he's 81 now, but I know he'll light up like your dad did. Lot's of knowledgeable folks here to help you. Please post pictures!

 

[TF360]

Sounds great!

 

[ktcnn94]

cool deal, hopefully you and your dad can spend some time together with the car. good luck.

 

[BARRY71]

Some pics from the retrieval Saturday and getting it home.

 

[BARRY71]

First order of business was 14" to 15" and 205 to 255 60 15 rear 225 60 14 front. Fronts go on tomorrow.

 

[crj1968]

Nice looking car ! Those new wheels15" are small bolt pattern or???

 

[MrDuster]

Nice car Barry!

 

[kurupt17]

Nice

 

[kingvern]

Very nice, Hope you and your dad share many more memories with your car. Welcome the site.

 

[BARRY71]

Nice looking car ! Those new wheels15" are small bolt pattern or???

Came with 14" Cragar SS 4" small pattern. Also only had 205 60 14 all around. I ordered 15" Cragar SS 4" small pattern for the back with 255 60 15's and kept the 14" fronts but moved to a 225 60 14. This gives a 1.5" lift in the back. Ordered rims and tires from "Newstalgia Wheels".

 

[383Duster]

Welcome from Texas, enjoy your new ride.