72 Duster: Here-we-go

[woodchip]

So many places to start,I'm not sure where to start? Maybe I'll begin by digging it out. It needs to get blasted again and put onto 4 wheels. Our plans are coil over or cal-trac rear with alterkation (or comparable) K frame. That 440, if worth rebuilding wants to be hooked to a manual trans. The mini tubs are there, although they were done very unproffesionally as well as the frame connectors.

 

[HemiMark]

So many places to start,I'm not sure where to start? Maybe I'll begin by digging it out. It needs to get blasted again and put onto 4 wheels. Our plans are coil over or cal-trac rear with alterkation (or comparable) K frame. That 440, if worth rebuilding wants to be hooked to a manual trans. The mini tubs are there, although they were done very unproffesionally as well as the frame connectors.

My favorite year duster...... Dig it out and get after it!

 

[Thunder]

Some one get this man a shovel.:coffee2:

 

[woodchip]

okay, I need some input. And where else should I look but here?! ( I'd ask all the doctors and scholars I know, but that's a short list) It's obvious the members on this site are WAY better and smarter! Wife & I are torn:....build a 6.1, maybe an Indy w/mod man 6pack or that 440 w6pack? the big block sounds awfully nice but the 6.1 is soo much lighter and can crank up the HP so fast. I want to hear the sound of each....'specially the 6.1 carburated. can anyone help make this decision??

 

[Thunder]

I've always been a big block man. In the end though, it comes down to what you want. Either way, the six pack would be cool.:coffee2:

 

[woodchip]

Notice the "boy" in the pictures....the duster went backwords while he went forword! Time flies by w/out us having the opportunity to smell the roses.

 

[woodchip]

My girl is gowing up too! I'd better get moving on this Mopar! Well, everyone here knows why theres been no progress: I've been busy "growing" these two brats. Since it's been crudely sand blasted and primed w/cheap spray, I'm thinking the best thing to do may be getting it dipped? I found a place here locally thatt'l do it....for 2K. Thoughts?

 

[woodchip]

Thats a lot of surface rust. The body work needed aside, I'd put the K member back in and piece everything back together for a while if I were to find a slant six to build.

 

[moparpollack]

Did you buy the duster from Brian on 55th ave?

 

[woodchip]

Did you buy the duster from Brian on 55th ave?

Yup, same Duster...wishing I would've kept it whole and just got it running. Hell, I've had this thing for about 10 years! Life has a way of putting things on hold and letting other stuff take over.